Powerless
Enferno Lyrics
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You woke the devil that I thought you'd left behind
I saw the evidence, the crimson soaking through
Ten thousand promises, ten thousand ways to lose
And you held it all but you were careless to let it fall
You held it all and I was by your side, powerless
I'm left with emptiness that words can not defend
You'll never know what I became because of you
Ten thousand promises, ten thousand ways to lose
And you held it all but you were careless to let it fall
You held it all and I was by your side, powerless
And you held it all but you were careless to let it fall
You held it all and I was by your side, powerless
Powerless
Powerless
Powerless
The lyrics to Enferno's song Powerless describe the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer and the subject of the song had both shared their vulnerabilities, however, while the subject hid their demons, the singer revealed theirs. The subject then ended up bringing out the singer's demons, which they thought they had left behind. The singer then observed the subjectโs fall from grace and tried to save them but found themselves powerless in the situation. The lyrics suggest that the relationship was characterized by broken promises and a sense of helplessness.
The phrase "You held it all but you were careless to let it fall" highlights the idea that the subject had control over the relationship but was reckless with it. The repetition of the word powerless emphasizes the singer's sense of frustration and lack of control over the situation. The use of crimson imagery could suggest that the subject tried to cover up their wrongdoings but was ultimately exposed.
Overall, the lyrics to Powerless have a deep emotional impact and showcase the complexity and pain of interpersonal relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You hid your skeletons when I had shown you mine
You kept your secrets to yourself after I had opened up to you
You woke the devil that I thought you'd left behind
You brought out the worst in me that I thought I had overcome
I saw the evidence, the crimson soaking through
I saw the proof of your wrongdoing, the blood on your hands
Ten thousand promises, ten thousand ways to lose
You made countless empty promises that only led to more disappointment
And you held it all but you were careless to let it fall
You had control of everything but didn't take care to maintain it
You held it all and I was by your side, powerless
You had all the power and I was unable to affect anything
I watched you fall apart and chased you to the end
I witnessed your decline and tried to help until the very end
I'm left with emptiness that words can not defend
I now feel empty and unable to explain the depth of my emotions
You'll never know what I became because of you
You will never understand the effect you had on me
Powerless
Helpless and without control
Powerless
Vulnerable and unable to resist
Powerless
Without power or influence
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, ROBERT G. BOURDON, BRAD DELSON, MIKE SHINODA, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN
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