Mustasch is a heavy metal band, founded in fall 1998 by Ralf Gyllenhammar, … Read Full Bio ↴Mustasch is a heavy metal band, founded in fall 1998 by Ralf Gyllenhammar, Hannes Hansson, Mats Hansson and Mats Johansson on the Mustasch farm on the island Orust in Sweden. All members were active before as punk band Grindstone. http://www.mustasch.net/

Albums

* 2001 The True Sound of the New West
* 2002 Above All
* 2003 Ratsafari
* 2005 Powerhouse
* 2006 Parasite!
* 2007 Latest Version of the Truth
* 2009 Mustasch
* 2012 Sounds Like Hell, Looks Like Heaven
* 2014 Thank You For The Demon

Singles

* 2002 I Hunt Alone
* 2002 Down in Black
* 2003 Black City
* 2004 6:36
* 2005 Dogwash
* 2005 I'm Alright
* 2007 Double Nature

Demos and compilations

* 1999 Daredevil Magazine / Burn the Streets Vol.1
* 1999 Molten Universe - Volume One
* 2000 Underdogma - Judge Not ...
* 2000 Daredevil Magazine / Burned Down to Zero

Into The Arena
Mustasch Lyrics

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How was I supposed to know
Where's the catch, don't mind, just sign
Get on the stage and do the show

You won't get a second chance
Turn the limelight on
Most certainly the fools will start to dance...

...Into the arena
We're drifting into the arena

I'll have to put this to an end
A perfect stranger telling me
That he's my one and only friend

I turn away and try to run
Exit's out, and here I stand
With nothing else but my two hands

Once you have passed the door
No one escape these walls
Sit back, enjoy them fall
Release the dogs...

...Into the arena
We're drifting into the arena

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Into The Arena" by Mustasch capture the emotions of being thrown into the spotlight with little control over the situation. From the opening lyrics, "How was I supposed to know, Where's the catch, don't mind, just sign," the artist expresses a feeling of confusion and uncertainty. It appears the character has signed up for something without fully understanding what they were getting into, and now they have no choice but to perform.

As the song progresses, the artist's vocals become more aggressive, and the music intensifies. They sing, "You won't get a second chance, Turn the limelight on, Most certainly the fools will start to dance," implying the stakes are high, and they must deliver an excellent performance. The chorus of the song highlights the central theme, with the repetition of, "Into the arena, we're drifting into the arena."

The second verse shifts in tone, with the artist expressing feelings of paranoia and betrayal. They sing, "A perfect stranger telling me, that he's my one and only friend. I turn away and try to run, Exit's out, and here I stand." It appears the pressure of performing has made them question everyone's motives, with even their supposed friend becoming a suspect. The song ends on a strong note, with the artist singing, "Once you have passed the door, No one escapes these walls, Sit back, enjoy them fall, Release the dogs."

Line by Line Meaning

How was I supposed to know
The singer is uncertain and confused about the situation he is in.

Where's the catch, don't mind, just sign
The singer is willing to go along with whatever is happening, even if it might have negative consequences.

Get on the stage and do the show
The singer is being told to perform, regardless of how he feels about it.

You won't get a second chance
The artist is being warned that he needs to give his all, as there won't be any opportunity for a do-over.

Turn the limelight on
The artist is being instructed to step forward and take center stage.

Most certainly the fools will start to dance...
The singer predicts that the audience will be entertained, even if he himself is not.

Into the arena
The singer is stepping into a metaphorical arena, where he will be vulnerable and exposed.

We're drifting into the arena
The artist and his companions are being pulled towards a situation they are not prepared for.

I'll have to put this to an end
The artist is resigned to stopping whatever is happening, even if it might not be possible.

A perfect stranger telling me
The artist is being given advice by someone he doesn't know and may not trust.

That he's my one and only friend
The singer might feel alone and unsupported, so is willing to take solace in anyone who will offer it.

I turn away and try to run
The artist is afraid and wants to escape, but might feel trapped.

Exit's out, and here I stand
The singer has realized that he can't escape and is stuck where he is.

With nothing else but my two hands
The singer feels powerless and has no idea how to resolve the situation.

Once you have passed the door
The singer has already entered into the arena and can't turn back.

No one escape these walls
The situation is inescapable and the artist is trapped.

Sit back, enjoy them fall
The artist is being encouraged to watch others fall or fail, rather than helping out.

Release the dogs...
The singer is calling for a powerful force or entity to be unleashed, which might have dangerous consequences.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HANNES HANSSON, MATS HANSSON, MATS JOHANSSON, RALF GYLLENHAMMAR

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