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)
Turning Point
Killswitch Engage Lyrics
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There was an anxious feeling that would hold me down
Tearing me inside
Bleeding my spirits
This, this is the turning point
The rising of the day
No fear inside
No more wasting time
Fix the pain that suffocates
As the best returns to turn in me
Wallowing my scars, save me
Before I break
This, this is the turning point
The rising of the day
No fear inside
This, this is the day that takes the suffering away
No more wasting time
Find the strength to maintain
Give me, give me a reason to believe
Search for truth, that will not change
Give me, give me a reason to believe
Find the strength to maintain
Give me, give me a reason to believe
Search for truth, that will not change
Give me, give me a reason to believe
Find the strength to maintain
Give me, give me a reason to believe
Search for truth, that will not change
Give me, give me a reason to believe
Find the strength to maintain
Search for truth, that will not change
The lyrics to Killswitch Engage's Turning Point are a motivational call to action, urging the listener to find the strength and courage to overcome their struggles and pain. The opening lines describe the sense of anxiety and internal turmoil that has been holding the singer down, "tearing me inside" and "bleeding my spirits." However, the chorus states that "this is the turning point," a moment of change and transcendence that will allow the singer to overcome their fear and suffering. The song implores the listener to "fix the pain that suffocates," finding the inner strength to "maintain" their resolve and search for a "truth that will not change." Overall, Turning Point is a song of empowerment and resilience that encourages the listener to rise above their struggles and find hope and purpose in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
In these days that pass before me
During this period in time that I'm currently living through
There was an anxious feeling that would hold me down
I experienced a sense of unease that would weigh heavily on me
Tearing me inside
Causing emotional pain and distress
Bleeding my spirits
Draining my emotional energy and motivation
This, this is the turning point
Now is the moment that marks a significant change
The rising of the day
A new beginning that brings about hope and optimism
No fear inside
A newfound sense of confidence and bravery
This, this is the day that takes the suffering away
Today is the day that relieves me of my pain and anguish
No more wasting time
I will no longer spend time on things that don't matter or bring value to my life
Fix the pain that suffocates
Address the source of my suffocating emotional pain
As the best returns to turn in me
My best qualities and strengths come back stronger than ever
Wallowing my scars, save me
Help me heal from my past traumas and emotional wounds
Before I break
Before I reach my breaking point or can't handle it anymore
Find the strength to maintain
Discover the inner strength to keep going and not give up
Give me, give me a reason to believe
Provide me with a purpose or motivation to have faith in something
Search for truth, that will not change
Seek out a truth or belief that is unwavering and unchanging
Find the strength to maintain
Discover the inner strength to keep going and not give up
Search for truth, that will not change
Seek out a truth or belief that is unwavering and unchanging
Give me, give me a reason to believe
Provide me with a purpose or motivation to have faith in something
Find the strength to maintain
Discover the inner strength to keep going and not give up
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JESSE D. LEACH, ADAM DUTKIEWICZ, MIKE D'ANTONIO, JOEL STROETZEL, JUSTIN FOLEY
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@ascencion8883
A musical masterpiece pulling people away from the breach more times than the band will ever know.
@vinaymulukutla358
The most powerful and emotional moment of this song is actually when Jesse begins singing the chorus in clean vocals in the outro. There are just no words for it and an unheard of depth and poignancy can truly be felt. Gets me in tears every time.
@TheAshesArt
Same
@joshuamartin9386
That is the best part of the whole song. so emotional and meaningful.
@vinaymulukutla358
@Joshua Martin Thanks Man. I am so glad to hear that I'm not the only one who feels that when the song takes that twist.
@dylancross3675
Dude. Exact same ! Makes me fucking grab some weights and drink some beers
@alexmurphy5289
One of my favorites by them without a doubt. The lyrics are really powerful
@shanehuff1177
Fuckin love Jesse's lyrics. It'll be all depressed and overwhelmed in the verse, then in comes the chorus and it's just like BUT FUCK THAT SHIT and alla sudden it's upbeat, empowering vibes.
@dustinray1840
My all time favorite band. They have everything there is to offer in the metal industry.
@hichamelmadani1220
one of the greatest and deepest songs.. due to KSE i can handle my daily suffering.