In Vain
Rage Lyrics


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This is my life and I won't compromise or waste my time
All I have done I did on purpose 'cause I want it to do
if I was wrong I'm very sorry but this happens when you try
sometimes you can't foresee how things are working out
and what it's about

if it all was in vain I won't sigh for a single day
I'll do it again and again
If it was in vain I will wait for another time
I swear. I won't go down again

And if I doubt I might have failed even before the day is done
how can I know if I don't dare?
Am I allowed do it twice if I don't make it at first time?
Then I will learn from my mistakes and I'll do right
haven't I try?

if it all was in vain I won't sigh for a single day
I'll do it again and again
If it was in vain I will wait for another time
I swear. I won't go down again

I know you know that we can




We hold the key in our hands
to make it better, then it wasn't all in vain.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "In Vain" by Rage is about living life without compromises and striving towards one's own goals. The song is an affirmation of self-belief and the determination to always keep trying, even when things don't work out as planned. The singer acknowledges that mistakes can happen despite their best efforts, but that they would not consider any of their actions as wasted, even if they fail. Instead, they will learn from their mistakes and try again. The chorus emphasizes this by stating that even if the singer's efforts were in vain, they would not give up and would continue trying until they succeed. The final lines of the song suggest that we all have the power to make a difference and that our efforts are not meaningless if we strive to make things better.


Overall, "In Vain" is an inspiring song that encourages perseverance and self-belief. It highlights the importance of learning from one's mistakes and not giving up in the face of setbacks. The singer's words also suggest a belief in the power of collective action and that, if we all work together, we can create positive change.


Line by Line Meaning

This is my life and I won't compromise or waste my time
I am unwilling to make sacrifices or squander my time for anything other than what I truly desire.


All I have done I did on purpose 'cause I want it to do
Every action I have taken has been deliberate because I have a clear idea of what I want to accomplish.


if I was wrong I'm very sorry but this happens when you try
While I take responsibility for any mistakes I may have made, I understand that errors are an inherent part of any attempt to achieve something worthwhile.


sometimes you can't foresee how things are working out and what it's about
Occasionally, it is impossible to predict the outcome of a situation or understand how various factors may interact with one another.


if it all was in vain I won't sigh for a single day I'll do it again and again If it was in vain I will wait for another time I swear. I won't go down again
Even if my efforts prove fruitless, I will not despair or lose heart. I will continue to strive towards my goal and wait for another opportunity to achieve it.


And if I doubt I might have failed even before the day is done how can I know if I don't dare?
If I give in to doubt and fear of failure, I may as well not even attempt to pursue my aspirations. I must take risks and push forward despite uncertainty.


Am I allowed do it twice if I don't make it at first time? Then I will learn from my mistakes and I'll do right haven't I try?
If I fail to achieve my goal on the first attempt, I will not give up. Instead, I will use my experience and newfound knowledge to improve and eventually succeed. After all, have I not at least tried?


I know you know that we can We hold the key in our hands to make it better, then it wasn't all in vain.
I am confident that we possess the ability and power to make a positive change and turn any perceived failures into stepping stones towards success.




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Written by: Peter Peavy-Wagner, Titan Wolf

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