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Descend is a progressive death metal band from Stockholm, Sweden. The band was formed in 2003 and the current line-up dates back to 2008. After three self released demos, the debut album “Through the Eyes of the Burdened” was released through Supernova Records in May 2011. The album was well received and supported through numerous live performances including festivals in Germany, Canada as well as the renowned Metaltown festival in Gothenburg in the summer of 2012. The band has been self managed from the start, and dedicated work has attracted fans from many different countries.

Members
Nima Farhadian Langroudi – Vocals
Andreas Lindström – Guitar
Alex Wijkman – Guitar
Justin Biggs – Bass
Jonathan Persson - Drums

From Grace to Grave
Descend Lyrics

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Running from grace to grave
Turning my head away from the sun
The earth shakes, splits in two
I'm standing in between
Which side do I choose?

Inside me, thrust to the ground, my spirit awaits sudden death
I can't distinguish real from fake

I'm near the absolute, the final stage

And though the fangs carve deep
Not one single drop but confusion is raining
Confusion from inclusion, giving the illusion that we are
One perfect struggle between fear and courage
The scale won't tip 'til one of us leaves
Confusion from inclusion, giving the illusion that we are one

Lead: Lindström

Running from grace to grave
Turning my head away from the sun
Last step, I falter
I spread my wings and I fly
My journey has just begun

I take off and I feel the pressure to make it alone in this world
And when I fall astray I remind myself what you have said
I gather my strength and I seek my way back
But I don't see the fire

Burning my wings
I drop to the ground

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "From Grace to Grave" by Descend tackle the conflicting emotions and confusion one faces when trying to determine their true values and beliefs. The song begins by describing the act of running from grace to the grave, which suggests that the singer is trying to avoid facing his own morality. The line "turning my head away from the sun" emphasizes the idea of trying to avoid the truth, or the light, as it were. The earth shakes and splits in two, and the singer realizes he's standing in between two sides, but he doesn't know which side to choose.

The chorus "confusion from inclusion, giving the illusion that we are one" highlights the feeling of being lost and confused, unable to distinguish what's genuine and what's not. The singer is thrust to the ground while trying to make sense of it all and is waiting for sudden death. He's near the absolute, the final stage, where he has to make a decision. The fangs metaphorically carve deep, but not a single drop of blood comes out, which shows that the confusion and uncertainty are raining instead. The struggle between fear and courage is the perfect struggle, but the scale won't tip until one of them leaves.

The song ends with the singer spreading his wings and flying, embarking on a journey. He feels the pressure to make it alone, and when he falls astray, he reminds himself of what has been said. However, he doesn't see the fire burning his wings, and he ultimately drops to the ground. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for not being able to see the signs that something is wrong until it's too late.

Line by Line Meaning

Running from grace to grave
I am racing through life, from birth to death

Turning my head away from the sun
I avoid the light, and instead embrace darkness and uncertainty

The earth shakes, splits in two
I am witnessing chaos and destruction all around me

I'm standing in between
I am unsure of which path to take, and am stuck in indecision

Which side do I choose?
I am faced with a difficult decision, and must choose my path forward

Inside me, thrust to the ground, my spirit awaits sudden death
I am awaiting my eventual demise, and feel trapped by my own thoughts and emotions

I can't distinguish real from fake
I struggle to discern truth from falsehood

I'm near the absolute, the final stage
I am approaching the end of my journey, and must face what comes next

And though the fangs carve deep
Even though I am in pain and facing difficult challenges

Not one single drop but confusion is raining
I am overwhelmed by confusion and uncertainty

Confusion from inclusion, giving the illusion that we are
Being part of a group or society can cloud our judgment and cause us to lose ourselves

One perfect struggle between fear and courage
We are constantly battling between our fears and our desire for bravery

The scale won't tip 'til one of us leaves
This struggle will never truly end until we pass away

Lead: Lindström
This is a musical interlude led by the guitarist, Lindström

Last step, I falter
As I approach the end of my journey, I stumble and lose my way

I spread my wings and I fly
I take a leap of faith and defy my fears

My journey has just begun
Even though I have come a long way, I still have much to learn and experience

I take off and I feel the pressure to make it alone in this world
As I start my solo journey, I feel the weight of responsibility and self-reliance

And when I fall astray I remind myself what you have said
When I make mistakes or feel lost, I remember the wise words of those who have come before me

I gather my strength and I seek my way back
I find the courage to pick myself up and continue on my journey

But I don't see the fire, Burning my wings
However, I am still vulnerable to failure and may suffer consequences

I drop to the ground
My flight is cut short, and I am forced to face the harsh reality of my failure

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