Lights
Destroy by Design Lyrics
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What's the cost to inspire the beast?
A reflection of fatal release
Sabotage pushed to run with the ceased
Rage penetrates my soul
Restless anger that feeds to a null
Hide, slip back into the hole
Find my way to escape it all
Combustion, I need to burn
I need to run from these things that I've learned
I crave to overlook the hurt
Replace myself from the feeling of earth
Tie the knots that forbid the fall
Unity as we climb this wall
Factions of bodies, they cut them off
Infect the numbers, as you count them lost
The lights break the sky and we fall down
Why do my enemies sleep?
Concentration a vein that runs deep
It's all in your mind; it's all in your space
Liberated our time is in place
Now, can't wake up
Dream is done
This dream is done
Pieces are missing, the dream is torn
A desire to be reborn
Set free, released into horror
Masquerade keeps us moving forward
Tainted with disease of land
Left to the remedy of a man
All is done for the sake of living
People gone from the hands of the willing
The lights break the sky, and we fall down
What they tell you is what you believe
Deceived into agreeing this is peace
An offspring, the political seed
Problems that revolve around and turn to grief
Relief is found nowhere; body count's the only thing you show here
Form of control, the fear it shows
They flaunt and boast about the biggest bombs they load
The lights break the sky, and we fall down
The lyrics to Destroy by Design's song Lights paint a bleak picture of a world full of destruction and chaos. The singer's anger and frustration is palpable in the opening lines, as he laments the need to increase some unspecified aspect of himself for the sake of inspiration. He's aware of the inherent danger in this desire, which he describes as a "reflection of fatal release." He acknowledges the urge to sabotage his own progress ("sabotage pushed to run with the ceased"), before describing the deep-seated rage that permeates his being ("rage penetrates my soul/restless anger that feeds to a null").
As the song progresses, we get the sense that the singer is deeply disillusioned with the world around him. He talks about wanting to burn and run away from the things he's learned, and to "replace myself from the feeling of earth." He's desperate to escape the pain and suffering that seems to be all around him, to "tie the knots that forbid the fall/unity as we climb this wall."
But even as he searches for a way out, the singer can't help reflecting on the state of the world as it is. He talks about bodies being cut off and infecting others, about the lights breaking the sky and everyone falling down. He's aware of the political machinations that keep people enslaved and divided: "What they tell you is what you believe/deceived into agreeing this is peace/an offspring, the political seed/problems that revolve around and turn to grief."
Ultimately, Lights is a dark, angry song that speaks to the frustration and despair we can all feel in the face of a world that sometimes seems like it's falling apart. However, it also hints at a glimmer of hope - a sense that, despite the chaos all around us, we can still find ways to climb that wall and find a way out of the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Ideal, I need to increase
I strive for an ideal that requires me to grow and improve.
What's the cost to inspire the beast?
What price must I pay to achieve greatness and unlock my full potential?
A reflection of fatal release
The choices I make can have deadly consequences.
Sabotage pushed to run with the ceased
I am motivated to sabotage my own progress and run alongside those who are stagnant.
Rage penetrates my soul
Anger consumes me at a deep, fundamental level.
Restless anger that feeds to a null
My anger is insatiable and leads to nothingness.
Hide, slip back into the hole
I want to retreat and hide from my problems and responsibilities.
Find my way to escape it all
I wish to find a way to escape from the challenges of life.
The lights break the sky, and we fall down
The chaos of the world overwhelms us and we crumble under its weight.
Combustion, I need to burn
I crave to burn with passion and energy.
I need to run from these things that I've learned
The truths I have discovered are painful and I want to escape them.
I crave to overlook the hurt
I desire to forget about the pain I have experienced.
Replace myself from the feeling of earth
I want to disconnect from reality and live in a different world.
Tie the knots that forbid the fall
I must secure myself from failure and falling down.
Unity as we climb this wall
We must work together to overcome the challenges in front of us.
Factions of bodies, they cut them off
Those who are different are excluded and cut out of society.
Infect the numbers, as you count them lost
We demonize and cast aside those who do not fit our predetermined standards.
Why do my enemies sleep?
Why do my opponents seem content and unchallenged?
Concentration a vein that runs deep
I am deeply focused and determined to succeed.
It's all in your mind; it's all in your space
Your thoughts and mindset have a strong impact on your life and surroundings.
Liberated our time is in place
We have the freedom to use our time as we see fit.
Now, can't wake up
I feel stuck and unable to move forward.
Dream is done
The hope and ambition I once held for the future is gone.
Pieces are missing, the dream is torn
My aspirations have been shattered and are no longer complete.
A desire to be reborn
I long for a fresh start, a chance to begin anew.
Set free, released into horror
Freedom brings with it the terrifying reality of the world we live in.
Masquerade keeps us moving forward
We pretend that everything is okay and continue to push forward, hiding our true emotions and feelings.
Tainted with disease of land
The environment around us is polluted and corrupt.
Left to the remedy of a man
It is up to us to fix the problems of the world.
All is done for the sake of living
Our actions are driven by the need to survive and stay alive.
People gone from the hands of the willing
Those who are unwilling to help or take action are responsible for the loss of lives and tragedy.
What they tell you is what you believe
We are easily swayed by the opinions and beliefs of others.
Deceived into agreeing this is peace
We have been fooled into thinking that the current state of the world is peaceful and stable, when it is not.
An offspring, the political seed
Politics and ideology have been passed down through generations, perpetuating the same problems and biases.
Problems that revolve around and turn to grief
The issues we face only lead to sadness and mourning.
Relief is found nowhere; body count's the only thing you show here
We cannot find solace or help anywhere, and the only measure of success is the number of dead bodies.
Form of control, the fear it shows
Fear is a tool used to control and manipulate people.
They flaunt and boast about the biggest bombs they load
Those in power brag about their destructive abilities, leading to violence and destruction.
The lights break the sky, and we fall down
The chaos of the world overwhelms us and we crumble under its weight.
Contributed by Jackson G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.