Metal On Metal
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I grind till all I hear is metal on metal
and I'm fine with the fear that I never may settle for anything less
Within this life that's abusive
All I have to my name are my words and my music
It's all the same type of strategy
Identical formations
preventable decisions from a medical sensation
All on his own again
speaking of another fight
posted in an empty bar
drinking off another night
Put up a fist and instigate the proper battle call
Acting out and shooting down the streams of flaming cannonballs.
Point the finger at the man without regrets
And he'll point the pistol back at you as someone to forget
All he ever wanted was to finally destroy it
But that was quickly killed and his mistakes were all exploited
Poorly executed
It determines how he lives
It'll ultimately lead to massacres and drowning this
Life of an architect
He'll die of a heart attack
No one wants to tell him that his dreams are just too hard to catch
Why are we so damn afraid to face conviction
when all we seem to do in life is murder all our innocence?
I've met the most amazing people on a whim
And I keep high their company
while shedding all my skin
I start the morning shift as if it's just a formal gift
Handed from the heavens under attack from catastrophic fists
A matter of life and death
I'm making a treasure chest
And placing it deep within the Earth for you to find it next
And I'll supply all of the rations that you'd ever need to guarantee survival
Yes, I promise that it's guaranteed
There's more to me than just a rhythm and a vocal track
But you don't need to see that side of me I'll hold 'em back
We'll just rely on what we've learned to be progressive
So we can fly away from certain indiscrestions
Above the skyline
Life is not so difficult
We'll find the pipe bombs hidden in the window sills
We'll deactivate the negatives together
And laugh away to heaven while we travel through the stormy weather
This is the scenery
Provided by some chosen words
Economically effecient
Fundamentally preserved
Mostly built from an honest man's perspective
Only debilitated by this world's exits
It's written in the sky and painted on the skeleton
It's sitting on the bus and strengthening intelligence
It's on the interstate
It's on your dinner plate
It's running circles right around you like a figure eight
Come close to me and we can study how it moves
Supposedly, we're openly, emotionally confused




When it comes around to be the final curtain call
I'll be perfectly content just knowing that I did it all.

Overall Meaning

In Input's song "Metal On Metal," the lyrics describe a life filled with struggle and a drive to succeed through music. The opening line, "I grind till all I hear is metal on metal," signifies the intense effort and determination that the singer puts into creating their music. They acknowledge the fear of never settling for anything less, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to their craft. The lyrics also reveal the dark side of the music industry, with references to abusive and preventable decisions made by those in power.


The second half of the song shifts to a more introspective perspective, with the singer reflecting on their own struggles and the importance of facing conviction. They describe meeting amazing people, shedding their skin, and promising to provide for their loved ones' survival. The lyrics end with a sense of acceptance and contentment, with the singer stating that they will be happy knowing they did everything they could.


Overall, "Metal On Metal" is a powerful anthem about perseverance, dedication, and the struggle to succeed in the face of obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

I grind till all I hear is metal on metal
I work as hard as I can until I reach a point of exhaustion that sounds like metal scraping against metal


and I'm fine with the fear that I never may settle for anything less
I acknowledge my fear of never being satisfied with anything other than giving my all


Within this life that's abusive
The life I live is harsh and unkind


All I have to my name are my words and my music
My only possessions of value are my creativity and expression through words and music


It's all the same type of strategy
Every situation seems to require a similar approach


Identical formations
There are patterns and similarities in every decision or action


preventable decisions from a medical sensation
Decisions can be avoided but are influenced by expert opinions or medical expertise


All on his own again
He's alone yet again


speaking of another fight
Talking about yet another battle or conflict


posted in an empty bar
Putting up a message or announcement in a place where no one is likely to see it


drinking off another night
Drinking to forget or ease the pain of another difficult night


Put up a fist and instigate the proper battle call
Starting a fight or conflict by raising a fist or inciting aggression


Acting out and shooting down the streams of flaming cannonballs.
Reacting impulsively or violently to challenging situations


Point the finger at the man without regrets
Blaming someone else without any remorse or guilt


And he'll point the pistol back at you as someone to forget
The person you blame will retaliate and cut you off from their life


