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.
When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong
Emmure Lyrics
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There is no future where I stand here with you.
This is the end.
No longer will you hear my voice.
So long, goodbye.
And don't you think for a second..
..you'll see my face again.
I killed hope, but you buried it.
This is a promise I keep to myself.
Only time will tell, how long you'll keep your legs closed.
I give that bitch another week, before she's on her knees again with one of my friends.
And I tried my best to forgive and forget you.
Won't you be my bride? (Another day)?
The lyrics of Emmure's song When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong are filled with anger and bitterness towards an ex-partner. The singer reflects on their past relationship and concludes that there is no future where they stand together. The tone is one of finality and acceptance of the end of the relationship. The singer promises that they will not let their ex-partner back into their life and that they will move on without them.
The lyrics also contain a sense of misogyny and a lack of respect for women. The singer refers to their ex-partner as a "bitch" and implies that she is promiscuous. The lyrics suggest that the singer believes that women are objects that can be used for sexual gratification and discarded when they are no longer useful. The lyrics are a reflection of the toxic masculinity prevalent in some segments of society.
Despite the anger and bitterness in the lyrics, the song can also be interpreted as a form of self-care. The singer is taking control of their life and making a promise to themselves to move forward without their ex-partner. The promise is a reminder that they will not allow themselves to be dragged down by toxic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope this is a passing phase.
I am hoping that this situation will not last forever.
There is no future where I stand here with you.
I do not see us having a future together.
This is the end.
Our relationship is over.
No longer will you hear my voice.
I am cutting off all communication with you.
So long, goodbye.
I am saying farewell to you forever.
And don't you think for a second..
Do not even consider the possibility that we will reconcile.
..you'll see my face again.
I will not allow you to see me anymore.
I killed hope, but you buried it.
I destroyed any hope for our relationship, but you made the final decision to end it.
This is a promise, I will not let you back in my life.
I am making a commitment to myself that I will not allow you to re-enter my life.
This is a promise I keep to myself.
I am determined to stay true to this promise I have made to myself.
Only time will tell, how long you'll keep your legs closed.
It remains to be seen how long you will remain faithful.
I give that bitch another week, before she's on her knees again with one of my friends.
I expect the woman I was with to be unfaithful and have sex with one of my friends soon.
And I tried my best to forgive and forget you.
I made an effort to forgive you and move on from our past, but it was unsuccessful.
Won't you be my bride? (Another day)?
Will you ever consider marrying me in the future? (Sarcastic and rhetorical)
Contributed by Samantha F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.