The band have been able to establish themselves in the local music scene despite the difficulties faced by metal bands in China. Their live performances are intense, and this intensity is reflected in their music, which has a raw, uncompromising energy. Life Awaits has created a sound that is all their own, drawing inspiration from both traditional metal bands and contemporary metalcore artists.
The quartet is formed by 白羽 Yu Bai (vocals), 袁一萌 Yimeng Yuan [Eamonn] (guitar), 张晶 Jing Zhang/ Sha Long (bass), 王星宇 Chaucy Wong/ Xing (drums).
Bones
Life Awaits Lyrics
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Running in circles over and over again
And my time is going slow
Wake up, there is no escape
The person that you betrayed is the man you were yesterday
Wake up, in this flood we are slowly sinking
I am my own worst enemy
Can you feel me?
Inside the walls they built, we are condemned to lose
Can you hear me?
The wall is paper thin, but I'm still lost within
Like a parasite, crawling underneath my skin
Every day and night, it's forever in me
Repeating, deceiving, we are doing everything wrong to make it right
Like a parasite, forever in my bones
We all pride ourselves on being different
We struggle for nothing until the end
That's why we feel so lost
Round and around
Again and again
Can you feel me?
Inside the walls they built, we are condemned to lose
Can you hear me?
The wall is paper thin, but I'm still lost within
Like a parasite, crawling underneath my skin
Every day and night, it's forever in me
Repeating, deceiving, we are doing everything wrong to make it right
Like a parasite, forever in my bones
There's a storm raging inside of me
In hopes of something could set me free
Speak of my mind, Dream with my eyes
Never alone with you by my side
Repeating, deceiving, we are doing everything wrong to make it right
Like a parasite, forever in my bones
In "Bones," Life Awaits captures the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of self-destruction. The singer feels lost, running in circles with time moving slowly. They recognize the harm they have caused by betraying someone, and they feel condemned to this fate. The walls surrounding them are thin, but they are still unable to escape. The metaphor of a parasite crawling under their skin shows the intense feeling of being trapped and unable to rid themselves of this negative pattern of behavior. Despite the struggle to break free, the singer finds solace in the idea that they are not alone, as they have someone by their side to speak their mind and dream with their eyes.
The lyrics to "Bones" address universal themes of feeling trapped, betrayed, and lost, and they do so through rich metaphors and powerful language. The song is a gripping exploration of the human experience, and it is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever felt stuck in a negative cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I feel so lost?
I am feeling confused and directionless.
Running in circles over and over again
I feel like I am going nowhere and repeating the same mistakes.
And my time is going slow
I feel like time is passing by slowly and it's making me anxious.
Wake up, there is no escape
I need to face reality and stop avoiding my problems.
The person that you betrayed is the man you were yesterday
By ignoring my past mistakes, I am betraying myself and hindering my progress.
Wake up, in this flood we are slowly sinking
We are all struggling together and our problems are consuming us.
I am my own worst enemy
I am the one holding myself back and causing my own problems.
Can you feel me?
Can you understand what I am going through?
Inside the walls they built, we are condemned to lose
We are being confined by society and our circumstances, making success feel impossible.
Can you hear me?
Can you listen to what I am saying?
The wall is paper thin, but I'm still lost within
Although the barrier to success may seem small, it still feels insurmountable to me.
Like a parasite, crawling underneath my skin
My problems are always with me and feel like a parasite that is slowly consuming me.
Every day and night, it's forever in me
My problems are constant and never leave my mind.
Repeating, deceiving, we are doing everything wrong to make it right
We keep making the same mistakes, even though we know they won't lead to success.
Like a parasite, forever in my bones
My problems are ingrained in me and feel like a part of me.
We all pride ourselves on being different
We value our individuality and strive to be unique.
We struggle for nothing until the end
We face many challenges in life, even when we feel like we are making no progress.
That's why we feel so lost
Our struggles and challenges make us feel confused and unsure of ourselves.
Round and around
We are stuck in a cycle of repeating the same mistakes and going nowhere.
Again and again
We keep making the same mistakes and facing the same challenges.
There's a storm raging inside of me
I am feeling overwhelmed and consumed by my emotions.
In hopes of something could set me free
I am searching for a solution that will alleviate my struggles and challenges.
Speak of my mind, Dream with my eyes
I want to express myself freely and pursue my dreams.
Never alone with you by my side
I am comforted by the support of the people around me.
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.