Road to Nowhere
Empyre Lyrics


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You live half the life I breathe
I contain a dormant brutality
This downward path I see
I'll break away, set free

We're on a road to nowhere
Don't know where we're going
So every road will lead us there
We're on a road to nowhere
Don't know where we're going
So every road will lead us there

My future passed while I breathed
Escape the silence with me
We'll travel fast, light speed
Into the dark for eternity

We're on a road to nowhere
Don't know where we're going
So every road will lead us there
We're on a road to nowhere




Don't know where we're going
So every road will lead us there

Overall Meaning

In Empyre's song "Road to Nowhere," the lyrics express a sense of frustration and uncertainty about life's direction. The opening lines suggest a stark contrast between the singer's existence and that of someone else, emphasizing a feeling of incompleteness and longing. The phrase "I contain a dormant brutality" hints at the inner struggle and hidden intensity within the singer, perhaps representing repressed emotions or a desire for change.


The chorus of the song captures the main theme, highlighting the ambiguity and lack of clarity in the journey of life. The repetition of "We're on a road to nowhere, don't know where we're going" emphasizes the confusion and aimlessness experienced by the singer. However, there's a hint of acceptance and determination in the following line, "So every road will lead us there." It suggests that despite not knowing the destination, every path taken will eventually lead to a meaningful place, even if it's not where initially intended.


The second verse builds upon this theme, with the longing for escape from a stagnant and silent existence. The idea of traveling at high speed and venturing into the dark for eternity speaks to a bold and fearless approach to breaking free from the monotony and embracing the unknown.


Overall, "Road to Nowhere" is a reflection on the existential journey, addressing the questions and frustrations one might encounter when navigating through life without a clear purpose. It encourages embracing uncertainty and finding meaning in the process rather than fixating on the destination.


Line by Line Meaning

You live half the life I breathe
You only experience a fraction of the vibrant, passionate existence I embody


I contain a dormant brutality
Within me lies a hidden fierceness, waiting to be unleashed


This downward path I see
I perceive a journey leading towards despair and desolation


I'll break away, set free
I will liberate myself, breaking the chains that bind me


We're on a road to nowhere
Our current trajectory lacks purpose or destination


Don't know where we're going
We are clueless about the true direction of our journey


So every road will lead us there
Therefore, any path we choose will ultimately lead to the same meaningless destination


My future passed while I breathed
My potential for a fulfilling future slipped away as I merely existed


Escape the silence with me
Join me in fleeing from the oppressive silence that surrounds us


We'll travel fast, light speed
Together, we will journey swiftly, surpassing all limitations at the speed of light


Into the dark for eternity
We will venture into the unknown darkness, forever embracing its mysteries




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Edward Coles, Henrik Alexander Steenholdt

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