Enemy
Gabriel Dresden Lyrics
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Does it give you what you need?
Every time, every place
Every moment of grace
I'm cynical I rise to the pinnacle
Bring it to your knees
Sentimental phases
Incremental changes
An incidental highs
What it all comes down to
Is what you think you'll see?
But the world's up high and
It breaks my heart like an enemy
Terrified to find release
And when you smile I know you agree
And you'll find if your mind's
All full of the clues and the criminals
A story subliminal from lies that don't deceive
Sentimental phases
Leave it all behind
Incremental changes
An incidental highs
What it all comes down to
Is what you think you'll see?
But the world's up high and
It breaks my heart
Justify your faith in me
Does it give you what you need?
Every time, every place
Every moment of grace
I'm cynical I rise to the pinnacle
Bring it to your knees
Sentimental phases
Leave it all behind
Incremental changes
An incidental highs
What it all comes down to
Is what you think you'll see?
But the world's up high and
It breaks my heart like an enemy
Like an enemy
But the world's up high and
It breaks my heart
Like an enemy
Like an enemy
Like an enemy
Like an enemy
The lyrics of Gabriel Dresden's song "Enemy" appear to address themes of faith, cynicism, and heartbreak. The opening lines ask the listener to "justify [their] faith" in the singer, questioning whether their support is truly fulfilling. The following lines suggest that the singer is all-encompassing, present in "every time, every place" and "every moment of grace." The singer also appears to be cynical, "ris[ing] to the pinnacle" and bringing others to their knees.
The subsequent lyrics describe "sentimental phases" and "incremental changes" that are left behind in favor of "incidental highs." It can be interpreted as the singer warning the listener about the danger of getting caught up in fleeting pleasures at the expense of more meaningful experiences.
The hook of the song is repeated multiple times, stating that "what it all comes down to" is the viewer's perception of the world. However, the phrase "But the world's up high and it breaks my heart like an enemy" suggests that the singer's worldview is one of heartbreak and disillusionment. The final lines of the song repeat "like an enemy," emphasizing the theme of conflict between the singer and the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Justify your faith in me
Do you trust me? Can I live up to your expectations?
Does it give you what you need?
Am I enough to satisfy you?
Every time, every place
Consistent in any situation
Every moment of grace
A moment of pure beauty and elegance
I'm cynical I rise to the pinnacle
I am skeptical and rise to the top
Bring it to your knees
Break you down or make you submit
Sentimental phases
Emotional stages or periods
Leave it all behind
Forget the past and move forward
Incremental changes
Small and gradual alterations
An incidental highs
A minor or unintentional feeling of elation
What it all comes down to
What is the ultimate conclusion?
Is what you think you'll see?
Will your perception of reality be accurate?
But the world's up high and
The world is in control
It breaks my heart like an enemy
It hurts me deeply, like an opponent
Terrified to find release
Scared to let go and move on
And when you smile I know you agree
I see your approval when you smile at me
And you'll find if your mind's
You'll realize if you're open to it
All full of the clues and the criminals
Containing signs of deceit and corruption
A story subliminal from lies that don't deceive
An underlying message from falsities that are easily recognizable
Like an enemy
Like an adversary
Contributed by Ellie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.