A Light in a Darkened World
Killswitch Engage Lyrics
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And it's hard to endure
Living on greed and possessions
Is this what were dying for
Now choose this day
Who you will serve
To be the light
Many are willing
To only live for themselves
Turning away from morality
Nothing can turn you now
Now choose this day
Who you will serve
To be the light
In a darkened world
You fail us all
And the waters beginning to rise
Become the light
In this darkened world
This is destiny
The choice is now defined
No more deception
Now days will charm
It's in your hands
It's in your hands
Now choose this day
Who you will serve
To be the light
In a darkened world
It's in your hand's (it's in your hands)
It's in your hand's (your hands)
Become the light
In this darkened world
Killswitch Engage’s “A Light in a Darkened World” opens with the line “I’ve seen so much corruption,” which sets the tone for the overall theme of the song - the struggles of living in a world that is filled with greed and immorality. The lyrics refer to the challenging idea of living in a world that preaches self-serving behaviors, urging the listener to make a choice about their own moral compass.
The chorus suggests that the listener has the power to make a change in the world by choosing to “be the light” and serve a purpose greater than oneself. The lyrics suggest that it is the listener’s duty to choose a morality that serves to help others and to strive towards making the world a better place.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the urgency of the situation, stating that if the listener chooses to disregard their responsibility to help the world, then they are failing their fellow human beings. The song closes by repeating the chorus, reinforcing the message that the listener has the power to inspire positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen so much corruption
Having witnessed numerous instances of dishonesty and deceit
And it's hard to endure
And the emotional burden of this experience is almost too much to bear
Living on greed and possessions
Existing in a society where acquiring wealth and material objects is paramount
Is this what were dying for
Is this the reason we are sacrificing our lives?
Now choose this day
Now is the time to make a decision
Who you will serve
To whom you will pledge loyalty
To be the light
To provide guidance and hope
In the darkened world
In a world that has lost its way
Many are willing
Numerous individuals are content
To only live for themselves
To prioritize their individual desires above all else
Turning away from morality
Abandoning a sense of right and wrong
Nothing can turn you now
You are beyond redemption
You fail us all
You have let down everyone
And the waters beginning to rise
And the situation is starting to become dire
Become the light
Take on the responsibility of shining a positive light
In this darkened world
In this world that needs a beacon of hope
This is destiny
This is the path predetermined for us by fate
The choice is now defined
The decision we need to make is now clear
No more deception
Let us put an end to falsehood and dishonesty
Now days will charm
From this moment forward, the future will be brighter
It's in your hands
The power to make a change rests with you
It's in your hands (it's in your hands)
The responsibility to act is yours (it's yours alone)
Become the light
Take on the mantle of being a positive force
In this darkened world
In a world that needs the light you can provide
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Howard Jones, Justin Foley, Joel Stroetzel, Adam Dutkiewicz, Mike D'Antonio
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