Destiny
Rage Lyrics


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Some people live their lifes like
They'd be immortal forever
Some people waste their cards like
They'd have a second deck at hand

But while they start their hassle
And put their energy
In senseless things the clock ticks on

Time flies, 'till you waste away, now
This will be your destiny
The soul cries, when you fade away, now
This will be your destiny

You better find your meaning
And use your days before you die

Why is it that you're running
Just like the hamster in his wheel
You spend your days with things that
You don't like, this is what I see

And all that wasted moments
Fill you with pain and hate
So turn around, it's not too late

Time flies, 'till you waste away, now
This will be your destiny
The soul cries, when you fade away, now
This will be your destiny





You better find your meaning
And use your days before you die

Overall Meaning

The song Destiny by Rage is a powerful reminder to live life with purpose and find meaning before it's too late. The lyrics speak of how some people waste their time on things that don't matter and live as if they will never die, when in reality, time is ticking away. The song warns that if we don't find our meaning and use our days wisely, we will face a painful and regretful destiny. The soul cries when we fade away, and we must turn around before it's too late.


The first verse of the song uses a metaphor to describe how some people live their lives as if they have a second chance, and end up wasting their opportunities. The clock ticks on, and time flies by until it's too late. The second verse is about how people often run like hamsters on a wheel, spending their days on things they don't like, which only leads to pain and hate. The chorus repeats the warning that if we don't find our meaning and use our days wisely, our destiny will be regretful.


The song seems to advocate for the importance of living life with purpose and intentionality, rather than just going through the motions. It encourages listeners to find their passion, use their time wisely, and make the most out of every moment. Overall, the song's message is both inspiring and sobering, reminding us to make the most out of every opportunity we have in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Some people live their lifes like They'd be immortal forever
Some people behave as if they will live forever and never die.


Some people waste their cards like They'd have a second deck at hand
Some people squander their resources as if they have unlimited backup.


But while they start their hassle And put their energy In senseless things the clock ticks on
While people indulge in pointless activities, time continues to pass by.


Time flies, 'till you waste away, now This will be your destiny
If you waste your life, time will pass quickly and this will become your fate.


The soul cries, when you fade away, now This will be your destiny
When you die having wasted your life, your soul will lament, as this was your fate.


You better find your meaning And use your days before you die
It's important to discover your life's purpose and make the most of your time before your death.


Why is it that you're running Just like the hamster in his wheel
Why are you constantly engaged in activities that aren't taking you anywhere, like a hamster endlessly running in its wheel?


You spend your days with things that You don't like, this is what I see
You spend your time doing things that you don't enjoy, that's what I perceive.


And all that wasted moments Fill you with pain and hate So turn around, it's not too late
All the time that you have wasted will bring you sorrow and resentment, but it's not too late to change things.




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