Ruin
MTV2 Headbangers Ball - Volume I Disc 2/Lamb of God Lyrics
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Means the murder of self.
This is the resolution
The end of all progress
The death of evolution
It bleeds all life away.
Silence speeds the path to the streams of solace that run so few and narrow.
Sounds of torture
You will one day rise
To flood the banks of the chosen.
This is the art of ruin.
This is the resolution
The end of all progress
The death of evolution
It bleeds all life away.
It bleeds all life away.
I will show you all that I have mastered
Fear.
Pain.
Hatred.
Power.
This is the art of ruin
This is the art of ruin
This is the art of ruin
The central idea of Lamb of God's song "Ruin" is that seeking favor or approval from others leads to the destruction of oneself. The lyrics are a critique of society's need for validation and affirmation, which the band sees as leading to the death of individuality and creativity. The song argues that the path to true peace and fulfillment comes not from seeking external validation, but from finding inner strength and being confident in oneself.
The image of "streams of solace" is a reference to the few sources of comfort that exist in a society that values conformity and homogeneity. These "brooks that babble the sounds of torture" represent the internal conflict and struggle that those who seek to be true to themselves must endure in the face of societal pressure. The song's repeated refrain - "This is the art of ruin" - reiterates the idea that seeking the approval of others is a futile and ultimately destructive endeavor.
Overall, "Ruin" is a powerful and incisive critique of modern society's values and priorities. The lyrics are both poetic and insightful, and Lamb of God's musical style perfectly complements the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The knowledge that seeking the favor of another
Knowing that trying to please someone else
Means the murder of self.
Will cause you to lose your own identity and individuality
This is the resolution
This is the final solution or decision
The end of all progress
It marks the conclusion of any sort of advancement or improvement
The death of evolution
It brings an end to the process of natural growth and change
It bleeds all life away.
It drains the life and energy out of everything
Silence speeds the path to the streams of solace that run so few and narrow.
Being quiet and avoiding distraction can lead to finding inner peace but it is hard to find
Brooks that babble the sounds of torture.
The small creeks make noises that seem like the sound of pain and suffering
Sounds of torture
The noises are torture to the ears
You will one day rise
You will eventually emerge
To flood the banks of the chosen.
To overwhelm and defeat those who have been selected
This is the art of ruin.
This is the way of destruction and decay
I will show you all that I have mastered
I will reveal all of the things that I have learned perfectly
Fear.
Fear itself
Pain.
The experience of suffering and discomfort
Hatred.
The intense feeling of dislike and hostility
Power.
The ability to control and influence others
This is the art of ruin
This is the method of decay and destruction
This is the art of ruin
This is the method of decay and destruction
This is the art of ruin
This is the method of decay and destruction
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS ADLER, DAVID RANDALL BLYTHE, JOHN CAMPBELL, MARK MORTON, WILL ADLER
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cabalofdemons
2003 was when Metalcore exploded. I remember when Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Chimaira and God Forbid hit it big. The press called it the New Wave of American Heavy Metal.
Ibrahim Kurdi
wow 2003 tour was heavy great interview
Eli Rhoades
He called Howard Jones Randy haha.
MetallForce123
Randy Blythe is the fuckin best among that fuckin four