Nailed To The Ground
Pain Lyrics


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Now I've got something to say So just get out of my way I won't take shit from you or anyone that stands in my way I've been quiet too long and now it's out of control I've had it up to here and nothing's gonna stop me now I don't believe in god or destiny I always lived my life with one foot into the grave The world is cruel and filled with enemies I take my chances cause I know my life won't go anywhere We're searching, we're burning out It's hard to find when both feet are nailed to the ground We're stranded, we're all tied up It's hard to find when both feet are nailed to the ground Nothing in life is for free, everything has price You start to pay when you're born until the day you die They turn you into a machine and keep you in the line If you fall out of their path they will come after you I don't believe in god or destiny I always lived my life with one foot into the grave We're searching, we're burning out It's hard to find when both feet are nailed to the ground We're stranded, we're all tied up It's hard to find when both feet are nailed to the ground Ah, I won't go down on my knees They won't stop until I hit rock bottom No.... I won't go down on my knees In this government controlled society NO NO NO... I won't go down... We're searching, we're burning out It's hard to find when both feet are nailed to the ground We're stranded, we're all tied up It's hard to find when both feet are nailed to the ground




Overall Meaning

In the song "Nailed to the Ground" by Pain, the lyrics express a message of frustration and resilience against the unfairness of the world. The singer begins by stating that they have been quiet for too long and will no longer tolerate any mistreatment from others. They reject the idea of fate or destiny, instead living their life on their own terms despite the cruelty of the world and the enemies that come along with it. The singer believes that nothing in life is free and that everything has a price, from the moment we are born until we die. Society turns individuals into machines and forces them to conform, punishing those who dare to deviate from the norm.


The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being stuck and helpless, with feet metaphorically "nailed to the ground." Yet the singer refuses to give up, determined to keep searching and pushing forward despite the obstacles in their way. They reject the idea of bowing down to those in power or authority, refusing to be controlled by the government or anyone else.


Overall, the lyrics of "Nailed to the Ground" convey a sense of defiance and rebellion against the injustices and limitations of the world, encouraging listeners to keep fighting for what they believe in.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I've got something to say
I have something important to express


So just get out of my way
Don't obstruct my path


I won't take shit from you or anyone that stands in my way
I won't tolerate mistreatment or obstacles


I've been quiet too long and now it's out of control
I've been patient, but I can't suppress my feelings anymore


I've had it up to here and nothing's gonna stop me now
I've reached my limit and am determined to make things happen


I don't believe in god or destiny
I don't believe in predetermined fate or a higher power


I always lived my life with one foot into the grave
I've always been aware of my mortal limitations


The world is cruel and filled with enemies
The world is harsh and fraught with adversaries


I take my chances cause I know my life won't go anywhere
I take risks because I don't expect to achieve much in life


Nothing in life is for free, everything has price
Everything has a cost in life


You start to pay when you're born until the day you die
Life's expenses start early and persist throughout one's existence


They turn you into a machine and keep you in the line
Society tries to make people conform and perpetuate status quo


If you fall out of their path they will come after you
Those who deviate from societal norms may face consequences


Ah, I won't go down on my knees
I won't submit to authority


They won't stop until I hit rock bottom
Oppressors won't halt their control until resistance reaches a breaking point


In this government controlled society NO NO NO... I won't go down...
In a society centrally run by the government, I won't surrender


We're searching, we're burning out
We're seeking something elusive and growing exhausted


It's hard to find when both feet are nailed to the ground
It's hard to find meaning or freedom when trapped or oppressed


We're stranded, we're all tied up
We're isolated and restrained


It's hard to find when both feet are nailed to the ground
It's hard to find a way out of a figurative or literal trap




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Comments from YouTube:

HappyFlower

One of the most unexpected, brutal drops. Shit I am going freaking crazy on this one 😍 definitly need to do a cover of this one next upcoming party. This will blow their miiiiinds.

Metalmusicftw92

Glad u like it m8 =D

Mr. D

such strong words coming from someone hiding their hideous face behind a slice of toast

Jackel8248

I feel extremely bad for Hayley. I also feel bad for your parents and everyone who has EVER come in contact with you.

Иван Иванов

bad cut , 4 mins of silence in the end

Jackel8248

You have aLOT of problems that I don't think we ever need to adress

Jackel8248

What....the....fuck?

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