Slave to the System released 'Slave to the System ' in 2002/2006.
Walk the Line
Slave to the System Lyrics
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That lingers in the air that fills this room
And everything has changed
We built it up but hit the wall so soon
And maybe I could have done more
To make a change
But I was too far gone to find my way
But not enough to teach us how to
Breathe as we walk the line
Or fall a thousand steps behind
Breathe as we walk the line
Through the silence
A weeping from the walls still remains
Where's my redemption
And why does looking back bring so much pain
We want it all, we want it now
And nothing else can make us understand
Sometimes it gets so hard
It's such a shame that you're not here
To take my hand and help me
Breathe as we walk the line
We fell a thousand steps behind
Breathe as we walk the line
The song within, once yours and mine
Breathe as we walk the line
We fell a thousand steps behind
Now I leave here and close the door to this room
One more time, I feel the warm sun
It holds me close as I walk down the line
The lyrics of Slave to the System's "Walk the Line" speak of inner turmoil and struggles, and feelings of hopelessness and regret. The first verse describes a sense of disappointment and defeat as if the characters have worked hard towards something, but they have failed, and they don't know where to go from there. The line, "And maybe I could have done more to make a change, but I was too far gone to find my way" speaks of a certain sense of helplessness - a feeling of being trapped in their circumstances.
The second verse depicts angst and pain, as if they are haunted by their previous failures, which have left them feeling lost and seeking redemption. The lyrics, "!Where's my redemption, And why does looking back bring so much pain" speaks of feeling trapped in regrets and the inability to move on.
The chorus, on the other hand, encourages the listener to take a step forward, no matter how hard it seems, to keep pushing forward despite the struggles. The line "Breathe as we walk the line, Or fall a thousand steps behind" speaks of the need to keep moving forward, to keep trying, and to not stay in the past. The repetition of the line 'walk the line', speaks volumes as the line is a metaphor for life, and the struggles that come with it.
Overall, Slave to the System's "Walk the Line" is a hopeful yet reflective song, with its lyrics encouraging the listener to overcome their struggles and keep moving forward in life.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a cold shame
An uncomfortable feeling of guilt or embarrassment is present in this room
That lingers in the air that fills this room
The feeling of shame is palpable and ubiquitous
And everything has changed
A fundamental shift has occurred, transforming the situation beyond recognition
We built it up but hit the wall so soon
Despite our best efforts, progress came to an abrupt halt
And maybe I could have done more
It is possible that I didn't do enough to effect change
To make a change
To alter the course of events in a meaningful way
But I was too far gone to find my way
Perhaps I had already succumbed to the situation, making it impossible to extract myself
So many things to keep us here
There are numerous factors at play that keep us bound to this situation
But not enough to teach us how to
Despite these forces, we lack the knowledge or know-how to make things better
Breathe as we walk the line
To persevere despite difficulties, and to maintain focus and clarity amidst adversity
Or fall a thousand steps behind
Alternatively, we may succumb to the challenges of the situation and fall behind in our pursuit of progress
Through the silence
Despite a lack of external noise or interference
A weeping from the walls still remains
A feeling of sorrow or regret continues to pervade the situation
Where's my redemption
What opportunity exists for me to find resolution or absolution?
And why does looking back bring so much pain
Reflecting on past events only causes distress and discomfort
We want it all, we want it now
We desire instant gratification and complete satisfaction of our wants and needs
And nothing else can make us understand
We refuse to acknowledge or accept any perspective but our own
Sometimes it gets so hard
The challenges of the situation can be overwhelming
It's such a shame that you're not here
The absence of someone important only exacerbates the situation
To take my hand and help me
To provide support and guidance through a difficult time
The song within, once yours and mine
There was a shared understanding or connection that has since been lost
Now I leave here and close the door to this room
I am ready to move on and put this situation behind me
One more time, I feel the warm sun
The promise of a new day, free from the troubles of the past
It holds me close as I walk down the line
The optimism and hope of a better future helps sustain me as I move forward
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Dennis Mathew Miller, Matthew Alan Johnson, Nicholas Dominic Gelyon, Sean Robbins, Tomas Eughene Church
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@darrenweis113
There's a cold shame
That lingers in the air that fills this room
And everything has changed
We built it up but hit the wall so soon
And maybe I could have done more
To make a change
But I was too far gone to find my way
So many things to keep us here
But not enough to teach us how to
Breathe as we walk the line
Or fall a thousand steps behind
Breathe as we walk the line
Through the silence
A weeping from the walls still remains
Where's my redemption
And why does looking back bring so much pain
We want it all, we want it now
And nothing else can make us understand
Sometimes it gets so hard
It's such a shame that you're not here
To take my hand and help me
Breathe as we walk…
@kloudkreeper
The entire album is great!
@darrenweis113
There's a cold shame
That lingers in the air that fills this room
And everything has changed
We built it up but hit the wall so soon
And maybe I could have done more
To make a change
But I was too far gone to find my way
So many things to keep us here
But not enough to teach us how to
Breathe as we walk the line
Or fall a thousand steps behind
Breathe as we walk the line
Through the silence
A weeping from the walls still remains
Where's my redemption
And why does looking back bring so much pain
We want it all, we want it now
And nothing else can make us understand
Sometimes it gets so hard
It's such a shame that you're not here
To take my hand and help me
Breathe as we walk…
@joeberlin2067
this is definition of rock.....which is rare
@joeberlin2067
the whole album is a masterpiece
@beviljohnston7028
Great Song!
@vonhoganschmidt2357
Damon Johnson should play this on his solo shows
@Vonhoganschmidt-13
Tremendous Record.
@ZIONFIN
431 views and one of the coolest songs Ive ever heard.
@tainan5032
Great stuff
@vonhoganschmidt2357
Really good Material here