Grace
Lamb of God䀀 Lyrics
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Capacity to disappear in misery saves
Soaking, pain as a thrill, hate to instill
Compassion's a cage
Forgiving the father
Read the story on my skin
I'll be the martyr
Sunken, sooner or later
We crawl our way back into our favorite hole
Drunken, swallow the savior
And follow him to hang from the highest pole
Forgiving the father
Read the story on my skin
Tell me more about the man I should have been, yeah!
I'll be the martyr
Falling from his grace again
This is where the end begins
The lyrics of Lamb of God's song "Grace" are intense and filled with raw emotion. The first verse talks about how broken bones and the will have the capacity to disappear in misery, allowing for pain and hate to take over. However, the singer finds some sort of twisted pleasure or thrill in the pain. They also mention how compassion seems like a prison or cage.
The chorus vocals the sentiment of the singer forgiving the father, presumably a religious or parental figure, while also feeling like they're falling from grace again. The second verse mentions sinking back into our favorite hole, or bad habits, and desperately following a life savior only to end up devoured from the highest pole. The line, "Tell me more about the man I should have been," suggests that the singer feels like they've let down their own moral expectations.
Overall, this song seems to be about someone who has gone through deep emotional pain and is struggling with their own morality. They are seeking forgiveness but also understand that they are flawed and will continue to fall short.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken, bones and the will
Despite being physically and mentally injured, one still possesses the drive to stay alive
Capacity to disappear in misery saves
Sometimes the ability to emotionally detach oneself from a situation can be a form of self-preservation
Soaking, pain as a thrill, hate to instill
Pain can sometimes be addicting, and there are those who take pleasure in inflicting pain on others
Compassion's a cage
The act of caring for someone can be restricting and limiting, preventing one from living their own life
Forgiving the father
Coming to terms with one's father's mistakes and shortcomings and forgiving him for them
Read the story on my skin
The scars on one's body tell the story of their life and the struggles they have faced
I'll be the martyr
Being willing to sacrifice oneself for a cause or belief
Falling from his grace again
Failing to meet the expectations of a higher power or authority figure
Sunken, sooner or later
We all experience moments of feeling defeated and hopeless
We crawl our way back into our favorite hole
Despite our setbacks, we always find comfort in returning to our familiar vices or coping mechanisms
Drunken, swallow the savior
Using alcohol or other substances to numb or escape one's pain
And follow him to hang from the highest pole
Continuing to engage in self-destructive behavior despite being warned of its fatal consequences
Tell me more about the man I should have been, yeah!
Reflecting on one's mistakes and seeking guidance on how to become a better person
This is where the end begins
Realizing that a major change or turning point is about to occur in one's life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID RANDALL BLYTHE, MARK MORTON, WILL ADLER, JOHN CAMPBELL, CHRIS ADLER
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