It Prevails is a five piece US metalcore/melodic hardcore band formed in la… Read Full Bio ↴It Prevails is a five piece US metalcore/melodic hardcore band formed in late 2004 in the southwest area of a city called Portland, Oregon. The band draws influence from 90's metal/hardcore and classic rock. Bands like Shai Hulud, Hopesfall, Beloved, Twelve Tribes, Posion The Well, and Hot Water Music were on constant rotation at hangouts during their inception. A premium was placed on lyrics related to struggles of the human condition and altruistic actions. After yen years, four full-length records and two EPs, the band has gone on indefinite hiatus as of their release "Perdition" in 2015.

What You've Been Searching For
It Prevails Lyrics

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Face to face with the world by day, and it's idiocrasies.
A decent sense of direction is the only thing that's keeping me on my feet,
And my head to the ground.
If I don't see I can't believe.
I am free and I'm not convinced that easily.

Listen, open your eyes.
Everything that you've been searching for is right here, waiting.

I don't claim that I know everything,
But I know a presumptuous desire for a second life is not me.
To live in vain, it's not me.

I've been told there is a reason for us being here.
Our lives are gold, but they will be lost,
Like meteors burning in the atmosphere.

I'm not sold that easily,
But I'll give hope to those scared to die like me.

Overall Meaning

In It Prevails's song What You've Been Searching For, the lyrics speak of the struggles of living in the world and dealing with its flaws and faults. The singer speaks of needing to keep their head down to avoid getting caught up in the idiocrasies of the world around them, relying only on their sense of direction to keep themselves grounded. They stress the importance of seeing things for themselves before they can believe them, and how they are not easily convinced. However, they offer hope to others who fear death, saying that while they too are scared, they will give hope to others.

The song's message is clear in its call to listen and open your eyes to what is around you. The singer speaks of everything that you have been searching for being right here, waiting, indicating that the answers may be closer than you realize. They also reject the idea of living in vain, saying that this is not who they are, and that while they may not know everything, they do know that they do not desire a second, presumptuous life.

The song is an emotional journey that speaks to the struggles we all face in life, and the importance of staying grounded in our beliefs and values. It encourages us to look beyond the idiocrasies of the world and to find hope and meaning in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Face to face with the world by day, and it's idiocrasies.
I confront the world and its absurdities every day.

A decent sense of direction is the only thing that's keeping me on my feet, And my head to the ground.
I stay grounded by keeping a strong sense of purpose and direction.

If I don't see I can't believe.
I need tangible evidence to believe in something.

I am free and I'm not convinced that easily.
I value my independence and require strong evidence to be convinced of anything.

Listen, open your eyes.
Pay attention and be aware of your surroundings.

Everything that you've been searching for is right here, waiting.
What you're seeking is within reach, waiting for you to discover it.

I don't claim that I know everything, But I know a presumptuous desire for a second life is not me. To live in vain, it's not me.
I acknowledge my limitations and recognize that an unrealistic desire for a new life does not align with my values.

I've been told there is a reason for us being here. Our lives are gold, but they will be lost, Like meteors burning in the atmosphere.
I've heard that there is a purpose for our existence. Despite our value, we will eventually perish and fade away like meteors.

I'm not sold that easily, But I'll give hope to those scared to die like me.
I require convincing evidence before believing in something, but I offer comfort to those who fear death like I do.

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