Dead to Fall was a Chicago/Minneapolis, USA based melodic death metal/metal… Read Full Bio ↴Dead to Fall was a Chicago/Minneapolis, USA based melodic death metal/metalcore band, formed in 1999. They drew influences from swedish metal, death metal, and other genres, but are usually labeled as a metalcore band. Though metalcore is often considered to be a dying, over-played genre, Dead to Fall remained one of the few innovators. The band went through numerous lineup changes, with vocalist Jon Hunt being the only original member from the band's formation. On April 8th, 2008, vocalist Jon Hunt announced on the band's Myspace Blog that Dead to Fall had officially broken up.

You've Already Died
Dead To Fall Lyrics

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Holding on to the past, while the future slips you by
The past, like the present, is just another lie
This is the only chance we will ever get
So make the most of it, live live with no regrets
Live life while you can, or life will pass you by
If you've already given in, then you've already died
You've already died
No turning back

No giving in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dead To Fall's song You've Already Died taps into the human tendency to hold onto the past while ignoring the present and future. The lines "Holding on to the past, while the future slips you by" vividly express the idea that humans tend to focus too much on past events, which can hinder them from moving forward as fast as they should. In the same vein, "The past, like the present, is just another lie" expresses the idea that the past is not as relevant as we sometimes make it out to be. By emphasizing that "This is the only chance we will ever get," the song is urging listeners to make the most of their time on earth and to live without any regrets.

The chorus of the song underscores this message, explicitly stating that if individuals have given up on living purposefully, then they have already died. The phrase "No turning back," further emphasizes that there is no going back in time, which drives home the point that everyone must act now to make the most of every moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Holding on to the past, while the future slips you by
You're holding onto the past and missing out on the opportunities that the future is offering.

The past, like the present, is just another lie
Both the past and present are illusions that you shouldn't hold too close to heart.

This is the only chance we will ever get
Life is too short to waste, so make the most of it while you can.

So make the most of it, live live with no regrets
Live your life fully without any regrets, because you only have one chance.

Live life while you can, or life will pass you by
If you don't seize the opportunities in front of you, life will go on without you.

If you've already given in, then you've already died
If you've stopped trying and given up, you've already lost any chance at truly living.

You've already died
By giving up, you've lost any chance at a fulfilling life.

No turning back
You can't change the past, so it's important to focus on the future instead.

No giving in
Don't give up or lose hope, even when things get tough.

Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing
Written by: Jonathan David Hunt

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