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 Hell In Me
Killswitch Engage Lyrics
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Staring into the depths of pain darkness and suffering.
I will not be moved from this place, inside of me.
Until I understand this part of me that bleeds and captures my spirit.
If it's the death of me, then I will losen it's grip.
Protect me from the hell that burns inside of me.
No one can see this is the hell in me.
Bring light into the darkness.
Reveal my true intentions.
No one can see this is the hell in me.
Will you set me free?
This is the hell in me.
Lead me out of the darkness.
Strengthen and protect the voice that makes no sound.
Suffer and bleed for me.
Pulled from the hell that is in me.
Set me free.
Protect me from the hell that burns inside of me.
No one can see this is the hell in me.
Will you set me free?
This is the hell in me.
The lyrics of Killswitch Engage's "The Hell In Me" evoke feelings of darkness, turmoil, and internal struggle. The first few lines refer to falling down into chaos, which can be interpreted as succumbing to mental or emotional turbulence. The line "staring into the depths of pain darkness and suffering" paints a picture of despair and anguish. Despite the chaos and darkness that the singer is experiencing, they refuse to be moved from this place within themselves until they understand the part of them that is bleeding and they become self-aware.
The lyrics emphasize the idea that the singer is fighting an internal battle against their own demons, or "the hell in me." Lines like "protect me from the hell that burns inside of me" and "no one can see this is the hell in me" suggests that the singer is struggling with something that others can't understand or relate to. However, the chorus also expresses a desire to be free from this internal turmoil, asking for someone to set them free and lead them out of the darkness. The climax of the song comes with the line "pulled from the hell that is in me," which suggests that the singer has finally found a way to conquer their inner demons and emerge victorious.
Overall, "The Hell In Me" is a powerful and emotional song about fighting inner demons and coming out on top. The lyrics are a reflection of the struggles that many people face with their own mental and emotional health, and the song offers a message of hope that it is possible to find a way out of the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall down into the chaos.
I am succumbing to the disorder and upheaval within me.
Staring into the depths of pain darkness and suffering.
I am forced to confront the agony, bleakness, and distress within me.
I will not be moved from this place, inside of me.
I am determined to face and overcome this internal conflict.
Until I understand this part of me that bleeds and captures my spirit.
I must comprehend and resolve the aspect of myself that causes emotional and spiritual harm.
If it's the death of me, then I will loosen its grip.
Even if it means my demise, I will release the hold this internal anguish has on me.
Protect me from the hell that burns inside of me.
Shield me from the torment that rages within me.
No one can see this is the hell in me.
Others are not aware of the internal suffering I endure.
Bring light into the darkness.
Help me find hope and optimism amidst the despair and hopelessness within me.
Awaken and stir this war within us all.
Rouse the internal battle within all of us and inspire us to fight and persevere through it.
Reveal my true intentions.
Expose my genuine and authentic desires and motives.
Will you set me free?
Can you liberate me from this internal struggle?
This is the hell in me.
This is the internal agony and torment I face.
Lead me out of the darkness.
Guide me out of the negative and destructive aspects of my internal conflict.
Strengthen and protect the voice that makes no sound.
Empower and safeguard the part of me that cannot express itself or be seen.
Suffer and bleed for me.
Endure and experience the pain and hurt I am facing on my behalf.
Pulled from the hell that is in me.
Extracted from the internal suffering and torment within me.
Set me free.
Unleash me from the internal conflict and turmoil that holds me captive.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Jonathan Dutkiewicz, Jess D Leach, Joel Michael Stroetzel, Justin Foley, Mike A D'Antonio
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