Defining The Beast
Submethod Lyrics
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You're wondering if it's worth your time to be
Such a dreamer when the beast takes hold of you
Like an old forgotten friend, you feel it
Coming like a soft breeze by your side
Telling you complacency is the way
Got a safe and easy plan in mind
Swell up like a bloated tick before you die
It's a voice so deep inside
It almost seems like a part of you
Give it in, give it in (it says)
Just waiting to watch you fall
Cold resign, you've seen it all,
Seen every dreamer die
Each day you simplify your call,
I won't be taken by that lie
So bow down to the newest idol
If you're wondering if it's worth your time to be
Such a dreamer, then the beast takes hold of you
Like a fresh hypnotic trend, you feel it
Coming like the conscience in your head
Selling you dreams of complacency
It's got a safe and easy alibi
Swell up like a bloated tick before you die
Listen, cover your mind and regress
Find your serenity inside a broken heart
Cleansed by the burning
I burn, I burn, Away, Away
When the fire comes back to incinerate
When the kingdoms fall and the day is done
Though flesh will try to separate
All human hearts beat as one
When the tide comes around for the last time
And we finally gain our anarchy
Every eye scorched out in the cleansing
The only way we'll ever see
The song Defining The Beast is an ode to resisting conformity and rejecting complacency. The lyrics describe the struggle of a dreamer who is constantly battling the 'beast,' a metaphor for societal pressures that tell us to settle for safety and conformity rather than pursuing our dreams. The song acknowledges that it can be tempting to give in to this pressure, and that the beast can feel like a familiar friend, coaxing us into complacency. However, the lyrics urge us to stay strong and refuse to be taken in by the safe and easy plan that the beast offers.
The singer acknowledges that it can feel like every day is a repetition, but encourages us to not give in to the beast and instead stay true to our dreams, despite the risk of failure. The final lines offer a powerful image of what awaits those who stick to their dreams, even in the face of adversity. The song calls for a rejection of the status quo, and encourages listeners to stay true to themselves, no matter what challenges may come.
Line by Line Meaning
When each day seems like a recital
When life becomes monotonous and repetitive
You're wondering if it's worth your time to be
You start questioning the value of your existence
Such a dreamer when the beast takes hold of you
When complacency takes over and kills your dreams
Like an old forgotten friend, you feel it
The feeling of complacency is familiar
Coming like a soft breeze by your side
It is gentle and alluring
Telling you complacency is the way
It convinces you that being content is the only way to live
Got a safe and easy plan in mind
It offers a comfortable but unfulfilling future
Swell up like a bloated tick before you die
You'll become stagnant and unambitious forever
It's a voice so deep inside
It's a part of you that you can't ignore
It almost seems like a part of you
Complacency can become ingrained in your personality
Give it in, give it in (it says)
It persuades you to give up your aspirations
Just waiting to watch you fall
It wants to see you fail and give up on life
Cold resign, you've seen it all,
You have lost hope and given up your dreams
Seen every dreamer die
You have seen people fail because of complacency
Each day you simplify your call,
You lower your expectations and desires
I won't be taken by that lie
You refuse to be tricked into a life of mediocrity
So bow down to the newest idol
Succumbing to societal pressure and trends
Like a fresh hypnotic trend, you feel it
The danger of being blinded by trends
Coming like the conscience in your head
The temptation of complacency weighing on your mind
Selling you dreams of complacency
Making you believe that being average is acceptable
It's got a safe and easy alibi
It convinces you that taking the easy route is the smart choice
Listen, cover your mind and regress
Ignoring the voice of complacency and choosing to improve
Find your serenity inside a broken heart
Discovering peace within chaos
Cleansed by the burning
Purified by the struggles of life
I burn, I burn, Away, Away
The desire to shed away negativity and complacency
When the fire comes back to incinerate
When life's struggles force you to confront complacency
When the kingdoms fall and the day is done
When the world as we know it ends
Though flesh will try to separate
Although we are all different, we share a common fate
All human hearts beat as one
We are all connected and share the same emotions
When the tide comes around for the last time
When the end of life approaches
And we finally gain our anarchy
When we are finally free from societal norms
Every eye scorched out in the cleansing
When all negativity is purged from the world
The only way we'll ever see
The only way to find true clarity and purpose in life
Contributed by Ryan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ze_Timeschplitaz
Ahhhhh I love this song so much. There was a killer song they only recorded on an unreleased cd called 'Bleed To Make An Opening" now I would love to hear it again
Hollow Deathscyther
Thank you for posting this. Noah is my half brother and he gave me this album a long time ago. Shit happens over the years and I lost it never did think I'd jam this shit again
Andrew Olin
Dude Steveo and Parker introduced me to this I too used to have been blessed by having this cd to also jam out to! This is awesome to hear it again! Lebanon TN
Jesse Agins
Dude! You are some kind of sorcerer for posting this. How did you manage to come across it? I've scoured the internet for a long time. Either way thank you!
Rickamus Prime
Dude, i went to McKays a couple months ago and found the cd! They exist, ya just gotta believe!
Jonathan Buttrey
such amazing music.