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.
When Everything Means Nothing
Fit for a King Lyrics
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Am I supposed to be like everybody else?
A prisoner of my own mind
Should I give up?
Should I give up?
I try to smile, try to fight
Just say I'm okay
Yeah, I was born in the rain
Yeah, I was born in the rain
Answers never seemed so distant
The fear of missing out blurs my vision
Am I enough to live up to the expectations
of a world that won't stop moving?
I am so lost in the eye of the storm
I am so lost
But I try to smile, try to fight
Just say I'm okay
But everyday feels like a hurricane
Yeah, I was born in the rain
Yeah, I was born in the rain
tell me what I need
So tell me what I need
The water's rising past my eyes
So tell me what I need
The water's rising past my eyes
The rain pours down
The clouds block the light
I can't find the help I need
Let this destroy me
Let this destroy me
I try to smile, try to fight
Just say I'm okay
But every day feels like it's killing me
Yeah, I was born in the rain
Yeah, I was born in the rain
So tell me what I need
The water's rising past my eyes
So tell me what I need
The water's rising past my eyes
So tell me what I need
The water's rising past my eyes
So tell me what I need
The water's rising past my eyes
In Fit for a King's song When Everything Means Nothing, the opening lines express the feeling of being bombarded with information and technology, represented by the metaphor of "ones and zeroes filling my eyes." The singer then questions whether they should conform and be like everyone else. The idea of being a prisoner in their own mind reflects the struggle with anxiety and depression, wondering whether it's worth it to keep going. The repetition of "Should I give up?" shows the internal struggle of wanting to give in to despair.
The chorus then reveals that the singer feels like they were "born in the rain," indicating a sense of melancholy and feeling out of place since the beginning of their life. The fear of missing out and pressure to keep up with an ever-changing world further contributes to that feeling of not fitting in. The metaphor of the "eye of the storm" suggests a sense of being in the middle of a crisis, unable to see clearly, and feeling lost.
In the bridge, the repeated plea to "tell me what I need" shows a desperate desire for guidance and direction. The metaphor of water rising past their eyes paints a picture of drowning and feeling overwhelmed. The final lines of the song suggest a resignation to the chaos, willing to let it destroy them instead of fighting it any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
One's and zero's fill my eyes
I'm constantly bombarded with information and technology
Am I supposed to be like everybody else?
I feel pressure to conform and be like everyone else
A prisoner of my own mind
I feel trapped in my own thoughts and emotions
Should I give up?
I'm losing hope and considering giving up
I try to smile, try to fight, Just say I'm okay
I'm putting on a brave face and pretending everything is fine
But every day feels like a hurricane
Everyday feels chaotic and overwhelming
Yeah, I was born in the rain
I feel like I was born into a life of hardship and struggle
Answers never seemed so distant
I feel like I can't find the solutions I need
The fear of missing out blurs my vision
I'm scared of missing out on experiences and opportunities, causing me to lose focus
Am I enough to live up to the expectations of a world that won't stop moving?
I'm struggling to keep up with the demands of a rapidly changing world
I am so lost in the eye of the storm
I feel completely disoriented and vulnerable
tell me what I need
I need guidance and direction
The water's rising past my eyes
I feel like I'm drowning and overwhelmed
The rain pours down, the clouds block the light
I feel like darkness is closing in and there's no escape
I can't find the help I need, Let this destroy me
I'm struggling to find the support I need and feel like giving up
But everyday feels like it's killing me
The stress and pressure is taking a toll on me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Fulk, Jared Easterling, Robert Lynge, Ryan Kirby, Ryan O'Leary
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@themidgen4504
One's and zero's fill my eyes
Am I supposed to be like everybody else?
A prisoner of my own mind
Should I give up?
Should I give up?
I try to smile, try to fight
Just say I'm okay
But every day feels like a hurricane
Yeah, I was born in the rain
Yeah, I was born in the rain
Answers never seemed so distant
The fear of missing out blurs my vision
Am I enough to live up to the expectations
of a world that won't stop moving?
I am so lost in the eye of the storm
I am so lost
But I try to smile, try to fight
Just say I'm okay
But everyday feels like a hurricane
Yeah, I was born in the rain
Yeah, I was born in the rain
tell me what I need
So tell me what I need
The water's rising past my eyes
So tell me what I need
The water's rising past my eyes
The rain pours down
The clouds block the light
I can't find the help I need
Let this destroy me
Let this destroy me
I try to smile, try to fight
Just say I'm okay
But every day feels like it's killing me
Yeah, I was born in the rain
Yeah, I was born in the rain
So tell me what I need
The water's rising past my eyes
So tell me what I need
The water's rising past my eyes
So tell me what I need
The water's rising past my eyes
So tell me what I need
The water's rising past my eyes
@mojoetanker
My last gf and I would jam this when it was first released. She really liked the music, lyrical content, and the visualizations. She lost her battle to depression last June.. and watching this right now without her HURTS. But I feel her via the song. Thank you FFAK for sharing your talents, and gifts.. while also facilitating healing. Ty
@darthmayhem228
Im so sorry to hear that man, just remember to keep the up the fight and never give up on yourself. You are important and you are going to succeed in all your goals and there is always a light at the end of the tunel.
@mojoetanker
@DARTH MAYHEM appreciate the compassion and encouragement bro. You rock 🤘
@juanstfu9021
I am truely sorry for your loss, i can't imagine what your going through, hope your doing well in your recovery brother, stay strong🤘🏽
@mojoetanker
@JuanStfu thank you for your words of encouragement and hope. You're appreciated greatly. 💯
@AR18123
Hey brother, I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. She definitely sounded like a keeper since she also jammed out to FFAK lol. I hope you continue to find healing bro!
@kf4736
You're not a metalcore band till you have a music video in the rain 😂
@TwinkSlayer3000
kyle cotto factual
@theedoughboytm7659
kyle cotto you right
@mynamesvitti
in the rain or in a forest