Footprints
Lamb of God Lyrics
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Foul you crawl into my field of vision; an empty speech
Breaking the skin of concentration
Jesus Christ, you make me sick
Bloated and corpulent from disregard, what you discard
Your presence is leaving a scar
Are you ready for the night?
Four more words and then I'm done
How the fuck did you think this would end?
A filthy prick
Foul parasitic imposition; a dirty trick
A seasonal war of attrition
So thoughtless, you're such a pig
Loaded and indolent and you assume what you consume
Is other's business to reap and remove
Are you ready for the night?
Put you out like the setting sun
Four more words and then I'm done
A violent need to speak the truth
Tired of bone and long of tooth, let's be clear
You're not welcome here again
How the fuck did you think this would end?
This is where it ends
The swollen fingers of the modern age
The human condition in a gross display
Are covered in the grease of indulgence
Anemic and weak with intemperance
Clutching at the latest distraction
Breeding a most savage reaction
Are you ready for the night?
Put you out like the setting sun
Four more words and then I'm done (Get. The. Fuck. Out.)
A violent need to speak the truth
Tired of bone and long of tooth, let's be clear
You're not wanted here, my friend
How the fuck did you think this would end?
How the fuck did you think this would end?
How the fuck did you think this would end?
The lyrics to Lamb of God's song "Footprints" criticize the selfish and greedy behavior of individuals who impose themselves on others. The lyrics describe these individuals as a "human leech," a "filthy prick," and a "foul parasitic imposition." The singer expresses his disgust toward these individuals who disregard others and assume that what they consume is other's business to reap and remove. The song suggests that such behavior leads to a modern society that is anemic, weak, and indulgent, lacking self-restraint and self-control. The singer warns these individuals that they are not wanted here and that they should leave.
The lyrics of "Footprints" offer a powerful commentary on contemporary society's selfish consumption patterns and disregard for others and the environment. The song's message highlights the need for a sense of responsibility and accountability for one's actions and their impacts on others and the world.
Line by Line Meaning
A human leech
You are a foul parasitic imposition; draining the life out of others.
Foul you crawl into my field of vision; an empty speech
You come into my sight with hateful words that hold no meaning.
Breaking the skin of concentration
You are interrupting my focus and causing distraction.
Jesus Christ, you make me sick
You disgust me to the core; your behavior and attitude make me nauseous.
Bloated and corpulent from disregard, what you discard
You are swollen and overweight from neglecting important things; you ignore what you should value.
Your presence is leaving a scar
Your existence is causing me permanent emotional pain.
Are you ready for the night?
Do you really think you are prepared to face the consequences of your actions?
Put you out like the setting sun
I will end your existence with the same ease as the sun sets.
Four more words and then I'm done
I only need a few more words to make it clear that you are no longer welcome in my life.
How the fuck did you think this would end?
Did you really expect things to turn out differently? Did you not see the writing on the wall?
A filthy prick
You are a dirty and disgusting person; a true lowlife.
Foul parasitic imposition; a dirty trick
You are a gross and parasitic nuisance; a conniving manipulator.
A seasonal war of attrition
We are engaged in a battle that takes its toll every year; we are both losing something in this exchange.
So thoughtless, you're such a pig
Your complete disregard for others is absolutely despicable; you act like an animal.
Loaded and indolent and you assume what you consume
You are overweight and lazy, yet you feel entitled to consume whatever you want without caring about the consequences.
Is other's business to reap and remove
You think it's okay to take whatever you want from others without caring about their needs or feelings.
The swollen fingers of the modern age
Our reliance on technology and modern conveniences has made us weak and soft.
The human condition in a gross display
Our actions and attitudes as humans are on full display for all to see, and it's not pretty.
Are covered in the grease of indulgence
We are coated in the filth of our overindulgence and recklessness.
Anemic and weak with intemperance
Our lack of restraint and overconsumption has left us ill and weak, devoid of energy and strength.
Clutching at the latest distraction
We are constantly trying to distract ourselves from the reality of our existence with the newest, shiniest thing.
Breeding a most savage reaction
All of this indulgence and distraction is leading to a terrible, violent response; we are becoming more animalistic.
You're not wanted here, my friend
I want you out of my life; you are not a true friend to me.
Writer(s): John Campbell, Chris Adler, Will Adler, David Randall Blythe, Mark Morton
Contributed by Madelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.