The Path of Least Resistance
Scar Symmetry Lyrics


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The path of choice optimal
The labyrinth unsolved
Haunting the complex of these halls
Adrift upon the massive waves
This godforsaken maze
Suddenly returning to the haze

Guiding star shine bright tonight
And light up my path
Time has come to know myself

Least resistant path
Burning signals I’m finding
Least resistant path
Things to be said and done
I burn with the flames
Float with the uncontrolled waters
My soul flies with the breeze

Perplexed in vast complexity
Ghost in the machinery
Seeking the exit constantly
Facing a hopeless endeavour
Being one's own saviour
Lost without a guiding star

Guiding star shine bright tonight
And light up my path
Time has come to know myself

Least resistant path
Burning signals I'm finding
Least resistant path
Things to be said and done
I burn with the flames
Float with the uncontrolled waters
My soul flies with the breeze

With every corner turned my heart sinks
A mirage lights my hope again
That silhouette could be anything
But I'm beyond the realm of reason

Least resistant path
Burning signals I'm finding
Least resistant path
Things to be said and done
I burn with the flames
Float with the uncontrolled waters
My soul flies with the breeze

Guiding star shine bright tonight
And light up my path




Time has come to know myself
The path of least resistance

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scar Symmetry's song The Path of Least Resistance describe a person who is lost within a complex labyrinth, seeking a way out. They feel adrift as they face the vast complexity of their surroundings, constantly struggling with hopelessness and confusion. However, they suddenly find some sense of direction and purpose, urging a guiding star to light their way through the maze. This newfound sense of hope comes as the person takes the path of least resistance, a path that is easy and effortless to traverse. They burn with the passion of following this path, and they are willing to float with uncontrolled waters and let their soul fly with the breeze.


The lyrics explore themes of finding direction and purpose in life, navigating through difficulties and complexities, and accepting the path of least resistance as a valid choice. It suggests that sometimes the path to self-discovery and awareness is not always a difficult one, and that it is okay to go with the flow and do what feels easy and right.


Line by Line Meaning

The path of choice optimal
Choose the optimal path


The labyrinth unsolved
An unsolved labyrinth haunts


Haunting the complex of these halls
The complex halls are being haunted


Adrift upon the massive waves
Drifting on massive waves


This godforsaken maze
The maze is forsaken by God


Suddenly returning to the haze
Returning to the haze suddenly


Guiding star shine bright tonight
Star, guide me tonight


And light up my path
Illuminate my path


Time has come to know myself
It's time to know myself


Least resistant path
Choosing the path of least resistance


Burning signals I'm finding
I'm finding burning signals


Things to be said and done
Things need to be said and done


I burn with the flames
I burn with passion


Float with the uncontrolled waters
I'm floating on uncontrollable waters


My soul flies with the breeze
My soul soars with the wind


Perplexed in vast complexity
Perplexed by vast complexity


Ghost in the machinery
A ghost in the machine


Seeking the exit constantly
Constantly seeking the exit


Facing a hopeless endeavour
Facing a hopeless task


Being one's own saviour
Saving oneself


Lost without a guiding star
Lost without guidance


With every corner turned my heart sinks
My heart sinks with every turn


A mirage lights my hope again
A mirage gives hope


That silhouette could be anything
The silhouette could be anything


But I'm beyond the realm of reason
But I'm beyond reason




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN GUNNAR AELVESTAM, HENRIK CARL OHLSSON, JONAS PER KJELLGREN

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