End Transmission
Fire From the Gods Lyrics
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How could we stray so far away?
Delusional, tell me that we're not the ones to blame
I suggest you walk this lonely road to find redemption and become a hero
Resolution, don't watch the eyes
Never mind the words
A million miles away,
it seems that I don't belong in this place. Is there another way?
I find myself closer to a satellite
Begin drifting, Defy the laws of gravity
Stare at the sun, challenging all reality
The glass door to my soul is shattering
The bridges to my past are collapsing
I feel new energy
This is my quickening
Transcending to a new dimension
A million miles away,
it seems that I don't belong in this place Is there another way?
I find myself closer to a satellite
Float away
It seems that I don't belong in this place
A million miles away,
it seems that I don't belong in this place Is there another way?
I find myself closer to a satellite
A million miles away,
it seems that I don't belong in this place Is there another way?
I find myself closer to a satellite
The song End Transmission by Fire From the Gods is an introspective piece that explores feelings of alienation and the search for one's place in the world. The opening lines, "Where did we go? How could we stray so far away?" suggest a sense of confusion and longing for something lost. The next line, "Delusional, tell me that we're not the ones to blame," implies a desire to absolve oneself of responsibility for whatever has caused this feeling of distance.
The next section of the song seems to offer a solution to this problem, with the lyric "I suggest you walk this lonely road to find redemption and become a hero." This can be interpreted as an invitation to take a journey of self-discovery in order to find a sense of purpose and belonging. The lines "Resolution, don't watch the eyes / Never mind the words" suggest that this journey must be internal, with the focus on personal growth rather than external validation.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "A million miles away, it seems that I don't belong in this place. Is there another way? I find myself closer to a satellite." This imagery of being adrift in space reinforces the idea of feeling disconnected and searching for something to hold onto. The final lines of the song, "Float away / It seems that I don't belong in this place," suggest a willingness to let go and embrace the unknown in the hope of finding a new sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did we go?
Questioning how the self or people in general strayed so far from a desired path.
How could we stray so far away?
Posing a rhetorical inquiry regarding how one or society could wander off of the desired path so easily.
Delusional, tell me that we're not the ones to blame
Incredulously asking someone else to alleviate the self or society of guilt or responsibility for a particular issue.
I suggest you walk this lonely road to find redemption and become a hero
Encouraging listeners to take a difficult path that can lead to a beneficial outcome and make them appear heroic.
Resolution, don't watch the eyes
Advice to not be swayed by others' opinions or nonverbal cues and instead focus on accomplishing personal goals.
Never mind the words
Dismissing the spoken comments, opinions, or beliefs of others as irrelevant or insignificant.
A million miles away, it seems that I don't belong in this place. Is there another way? I find myself closer to a satellite
Expressing feelings of detachment and displacement from one's current environment or societal norms, and pondering if there is a way to transcend those feelings and connect to something beyond Earth.
Begin drifting, Defy the laws of gravity
Commanding listeners to physically or metaphorically detach themselves from tradition or typical norms and explore new concepts or possibilities.
Stare at the sun, challenging all reality
Suggesting to confront or question what is thought to be true or established by looking towards a seemingly impossible or dangerous feat.
The glass door to my soul is shattering
Describing a personal emotional rupture or transformative experience that is causing a shift or transformation within.
The bridges to my past are collapsing
Depicting a metaphorical creation and subsequent destruction of existing pathways that used to connect ideas, places, or memories to the present self.
I feel new energy, This is my quickening, Transcending to a new dimension
Portraying an emergence of newfound strength, vitality, or passion, which can lead to a metamorphosis of the self on a deeper, mental level.
Float away It seems that I don't belong in this place
Escaping from current circumstances or norms into a place where the self feels more at home or a sense of belonging.
A million miles away, it seems that I don't belong in this place Is there another way? I find myself closer to a satellite
Reiterating the sense of detachment and seeking something new to connect with while contemplating whether it's achievable, and using the idea of proximity to a satellite as a metaphor for the desired level of detachment.
Writer(s): Jameson Levon Teat, Akil Jelani Channer, Richard Markus Wicander, Robert Edward Joyner
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jamalscott3706
Also as a black guy I know race shouldn't matter but i must confess its does my heart well seeing more black guys explore this genre of music instead of the status quo rapper or R&B or Neo Soul feel like a ton of black folks be in a box... But I say this because I have always been a rock fan but nice to see more representation in a genre i love
@audricsage3053
I always felt pretty alone in my love for rock music growing up in ghetto parts of Chicago. Performed a rock song for a school concert show when I was in high school and was surprised by how many people liked the song. A couple white people were there, but it was primarily Hispanics and black people. I'm fairly convinced that more people would enjoy the genre if they didn't just settle for what they find on the radio. Gotta experiment more, broaden your horizons.
@audricsage3053
Jesse M. Yes, I'm aware
@mmcdon16nova
You should check out Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage, Devil You Know, Light the Torch) and Tosin Abasi (Animals as Leaders) if you haven't. Also, if you're into Deathcore (warning: not for everyone), Adam Jones of Oceano is really good.
@alecmaggio2031
There’s also The Veer Union (I forgot his name), like half of the band Volumes isn’t white, Alexis Brown or Straight Line Stitch, and the singer of Oceans of Slumber is also a black woman.
@jmoneylove5739
Theres been Black Rock and rollers sense before the 80's and the 1930's
@Nehway
Idk man, I should be 100% over this but I love love LOVE seeing black lead singers. In the city where I'm from, it feels like me and my sister are the only black people that listen to rock music. So when I see a black lead singer/band member, it just makes me feel a little less alone.
@willmurphy4073
thxrsty
@higler.
Yeah it's great. Metal use to be so white and male. I love seeing more women and people of other ethnicities finding a place in the metal community.
@mychemicalempire8148
+higler420 suicidal tendencies