Into The Void
Irreversible Mechanism Lyrics

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Crushing tectonic structures
We are on a road with no return
Witness the hatred volcano eruptions
The flames are heating the air and we burn

The core that we long to reach
Has made our lifespans limited
This is a one-way road,

Into the void of infinity

The core that we long to reach
Will leave a burning mark
This is a one-way road,
Into the void of eternal dark

The last parade of death
With horsemen in command
Breaking ancient boulders to pieces
The lost world has kneeled
And prays for an end
Spilling red lava all over our treaties
Turning to stone every being
That helped the curse extend

The core that we long to reach
Has made our lifespans limited
This is a one-way road,
Into the void of infinity

The core that we long to reach
Will leave a burning mark

This is a one-way road,
Into the void of eternal dark

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Irreversible Mechanism’s song, "02," speak of the destruction that awaits humanity due to its relentless pursuit of progress and the ultimate price that will be paid. The first stanza likens our irreversible path to a crushing tectonic structure, leading us onto a road of no return. Witnessing the eruption of a volcano crater filled with hatred, the flames heating the air, we all burn. Our pursuit of reaching the core, the pinnacle of our ambition, has also made our lifespans limited. We are travelling on a one-way road into the void of infinity, and once we reach the core, it will leave a burning mark, and we will move into the void of eternal darkness.

The second stanza takes a more apocalyptic tone as it describes the last parade of death with horsemen in command. Their actions release the wrath of nature, breaking ancient boulders to pieces while the lost world kneels and prays for an end. These actions culminate in the spilling of a red-hot liquid form of lava that covers all treaties of peace, turning every being to stone that helps the curse extend.

The lyrics are a cautionary tale of humanity that relentlessly pursue progress and technological advancements without considering the consequences of our actions. The song warns us of the high cost we will pay once we attain the ultimate goal, and it's too late to take back our actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Crushing tectonic structures
The immense physical pressure we face is causing us to crumble and fall apart.

We are on a road with no return
We have embarked on a journey with no way to turn back or escape its dire consequences.

Witness the hatred volcano eruptions
We are observing hate-filled outbursts that resemble volcanic eruptions and threaten to consume us all.

The flames are heating the air and we burn
Our surroundings have become so hot and hostile that they are scorching us alive.

The core that we long to reach
We have an insatiable desire to reach the heart of the matter, the ultimate truth.

Has made our lifespans limited
However, this pursuit has put a finite lifespan on our existence as it is dangerous and deadly.

This is a one-way road,
Once we set foot on this path, there is no turning back, no escape.

Into the void of infinity
Our journey leads us into an infinite, vast emptiness that seems to have no end or purpose.

Will leave a burning mark
Our quest will surely leave a lasting, destructive impact on the world around us.

The last parade of death
Death, the final and ultimate end, is approaching us with its armies and weapons.

With horsemen in command
This army is under the direction of powerful and terrifying leaders on horseback.

Breaking ancient boulders to pieces
They are destroying long-standing barriers and structures, rendering them useless.

The lost world has kneeled
The world has accepted defeat and surrendered to the approaching doom.

And prays for an end
People are praying for the end to come quickly and relieve them of their suffering.

Spilling red lava all over our treaties
The hatred and destruction being unleashed is violating all agreements and covenants that were meant to keep the peace.

Turning to stone every being
Every living creature that came in the way of this destruction has been petrified and turned to stone.

That helped the curse extend
Those who contributed to this evil and destructive path are being punished for their role in its expansion.

Into the void of eternal dark
Our journey takes us into a dark and endless emptiness, devoid of any light or hope.

Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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