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.
The Loss Of Fury
Heaven Shall Burn Lyrics
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No tears will drown the fire in my eyes
And I shall not labour under their illusions
Exploiting all your sorrow
Suffocate your dearest dreams
I saw you drowning
In this stream of deadness
What a craven surrender
Obliteration
Of this most essential emotion
This is the loss of fury
This is your silent demise
The lyrics to "The Loss of Fury" by Heaven Shall Burn appear to be centered around the concept of loss, grief, and disappointment, especially in situations where people may let their fear or complacency get the best of them. The opening lines seem to suggest that the singer will not be misled by others or allow their own fear to hold them back, indicating a sense of resilience and determination. The following lyrics describe others who may be overcome by sorrow or apathy, who are unable to hold onto their dreams in the face of hardship. The singer appears to be disillusioned with these individuals, calling their behavior cowardly.
As the song continues, the focus shifts to a specific person who the singer had hoped to help, but who ultimately let themselves drown in a metaphorical "stream of deadness". The use of the word "craven" suggests that the singer sees this person's surrender as particularly feeble, perhaps even infuriating. The final lines of the song introduce the idea of "obliteration" and "silent demise", which could be interpreted as being tied to the previous themes of loss and surrender, but may also reference a broader sense of destruction or decay.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Loss of Fury" are complex and open to interpretation, with themes that are likely to resonate with anyone who has experienced disappointment or frustration in relationships or difficult situations. The song may be seen as a call to action for listeners to resist complacency and fear, and to hold onto their dreams and passions in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I will not fear this misleading
I refuse to let this deception scare me
No tears will drown the fire in my eyes
I won't let my emotions weaken my determination
And I shall not labour under their illusions
I won't be controlled by their false beliefs
Exploiting all your sorrow
Using your pain for their own gain
Suffocate your dearest dreams
Crushing your aspirations and hopes
I saw you drowning
I witnessed you struggling and suffering
In this stream of deadness
In this lifeless and hopeless situation
You did not seize my hand
You didn't accept my help and support
What a craven surrender
Such a cowardly and weak act of giving up
Obliteration
Complete destruction and annihilation
Of this most essential emotion
The loss of the crucial feeling of anger and resistance
This is the loss of fury
This is the absence of vital rage and defiance
This is your silent demise
This is how you quietly and slowly fade away
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marcus Bischoff, Maik Weichert, Alexander Dietz, Eric Bischoff, Christian Bass
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