Némesis
Driving Force Lyrics
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Reawakened from its sleep
Now it is chasing me, threatening, attacking me again
But i will not hide, instead it's time to meet in the flesh
All my life i lied about you
Told myself that you don't exist
Now that you're here
Hoping that everything will be alright in the end
But I gotta fight!
Fight!
I gotta fight!
Fight!
I am struggeling, don't know if I can win
My opponent's gaining strength
Now we are batteling, merciless, to the bitter end
But I've let it out on my own free will, I want it that way
All my life I lied about you
Told myself that you don't exist
Now that you're here
I'm facing my fears
Hoping that everything will be alright in the end
All my life I lied about you
Told myself that you don't exist
Now that you're here
I'm facing my fears
Hoping that everything will be alright in the end
All my life I lied about you
Told myself that you don't exist
Now that you're here
I'm facing my fears
Hoping that everything will be alright in the end
But I gotta fight!
Fight!
I gotta fight!
Fight!
In "Nemesis" by Driving Force, the lyrics paint a picture of a personal struggle with an old nemesis that has resurfaced. This nemesis is described as being reawakened from its sleep and is now chasing, threatening, and attacking the singer once again. Despite the fear and uncertainty this brings, the singer refuses to hide and instead chooses to confront their nemesis directly.
The first verse reveals that the singer has spent their whole life denying the existence of this nemesis, lying to themselves that it wasn't real. However, with their nemesis now back in their life, they are forced to face their fears head-on, hoping that everything will eventually be alright. This suggests that the “nemesis” represents a recurring problem or personal struggle that the singer has been avoiding for a long time.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's determination to fight their nemesis. The repetition of the line "I gotta fight!" conveys their resolve and willingness to confront and overcome their adversary. This implies that the singer has come to realize the importance of dealing with this conflict directly instead of continuing to live in denial.
The second verse portrays the ongoing battle with the nemesis as a merciless struggle, with both sides gaining strength and fighting relentlessly until the bitter end. It is revealed that the singer has willingly allowed the nemesis back into their life, suggesting a sense of ownership and acceptance of the challenge that lies ahead. This could indicate a desire for personal growth or a need to confront past traumas in order to move forward in life.
Overall, "Nemesis" explores the theme of self-confrontation and facing one's fears. The lyrics illustrate the journey of acknowledging and battling personal demons that have been ignored or denied for a long time. Through the determination to fight and the hope for eventual resolution, the song conveys a message of resilience and the importance of confronting and overcoming the challenges that life presents.
Line by Line Meaning
My old nemesis is back in my life
The person or thing that has always caused me trouble and pain has returned to my life.
Reawakened from its sleep
It has come back to life after a period of inactivity.
Now it is chasing me, threatening, attacking me again
It is relentlessly pursuing, intimidating, and assaulting me once more.
But i will not hide, instead it's time to meet in the flesh
I refuse to retreat and choose to confront it face-to-face.
All my life i lied about you
Throughout my entire existence, I deceived myself by denying your existence.
Told myself that you don't exist
I convinced myself that you were not real.
Now that you're here
Now that you have reappeared in my life.
I'm facing my fears
I am directly confronting my deepest anxieties.
Hoping that everything will be alright in the end
I have optimism that everything will eventually be resolved positively.
But I gotta fight!
However, I am compelled to engage in a battle!
I am struggeling, don't know if I can win
I am struggling, uncertain if I have the ability to emerge victorious.
My opponent's gaining strength
My adversary is growing more powerful.
Now we are batteling, merciless, to the bitter end
Now we are engaging in a ruthless battle that will continue until no further progress can be made.
But I've let it out on my own free will, I want it that way
But I have willingly unleashed this conflict because I desire it in this manner.
But I gotta fight!
But I am compelled to engage in a battle!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Thomas Mathis
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