Line-up: Jens Carlsson (Vocals), Fredrik Hedström (Bass), Emil Norberg
(Lead guitar), Efraim Juntunen (Drums) and Daniel Sundbom (Rythm guitar).
My Life For You
Persuader Lyrics
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No way to escape
And nothing mattered
Behold the final day
Confusion and fear
The few were gathered
How many steps are there left to go
The bringer of light walks among us
Trading a promise
Betrayal is your gift
My life for you
And so they wandered
Their journey began
A search not granted
But eyes did watch them
A none human shape
Flew 'cross the mountains
Chaos
Burning
Meltdown
Nightfall
Fusion
Breakdown
The lyrics of the song "My Life For You" by Persuader describe a post-apocalyptic world with no hope of escape, as chaos, confusion and fear rule the few survivors. The lyrics convey the sense of despair and helplessness as the survivors have to face the final day of their lives. The lyrics are also cryptic, leaving the listener to interpret them in their own way. The song describes the journey of these survivors, as they wander aimlessly, searching for a way out of their predicament. However, their journey is not a lonely one, as they are being watched by none-human shapes that fly across the mountains.
The lyrics also talk about the theme of betrayal, as the bringer of light among them offers a promise, but ultimately betrays them. In exchange for delivering them from their predicament, the bringer of light demands their life in return. The lyrics echo the struggle of humanity in a world that has lost its path, where hope has been eroded by confusion and fears.
Line by Line Meaning
There was no sympathy
No compassion nor understanding was given to me or us.
No way to escape
There were no exits or options for us to get away or save ourselves.
And nothing mattered
All things were insignificant and meaningless to us.
Behold the final day
Witness and acknowledge the last day or end of something.
Confusion and fear
Mixed-up emotions and a sense of fright were felt by me or us.
The few were gathered
A small group of people were together in one place or event.
How many steps are there left to go
Questioning the amount of actions or progress that have yet to be made.
How many miles to the land
Questioning the distance or obstacles to reach the desired destination or goal.
The bringer of light walks among us
Someone who inspires, enlightens, or guides us is with us.
Trading a promise
Exchanging or offering a commitment or assurance.
Betrayal is your gift
Being deceitful, unfaithful or treacherous is what you possess or are capable of doing.
My life for you
My existence or being is devoted or sacrificed for you.
And so they wandered
Thus, they roamed or traveled aimlessly or without a clear purpose.
Their journey began
The exploration or path embarked on started.
A search not granted
An inquiry or quest was denied or not fulfilled.
But eyes did watch them
However, something or someone was observing or monitoring them.
A none human shape
A figure or form was seen that wasn't human or recognizable.
Flew 'cross the mountains
Traversed over the range of high lands by flying.
Chaos
A state of confusion, disorder, or turmoil.
Burning
The process of setting something on fire or feeling intense heat or emotion.
Meltdown
An event of severe and sudden failure or explosion.
Nightfall
Dusk or the time when it becomes dark outside in the evening.
Fusion
The act of combining or joining two or more things into one whole.
Breakdown
A collapse or failure of something, whether emotionally or materially.
Contributed by Abigail V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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