Descent
H.O.S. Lyrics


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I stood my ground and battled yours
Right here in the flames
I took my life, shut all the doors
To become the blame
You fucked my life by giving it
It's not yours to claim
Self righteous bastard trapped alive
Just to defame
Is this the end?
Or have my demons finally taken toll?
Is this descent
The only thing of me you'll ever see?
I wanna know
If I'll ever leave this hell
I wanna know
If my self destructive side will be my end
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna
Know why you left me
Broken, imperfect
Down to rot
I wanna
Know why you can't see
I am fighting the damage
You have brought
Every day just another
Self hatred tirade
Killing me
No chance to break free
The person I can't be
Holding on




Holding on
Holding on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to H.O.S.'s song "Descent" explore feelings of anger, self-blame, and a desire for self-discovery amidst a toxic relationship. The singer begins by expressing their determination to stand their ground in the face of their partner's challenges, metaphorically represented as flames. They then reflect on shutting themselves off from the world and taking on the blame for the deterioration of the relationship.


The lyrics suggest that the partner manipulated and controlled the singer's life, causing them to feel trapped and questioning their worth. The singer wonders if this is the end, if their own demons have finally taken their toll. The word "descent" signifies both a physical downfall and a psychological decline, indicating the singer's struggle with their own destructive tendencies.


Throughout the song, there is a strong desire for answers and understanding. The singer repeatedly expresses their longing to know why they were abandoned, left broken and imperfect. They also emphasize that they are fighting against the damage caused by the partner, highlighting their resilience despite the challenging circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

I stood my ground and battled yours
I firmly defended my position and fought against yours


Right here in the flames
In the midst of difficulties and challenges


I took my life, shut all the doors
I made a decision to isolate myself and shut out all possibilities


To become the blame
To willingly take on the responsibility and fault


You fucked my life by giving it
You ruined my life by taking control of it


It's not yours to claim
It doesn't belong to you, it's not yours to possess


Self righteous bastard trapped alive
An arrogant and hypocritical person stuck in their own existence


Just to defame
Only to destroy my reputation and character


Is this the end?
Is this the conclusion or the final outcome?


Or have my demons finally taken toll?
Have my inner struggles and personal demons finally become too overwhelming?


Is this descent
Is this downward spiral or decline?


The only thing of me you'll ever see?
Will you only see this negative side of me?


I wanna know
I desire to understand


If I'll ever leave this hell
If I will ever escape from this tormenting situation


If my self-destructive side will be my end
If my tendency to harm myself will ultimately lead to my downfall


I wanna know
I want to be aware


I wanna know
I want to find out


Know why you left me
Understand the reasons behind your abandonment


Broken, imperfect
In a state of shatteredness and flawfulness


Down to rot
Sinking into decay and deterioration


Know why you can't see
Comprehend why you are unable to perceive


I am fighting the damage
I am actively resisting and battling against the harm


You have brought
That you have caused


Every day just another
Each day is nothing more than


Self-hatred tirade
An onslaught of self-loathing and self-disgust


Killing me
Slowly destroying me


No chance to break free
No opportunity to escape or liberate myself


The person I can't be
The individual I am unable to become


Holding on
Clutching onto hope or resilience


Holding on
Continuing to endure or persist


Holding on
Maintaining a grip on survival or perseverance




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Hendrik Maurer

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@richardadesmond

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@AstonishingSodApe

Richard Desmond Also, the husband’s infidelity, which is crucial for the ending scene. The way he displays more affection for the Asian woman than his own wife, to whom he just gives a perfunctory kiss.

@richardadesmond

Well said, good point

@AstonishingSodApe

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@richardadesmond

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@AstonishingSodApe

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@misskatie041104

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@AstroPR12

Why were the lights turning off?

@xviolaa

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@AstonishingSodApe

@@xviolaa Did you also notice there are six and not five candles at the very last shot of the cake at the end?

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