The Arms Of Sorrow
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE (USA) Lyrics
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Hiding behind the empty smiles
So simple (the anguish)
As it mocks me
Crawling back into the dark
Running, always running, into the distance
Stop me before I bleed, again
Follow me down
The shadows I cast
Follow me down
Deeper I'm falling
Into the arms of sorrow
Quickly descending
Into the arms of sorrow
There must be serenity
The echoes of my voice
Follow me down
The shadows I cast
Follow me down
Deeper I'm falling
Into the arms of sorrow
Blindly descending
Into the arms of sorrow
The demons of my own design
This horror must not remain
Deeper I'm falling
Into the arms of sorrow
Blindly descending
Into the arms of sorrow
There must be serenity
There must be deliverance
Deeper I'm falling
Blindly descending
Deeper I'm falling
"Arms of Sorrow" by Killswitch Engage is a song about someone who is mentally imprisoned within themselves. They are hiding behind a façade of fake happiness, but their sadness and anguish are exposing them to the world. The singer feels like they are constantly running from their problems and their pain. They are being haunted by their own voice, and the shadow of their past is following them wherever they go.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that they are falling deeper into an abyss of sorrow. They realize that they cannot keep running from their demons and need to find peace within themselves. The lyrics display their desperation for serenity and deliverance from their pain. By embracing their sorrow, they hope to find a way out of their mental prison and find solace.
Line by Line Meaning
Imprisoned, inside this mind
The person feels trapped and stuck in their own thoughts and emotions.
Hiding behind the empty smiles
The person is masking their true feelings and putting on a facade to the people around them.
So simple (the anguish)
The pain and suffering the person experiences seems all-consuming and inescapable.
As it mocks me
The person's anguish seems to taunt and make fun of them, making their situation feel even more hopeless.
Crawling back into the dark
Despite efforts to move forward, the person feels themselves slipping back into a negative and dark space.
Running, always running, into the distance
The person is constantly trying to escape their problems and pain, but it seems like an unattainable goal.
Stop me before I bleed, again
The person wants someone or something to intervene before they get hurt again, whether that be physically or emotionally.
The echoes of my voice
The person's own thoughts and inner voice seem to be haunting and following them wherever they go.
Follow me down
The person feels like they are being dragged deeper and deeper into their pain and sadness.
The shadows I cast
The person's own negative energy and emotions seem to have a dark, looming presence in their life.
Deeper I'm falling
The person feels like they are sinking further into their despair and hopelessness.
Into the arms of sorrow
The person feels like their sadness and pain is all-consuming and they are powerless to escape it.
Quickly descending
The person's descent into negativity and sorrow feels fast and alarming.
There must be serenity
The person is desperately searching for peace and calm in their life, as they are tired of feeling this pain.
The demons of my own design
The person feels like their negative thoughts and actions are self-destructive and are harming them.
This horror must not remain
The person is determined to overcome their pain and will not let it control their life any longer.
Blindly descending
The person feels like they are falling into their despair without any control or guidance.
There must be deliverance
The person is searching for a way to escape their pain and find freedom from their suffering.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM DUTKIEWICZ, HOWARD JONES, JOEL STROETZEL, JUSTIN FOLEY, MIKE D'ANTONIO, MIKE A. D'ANTONIO
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Mad at Gravity
My memories are fading..and i fear in time i will forget even the few bands that i can list now. And my soul will be empty and void long before my grave 6 feet deep is dug.
@sykophiend
Imprisoned, inside this mind
Hiding behind the empty smiles
So simple (the anguish)
As it mocks me
Crawling back into the dark
Running, always running, into the distance
Stop me before I bleed, again
The echoes of my voice
Follow me down
The shadows I cast
Follow me down
Deeper I'm falling
Into the arms of sorrow
Quickly descending
Into the arms of sorrow
There must be serenity
The echoes of my voice
Follow me down
The shadows I cast
Follow me down
Deeper I'm falling
Into the arms of sorrow
Blindly descending
Into the arms of sorrow
The demons of my own design
This horror must not remain
Deeper I'm falling
Into the arms of sorrow
Blindly descending
Into the arms of sorrow
There must be serenity
There must be deliverance
Deeper I'm falling
Blindly descending
Deeper I'm falling
@MMAVibe
Thank you for all the support!
@kingjgweunhmmmhxexhuhBNjkfestn
Love you're contribution to this world from talent given by God to bless ppl such as myself with joy of the beauty of music!🌹🌬🐸🌟😇
@user-xj2td9sd7w
I saw you when I was 15, that was 12 years ago. I still listen to all your albums to this day! We love you, man! Thank you for giving us this music, there's nobody that can sing like you!
@bruno1503
Man, I hope you realise that you have most beautiful voice in metalcore ;)
@willischwabe1324
Are you the real guy?
If so: You rock like an angel of metal and purity and I hope you keep rocking! You are sehr awesome and it would be a shame if your voice went away from emotional metal songs like this.
@Metalhead_69
Just came after The safety of disbelief, your voice is nothing but magnificent
@stormyRS
Howard Jones, in my opinion, has one of the most powerful voices in metalcore
@adupswillbeback3390
You spelled universe wrong
@ericrobbins3733
@RandolTheFox LP is not metalcore or metal bro. Also Chester had a good voice but imo LP was only good in hybrid theory and meteora. Would have been cool if he was in a metal band tho.
@ericrobbins3733
@Good Krypollo I just said they were never metal lol and never said he did have the range Howard does