Killswitch Engage rose to fame with its 2004 release The End of Heartache, which peaked at number 21 on the Billboard 200, and was certified gold by the RIAA in December 2007 for over 500,000 shipments in the United States. The title track, "The End of Heartache", was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2005 for Best Metal Performance, and a live DVD titled (Set This) World Ablaze was released in 2005. Killswitch Engage has performed at festivals such as Soundwave Festival, Wacken Open Air, Reading and Leeds Festivals, Ozzfest, Download Festival, Rock on the Range, Rock am Ring, Mayhem Festival, Monsters of Rock, Pointfest, Knotfest and Heavy MTL. The band has sold over four million records in the U.S. and has been considered notable within the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, and has also been considered one of the earliest leading forces of the metalcore genre.
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Studio albums
Killswitch Engage (2000)
Alive or Just Breathing (2002)
The End of Heartache (2004)
As Daylight Dies (2006)
Killswitch Engage (2009)
Disarm the Descent (2013)
Incarnate (2016)
Atonement (2019)
The Call
Killswitch Engage Lyrics
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A storm of shadows reveal a figure forlorn.
Whispering voices that slither into our ears,
As temptation sings and beckons us to fall.
Under the skin, the blood begins to crawl.
Rush to the heart, drain it from the soul.
Come face to face with all you can't escape.
Release your, inhibitions, and answer to the call.
The sun shines down to reveal a true image.
Salvation sings and shows us all we know.
The road is treacherous and lonely filled,
With the empty inventions of the soul.
Under disillusion, run from confrontation,
Or do we heed the judgement call?
Release your, inhibitions, and answer to the call.
Leave behind this shell of flesh and bone.
In the end we will answer to the call.
The burning question remains, how much is too much to give?
Do your wings have the strength to carry on?
When we see redemption, how long will we wait for deliverance?
It takes everything to keep from falling now, let go.
Release your, inhibitions, and answer to the call.
Leave behind this shell of flesh and bone.
In the end we will answer to the call.
The Call by Killswitch Engage is a song that describes the internal struggle that one goes through while grappling with temptation. The sound of footsteps approaching represents impending danger or some form of change, while the storm of shadows reveals a figure forlorn, possibly hinting at a troubled or torn emotional state. The whispering voices that slither into our ears entice us towards temptation or falling, and the lyrics suggest that this temptation is unstoppable and omnipresent.
The verse "under the skin, the blood begins to crawl" denotes feelings of unease or discomfort that are difficult to shake off. The line "come face to face with all you can't escape" highlights the inevitability of facing one's fears or challenges, and poses the question of whether we will hold our ground or turn away, showing the struggle to face our demons or choose the easy way out. The chorus calls for the release of inhibitions and the answer to the call, perhaps suggesting that the only way to emerge victorious is to confront and overcome one's fears.
The sun shining down to reveal the true image represents enlightenment, or seeing through illusions that we may have created for ourselves. The lyrics reference the treacherous and lonely road filled with empty inventions of the soul, perhaps hinting at a path to self-discovery or redemption, and the decision to heed the judgement call or run from confrontation. The burning question of how much is too much to give suggests a struggle with balancing temptation and holding onto one's values, all while waiting for deliverance or redemption. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that we must release our inhibitions and leave behind the shell of flesh and bone to answer to the call, possibly hinting at a transcendence beyond physicality.
Line by Line Meaning
The sound of footsteps approaching.
Someone is coming closer and we can hear their footsteps.
A storm of shadows reveal a figure forlorn.
In the darkness, we can see a sad and lonely figure.
Whispering voices that slither into our ears,
We hear subtle and sneaky voices speaking to us.
As temptation sings and beckons us to fall.
Our desires are calling out to us, urging us to give in.
Under the skin, the blood begins to crawl.
We feel a sense of unease that makes our blood move.
Rush to the heart, drain it from the soul.
Our fear is overwhelming, sucking the life out of us.
Come face to face with all you can't escape.
We are confronted with things we cannot avoid.
Will you hold your ground or turn away?
Will we stand firm, or flee from our troubles?
Release your, inhibitions, and answer to the call.
Let go of your fears and let your desires guide you.
The sun shines down to reveal a true image.
The sunlight allows us to see things for what they really are.
Salvation sings and shows us all we know.
Our savior reveals to us everything we need to know.
The road is treacherous and lonely filled,
The path we must take is dangerous and isolating.
With the empty inventions of the soul.
Our creations are meaningless and hollow.
Under disillusion, run from confrontation,
Feeling lost and uncertain, we avoid conflict.
Or do we heed the judgement call?
But should we listen to the voice calling us to account?
Leave behind this shell of flesh and bone.
Abandon your physical body and embrace your spirit.
In the end we will answer to the call.
Ultimately, we must give in to our desires.
The burning question remains, how much is too much to give?
We are left wondering how far we should go to satisfy our desires.
Do your wings have the strength to carry on?
Can you overcome the obstacles in your path?
When we see redemption, how long will we wait for deliverance?
Once we know what we need to do, will we act on it immediately or delay?
It takes everything to keep from falling now, let go.
It's difficult to resist the temptation, but we must give in and let go.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN-PAUL JONES, MARK HILL, STEVE O'BRIEN
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