My Last Serenade
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE (USA) Lyrics
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Tangled in a state of suffocation
Slave to self righteousness
Damnation is on your lips
From sorrow to serenity, the truth is absolution,
From sorrow to serenity, its on your head
I feel you as you fall away
This is my last serenade
From yourself you can't run away
It's your choice, point the finger
But it's on your head
Your destination is a choice within yourself
Will you rise or become a slave
To self righteousness
Open up your heart and gaze within
The lyrics of the song "My Last Serenade" by Killswitch Engage are powerful and insightful, reflecting on the internal struggles that we can all face when confronted with our own ignorance and self-righteousness. The singer begins by declaring that a revelation has occurred, leading to the death of ignorance. However, this newfound knowledge has also left them tangled in a state of suffocation, feeling like a slave to their own self-righteousness. They are aware that damnation is on their lips, highlighting the negative consequences that come hand in hand with judging others and feeling superior.
The chorus provides some relief, as the singer declares that the truth can lead to absolution and serenity. However, they acknowledge that it is not an easy path, as they feel the other person falling away from them. The final lines are a call to action, encouraging the listener to open up their heart and gaze within, making a conscious choice about whether to rise or become a slave to self-righteousness. Overall, the song is a powerful exploration of introspection and the struggle between negative and positive thoughts and behaviors.
Line by Line Meaning
This revelation is the death of ignorance
A realization that destroys your previous lack of knowledge
Tangled in a state of suffocation
Trapped and unable to breathe clearly
Slave to self righteousness
A person who is controlled by their own belief in being right
Damnation is on your lips
Feeling cursed or doomed, and expressing it through speech
From sorrow to serenity, the truth is absolution,
Going from pain to peace, with the truth as the path to forgiveness
From sorrow to serenity, its on your head
You are responsible for finding peace and acceptance
This is my last serenade
This is my final goodbye
I feel you as you fall away
Sensing the loss of someone close as they leave your life
This is my last serenade
This is my final goodbye
From yourself you can't run away
You can't escape your own problems or responsibility for them
It's your choice, point the finger
You have the power to choose, but you may try to blame someone else
But it's on your head
You are ultimately responsible for your decisions
Your destination is a choice within yourself
Where you end up in life is a result of your own decisions
Will you rise or become a slave
You have the potential to improve or willingly stay stuck
To self righteousness
To being controlled by your own sense of being right
Open up your heart and gaze within
Look inside yourself with honesty and vulnerability
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ADAM DUTKIEWITZ, JESSE LEACH, JOEL STROETZEL, MIKE D'ANTONIO
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@ives3572
"My Last Serenade"
This revelation is the death of ignorance
Tangled in a state of suffocation
Slave to self-righteousness
Damnation is on your lips
From sorrow to serenity, the truth is absolution,
From sorrow to serenity, it's on your head
This is my last serenade
I feel you as you fall away
This is my last serenade
From yourself, you can't run away
It's your choice, point the finger
But it's on your head
Your destination is a choice within yourself
Will you rise or become a slave
To self-righteousness
Open up your heart and gaze within
This is my last serenade
I feel you as you fall away
This is my last serenade
From yourself, you can't run away
I just love Killswitch Engage; for me, their brand of metalcore stands out from the rest.
@keithschofield9803
2021 and I am 66yrs old and this is the band I listen to the most, so much in fact I bought a guitar and amp and trying to learn the tunes. Just the best band I have ever heard.
@amjan
You have to also try In Flames - their last album "I, the Mask" is fantastic.
@alphapimp
Awesome stuff, I’m getting up there too now lol
@pancake105
I'm 86 I love killswitch
@ang3lus346
KillSwitch is the best. Perfect balance of melody, screaming and great vocals.
@TheDirtymikenation
Fuck yeah Keith please post some videos of your covers rock on brother!
@arturx6965
This is one of the most beautiful songs of all time. A timeless classic.
@yogiguitar1
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@louiscsanko3673
Best KSE SONG..🤘🤘🤘🤘
@user-kt4xs2lr6w
Truth right there. Had me by the feelers in 9th grade. Leaches screams man. Sooooo much passion and feeling. Best album right here.