The band originally consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Ivan Moody, rhythm guitarist Zoltan Bathory, lead guitarist Caleb Andrew Bingham, bassist Matt Snell, and drummer Jeremy Spencer. Bingham was replaced by guitarist Darrell Roberts in 2006, who was then replaced by Jason Hook in 2009. Bassist Matt Snell departed from the band in 2010, and was replaced by Chris Kael in 2011. Spencer then departed the band in 2018 due to recurring back issues, and was replaced by Charlie Engen, making rhythm guitarist Bathory the only remaining founding member of the band. In October 2020, British guitarist Andy James became the band's lead guitarist, replacing Jason Hook.
Five Finger Death Punch are the recipients of the RadioContraband Rock Radio Awards for "Indie Artist of the Year" in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. They were also honored with the Radio Contraband Rock Radio Award for Album (American Capitalist) and Song of the Year ("Coming Down") in 2012 and "Video of the Year" for "Wrong Side of Heaven" in 2014.
To date, Five Finger Death Punch has released nine studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums, one extended play (EP), and 33 singles.
Burn It Down
Five Finger Death Punch Lyrics
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You don't know shit
I've seen the world through your eyes
And it makes me sick
I question all of your answers
They're fuckin' lies
I won't conform to your system
I'd rather die
Just to watch it go
I burn it down
So everybody knows
I burn it down
Just to see it torched
I burn it down
I hate it to the core
Think you're a martyr?
Not hard to see
You wanna rule the fuckin' world?
You gotta get through me
Your iron fist will be broken
No soul to sell
You think I'll burn for my actions
See you in hell
Burn it down
I do it for myself
I burn it down
For me and no one else
I burn it down
Just to watch it go
I burn it down
I hate you fuckin' all
I burn it down
Just to watch it go
I burn it down
So everybody knows
I burn it down
Just to see it torched
I burn it down
I hate it to the core
The lyrics of "Burn It Down" by Five Finger Death Punch are about rebellion against the system and the desire to make a change. The opening lines suggest that the singer is tired of being judged by others who claim to know who he is, but do not understand him at all. The following lines reveal that the singer has seen the world through the eyes of the people around him, and he is disenchanted with what he sees. He questions all of the answers he’s been given, and he feels that they are lies. The singer cannot accept the system anymore, and he would rather die than conform to it. He wants to bring it all down, burn it all, and start anew.
The second part of the song is about standing up against oppressors who want to rule the world. The singer believes that it is his duty to put a stop to them, and he vows to fight against them no matter what. He will not allow his freedom to be taken away by people who want to control the world. The singer expresses his willingness to do whatever it takes to reach his goal, even if it means he will be hated by others. He will burn it all down just to watch it go and to let everybody know that he means business.
Overall, "Burn It Down" is a powerful and rebellious song about standing up against oppression, fighting against the system, and taking control of one's life. It conveys a message of strength, courage, and determination, inspiring the listener to stand up for what they believe in and make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
You think you know me
You believe you have a complete understanding of who I am
You don't know shit
You are completely ignorant of who I really am
I've seen the world through your eyes
I have looked at the world from your perspective
And it makes me sick
And this perspective is repulsive to me
I question all of your answers
I doubt all of the solutions you propose
They're fuckin' lies
These solutions are full of falsehoods
I won't conform to your system
I refuse to adhere to your way of doing things
I'd rather die
I would choose death over your system
I burn it down
I destroy everything associated with your system
Just to watch it go
I do it simply for the satisfaction of seeing it destroyed
So everybody knows
I want everyone to be aware that I am responsible for this destruction
I hate it to the core
I despise your system with every fiber of my being
Think you're a martyr?
Do you believe that you are a hero or a victim?
Not hard to see
It's easy to perceive that you have such beliefs
You wanna rule the fuckin' world?
Do you have ambitions to control everything?
