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.
Stockholm
Fit for a King Lyrics
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The lyrics of Fit for a King's song "Stockholm" depict a narrative of submission and surrender to authority. The opening lines set the tone, urging the listener to bow down and kiss the ring of the enemy. This symbolizes relinquishing personal autonomy and surrendering to a higher power. The repetition of the phrase "welcome insecurity" emphasizes the self-defeating nature of this surrender, suggesting that by submitting, one is proclaiming their own defeat and accepting a state of insecurity.
The lyrics also highlight the pervasive spread of misinformation and manipulation. Words are described as spreading like "bleeding rain," implying that lies and deceit are being injected into society's veins. The vow to authority and refusal to question their lead further accentuates the theme of blind submission. The line "No one's gonna save your soul, devoured then you're thrown to the wolves" warns against the consequences of this obedience, suggesting that individuals who willingly submit become prey to those in power.
The chorus reinforces the message, emphasizing the futility of waiting for salvation from these manipulative forces. The line "caving, you found your place" suggests succumbing to the pressure and finding comfort in submission. The lyrics highlight the irony of feeling heard while being just another face in the dirt, implying that those who conform are ultimately powerless and unheard. The final lines reiterate the sinister intentions of those in control, who desire power and domination rather than peace.
Overall, "Stockholm" delves into the themes of blind obedience, manipulation, and the consequences of surrendering personal autonomy to authority.
Line by Line Meaning
Bow down to the enemy.
Acknowledging submission to one's adversaries.
Spineless now, you kiss the ring.
Displaying weakness and obedience by showing deference.
Welcome insecurity, proclaiming your own defeat.
Embracing self-doubt and openly accepting failure.
Words spread like bleeding rain.
Rumors and falsehoods proliferate like a relentless downpour of pain.
Lies injected straight to the vain.
Deceptive words injected directly into the vulnerable core.
Vow to authority, to never wake up, never question their lead.
Making a solemn promise to always remain obedient, never questioning those in power.
No one's gonna save your soul.
No external force or entity will come to rescue your inner being.
Devoured then you're thrown to the wolves.
Being consumed and then discarded without mercy or protection.
Waiting for them to save.
Passively expecting others to come and rescue.
Caving, you found your place.
Yielding to pressure, you have accepted your subservient position.
Found your place and you swear that you're heard, but you're a sheep in the herd with your face in the dirt.
Believing you have a voice, yet you are merely a follower lost in the crowd, unable to rise above your circumstances.
They want it all, they don't want peace.
The powerful seek complete control rather than fostering harmony.
They will bury you six feet deep.
They will bring about your destruction, leaving you lifeless and forgotten.
No one's gonna save your soul, devoured then you're thrown to the wolves.
Reiterating that no external help awaits, instead, you will be devoured and abandoned to face the dangers alone.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Fulk, Jared Easterling, Robert Lynge, Ryan Kirby
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Samuel Yurchak
That breakdown with the bell is SO sick.😭🔥🙌🏽
Cloud Strife
thank you guys. going through tough times, stuck in the past thinking of my ex. Again. thank you. FfaK had always been great and solid.
camaroxx1
Right there with you my friend!
AliveAnew
"Lies injected straight to the vain" I just now caught that double entendre. Well played Kirby. Well played.
Miguel Baca
This song is a strong message for those who trust their human overlords globally imo.....p.s. this song is anointed
NinjaGamer9
Headbanging in bed at midnight and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Ben Hostetter
My favorite heavier song on the album hands down. That breakdown makes me wanna crack skulls in the pit and this isn't repetitive at all. Love it
Rocket
Oh just wait. There are some better ones
Jake Decker
@Rocket This one is better than God of Fire, Annihilation AND Vendetta. Vendetta is still amazing but I think this one edges it out. Prophet is the best song tho.
Ben Hostetter
@Rocket Nah I've heard the whole album for weeks now. This beats out Vendetta imo cuz the breakdown in Vendetta is like 5 seconds long lol. God of Fire is just a bit boring.
Prophet is one of my favorites on the album but I wouldn't classify it in the same category of "heavy" as this, Vendetta, and GoF. Louder Voice is another one of my favorites.