Emmure is an American band formed in 2003. Originally based in New Fairfiel… Read Full Bio ↴Emmure is an American band formed in 2003. Originally based in New Fairfield, Connecticut, but now residing in Queens, New York.

Musically playing mainly a mix of nu metal, djent and metalcore. Lyrical topics that Emmure touches upon usually focus on breakups, murder, social indifference, sexual deviance, philosophy, and religion. Many of the band's songs contain references to video games and comic books, particularly from Street Fighter and Marvel Comics, of which vocalist Frankie Palmeri is an avid fan. The band's name "Emmure" is a reference to immurement, a form of execution.

Némesis
Emmure Lyrics

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No I don't care what they want
I'll never be what you want me to be
(What you want me to be)
Don't give a fuck what you think
(Fuck you)
Just get the fuck away from me
(Away from me)

I swear I tried my best to ignore it all
(And walk away)
But it's too late
I want to spit the poison back in your face

No I don't care what they want
I'll never be what you want me to be
Don't give a fuck what you think
Just get the fuck away from me

That's the way of the world
They want to see you live on your knees
When you refuse to conform another door shuts

No I don't care what they want
I'll never be what you want me to be
(What you want me to be)
Don't give a fuck what you think
(Fuck you)
Just get the fuck away from me
(Get the fuck away from me)

And you can beg all you want
'Cause nothing is going to fucking change
You sealed your fate the day you crossed me

This is my message to a dying world
I fucking hate you
You'll get what you deserve

This is my message to a dying world
I fucking hate you
You'll get what you deserve
(Do you hear me now!?)

This is my message to a dying world
(You piece of shit!)
I fucking hate you
You'll get what you deserve
(Run, Run!)

This is my message to a dying world
I fucking hate you
You'll get what you deserve

Do you hear me now?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Emmure's song "Nemesis" express a sense of defiance and rejection towards societal expectations and pressures to conform. The singer asserts their unwillingness to be molded into what others want them to be, and their frustration with those who try to impose their views. The line "That's the way of the world, they want to see you live on your knees" highlights the pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, even if it means sacrificing personal values and beliefs.

The intense, aggressive tone of the lyrics and the use of profanity adds to the overall message of rebellion against societal norms. The repeated refrain of "I fucking hate you, you'll get what you deserve" emphasizes a sense of anger towards those who try to control and mold the singer, and a desire for vengeance against those who have crossed them.

Line by Line Meaning

No I don't care what they want
I refuse to live to the expectation of others

I'll never be what you want me to be
I won't change myself to please you

(What you want me to be)
I won't be molded to fit your ideal image of me

Don't give a fuck what you think
Your opinion doesn't weigh on me

(Fuck you)
I'm blunt and won't hesitate to tell you off

Just get the fuck away from me
I want to be left alone

I swear I tried my best to ignore it all
I attempted to shrug off the negativity

(And walk away)
I aimed to leave the situation behind

But it's too late
I can't help but react now

I want to spit the poison back in your face
I will retaliate with the same hurtful words thrown at me

That's the way of the world
Society expects me to comply