Daniel Chapman, an operatically trained vocalist with very diverse vocal abilities, provides the lyrical elemental of Face The Future in hopes of fueling the hopeless. Seeking to restore the void in peoples lives, whatever it may be, Chapman aims to bring a message of reawakening to the lost.
The foundational and imperative synth-based sound of Face The Future is provided by Justin Janetzko. Experienced in electronic patterns and catchy syncopation, Janetzko molds huge thematic sounds and elements sure to please the listener.
Engage
Face The Future Lyrics
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Exhale, take a shot ‘cause you can't miss
You want to live? Better get off the bench
You gotta roll with the punches ‘cause the beatings are relentless
Stoke the furnace, burning up the distress
Call it what you will, but your nature is nonsense
Turn your heart in, clean it up with violence
It's time to put an end to this era of silence
But we've already failed
A thousand times
We've bled through the valleys
We've lost our minds
Is there anything left
When the sun won't shine?
Is there hope for the hopeless?
Engage, start it up, bring the force now
Radiate, let the fire bring the walls down
Let loose, give it all and scream your lungs out
It's time to move the mountains with your mouth
Engage
Engage, fix your eyes on the trophy
Feel the rush just flowing through your blood stream
Rise up from the depths of depravity
‘Cause nothing's gonna stop you when you fight
Engage
Used to be you were stretched so thin
Gasping as the lights grew dim
And every single hit that you took was a sentence to death
Just threatening to take your breath, but now you're screaming
No more, no more, you can't take this
Find composure, you're loosing all your patience
Get set for the alien invasion
Everything will change with the power of engagement
Engage, start it up, bring the force now
Radiate, let the fire bring the walls down
Let loose, give it all and scream your lungs out
It's time to move the mountains with your mouth
Engage
Engage, fix your eyes on the trophy
Feel the rush just flowing through your blood stream
Rise up from the depths of depravity
‘Cause nothing's gonna stop you when you fight
Engage
But we've already failed
A thousand times
We've bled through the valleys
We've lost our minds
Is there anything left
When the sun won't shine?
Is there hope for the hopeless?
The lyrics of Face the Future's song "Engage" are about the struggle to persevere through difficult times and the power of engagement to overcome the obstacles that life throws our way. The first stanza speaks of taking action and seizing opportunities, as represented by inhaling and exhaling. It urges the listener to get off the bench and persevere through difficulties, though they may be relentless. The second stanza conveys a sense of failure and hopelessness and poses the question of whether there is any hope left when everything has seemed to fall apart. However, the chorus brings back the idea of engagement, urging the listener to fix their eyes on the goal and persevere to fight against the obstacles.
The song's powerful message is about taking control of one's life and not being defeated by the hurdles life presents. It shows the power that perseverance and engagement can have, and that even when things seem bleak, there is still hope for those who continue to fight. The lyrics themselves are very relatable and empowering, and they are set to a driving beat that reinforces the sense of urgency and empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Inhale, this air is a catalyst
Breath in, let the air spark action
Exhale, take a shot ‘cause you can't miss
Take a risk, because doing nothing is not an option
You want to live? Better get off the bench
If you want to truly live, you can't merely watch from the sidelines
You gotta roll with the punches ‘cause the beatings are relentless
Life won't go easy on you, so you've got to be resilient and adaptable
Stoke the furnace, burning up the distress
Use your inner fire to overcome your struggles and challenges
Call it what you will, but your nature is nonsense
You may not always understand the chaos and struggles of life
Turn your heart in, clean it up with violence
Take a harsh look at your own inner self and make the necessary changes with determination
It's time to put an end to this era of silence
It's time to stop being passive and finally take action
But we've already failed
Despite our efforts, we've struggled and not succeeded
A thousand times
We've failed time and time again
We've bled through the valleys
We've struggled through the lows of life
We've lost our minds
We've struggled so much that we've felt like we've gone insane
Is there anything left
Is there anything else we can do?
When the sun won't shine?
When it seems like there's no hope or positivity in life
Is there hope for the hopeless?
Is there any light at the end of the tunnel for those who've lost their way?
Engage, start it up, bring the force now
It's time to take action and put in the work
Radiate, let the fire bring the walls down
Be passionate and intense to overcome the barriers standing between you and success
Let loose, give it all and scream your lungs out
Don't hold back and give it your all
It's time to move the mountains with your mouth
Your voice has power and can help you overcome great obstacles
Engage, fix your eyes on the trophy
Keep your eyes on the prize and don't lose focus
Feel the rush just flowing through your blood stream
Allow yourself to feel the excitement and energy of success
Rise up from the depths of depravity
Climb out of the dark places and strive for greatness
‘Cause nothing's gonna stop you when you fight
As long as you keep pushing and putting in the effort, nothing can bring you down
But we've already failed
Despite our efforts, we've struggled and not succeeded
A thousand times
We've failed time and time again
We've bled through the valleys
We've struggled through the lows of life
We've lost our minds
We've struggled so much that we've felt like we've gone insane
Is there anything left
Is there anything else we can do?
When the sun won't shine?
When it seems like there's no hope or positivity in life
Is there hope for the hopeless?
Is there any light at the end of the tunnel for those who've lost their way?
Writer(s): Justin Karl Janetzko
Contributed by Anna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Memento Mori
I sometimes wish I had a REC company. Because I'm always finding underrated bands that deserve to be signed. I hope you guys make it big. The album was sick as fuck and very unique. Please never change.
Leonardo Magliani
It's strange how this song has been listened just 800 times, and an half of those belongs to me. Nobody cares of it, but I moreless know it by heart: strange...