Blood Stains
Killswitch Engage [2013] Disarm The Descent Lyrics
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Got to find a way to carry on through this
Ghosts from the past like a noose around your throat
A constant reminder of all the lies
Haunted by the darkness that follows every move you make
That feeling, nothing will ever be the same,
But you're the only one to blame
The blood stains
Disarm the lies that follow you
Will the truth soon see you through?
Disarm the lies
Down through the deeper water you're choking
No escaping
Retribution will find you
Disarm the lies that follow you
Will the truth soon see you through?
Disarm the pain that's burning through
Have no power over you
Drowning, as the pressure builds, will you make amends?
Calling, hear the voices sing, cast into disgrace
Falling, can't conceal the blood that stains your hands
Someday, will you break the curse and face your hell?
Disarm the lies that follow you
Will the truth soon see you through?
Disarm the pain that's burning through
Have no power over you, disarm
In Blood Stains, Killswitch Engage talks about a painful past and the constant reminders that come with it. The river that runs through the path symbolizes the flow of time, and how things you wish to forget can be impossible to leave behind. The ghosts from the past are like a noose around your throat, choking you, and haunting your every move. The feeling that nothing will ever be the same is constant, and though you want to move on, you blame yourself for the past's pain.
The chorus asks to disarm the lies, pain, and burning feelings that follow and have taken over you. The song shows that the only way to move forward is to disarm the destructive emotions that follow you and find strength in the truth.
The lyrics are powerful and relatable to anyone who has faced a painful past. The song's harmonies and vocals perfectly capture the emotion behind the lyrics, making it a powerful ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
A river runs through the path you walk
You're faced with obstacles in your path, hindering your progress
Got to find a way to carry on through this
You need to find a way to persevere in spite of the challenges
Ghosts from the past like a noose around your throat
Past mistakes and regrets are weighing heavily on you
A constant reminder of all the lies
Your past actions and untrue words are haunting you
Haunted by the darkness that follows every move you make
Negative consequences are a constant shadow following your every decision
That feeling, nothing will ever be the same,
You have a sense that your life has been irreparably changed
But you're the only one to blame
You hold yourself accountable for the bad things that have happened
The blood stains
The evidence of your misdeeds is still visible
Disarm the lies that follow you
You need to free yourself from the damaging untruths that are a part of your past
Will the truth soon see you through?
Can you find the courage to face the truth and move forward?
Down through the deeper water you're choking
You feel like you're drowning in regrets and pain
No escaping
You're trapped and there's no way out
Retribution will find you
You will eventually face the consequences of your actions
Disarm the pain that's burning through
You need to let go of the hurt you're carrying and move on
Have no power over you
The past doesn't control your future
Drowning, as the pressure builds, will you make amends?
Will you take responsibility for your actions and try to make things right?
Calling, hear the voices sing, cast into disgrace
You're hearing criticism and shame from others and it's taking a toll on you
Falling, can't conceal the blood that stains your hands
Your past deeds are too obvious to ignore
Someday, will you break the curse and face your hell?
Will you find the strength to confront your demons and move on from this?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE D. LEACH, ADAM DUTKIEWICZ, MIKE D'ANTONIO, JOEL STROETZEL, JUSTIN FOLEY
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