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It Has To Be This Way
Jimmy Gnecco Lyrics
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You are just like me, trying to make history
But who′s to judge the right from wrong?
When our guard is down I think we'll both agree
That violence breeds violence
But in the end it has to be this way
I′ve carved my own path
But maybe we're both the same
The world has turned, so many have burned
But nobody is to blame
Yet staring across this barren wasted land
I feel new life will be born beneath the blood stained sand
Beneath the blood stained sand
The lyrics of Jimmy Gnecco's It Has To Be This Way are quite thought-provoking and insightful. The song's central theme seems to be the futility of violence and the idea that it is an endless cycle that humans keep repeating. The songwriter seems to be reflecting on his own life and that of his enemies or opponents and realizes that they are not very different from each other. They are all trying to make a name for themselves and create a legacy that will be remembered.
The lyricist then questions the morality of what they're doing and who decides what is right and wrong. He argues that violence only leads to more violence, but ultimately, it has to be this way. He suggests that in a world where violence has become the norm, it is inevitable that conflicts are only resolved through it. The verses seem to acknowledge the pain that this violence has caused and the scars that it has left behind.
The last few lines of the song suggest a glimmer of hope, a possibility of new life being born from the ashes of the past. It speaks to the idea that all hope is not lost and that something new and better can come from the suffering and loss that we've experienced.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing here, I realize
At this moment, I come to understand
You are just like me, trying to make history
We share the same desire to leave our mark on the world
But who's to judge the right from wrong?
Uncertainty about the morality of our actions arises
When our guard is down I think we'll both agree
Without defenses up, we can admit
That violence breeds violence
Acts of aggression lead to further conflict and hostility
But in the end it has to be this way
Despite this knowledge, this course of action is inevitable
I've carved my own path
I've made my own unique decisions and choices
You followed your wrath
You've acted out of passion and anger
But maybe we're both the same
Perhaps we are more similar than we realize
The world has turned, so many have burned
The world has changed and many have suffered
But nobody is to blame
No one person or group is responsible for these events
Yet staring across this barren wasted land
As I survey this desolate, ruined landscape
I feel new life will be born beneath the blood stained sand
I have hope that something positive can arise from this chaos
Beneath the blood stained sand
Within the wreckage and tragedy
Writer(s): Jamie Alan Christopherson, Logan Mader
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.