You gotta get through me
You have to defeat me first
Your iron fist will be broken
Your oppressive power will be shattered
No soul to sell
You don't possess the necessary morality or integrity to win this battle
You think I'll burn for my actions
You believe I will suffer the consequences for what I've done
See you in hell
I will not yield, even if it means going to hell
I do it for myself
I only care about my own interests when I take action
For me and no one else
I am not acting out of concern for anyone else
I hate you fuckin' all
I loathe every single one of you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: IVAN MOODY, JASON HOOK, JEREMY SPENCER, MATTHEW SNELL, THOMAS JASON GRINSTEAD, ZOLTAN BATHORY, ZOLTAN BATHROY
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@defawk2799
In the first age, in the first battle, when the shadows first lengthened, one stood. Burned by the embers of Armageddon, his soul blistered by the fires of Hell and tainted beyond ascension, he chose the path of perpetual torment. In his ravenous hatred he found no peace; and with boiling blood he scoured the Umbral Plains seeking vengeance against the dark lords who had wronged him. He wore the crown of the Night Sentinels, and those that tasted the bite of his sword named him... the Doom Slayer.
Tempered by the fires of Hell, his iron will remained steadfast through the passage that preys upon the weak. For he alone was the Hell Walker, the Unchained Predator, who sought retribution in all quarters, dark and light, fire and ice, in the beginning and the end, and he hunted the slaves of Doom with barbarous cruelty; for he passed through the divide as none but demon had before.
And in his conquest against the blackened souls of the doomed, his prowess was shown. In his crusade, the seraphim bestowed upon him terrible power and speed, and with his might he crushed the obsidian pillars of the Blood Temples. He set forth without pity upon the beasts of the nine circles. Unbreakable, incorruptible, unyielding, the Doom Slayer sought to end the dominion of the dark realm.
The age of his reckoning was uncounted. The scribes carved his name deep in the tablets of Hell across eons, and each battle etched terror in the hearts of the demons. They knew he would come, as he always had, as he always will, to feast on the blood of the wicked. For he alone could draw strength from his fallen foes, and ever his power grew, swift and unrelenting.
None could stand before the horde but the Doom Slayer. Despair spread before him like a plague, striking fear into the shadow-dwellers, driving them to deeper and darker pits. But from the depths of the abyss rose The Great One, a champion mightier than all who had come before. The Titan, of immeasurable power and ferocity. He strode upon the plain and faced the Doom Slayer, and a mighty battle was fought on the desolate plains. The Titan fought with the fury of the countless that had fallen at the Doom Slayer's hand, but there fell the Titan, and in his defeat the shadow horde were routed.
And in his terrible rancor between worlds and through time, the Hell Walker found the wretch who shall not be named, but in his heresy was loyal to his evil cause. The wretch adorned the Doom Slayer in a mighty armor, wrought in the forges of Hell, impenetrable and unyielding. With sword and shield of adamantine strength, the Doom Slayer set to banishing all that were left unbroken by his savagery to the void.
Yet as the mighty Titan fell and dread engulfed the armies of Doom, the demon priests of the Blood Temples laid a trap to capture this scourge of Hell. Insatiable, even by the vanquishing of the Great One, the Hell Walker sought prey in the tombs of the Blood Keep. And blinded by his fervor, the lure drew him in. The priests brought down the temple upon the Doom Slayer, and in his defeat entombed him in the cursed sarcophagus. The mark of the Doom Slayer was burned upon his crypt, a warning to all of Hell that the terror within must never be freed. There he lies still, and ever more, in silent suffering.
Yet still, in spite of our efforts Humanity possesses the cursed sarcophagus. Should he awaken, we will never be able to repeat the same feat again.
He will rip and tear until it is done.
@Midnight24435
This song will always be special to me. That's because I was recently in a very toxic marriage that lasted 8 years too long. After finding out she cheated on me, this song helped me keep that fiery anger and vengeance needed to sack up and get out of there. Burn It Down - the right way. Whenever I was about to get steamrolled by my toxic ex, I'd give this song a listen and it helped me stay the course. Thank you Five Finger Death Punch. Life is significantly better for me now.
@haroldbaxter4509
Glad to know I'm not alone.
@Midnight24435
@Harold Baxter Find that fire and hold fast. Fight the good fight.
@icecorgi1387
sorry to hear that bruh. glad this music helped you
@vaso6011
In Eastern Europe things are different... One dumbass slapped my gf ass and then i broke his arm. If she cheats on you you beat the shit out of the both motherfuckers. Balkans know it XD
@GoodVibes-yf9ch
You aren’t alone brother
@robertknight906
This solo has so much feeling in it. Jason has to be one of the most underrated guitarists ever. The emotions that the man is able to bring out with just a few notes really is just incredible.
@adaptorperish1322
This song makes you headbang no matter the mood or condition!
@jonathanaschenbrenner5831
That’s me with all their songs
@ZRK_dakotac
Str8 fax