They also have received a lot of attention because of their having melded into the post-hardcore emo band Sensefield, after a line-up change.
Again And Again
Reason to Believe Lyrics
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I'm someone that disagrees with what is going on
Instead of simply trying to just work things out
Innocent people end up dropping out the scene
Again and again
We see it happen
The bigger they are, the harder they're supposed to fall
You want to tell them what you think of them
I know I'm not the only one who feels this way
I know this isn't the first time someone stood up to say
It's hard when you feel alone and fear is holding you back
From telling some f**king asshole that you don't like the way that he acts
The lyrics of Reason to Believe's "Again And Again" express frustration and anger towards the injustices and mistreatment of innocent people in society. The opening lines describe a feeling of being held back from enjoying life due to something outside of the singer's control. The following line suggests a disagreement with the status quo, and the failure of simply "working things out" without consequences for people who have done wrong. The phrase "innocent people end up dropping out the scene" implies that good people are the ones who suffer when things aren't made right.
The chorus repeats the phrase "again and again" to emphasize the cycle of unfairness that continues to occur. The lines "the bigger they are, the harder they're supposed to fall" allude to the idea that those with more power, wealth or influence should suffer greater consequences when they cause harm. However, the next line "you want to tell them what you think of them but words are just too small" conveys a sense of helplessness - that expressing one's feelings won't necessarily change anything. The singer acknowledges that they are not alone in feeling this way, and that previous people have spoken out against injustice. However, the final line recognizes the difficulty of standing up for oneself in a society where fear-feeling is inhibiting.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something out there stopping me from having fun
I'm facing an obstacle that's preventing me from enjoying myself
I'm someone that disagrees with what is going on
I hold a differing opinion about the situation at hand
Instead of simply trying to just work things out
Instead of finding a resolution to the issue in a straightforward manner
Innocent people end up dropping out the scene
Unfortunately, those who are not at fault end up being negatively impacted and removed from the situation
Again and again
It's a repetitive cycle
We see it happen
We witness it occur every time
The bigger they are, the harder they're supposed to fall
The more powerful or influential a person is, the greater their expected downfall
You want to tell them what you think of them
You have the desire to express your thoughts and feelings towards them
But words are just too small
However, simply using language is inadequate in conveying the depth of your emotions
I know I'm not the only one who feels this way
I'm aware that many others share my sentiments
I know this isn't the first time someone stood up to say
I understand that there have been others who have spoken out in similar situations before
It's hard when you feel alone and fear is holding you back
It can be difficult when you feel isolated and the fear of consequences prevents you from taking action
From telling some f**king asshole that you don't like the way that he acts
From expressing to an unpleasant individual that you disapprove of their behavior
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Päiviö Selänne
Not really rare. Without even thinking, I can name 10 singers who can do what you described:
- Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills)
- Chester Bennington (Linkin Park)
- Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance)
- Benjamin Burnley (Breaking Benjamin)
- Chris Cerulli (Motionless in White)
- Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy)
- Matthew Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine)
- Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)
- Oliver Sykes (Bring Me the Horizon)
- Sam Carter (Architects)
Kendal DK
@Päiviö Selänne for real it isn't even that hard just some I can think of are
•Spencer Sotelo (Periphery
•Matty Mullins (Memphis may Fire)
•Lauren Babic (Red Handed Denial
•Tetiana Shmailyuk (Jinjer)
•Yannis Papadopoulos (Beast in Black) hits high notes that I didn't even know a man could hit.
•Mikael Åkerfeldt(Opeth)
•Literally any symphonic metal band with a female lead that switches from clean vocals to opera style high notes (Epica, Nightwish, Within Temptation, etc)
Brendan Clement
As a metalhead who also like Arch Enemy, I love this song. The reason behind it is because it makes me think of my past. There had been many times where I was bullied in middle and high school because I have autism. I used to get panic attacks all the time. I had been teased and made fun of because of my learning disability. There were many people who supported me as I was growing up, my friends and family.
After graduating from college, I was at the bottom of the barrel. I couldn't get into a geology job because I had no experience. How can you get experience if you are not going to give it to me? Does that make sense? No, it does not! So I worked at a grocery store, Hannaford aka Hell's Kitchen where customers yelled at me and harassed me and annoyed me. The managers hated me, Talia Parkes, Perry Landry, and last but not least, the man who made me cry and his name is Joel Lloyd. He made fun of how I looked and how I acted around people as he was ranting at me throughout the termination process. Yeah, that man who verbally abused me was firing me and he won.