All he ever wanted was to finally destroy it
His ultimate desire was to destroy something completely


But that was quickly killed and his mistakes were all exploited
His plan didn't work out and all of his mistakes were exposed and taken advantage of


Poorly executed
Carried out without sufficient planning or attention to detail


It determines how he lives
His actions and decisions dictate the way he spends his life


It'll ultimately lead to massacres and drowning this
If he continues on this path, it will result in destruction and ruin


Life of an architect
The life of someone who constructs or designs something


He'll die of a heart attack
He will work himself to the point of exhaustion and suffer from a heart attack as a result


No one wants to tell him that his dreams are just too hard to catch
Nobody wants to disappoint him by telling him that his aspirations are unattainable


Why are we so damn afraid to face conviction
Why are we so scared to confront the consequences of our actions?


when all we seem to do in life is murder all our innocence?
Despite knowing better, we still make choices that destroy our morality and innocence


I've met the most amazing people on a whim
I've encountered some incredible individuals spontaneously


And I keep high their company
I enjoy spending time with them and cherish their friendship


while shedding all my skin
As I spend time with these people, I feel like I'm shedding my old skin and becoming a better version of myself


I start the morning shift as if it's just a formal gift
I approach each day with a sense of gratitude as if it's a privilege to wake up each morning


Handed from the heavens under attack from catastrophic fists
Although every day is a blessing, it's often filled with obstacles and challenges


A matter of life and death
It's a situation that's critical and potentially life-altering


I'm making a treasure chest
I'm accumulating valuable resources and creating something of worth


And placing it deep within the Earth for you to find it next
I'm hiding these resources or treasures for someone else to discover in the future


And I'll supply all of the rations that you'd ever need to guarantee survival
Not only am I giving you these treasures, but I'm also providing everything you need to live and survive


Yes, I promise that it's guaranteed
I assure you that these promises and provisions are foolproof


There's more to me than just a rhythm and a vocal track
There's more to me than just my music and artistry


But you don't need to see that side of me I'll hold 'em back
I'm not quite ready to reveal these other facets of myself and will keep them hidden for now


We'll just rely on what we've learned to be progressive
We'll continue to build and grow from what we've experienced and gained knowledge of


So we can fly away from certain indiscrestions
We can move past certain mistakes and missteps and soar to greater heights


Above the skyline
In a place above the clouds and high above the earth


Life is not so difficult
Life is not as challenging or hard as it may seem


We'll find the pipe bombs hidden in the window sills
We'll discover the explosive and dangerous things that have been hidden away


We'll deactivate the negatives together
We'll work together to eliminate any negative influences or factors


And laugh away to heaven while we travel through the stormy weather
We'll find joy and laughter in even the toughest of times or circumstances


This is the scenery
This is the environment or backdrop of our lives


Provided by some chosen words
The words we use can shape or influence our surroundings


Economically effecient
Working in a way that's cost-effective and efficient


Fundamentally preserved
Staying true to our core beliefs and values


Mostly built from an honest man's perspective
This environment and society is primarily constructed from the viewpoint of honest individuals


Only debilitated by this world's exits
Our progress and success is slowed or hindered by the limitations and obstacles of the world we live in


It's written in the sky and painted on the skeleton
Our fate and destiny seem to be predetermined and apparent, almost like they're etched into the sky or our bones


It's sitting on the bus and strengthening intelligence
We experience personal growth and enhance our intelligence through even the most mundane activities, like riding the bus


It's on the interstate
Our lives and experiences are present and relevant wherever we go or travel


It's on your dinner plate
Even our everyday meals or food can have significance and meaning


It's running circles right around you like a figure eight
Our fate and destiny seem to loop around us like an endless cycle or pattern


Come close to me and we can study how it moves
Let's examine and learn from the patterns and movements of our fate and destiny together


Supposedly, we're openly, emotionally confused
We may claim to be open and expressive, but we're still uncertain and emotionally overwhelmed


When it comes around to be the final curtain call
When it's time for our lives to come to a close or end


I'll be perfectly content just knowing that I did it all.
I'll be satisfied and fulfilled with my life knowing that I gave it my all and did everything I wanted to do




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