Heaven Shall Burn's musical style has been described as metalcore, melodic death metal, and deathcore. Their lyrics express strong support for anti-racism and anti-fascism, as well as political resistance and animal rights. All members are vegans or vegetarians and most follow a straight edge philosophy.
Echoes
Heaven Shall Burn Lyrics
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The Intro of "Echoes" by Heaven Shall Burn features a spoken word piece, where they read excerpts from speeches by Angela Davis and Malcolm X. Both of these speeches deal with themes of resistance, liberation, and self-determination, which set the tone for the rest of the song. The messages in these speeches lay a foundation for the lyrical content of the track, emphasizing the importance of standing up for justice and refusing to be silenced.
[Verse 1]
The first verse of "Echoes" by Heaven Shall Burn begins with a call to action, with the vocalist declaring that it is time to take a stand against oppression. It directly attacks those who choose to turn a blind eye to the injustices happening all around them, stating that they are complicit in allowing these atrocities to continue. The lyrics emphasize the importance of not being passive in the face of violence and inequality, but rather actively resisting it. It speaks to a sense of responsibility, with lines like "The ones that suffer, will not forget" and "I will not stay silent, I will shout until they hear."
[Chorus]
The chorus of "Echoes" echoes the sentiments of the introduction, reiterating that the fight for justice cannot be silenced. It emphasizes that those in power may try to suppress the voices of the oppressed, but they will never succeed. The lyrics state that those who have been wronged will continue to rise up and fight, becoming louder and more powerful with each passing day. The chorus repeats the phrases "Echoes" and "What we say" several times, emphasizing the importance of speaking up and making sure one's message is heard.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky is painted black
The darkness has taken over the sky, symbolizing the grim reality of the world.
By the fires of destruction
The world is burning in chaos and there seems to be no way out.
I am propelled, no turning back
Despite the impending doom, I am pushed forward with faith and conviction that I can make a difference.
I see nations rise, heroes die
Throughout history, we witness nations and people rising to greatness, only to fall and lose their heroes.
All our triumphs and all our crimes
We as a society have achieved great things and committed terrible acts, both of which have shaped who we are.
Will be lost in the sands of time
Eventually, everything we know will be forgotten and buried in history's sands.
Echoes of our existence will remain
But the impact we leave on the world will resound and leave a lasting legacy.
Society failed to tolerate, failed to integrate
Our society has failed to accept and integrate people of different races, ethnicities, and beliefs.
Now everything's about to fall
As a result of this failure, society is on the brink of collapse.
The inequality, the hatred and the lies
The root causes of society's troubles are the persistent inequality between people, those who breed hatred, and those who spread lies.
Echoes of our existence will remain
But even amidst the darkness, we have the power to make a lasting impact.
We are victims of our failed state
Our current conditions are a direct result of the failed state of society.
Breeding hate and segregation
Instead of promoting unity and understanding, our society is infested with hatred and division.
Violent outbursts dominate
Violence seems to be the only way to express our grievances.
Shouting loud but all in vain
We scream and shout to make a difference, but our voices seem to fall on deaf ears.
Society failed to tolerate, failed to integrate
Our society has failed to accept and integrate people of different races, ethnicities, and beliefs.
Now everything's about to fall
As a result of this failure, society is on the brink of collapse.
The inequality, the hatred and the lies
The root causes of society's troubles are the persistent inequality between people, those who breed hatred, and those who spread lies.
Echoes of our existence will remain
But even amidst the darkness, we have the power to make a lasting impact.
I see a generation's silent demise
I can see the current generation silently withering away, losing its strength and passion.
As we abstain and as we resign
As we let ourselves give in to the overwhelming oppression and resign ourselves to our fate.
When everything's collapsing
In this moment of chaos and destruction.
Echoes of our existence will remain
Our actions and decisions will have implications for generations to come.
Society failed to tolerate, failed to integrate
Our society has failed to accept and integrate people of different races, ethnicities, and beliefs.
Now everything's about to fall
As a result of this failure, society is on the brink of collapse.
The inequality, the hatred and the lies
The root causes of society's troubles are the persistent inequality between people, those who breed hatred, and those who spread lies.
Echoes of our existence will remain
But even amidst the darkness, we have the power to make a lasting impact.
Echoes of our existence
The sound of our actions and decisions will resonate throughout history.
Echoes of our existence will remain
Even after we're gone, our legacy will live on and inspire future generations.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS DOERNER, DENIS SCHMIDT, MARC GOERTZ
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