Step Inside the Violence
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A separation
Is letting me inside
Masquerading
I see the monster behind
Suffocate
The life away
I choke on your lies
I'm concerned, I've burned the embers
Now I can't rise
The war is just beginning

Step inside, step inside
Step inside the violence
Step inside, step inside
Step inside the violence

Complicating loss
Inside of me
They befriend us
Say goodbye again
At the gate, at the gate
Another throne
[???]

Step inside, step inside
Step inside the violence
Step inside, step inside
Step inside the violence
(Step inside the violence)
(Step inside the violence)

[???]
Need to control you
[???]

[Chorus]
Step inside, step inside
Step inside the violence




Step inside, step inside
Step inside the violence

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Step Inside the Violence" by Red tell a story of internal turmoil and the struggle to control one's own mind. The song speaks of a separation, of being let inside oneself and discovering the terrifying monster within. The suffocation of life and the choking of lies is a metaphor for the internal struggle to break free from one's own demons. The singer is concerned as they have burned their embers and lost the ability to rise. The war is just beginning, perhaps a reference to the ongoing battle within oneself.


But the lyrics also convey a message of taking control and stepping inside the violence. The complicated loss inside the singer is befriended by external influences that come and go. At the gate, another throne is established - this could be interpreted as a new sense of power or control being established. The need to control one's surroundings is perhaps a way of regaining control of one's own mind. The chorus of "Step inside the violence" is a call to action, to take charge of the inner turmoil and face it head-on.


Overall, "Step Inside the Violence" is a powerful portrayal of the internal struggle of one's own demons, and the need to take action and regain control.


Line by Line Meaning

A separation
Being away from something/someone


Is letting me inside
It is causing me to enter


Masquerading
Disguising one's true identity


I see the monster behind
I see the true evil lurking beneath the surface


Suffocate
To choke or kill through deprivation of air


The life away
Draining the life out of someone or something


I choke on your lies
I am struggling with false information being imposed on me


I'm concerned, I've burned the embers
I am worried and afraid, and everything is falling apart


Now I can't rise
I am unable to get back on my feet


The war is just beginning
There is more to come, the conflict has only started


Step inside, step inside
Come closer, move towards me


Step inside the violence
Enter the chaos and aggression that surrounds me


Complicating loss
Making the grief and mourning more complex and difficult


Inside of me
Within myself


They befriend us
They approach us as friends, but with ulterior motives


Say goodbye again
Parting ways yet again


At the gate, at the gate
At the entrance, about to enter a new phase or place


Another throne
A new position of power or control


Need to control you
The desire to dominate or manipulate someone or something


Step inside, step inside
Come closer, move towards me


Step inside the violence
Enter the chaos and aggression that surrounds me




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Barnes, Rob Graves, Anthony Armstrong, Jason McArthur

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@3discipleOFchrist

The screams are so amazing! I mean the whole way the song is design is perfect

@thisissparta535

Aye!

@bhdschildsupport5358

Wait till you see it live it’s even better

@derekstewart6491

He used to have more power in his mid highs maybe it’s just the way he is screaming but good none the less

@jerrynowicki1349

Love RED!!!!
First heard Breathe Into Me on YES FM.
Still jamming to their music in 2023 and loving it

@trevort3205

These guys need more recognition!!! This band is amazing! \m/ \m/

@Stygmahtuh

true, they remind me of a better version of FFDP

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Hey my name Trevor as well.

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@charlielucas3386

Everytime I hear stories about child abuse in the news, this song comes to mind. Heartbreaking!!

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