The band comprises drummer Jared Easterling, vocalist Ryan Kirby, bassist Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary and guitarist Daniel Gailey. Easterling is the only member of the original line-up that remains in the band. They released two independent EPs entitled Fit for a King in 2008 and Awaken the Vesper in 2009. They also released one independent album, Descendants, in 2011. After the band getting signed to Solid State Records, they released four studio albums through this label: Creation/Destruction (2013), Slave to Nothing (2014), Deathgrip (2016) and Dark Skies (2018). Their upcoming sixth studio album, The Path, is set for release on September 18, 2020.
Identity
Fit For A King Lyrics
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These wounds are getting deeper
I've been betrayed and left behind
Poison filling my mind
Are you even listening?
This world has taken me down
Things aren't what I had imagined them to be
I need your guidance
We see the cracks begin to fade
Fade away, into the safest place
Where I let these demons remain
Nobody said these bones wouldn't break
Along the way, along the way
To walk this path alone
It means death for us all
This road we've created in our minds
Leads to nothing but pain
We are our burden
(I will not play the victim)
In the primes of our lives we turn a blind eye
To the burdens that we bring on ourselves
Mistaking fortune for warnings
I brought this on myself
Remove yourself
Release yourself from the things that
Hold these chains in place
Remove yourself
Release yourself and break away, break away
Remove these chains from me
And you'll see them all fade away, fade away
Fade away into the safest place
Where I let these demons remain
Nobody said these bones wouldn't break
Along the way, along the way
We are the burden
We are the burden
The song “Identity” by Fit For A King starts with the lyrics, “I thought you left me to die, these wounds are getting deeper. I've been betrayed and left behind, poison filling my mind. Are you even listening?” The singer is expressing his feelings of abandonment and betrayal, with the wounds getting deeper, possibly referring to emotional pain. The poison in his mind could represent negative thoughts caused by these feelings. He is calling out for someone to listen, indicating he needs someone to hear him out and help him out of his distress.
The chorus speaks of the cracks that are beginning to fade away, leading to the safest place where the singer can let his demons remain. The bone-breaking imagery could represent the pain and hardship of life's journey, along with the challenges this person is facing. The second verse seems to be about the difficulties caused by the choices they've made in life. The singer notes that to walk alone means death for everyone, indicating there is no way out alone. They acknowledge that the road they created in their minds only leads to pain, and it is they who are their burden, hence they will not play the victim.
Moreover, the song's overall message is one of seeking self-discovery by exploring the roots of one's pain, troubles, and experiences. The lyrics describe the journey of a person who feels lost and betrayed, but they take responsibility for the shattered relationships and choices that left them feeling weighed down emotionally. The song speaks of releasing oneself from negative thoughts and toxic relationships that hold one back.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought you left me to die
I feel abandoned and helpless
These wounds are getting deeper
My emotional pain is becoming more intense
I've been betrayed and left behind
Someone I trusted has let me down and abandoned me
Poison filling my mind
Negative thoughts and feelings are consuming me
Are you even listening?
I feel unheard and overlooked
This world has taken me down
Life is challenging and overwhelming
Things aren't what I had imagined them to be
My expectations have not been met
There's no easy way out
Solving my problems won't be simple
I need your guidance
I am seeking help and advice
We see the cracks begin to fade
Hope is on the horizon
Fade away, into the safest place
My troubles will melt away when I find peace
Where I let these demons remain
I am choosing to keep my inner turmoil hidden
Nobody said these bones wouldn't break
Life is unpredictable and hard
Along the way, along the way
On the journey of life, challenges arise
To walk this path alone
Being alone is dangerous and harmful
It means death for us all
Living alone leads to a bleak existence
This road we've created in our minds
The way we see the world shapes our future
Leads to nothing but pain
Our negative thoughts bring negative outcomes
We are our burden
Our problems are ours to solve
(I will not play the victim)
I will take control of my life and not blame others
In the primes of our lives we turn a blind eye
We ignore our problems when life is going well
To the burdens that we bring on ourselves
We create our own problems through our actions
Mistaking fortune for warnings
We misinterpret our successes as an excuse to continue negative behavior
I brought this on myself
I am responsible for my own problems
Remove yourself
Get rid of the negativity in your life
Release yourself from the things that
Let go of the things that hold you back
Hold these chains in place
The things that burden us are like heavy chains
Remove yourself
Free yourself from negativity and pain
Release yourself and break away, break away
Let go of the past and move forward
Remove these chains from me
I am asking for help to escape my burdens
And you'll see them all fade away, fade away
If you help me, my troubles will disappear
We are the burden
We create our own problems and must solve them ourselves
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: AARON KADURA, JARED EASTERLING, JUSTIN HAMRA, ROBERT BENTON LYNGE, RYAN KIRBY
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Georgia Var
Kinda late XD but || LYRICS || :
I thought you left me to die
These wounds are getting deeper
I've been betrayed and left behind
Poison filling my mind
Are you even listening?
This world has taken me down
Things aren't what I had imagined them to be
There's no easy way out
I need your guidance
We see the cracks begin to fade
Fade away, into the safest place
Where I let these demons remain
Nobody said these bones wouldn't break
Along the way, along the way
To walk this path alone
It means death for us all
This road we've created in our minds
Leads to nothing but pain
We are our burden
(I will not play the victim)
In the primes of our lives we turn a blind eye
To the burdens that we bring on ourselves
Mistaking fortune for warnings
I brought this on myself
Remove yourself
Release yourself from the things that
Hold these chains in place
Remove yourself
Release yourself and break away, break away
Remove these chains from me
And you'll see them all fade away, fade away
Fade away into the safest place
Where I let these demons remain
Nobody said these bones wouldn't break
Along the way, along the way
We are the burden
We are the burden
ga pa
Definitely one of my favorite songs if not the favorite so underrated
Kilz Nskilz
True
Georgia Var
Kinda late XD but || LYRICS || :
I thought you left me to die
These wounds are getting deeper
I've been betrayed and left behind
Poison filling my mind
Are you even listening?
This world has taken me down
Things aren't what I had imagined them to be
There's no easy way out
I need your guidance
We see the cracks begin to fade
Fade away, into the safest place
Where I let these demons remain
Nobody said these bones wouldn't break
Along the way, along the way
To walk this path alone
It means death for us all
This road we've created in our minds
Leads to nothing but pain
We are our burden
(I will not play the victim)
In the primes of our lives we turn a blind eye
To the burdens that we bring on ourselves
Mistaking fortune for warnings
I brought this on myself
Remove yourself
Release yourself from the things that
Hold these chains in place
Remove yourself
Release yourself and break away, break away
Remove these chains from me
And you'll see them all fade away, fade away
Fade away into the safest place
Where I let these demons remain
Nobody said these bones wouldn't break
Along the way, along the way
We are the burden
We are the burden
Eseosa Erhunse
glad you love the song. its dope!!
Xander L.
I think this song has the best chorus on the album.
Joshinator60
I agree, either this or hollow king.
Steve Kratochvil
This is one of the most well written songs I've ever listened to. Loved it for years now
Almost5768
Can't figure out why they don't play this live...this song is catchy af
Brad Williams
This is perfection itself. Everyone can relate to their songs. They have made my top 10
GrizzlyOne95
Thanks so much for uploading this incredible album! :D This is epic stuff.