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.
The Resistance
Fit for a King Lyrics
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Locking in on my stare that will cut through your wretched ways
You will never take us alive
Scum of the earth will rise to the top and give us all "facts"
That are manufactured
And without pursuing knowledge on their own
We embrace the plans of the dead
(You all need to wake up)
Every word you say
Is wasted on every breath you take
So forgive me
I'm not a part of you
You've taken everything
I won't be the one that stands in the darkness
Every word you say
Is wasted on every breath you take
So forgive me
I'm not a part of you
You've taken everything
I won't be the one that stands in the darkness
We will be a generation that makes a stand
Against the ones who call themselves kings
They will take away everything
Before we have a chance to speak
We all need to wake up
They lead us in
Like sheep to the slaughter
We all need to wake up
We all need to wake up
Every word you say
Is wasted on every breath you take
So forgive me
I'm not a part of you
You've taken everything
I won't be the one that stands in the darkness
These words go out to those
Who sit on their throne of lies
May they not be taken lightly
Your existence disgusts me!
We will be the resistance
Every word you say
Is wasted on every breath you take
So forgive me
I'm not a part of you
You've taken everything
I won't be the one that stands in the darkness
Every word you say
Is wasted on every breath you take
So forgive me
I'm not a part of you
You've taken everything
I won't be the one that stands in the darkness
The lyrics of Fit For A King's song, The Resistance, reveal a call for the younger generation to take a stand against the manipulative and oppressive practices of those in power. The opening lines of the song, "I will make sure that you see my face in the crowd/Locking in on my stare that will cut through your wretched ways" signal a sense of rebellion and determination. The reference to "scum of the earth" rising to the top and being fed "manufactured" facts is a statement about the lies and propaganda that those in power feed to society to control them.
The song highlights the need for people to take charge of their own lives and not be swayed by the sinister practices of the powerful. The chorus emphasizes the need to stand up and resist, "We will be a generation that makes a stand/Against the ones who call themselves kings/They will take away everything/Before we have a chance to speak" implying that if the younger generation does not take control, they will be silenced and their voices suppressed.
The lyrics also express a sense of anger and frustration towards those in power who lead the masses "like sheep to the slaughter." The final chorus refers to those in power as "those who sit on their throne of lies," and urges the audience to resist against them, "We will be the resistance." The song encourages listeners to be aware of the lies being fed to them and take a stand against oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
I will make sure that you see my face in the crowd
I will stand out in the midst of the masses so that you notice me
Locking in on my stare that will cut through your wretched ways
My intense gaze will see through and reveal your evil ways
You will never take us alive
You will never defeat us or make us your captives
Scum of the earth will rise to the top and give us all "facts"
Those who are considered the lowest and most despicable in society will gain power and provide us with false information
That are manufactured
The information given to us is not genuine, but rather fabricated
And without pursuing knowledge on their own
They do not seek the truth themselves, but instead blindly follow false leaders
We embrace the plans of the dead
We are accepting and following the misguided plans of those who have passed away
(You all need to wake up)
Every person needs to become aware of the deception around them
Every word you say
All the words that you speak
Is wasted on every breath you take
You speak without impact, and your breath is unnecessary
So forgive me
Excuse my frustration
I'm not a part of you
I am not associated nor in agreement with your ideas
You've taken everything
You have taken valuable resources and freedoms from us
I won't be the one that stands in the darkness
I will not be complacent any longer, but will rather take initiative and action
We will be a generation that makes a stand
Our generation will take a stand against the injustices affecting us
Against the ones who call themselves kings
Against those who claim to be rulers over us
They will take away everything
They threaten to take away that which is most important to us
Before we have a chance to speak
Before we can voice our opinions and fight for our rights
They lead us in
They are leading us into danger
Like sheep to the slaughter
Like defenseless animals being led to be killed
These words go out to those
This message is directed at those
Who sit on their throne of lies
Who are in a position of power but abuse it by deceiving others
May they not be taken lightly
Their actions should not be ignored or trivialized
Your existence disgusts me!
I am repulsed by the fact that you exist and have harmed others
We will be the resistance
We will fight against the forces that are trying to oppress us and take away our rights
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: AARON KADURA, JARED EASTERLING, JUSTIN HAMRA, ROBERT BENTON LYNGE, RYAN KIRBY
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Kaleb Harlander
Lyrics:
I will make sure that you see my face in the crowd
Locking in on my stare that will cut through your wretched ways
You will never take us alive
Scum of the earth will rise to the top and give us all "facts"
That are manufactured
(You all need to wake up)
And without pursuing knowledge on their own
We embrace the plans of the dead
(You all need to wake up)
Every word you say
Is wasted on every breath you take
So forgive me
I'm not a part of you, you've taken everything
I won't be the one that stands in the darkness
Every word you say
Is wasted on every breath you take
So forgive me
I'm not a part of you, you've taken everything
I won't be the one that stands in the darkness
We will be a generation that makes a stand against the ones who call themselves kings
They will take away everything before we have a chance to speak
We all need to wake up
They lead us in like sheep to the slaughter
We all need to wake up
We all need to wake up
Every word you say
Is wasted on every breath you take
So forgive me
I'm not a part of you, you've taken everything
I won't be the one that stands in the darkness
These words go out to those who sit on their throne of lies
May they not be taken lightly
Your existence disgusts me
We will be the resistance!
Every word you say
Is wasted on every breath you take
So forgive me
I'm not a part of you, you've taken everything
I won't be the one that stands in the darkness
Every word you say
Is wasted on every breath you take
So forgive me
I'm not a part of you, you've taken everything
I won't be the one that stands in the darkness
Danielle West
This song...just made my fucking day.
Ray Torvalds
+Danielle West Same here.. fucking awesome metal !!
April Rosa
this was so great live
YOU'RE EXISTANCE DISGUSTS MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
punches satan in the face
Cody West
tell em!
Eseosa Erhunse
my favorite part. lol
Leviathan LSX
Calls this Satanic, doesn't realize it's a Christian band.
THE1 0GLD
These people who are saying it they have a lot of anger and fearing failure 🤦🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
The Blue Salamander
@AK Fight Club Except for the things in your fate that you cannot control. Including your death and after (whatever you believe or not).
Caleb Williams
sorta they dont do many religious songs
vibeXL
+Deacon Gowan
I can't stand modern pop/rock. 90% of it is worshipping love, drugs, money, and sex. It purely disgusts me, the world of which we live.