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.
Unchanging
Fit for a King Lyrics
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The lyrics to "Unchanging" by Fit for a King depict a sense of desperation and uncertainty, questioning the nature of adaptation and the world we live in. The singer expresses a need for escape and salvation from the zombie-like state of humanity, and seeks guidance and hope from a higher power. The lines "tear down my faith tear down these walls I've built to keep You out" suggest a struggle with one's own beliefs and a desire for a deeper connection. The repetition of "we've come to carry you far away from here" emphasizes a desire for escape and the need for something greater than the current state of existence.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a complex emotional journey, with the singer seeking solace and purpose outside of the current state of the world. The use of metaphors and imagery justify the need for a deeper analysis of the meaning behind the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Adaptation is what we've settled for.
We've resigned ourselves to adapting to this world.
We've come to carry you so far away.
We're here to take you away from this place.
I open my eyes and all I see is the walking dead.
I see people living without purpose or passion.
The only thing that keeps me going is knowing this will end.
I'm motivated by the hope that this life is temporary.
Will you be my exit?
Can you help me escape this meaningless existence?
I breathe life into this world.
I want to bring vitality to the world around me.
Tear down my faith tear down these walls I've built to keep You out.
I'm willing to let go of my doubts and fears to let you in.
We've come to carry you far away from here.
We're here to take you away from this place.
We're all about to run, but everything you say hurts so much.
We want to escape, but your words challenge us to face reality.
We'll turn and run from everything we knew.
We'll leave behind everything we thought was important.
Because I have the key that leads to you.
I have the solution to finding purpose and meaning.
I won't let this go.
I won't give up on this mission.
Waking up I won't be here.
I won't let my current state define my future.
You have taken me and shown me that there is so much more than this world.
You've opened my eyes to a greater purpose beyond this life.
We will run so far from here, you've given us the key.
We'll leave this place and follow the path you've shown us.
We will run so far away from here, so that we can make it through.
We'll escape this life to find a way to thrive.
My worthless hands have let you down.
I feel like I've failed you with my actions.
My worthless hands have let you die.
I've let opportunities to live fully pass by.
I won't let this go, waking up I won't be here.
I'm determined to pursue my purpose upon waking.
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.