All That We Have
Killswitch Engage [2013] Disarm The Descent Lyrics


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(Verse)
Get into a well of
A tainted stain
Got the beating of that
Will we dig you
When will this end

It's coming unto the surface now
Standing on the throne on consequences
A lesson learned in life
Cast us the pirates
That plague your life

No one can, understand
Behind the silence within you
Something has got to kill

Forgiveness is all we have
When the healing goes on
Nothing else will give you
A peace of mind

He's been holding on to anger and hatred
The feeling that things will never change

It is to what we say
Thinking that no one could ever understand
All the pain that you hide
You're burning inside
To hold you down

Forgiveness is all we have
Are you willing to just let go
Nothing else will give you
A peace of mind

You can't blame yourself
You cannot lie
To think that you're the only one
You cannot hide ,
You cannot run
From what's been said and done

Forgiveness is all we have
Are you willing to just let go




Nothing else will give you
A peace of mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Killswitch Engage's "All That We Have" delve deep into the concept of forgiveness and the struggle people go through in order to find peace of mind. The first verse starts out with a metaphorical image of a well tainted with a stain, symbolizing the negative emotions and experiences that can linger within a person. The line "When will this end" suggests that the person singing is tired of carrying this weight and is looking for a way out.


The chorus of the song centers around the idea that forgiveness is the key to letting go of this pain. The line "Nothing else will give you a peace of mind" emphasizes the importance of forgiveness in order to find true happiness.


The second verse seems to switch perspectives and is directed towards someone who has been holding onto anger and hatred for too long. The lines "Thinking that no one could ever understand / All the pain that you hide" show that they are struggling to deal with their own emotions, which have been festering inside of them. The chorus is repeated once more, driving home the message that forgiveness is the only way out of this pain.


Overall, the lyrics of "All That We Have" are deeply introspective, exploring the complex emotions that can arise from difficult life experiences. The song ultimately offers a message of hope, suggesting that forgiveness can help people heal and move on.


Line by Line Meaning

Get into a well of
Entering a state of mind


A tainted stain
A corrupted influence


Got the beating of that
Taking on the challenge


Will we dig you
Will we accept you


When will this end
When will the suffering stop


It's coming unto the surface now
The truth is emerging


Standing on the throne on consequences
Dealing with the aftermath


A lesson learned in life
An experience gained


Cast us the pirates
Remove the troublesome people


That plague your life
Causing harm and damage


No one can, understand
No one comprehends


Behind the silence within you
Inside your quiet thoughts


Something has got to kill
The negativity must be defeated


Forgiveness is all we have
Pardoning is our only hope


When the healing goes on
When the recovery continues


Nothing else will give you
No other thing provides


A peace of mind
Mental tranquility


He's been holding on to anger and hatred
Grasping resentment and bitterness


The feeling that things will never change
The belief that the state of affairs is permanent


It is to what we say
It conforms to what we convey


Thinking that no one could ever understand
Believing no one can empathize


All the pain that you hide
All the agony that you conceal


You're burning inside
You're simmering with emotions


To hold you down
To suppress and oppress you


Are you willing to just let go
Are you determined to relinquish


You can't blame yourself
You can't fault yourself


You cannot lie
You can't deceive


To think that you're the only one
To assume you're alone


You cannot hide
You can't conceal


You cannot run
You can't evade


From what's been said and done
From what's occurred and declared




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