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.
Numbing the Pain
Heaven Shall Burn Lyrics
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Hope faded away, withered like leaves
Not knowing is blessing, ignorance the only protection
Nothing is numbing my pain
The fragments of my faith
Became the blade in my hand
Just darkness my eyes see
A curse cannot lie to myself
I'm doomed cannot silence my heart
Fear is the tool, conformity our medicine
How can I smile as this age dies, like everybody else
Dancing around the fire, that burns this world
Cannot bend down, I would just break
I hate myself for playing their game
Parents poison their children, never teach them to question
If it only wasn't for this certainty in me
I am a giant in their tiny world
The lyrics of Heaven Shall Burn's Numbing the Pain are introspective and emotionally charged. The first stanza sets the scene: the singer's dreams are shattered and their hope is gone. They've reached a point where not knowing might be the only way to protect themselves from the pain that comes with their current reality. The second stanza is even more bleak. In the midst of all the chaos, nothing can numb the pain. Their faith has broken into fragments which they now wield as a weapon. There is no light at the end of the tunnel - only darkness. The singer feels pushed to the end of all dead-end streets, with no way out.
The chorus offers some insight into the mindset of the singer. They see themselves as doomed, cursed, and unable to silence their heart. Fear and conformity have become the norm, but the singer is unable to conform. They can't smile and pretend that everything is okay because they see the world burning. They hate themselves for playing the game, but it's not all their fault; their parents never taught them to question the world. If it wasn't for the certainty they feel in their own convictions, their world would be as tiny as everyone else's.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreams torn to pieces, broken like glass
My hopes and aspirations have been shattered and destroyed, just like fragile and delicate glass.
Hope faded away, withered like leaves
I've lost my optimism and positivity, just like a leaf that's withered and lost its vitality with time.
Not knowing is blessing, ignorance the only protection
Being unaware of the harsh realities of the world can be beneficial, as it can shield one from the pain and sadness that comes with the truth.
Nothing is numbing my pain
I'm in so much agony and suffering that no amount of distraction or anesthesia can alleviate my misery.
The fragments of my faith
My belief system has been broken into tiny and insignificant pieces.
Became the blade in my hand
I'm using these shattered pieces of faith as a weapon to hurt and harm others or maybe even myself.
Just darkness my eyes see
I'm unable to find any light or hope in this gloomy and frightening world.
Pushed me to the end of all dead-end-streets
I've reached a point of no return, where there's no hope for a better future and all roads lead to nowhere.
A curse cannot lie to myself
I'm unable to deceive or lie to myself about the terrible situation I'm in.
I'm doomed cannot silence my heart
I'm aware that I'm doomed and unable to silence the deep-seated emotions of grief and despair that I feel.
Fear is the tool, conformity our medicine
We're encouraged to fear the unknown and different, and to conform to societal norms to avoid being ostracized and rejected.
How can I smile as this age dies, like everybody else
I'm unable to be cheerful and pretend like everything is normal when our world is disintegrating and decaying, and everyone else seems to be oblivious to it.
Dancing around the fire, that burns this world
People are enjoying themselves and being carefree, while the world and everything in it is slowly burning and crumbling away.
Cannot bend down, I would just break
I'm unable to compromise or adjust my beliefs and principles, as doing so would completely shatter me.
I hate myself for playing their game
I despise myself for conforming to societal expectations and playing along with their rules and expectations out of fear and insecurity.
Parents poison their children, never teach them to question
Children are indoctrinated with harmful beliefs and ideologies by their parents, who discourage them from questioning or challenging authority or tradition.
If it only wasn't for this certainty in me
If I wasn't so sure of my beliefs and convictions, I might be able to fit in and be accepted by others.
I am a giant in their tiny world
I feel like an outsider and a misfit, as I'm unable to conform to society's narrow and limited worldview.
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