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Tatsuya - Guitar Show - Drums Yosh - Vocal Yudai - Bass/Vocal Ivan - Guitar

Escape
Survive Said The Prophet Lyrics

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越えたくて、ただ変えたくて
自分自身を追い詰めてみたりしたって
正直になれなくなって
Did you burn or let yourself just fade away？
Is it better just to burn than fade away？

Some live the dream to die for this moment
Some wait for signs for heavens to open

It's not pretending who you are
If we are the proof of what we've done
To do what is right
Or do what you're told
They're both the same, can't make everyone happy
It's not pretending who you are
If we are the proof of what we've done

越えたくて、ただ変えたくて
自分自身を追い詰めてみたりしたって
正直になれなくなって
Did you burn or let yourself just fade away？
Is it better just to burn than fade away？

If I lived my dream to die for this moment
Would I chose the same, in spite what the world says？
It's not pretending who you are
If we are the proof of what we've done
What makes it right？
And who makes it wrong？
Who in the hell decided this all along？
It's not pretending anymore
If we are the proof of what we've done

越えたくて、消え去ったって
守るものを守れたと言い聞かせて
正直になれなくなって
Did you burn or let yourself just fade away？
Is it better just to burn than fade away？

越えたくて、ただ変えたくて
We started looking for signs denying every direction
怖かったとは言えなくて
Do we burn or let ourselves just fade away？
Is it better just to burn than fade？

誰よりも越えていきたくて
自分自身を追い詰めてみたりしたって
正直になれなくなって
Did you burn or let yourself just fade away？

越えたくて、ただ変えたくて
Do we burn or let ourselves just fade away
正直になれなくなって
Is it better just to burn than fade away？
怖かったとは言えなくて
Do we burn or let ourselves just fade away？

越えたくて、ただ変えたくて
誰よりも越えていきたくて

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Survive Said The Prophet's song "Escape" describe a common struggle that many people go through, which is the desire to change oneself and overcome one's limits. The singer expresses this desire with the phrase "越えたくて、ただ変えたくて" (Koetakute, tada kaeta kute), which means "I want to cross over, I just want to change." The singer admits to feeling trapped and unable to be honest with themselves, asking "正直になれなくなって" (Shoujiki ni narenakunatte), "Did you burn or let yourself just fade away? Is it better just to burn than fade away?"

The lyrics then shift to explore the theme of individuality and authenticity. The songwriter questions the idea of conforming to society's expectations and asks if it is better to stay true to oneself, even if it means going against the norm. The line "It's not pretending who you are, if we are the proof of what we've done" suggests that our actions speak louder than words or appearances, and that staying true to oneself is ultimately what defines us.

The last verse of the song describes the fear of failure and the struggle to find a direction in life. The songwriter asks if it is better to take risks and maybe fail, or simply fade away and never reach one's potential. The repeated phrase "Do we burn or let ourselves just fade away?" emphasizes the importance of taking action and making a choice, no matter how difficult it may be.

Line by Line Meaning

越えたくて、ただ変えたくて
Wanting to cross over, wanting to change

自分自身を追い詰めてみたりしたって
I tried cornering myself

正直になれなくなって
I couldn't be honest anymore

Did you burn or let yourself just fade away？
Did you choose to blaze out or just quietly disappear?

Is it better just to burn than fade away？
Is it better to die trying than to let your dreams slowly die?

If I lived my dream to die for this moment
If I were to pursue my dreams to the end

Would I chose the same, in spite what the world says？
Would I still choose my dreams, even if the world opposes them?

It's not pretending who you are
It's not about faking or hiding your true self

If we are the proof of what we've done
We are the evidence of what we have achieved

What makes it right？
What determines what is right?

And who makes it wrong？
And who decides what is wrong?