face of defeat pt. 2
Inertia Lyrics


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I am the voice that you dread
I know my words drip through you I am the voice that you dread
You know its over now
I'm much safer than you know but I'm much too dangerous to explode
Whose side can I take if I can't have my own?
Am I the only one whose future I dont know?
I am the voice that you dread
I know my words drip through you I am the voice that you dread
You know its over now
I'm much safer than you know but I'm much too dangerous to explode
Whose side can I take if I can't have my own?
Am I the only one whose future I dont know
I'm much less safer than you know but I'm much too dangerous to explode
Whose side can I take if I can't have my own?
Am I the only one whose future I don't know
When I see you I really see you upside down
In the face of defeat, your overdue to stand your ground
With all your weight on my shoulders I will let you down
I'm much safer than you know but I'm much too dangerous to explode
Whose side can I take if I can't have my own?
Am I the only one whose future I dont know?
When I see you I really see you upside down




In the face of defeat, your overdue to stand your ground
With all your weight on my shoulders I will let you down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Inertia's song "Face of Defeat Pt. 2" address themes of identity, uncertainty, and external pressure. The singer sees themselves as a voice that elicits fear in others and acknowledges the power of their words. However, they also struggle with feeling lost in their own future and unable to take a clear stance. The repetition of the lines "I'm much safer than you know but I'm much too dangerous to explode" and "Whose side can I take if I can't have my own?" highlight this internal conflict.


The second half of the song shifts to addressing another person directly, possibly someone the singer feels responsible for. Despite the weight of this person's metaphorical "weight on my shoulders," the singer feels unable to live up to their expectations and fears letting them down. The final lines repeat the earlier image of seeing this person upside down and urge them to stand their ground.


Overall, the lyrics suggest a struggle to reconcile internal and external pressures, leading to feelings of uncertainty and the fear of letting others down.


Line by Line Meaning

I am the voice that you dread
As a messenger of uncomfortable truths, my words cause you anxiety and trepidation.


I know my words drip through you I am the voice that you dread
My words penetrate deep into your psyche, causing you to fear and dread my message.


You know its over now
The situation has reached its inevitable conclusion, and there's nothing more that can be done.


I'm much safer than you know but I'm much too dangerous to explode
While I may appear harmless on the surface, I have the potential to unleash powerful emotions and actions that could be destructive.


Whose side can I take if I can't have my own?
Without a clear understanding of my own beliefs and values, it's difficult for me to choose a side in a conflict.


Am I the only one whose future I dont know?
As an uncertain future looms, I question if anyone truly knows what lies ahead and if my own path is predetermined.


I'm much less safer than you know but I'm much too dangerous to explode
Despite my outward appearance of calm, I am actually in a vulnerable position and capable of causing a volatile reaction.


When I see you I really see you upside down
My perception of you is distorted, as I view you from a different perspective than you may view yourself.


In the face of defeat, your overdue to stand your ground
Rather than concede defeat, it's time for you to assert yourself and stand up for what you believe in.


With all your weight on my shoulders I will let you down
Despite my best efforts, I may not be able to support the weight of your expectations or responsibilities and may disappoint you.




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Written by: Dillon Forst

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