I had lost hope because I was jobless. I was able to get a job at Dunkin Donuts and every customer abused me. I then started working at Baker Hill, a golf course that acted as a concentration camp. There was Jamie Savage who scared me on purpose, ranted about tiny things, screaming at me, insulting me, made threats, got into my face, and just wanted me to see me cry.
People had made fun of me because I have autism. I got abused by managers because of my mistakes and appearance. Others were gunning for me. A few stabbed me the back and succeeded. They keep pushing me down. However, with the help of my friends, my sister, and my mom and a hint of metal, I get back on my feet and resume punching that bag. I must keep fighting until I get on top of my oppressors, prove to them I can do just about anything.
I work as a teacher's assistant, working in a classroom. That was a wonderful escape. The kids enjoyed my presence and their skills improved because of me. During of times, I teach Geology as an enrichment for a few groups of students. I was finally given the opportunity to use my Geology skills for the first time since graduating from college. It was a miracle! I passed on my knowledge to young students and this encourages them to enjoy learning in school. I became the Champion for Children this year.
I am a fighter. I am a teacher. I am a helper. I am close to being a master. There are still people out there who would knock me down. I am ready because I am going to keep on fighting no matter what.
That is what I think when I hear this song.
The Moón
There's a scar on your heart
But your journey's just begun
A distant light that's worth the fight
The story's far from done
Stop hurting yourself
Those tired sores have nothing more to bleed
Hey
Self hatred I know it well, it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
They don't understand you
And they hate what they don't understand
You are more than they'll ever know
Like sand through your fingers
Don't let your life slip away
This prison of glass can't hold you back no more
Self hatred I know it well, it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Listen to me
Always keep on fighting my friend
🤍✨
Onur Ege Tunç
ARCH ENEMY - Reason To Believe
There's a scar on your heart
But your journey's just begun
A distant light that's worth the fight
The story's far from done
Stop hurting yourself
Those tired sores have nothing more to bleed
Hey
Self hatred I know it well, it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
They don't understand you
And they hate what they don't understand
You are more than they'll ever know
Like sand through your fingers
Don't let your life slip away
This prison of glass can't hold you back no more
Self hatred I know it well, it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Listen to me
Always keep on fighting my friend
Στελιος Αντωνοπουλος
Lyrics:
There's a scar on your heart
But your journey's just begun
A distant light that's worth the fight
The story's far from done
Stop hurting yourself
Those tired sores have nothing more to bleed
Self hatred I know it well it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
They don't understand you
And they hate what they don't understand
You are more than they'll ever know
Like sand through your fingers
Don't let your life slip away
This prison of glass can't hold you back no more!
Self hatred I know it well it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Listen to me...
Always keep on fighting my friend
EnglishRocks
Great lyrics! I like it when the protagonist of the song is talking to the listener.
There's a scar on your heart
But your journey's just begun
A distant light that's worth the fight
The story's far from done
Stop hurting yourself
Those tired sores have nothing more to bleed
Self hatred I know it well it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
They don't understand you
And they hate what they don't understand
You are more than they'll ever know
Like sand through your fingers
Don't let your life slip away
This prison of glass can't hold you back no more!
Self hatred I know it well it's dragging you down
Listen to me now
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Always keep on fighting my friend
There's a reason to believe
There's a reason to believe again
There's a reason to go on
Listen to me...
Always keep on fighting my friend
Gunther Burgundian
This song really hits hard.... Lost my 23 yo son to suicide 5 months ago. Wish he could have heard this, RIP Alex.
Mariofly243
goddamn... sorry for your loss, gotta keep listening for him then
Harry Buttworth
God bless my friend.
Delian mihalev
@Mariofly243 sorry for your loss fc* shit R.I.P . grrrrrr ;(
Jake The Adventurer
It must be super rough for you to lose your son like that. I’m so sorry that you had to endure such a tragedy. From this point forward, I wish you the best, man.
Foley Colch
Sorry for your loss,hugs from México.
Arthur Frostborn
her screams are amazing, but damn this combination of cleans and screams brought me up to heaven. Please do more of this.
Luis Zepeda
maybe you should listen to more "the agonist", and stop asking that of a great band like arch enemy
Jeandre Cilliers
Legit bring the awesomeness
Huqe
I've wanted Alissa to sing clean again so god damn much. Just found out this song :-) Check out the Agonist, she constantly switches between clean and growl there and its absolutely glorious!