Starbreaker can only be described as a mix of Progressive Rock and Heavy metal at its best. With the release of their second album 'In Loves Dying Wish', Tony Harnell and Magnus Karlsson have proved they know exactly how to create some intense metal riffs and keep a sense of epic melody within the song.
Members - Starbreaker:
Tony Harnell - Vocals
Magnus Karlsson - Guitar
Fabrizio Grossi - Bass
John Macaluso - Drums
Members "Love's Dying Wish" (2008):
Tony Harnell - Vocals
Magnus Karlsson - Guitar
Jonni Lightfoot - Bass
John Macaluso - Drums
Members "Dysphoria" (2019):
Tony Harnell - Vocals
Magnus Karlsson - Guitar
Jonni Lightfoot - Bass
Anders Köllerfors - Drums
live your life
Starbreaker Lyrics
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Throw my name from your mind if you can
No I'm not snowy white but you know what they say
If your house is made of glass then keep your stones away
Live your life
Find forgiveness
You need only yourself as a witness
Live your life
Wash your hands in your own water
Don't use me to cover what you've done
Stare down your own reflection, might just do you well
I guess my name ignites the fame you need to sell
Live your life
Find forgiveness
You need only yourself as a witness
Drop your knife
Live your life
I saw the painting on the wall you left hanging out for me
I saw the vision in your mind that I know you really try to be
And through the haze, the empty days fed the coward's desperate rage
Got what he wanted, ate from his hand, and followed blindly into his plan
Live your life
Find forgiveness
You need only yourself as a witness
Drop your knife
(Oh...) Live your life
Find forgiveness
You need only yourself as a witness
Drop your knife
Live your life
These lyrics are a call to action for the listener to let go of any negative feelings they have towards the singer and to focus on living their own life. The singer asks to be "vaporized" and not "described," indicating that they want to be forgotten or at least not judged based on past actions. They also allude to the saying "if your house is made of glass then keep your stones away," meaning that if someone is not perfect themselves, they should not criticize others.
The chorus repeats the phrase "live your life" and emphasizes finding forgiveness and being the only witness to one's own actions. The second verse speaks to the idea of taking responsibility for one's own actions and not using someone else to cover up mistakes. The singer suggests that people should confront their flaws by looking in the mirror rather than projecting them onto others, as they believe that their name ignites the desire for fame at the expense of others.
The song ends with a reflection on the past and the consequences of blindly following others. The lyrics suggest that there is hope for those who take ownership of their actions and focus on living their own lives rather than being consumed by negativity and the desire for attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Vaporize me, don't describe me
Don't try to define me, erase me from your mind instead
Throw my name from your mind if you can
Forget about me completely
No I'm not snowy white but you know what they say
I'm not perfect, but who is?
If your house is made of glass then keep your stones away
Don't criticize me if you're just as flawed as I am
Live your life
Take control of your own life
Find forgiveness
Let go of anger and resentment
You need only yourself as a witness
You only need to answer to yourself
Drop your knife
Let go of harmful intentions or actions
Wash your hands in your own water
Take responsibility for your own actions
Don't use me to cover what you've done
Don't try to shift blame onto me
Stare down your own reflection, might just do you well
Reflect on your actions to better yourself
I guess my name ignites the fame you need to sell
You use my name to gain attention for yourself
I saw the painting on the wall you left hanging out for me
I saw the message you were trying to send
I saw the vision in your mind that I know you really try to be
I see who you're striving to become
And through the haze, the empty days fed the coward's desperate rage
Your fear and desperation fueled your anger
Got what he wanted, ate from his hand, and followed blindly into his plan
You fell into someone else's trap and blindly followed their agenda
(Oh...) Live your life
Reinforcing the message to live your own life
Find forgiveness
Let go of anger and resentment
You need only yourself as a witness
You only need to answer to yourself
Drop your knife
Let go of harmful intentions or actions
Live your life
Take control of your own life
Contributed by Elliot L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.