Of course, then I began thinking about destiny and wondering what choices those people made to put them in those houses at that particular place on earth at that very moment. Maybe it wasn’t “bad luck”. Maybe a higher intelligence was at work. Maybe that was a level of hell we all saw operating on the news that day.
- Keith Buckley
All Structures Are Unstable
Every Time I Die Lyrics
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The ground cracks and takes you in
You've no time to be born again
There was nothing where something had been
But every grave that blooms is anchored in miles of roots
In the seed is the tree
In the flesh is the feast
There were worms in the hearts that you hoard
A hole opens up and you're dead
When I was pregnant I burned a witch alive
At a hundred and one years old I gave birth to a cloud of smoke
We are part of a great machine that inefficiently cycles grief
In the beginning it puts the end and every cause is after effect
There were worms in the hearts that you hoard
They devour their way to the soul and the world is weakened from within
A hole opens up and you're dead
There's too much poison in our glass to make a toast to our health
The cave that I built a kingdom on won't carry my weight
The past is clearer than it's ever been
Our mistakes made our selves
Blood rushes out of our phantom limbs
We take on the water we're floating in but I'll never be clean
The song "All Structures are Unstable" by Every Time I Die deals with the inevitability of death and the fleeting nature of life. The opening lyrics describe a sudden death, where the ground cracks open and takes the person in, leaving nothing behind. The lyrics then dive into a commentary on the natural cycle of life and death, where every grave represents the connection between the physical body and the earth. The following verses describe the presence of worms that eat away at our hearts, ultimately leading to our downfall. The lyrics also touch on themes of growth and decay, referencing a tree's roots and the way that the world can be weakened from within.
The final verses of the song offer a sense of resignation and acceptance, acknowledging the various mistakes that we make throughout our lives and the ways in which they shape us. The lyrics suggest that while we may take on the water we're floating in, we can never truly cleanse ourselves - perhaps a reference to the fact that death is ultimately the great equalizer, a fate we all share regardless of our actions in life.
Overall, "All Structures are Unstable" is a complex and philosophical exploration of mortality and the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
All of a sudden you're dead
Death can come upon us unexpectedly and without warning.
The ground cracks and takes you in
Life is fragile, and we can be taken away by death at any moment.
You've no time to be born again
There is no reincarnation or second chance at life after death.
There was nothing where something had been
Death leaves behind an absence of life, something that once existed and will never return.
But every grave that blooms is anchored in miles of roots
Even in death, there is still life connected to our existence.
In the seed is the tree
Life begins with a small, potential force that grows into something much larger and meaningful.
In the flesh is the feast
Life is a celebration to be enjoyed and cherished while we are able to experience it.
There were worms in the hearts that you hoard
Our innermost desires and emotions can be corrupted and cause destruction.
They devour their way to the soul and the world is weakened from within
Our own inner turmoil can spread and have negative impacts on ourselves and the world around us.
A hole opens up and you're dead
Death is portrayed as a sudden and immediate end to our lives.
When I was pregnant I burned a witch alive
The singer has vivid and disturbing memories of past deeds.
At a hundred and one years old I gave birth to a cloud of smoke
The artist's imagination is wild and unrestrained; age is not a barrier to their creativity or madness.
We are part of a great machine that inefficiently cycles grief
Human existence can be painful and difficult due to the inevitable suffering and loss we experience.
In the beginning it puts the end and every cause is after effect
Life has a cyclical nature, and every event is connected to those that come before and after it.
There's too much poison in our glass to make a toast to our health
Our world and lives may be filled with danger and toxicity that we must navigate and overcome.
The cave that I built a kingdom on won't carry my weight
Things we build and rely on may eventually fail us or become burdensome to carry.
The past is clearer than it's ever been
Memories and events from our past may become more vivid and haunting as we age.
Our mistakes made our selves
Our own decisions and past actions shape who we are and continue to affect us.
Blood rushes out of our phantom limbs
Events and trauma from our past can still have a physical and emotional impact on us.
We take on the water we're floating in but I'll never be clean
We are constantly influenced and affected by the world around us, but some things may never be erased or forgotten.
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FadedFortunes
All of a sudden you're dead
The ground cracks and takes you in
You've no time to be born again
There was nothing where something had been
But every grave that blooms is anchored in miles of roots
In the seed is the tree
In the flesh is the feast
There were worms in the hearts that you hoard
They devour their way to the soul and the world is weakened from within
A hole opens up and you're dead
When I was pregnant I burned a witch alive
At a hundred and one years old I gave birth to a cloud of smoke
We are part of a great machine that inefficiently cycles grief
In the beginning it puts the end and every cause is after effect
There were worms in the hearts that you hoard
They devour their way to the soul and the world is weakened from within
A hole opens up and you're dead
There's too much poison in our glass to make a toast to our health
The cave that I built a kingdom on won't carry my weight
The past is clearer than it's ever been
Our mistakes made our selves
Blood rushes out of our phantom limbs
We take on the water we're floating in but I'll never be clean
Sal SantaLucia
lol this album starts out amazing and every song is better than the one before it.. this has me sooo happy.. the whole damn album
Mike Harris
You can definitely hear the "Converge" imprint on this little number
Kyle Hanner
My favorite on this album so far! Unrelenting!
Alex W
Can only be a matter of time until ETID and Converge tour together now! Proper trashy fast tune! Sickness!
Will Shifty
Would love to see ETID on a tour with Trap Them how beautifully brutal that would be.Toi bad Trap Them retired I didn't find out about them until about 8 months ago.speaking of Trap Them can anyone recommend any other bands that sound similar to them please let me know
GTAmissions
i would masturbate furiously if i could witness a converge/etid concert. two of the most epic bands ever created in one place? i'd kill myself after witnessing such greatness.
JHH1979
Here's hoping. Add in Trap Them and it'll be the tour of the year!
Evan Neel
What a jam!!!
mondzy89
Insane riff!
FadedFortunes
All of a sudden you're dead
The ground cracks and takes you in
You've no time to be born again
There was nothing where something had been
But every grave that blooms is anchored in miles of roots
In the seed is the tree
In the flesh is the feast
There were worms in the hearts that you hoard
They devour their way to the soul and the world is weakened from within
A hole opens up and you're dead
When I was pregnant I burned a witch alive
At a hundred and one years old I gave birth to a cloud of smoke
We are part of a great machine that inefficiently cycles grief
In the beginning it puts the end and every cause is after effect
There were worms in the hearts that you hoard
They devour their way to the soul and the world is weakened from within
A hole opens up and you're dead
There's too much poison in our glass to make a toast to our health
The cave that I built a kingdom on won't carry my weight
The past is clearer than it's ever been
Our mistakes made our selves
Blood rushes out of our phantom limbs
We take on the water we're floating in but I'll never be clean