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).
Waves
Life Awaits Lyrics
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Though it weighs more than i can hold on to
One chance I have on the path I led
Every step I took is one less left
Your voice is scratching at the back of my head
All hope is hanging by a threat
I keep lying to save me from myself
Pulling me under
I can't pretend and I'm almost giving in
Pulling me under
It won't relent and it never breaks me
I swear i will never give this away
Roaming through a desolation with blinded eyes
Feeding ego and selfishness with courage and pride
Take me out of my misery
I can't escape, I can't escape
Misery
My mind is a cage
Pulling me under
I can't pretend and I'm almost giving in
Pulling me under
It won't relent and it never breaks me
Ignorance is Bliss
The lyrics to Life Awaits's song Waves speak to the struggles of holding onto a difficult path in life despite the weight that it carries. The singer recognizes that their choices have led them down a challenging road, but they are unwilling to give up on it. Each step they take brings them closer to their goal, even though it feels like they are being pulled under by the weight of their past decisions.
The second verse highlights the internal conflict the singer faces as they try to maintain their resolve. They are battling with their own thoughts and emotions, struggling to keep themselves from giving in to their fears and doubts. The line "I keep lying to save me from myself" is particularly poignant, as the singer recognizes that they are not always honest with themselves about their ability to keep going.
The chorus, "Pulling me under, it won't relent and it never breaks me" speaks to the constant struggle the singer faces as they move forward. They are being pulled down by the weight of their past, but they refuse to let it break them. The final line, "Ignorance is bliss," suggests that the singer is aware that they could make their life easier by simply ignoring their problems, but they choose to face them head-on anyway.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't give this away, the life that I chose
I am determined to stick to the path I have chosen for my life.
Though it weighs more than i can hold on to
I acknowledge that the weight of my choices can be overwhelming at times.
One chance I have on the path I led
I am aware that I have only one opportunity to live the life I have created for myself.
Every step I took is one less left
I understand that every decision I make brings me one step closer to the end of my journey.
Your voice is scratching at the back of my head
I am haunted by the thoughts and opinions of others, and the pressure it puts on me to live up to their expectations.
All hope is hanging by a threat
I am aware that my situation is delicate and can change at any moment.
I was running but my bridge is burning down
I attempted to escape from my problems, but now I am facing the consequences of my actions.
I keep lying to save me from myself
I am struggling to confront my own flaws and shortcomings, so I resort to deception to avoid facing them.
Pulling me under
I can't pretend and I'm almost giving in
Pulling me under
It won't relent and it never breaks me
My problems are overwhelming me, and I feel like I am drowning under the pressure. Despite this, I refuse to be broken.
I swear i will never give this away
I am making a promise to myself that I will stand strong and not give up on my chosen path.
Roaming through a desolation with blinded eyes
Feeding ego and selfishness with courage and pride
I am wandering aimlessly through life, driven by my own self-interest and blinded to the needs and feelings of others.
Take me out of my misery
I can't escape, I can't escape
Misery
My mind is a cage
I am trapped in my own thoughts and emotions, and I feel like there is no escape from my own misery.
Ignorance is Bliss
The phrase 'ignorance is bliss' means that sometimes it is better to be unaware of the truth, because it can be painful or difficult to accept.
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.