… Read Full Bio ↴Death Destruction is a new superunit metalband from Gothenburg, Sweden.
The band consist of vocalist Jimmie Strimell (Dead by April) guitarist Henrik Danhage (ex-Evergrey), bassist Fredrik Larsson (Hammerfall) and drummer Jonas Ekdahl (ex-Evergrey).
Death Destruction released their self titled debut album "Death Destruction" in August 2011 on Sony Music Entertainment.
Official site: http://www.deathdestruction.com/
Day of Reckoning
Death Destruction Lyrics
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Feels like a bloody time warp
A single soul on fire can burn hotter than hell
It happens again and again
[Chorus]:
Day, Day of Reckoning
? Time to forgive all our sins
? Or just a bad day where no-one wins?
I feel cursed? Who took my soul
When your whole life goes to hell
A single moment can twist your fate into the obscure
You're doomed to fail
[Chorus]
Whatever can go wrong will go wrong
Murphy's Law provided madness is on
Same of bullshit, the same old song
The mystery of the moment has no pardon
Another day of chaos drives me insane
Flirting with disaster ain't a funny game
Bad energy kills? Hopes, dreams, and skills!
[Chorus]
Day of Reckoning? Cursed on the day that we were fucking born
Day of Reckoning? Doomed to fail with the system of scorn
The lyrics of Death Destruction's "Day of Reckoning" speak of a sense of hopelessness and despair that seems to repeat itself over and over again in life. The imagery of a "bloody time warp" and being "cursed" conjure up a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of suffering, where even a single moment can drastically change one's fate for the worse. The idea that "whatever can go wrong will go wrong" adds to this sense of fatalism, suggesting that there is no escaping the inevitable.
The chorus of the song offers some ambiguity as to whether the day of reckoning is a time of redemption or simply a day where no one wins. This could be interpreted as a reflection of the singer's own uncertainty as to whether there is hope for their situation or not. The final line of the song, "Doomed to fail with the system of scorn," further reinforces this idea that the singer feels trapped and powerless within a larger societal framework.
Overall, the lyrics of "Day of Reckoning" paint a bleak picture of the human condition, where suffering and despair seem to be the norm rather than the exception. However, the song also suggests that there might be a glimmer of hope, albeit a small one, for those who are willing to fight against the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
It happens again and again
This same cycle of chaos and destruction repeats over and over.
Feels like a bloody time warp
It seems like time is stuck in a constant loop of violence and misery.
A single soul on fire can burn hotter than hell
One passionate and driven individual can have immense impact and influence.
It happens again and again
The same pattern of destruction and downfall continues to occur.
Day, Day of Reckoning
? Time to forgive all our sins
Day, Day of Reckoning
? Or just a bad day where no-one wins?
Is this a day of judgement where everyone will be forgiven, or just another terrible day with no hope for victory?
I feel cursed? Who took my soul
I feel like I'm under a spell or hex, and someone has robbed me of my spirit.
When your whole life goes to hell
A single moment can twist your fate into the obscure
You're doomed to fail
When your life is already ruined, even one small event can push your destiny into obscurity and failure.
Whatever can go wrong will go wrong
Murphy's Law provided madness is on
Same of bullshit, the same old song
The mystery of the moment has no pardon
When things can get worse, they inevitably do, and it feels like fate is playing a cruel joke.
Another day of chaos drives me insane
Flirting with disaster ain't a funny game
Bad energy kills? Hopes, dreams, and skills!
The constant turmoil and danger is causing me to lose my mind, and any mistakes could have disastrous consequences.
Day of Reckoning? Cursed on the day that we were fucking born
Day of Reckoning? Doomed to fail with the system of scorn
Is this the day when we'll pay for our supposed sins, or are we fated to suffer regardless of our actions?
Contributed by Hudson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.