Magnitude 9 not only writes catchy, melodic metal songs, but they also incorporate challenging musical elements without straying away too much from the actual song itself. They fuse metal with neoclassical & prog rock.
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Walk Through the Fire
Magnitude 9 Lyrics
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Like the mist that clouds the vision of the choice that's plainly seen
The new day greets with bitter sweet beginnings
My heart's in another place, that it has never been
The saddening truth, to my reality
I am stuck within this moment in which I cannot change
Walk through the fire alone
And I am stuck within this moment - Yeah again
Now I am left with uncertainty, view my life with clouded vision
All the choices not plainly seen
Another day greets me with such sweet beginnings
My soul's in another place, that it has never been
The saddening truth, to my reality - I am stuck within this moment
The saddening truth, to my reality - In which I cannot change
Walk through the fire alone - Baptized my soul again
Walk through the fire alone
And I am stuck within this moment
Walk through the fire alone - Baptized my soul again
Walk through the fire alone
And I am stuck within this moment - Yeah again
The opening lines of Magnitude 9's "Walk Through the Fire" suggest that the singer is experiencing an internal conflict. The mirror reflects with uncertainty, suggesting that perhaps the singer is questioning their own beliefs, choices, or even their identity. The image of a mist clouding the vision of a choice that is plainly seen indicates that the singer is aware of what they should do or what is right, yet they cannot see clearly enough to act on it. Instead, they are greeted by a new day with bittersweet beginnings, suggesting that even though there may be hopeful possibilities in front of them, their heart is somewhere else entirely.
The chorus, "Walk through the fire alone, Baptized my soul again" can be interpreted as an act of purification or sacrifice. Walking through fire is often seen as a metaphor for a difficult and painful experience that one must go through in order to come out stronger or renewed on the other side. By doing so alone, the singer may be suggesting that this is a personal journey that they must undertake themselves. The repetition of "and I am stuck within this moment" throughout the song further emphasizes the singer's feeling of being trapped or unable to move forward due to their current circumstances.
Overall, "Walk Through the Fire" can be seen as a reflection on the challenges of personal growth and the difficult decisions we must make in our lives. The imagery of fire and baptism suggest a transformative process that the singer must undergo, even if it means going through it alone.
Line by Line Meaning
The mirror reflects with uncertainty
The reflection in the mirror is unclear, much like my view of my own life
Like the mist that clouds the vision of the choice that's plainly seen
Just like how mist obstructs a clear view, so too do my own doubts and fears cloud my ability to make clear decisions
The new day greets with bitter sweet beginnings
Each day has its own mix of happiness and sorrow
My heart's in another place, that it has never been
I feel lost and disconnected from my own emotions and desires
The saddening truth, to my reality
The harsh reality of my situation
I am stuck within this moment in which I cannot change
I feel trapped and unable to alter my current circumstances
Walk through the fire alone - Baptized my soul again
Endure the hardships ahead, and emerge a stronger and better person
And I am stuck within this moment - Yeah again
I continue to feel trapped and unable to move forward
Contributed by David F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.