Games for dying
Rise and Fall of a Decade Lyrics


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Set me off like dynamite strapped tight around my waist
We are the ones in competition but claim this ain't no race

(Let's go!)

Take a breath and explode like bullets
Tearing through the wind
Cut me up with a razor blade
Then try to separate the skin
Now when the
White flames are burning flags
We found a world worth dying for yeah

We've been battered so hard that
We don't feel anymore

Take me
From this world
Save me
What if we
All die young?
So take me
From this world
Save me
What if we
All die young?

Send me off on the morning breeze so far away from here
Fill your eyes in the strains of thought
Outside the warm embracing air
I'm moving slow
Like a glacier melting
Watch me dissipate
I searched for love in an empty world
But all I found was hate

Now when the
White flames are burning flags
We found a world worth dying for, yeah
We've been battered so hard that
I can't close my eyes anymore

Take me
From this world
Save me
What if we
All die young?
So take me
From this world
Save me
What if we
All die young?

Don't ask me why
'Cuz I don't know
Don't ask me how
I'm gonna solve this on my own
Don't ask me why
'Cuz I don't know
These things I'll never face
Scratch out the warning race
The wreckage of a job well done
I saw a place I'd never seen before, yeah
And that morning I refused to close my eyes anymore

Take me
From this world
Save me
What if we
All die young?
So take me
From this world
Save me
What if we
All die young?





So take me [2x]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Games for dying by Rise and Fall of a Decade are intense, dark and visceral. The song begins with the singer being set off like dynamite, with the person feeling like a ticking time bomb that's just waiting to explode. The imagery of the dynamite strapped tight around the waist creates a palpable sense of urgency and danger. The idea of competition is introduced, but it's not a race, it's something more serious than that.


The chorus then moves into a questioning of the idea of dying young. The singer wants to be saved from this world and saved from the possibility of dying young. The tone is bleak, as if the singer sees no hope for a better future and can only hope to be saved from the present.


The bridge brings in an element of confusion, with the singer saying they don't know why or how they will solve the problems of the world. They don't know if they'll ever face these issues, but they do know that they saw a place they'd never seen before. The world is dark and intense, but there are moments of hope and glimpses of a world that is worth fighting for.


Overall, the lyrics of Games for dying are thought-provoking and impactful. The imagery is vivid and the tone is heavy, making it a song that will resonate with anyone who is searching for meaning and hope in a difficult world.


Line by Line Meaning

Set me off like dynamite strapped tight around my waist
I want to be set free from my current situation which feels like I am bound and trapped


We are the ones in competition but claim this ain't no race
We are all competing to achieve our goals but we don't want it to turn into a cutthroat competition


Take a breath and explode like bullets
Take a moment to reflect and then unleash your inner strength and energy with full force


Tearing through the wind
Moving forward with great speed and force, overcoming any obstacles in the way


Cut me up with a razor blade, then try to separate the skin
My heart and soul are so intertwined that it would be impossible to separate them without causing pain


Now when the white flames are burning flags, we found a world worth dying for yeah
When everything seems to be falling apart, we cling to the things that truly matter and make our lives worth living


We've been battered so hard that we don't feel anymore
We have experienced so much pain and hurt that we have become emotionally numb and unable to feel joy or happiness


Take me from this world, save me, what if we all die young?
Life is fleeting and unpredictable, so we should cherish every moment and strive to make the most of the time we have


Send me off on the morning breeze so far away from here
I want to escape my current surroundings and start anew in a place that is far away from my troubles


Fill your eyes in the strains of thought outside the warm embracing air
Take a moment to contemplate your life and surroundings, even if it means feeling uncomfortable and exposed


I'm moving slow, like a glacier melting, watch me dissipate
I am slowly losing my willpower to keep going, like a glacier melting away and disappearing over time


I searched for love in an empty world but all I found was hate
I tried to find love and meaning in a world that often feels bleak and harsh, but instead I found negativity and hostility


I can't close my eyes anymore
The pain and suffering I've experienced has made it difficult for me to find peace in sleep or rest


Don't ask me why 'cuz I don't know
I don't have all the answers and I may never fully understand the issues or problems I'm facing


Don't ask me how I'm gonna solve this on my own
I may be struggling alone but I am determined to find a way through my difficulties


These things I'll never face, scratch out the warning race
I may never have to face the worst-case scenarios but I will not be complacent in my efforts to overcome obstacles


The wreckage of a job well done, I saw a place I'd never seen before, yeah
Even if everything around me is falling apart, there is still potential to discover new opportunities and experiences


And that morning I refused to close my eyes anymore
After experiencing so much pain and hardship, I am ready to stand up and face life's challenges head-on


So take me
I am ready to move on and face whatever life throws at me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRANDON BARNES, CHRISTOPHER CHASSE, JOSEPH PRINCIPE, TIMOTHY MCILRATH

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