Apex
Ten Years Too Late Lyrics


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Fight for your life, we're sitting on the throne, you're dead
If you can't run, if you can't fucking hide, you're doomed

With a Midas touch to turn everything gold, you'll turn to dust if you're in our fucking road
We sold our soul, the devil gave us wings so there is no escape

Will we ever say this is enough?
I see the disease and it's us
Wolves salivating for the payoff
Fucked up, our lives are full of bloodlust
When there's nothing else left and it's just us
All alone

Can you feel the end? It's near
Only in the silence, hear the songs of our perfect world

I spit in the face of humanity, wrecking everything so we can breed
If a shark takes a bite, the hunt is on
We kill each other but we still sell guns

So will we ever say this is enough?
I see the disease and it's us
Wolves salivating for the payoff
Fucked up with bloodlust
Get them all lined up for the kill-off
You can pray to god but it's too late, the shot's off

You can pray to God but the shot's off
You can pray God
It's too late the shot's off

Breathe it in while you've still got the air to breathe
Say goodbye, this world's lost to humanity

Decimate everything in our path
Single file please, for the blood bath

Everything is gold and the world is burning down
A life of dust with nothing but our crown

Give us back our soul, you can take your wings
There is no escape




Give us back our soul, you can take your wings
Decimate everything

Overall Meaning

In "Apex" by Ten Years Too Late, the lyrics depict a dark and chaotic world where power and destruction reign. The song carries a strong message about the destructive nature of humanity and the consequences of our actions. The opening lines, "Fight for your life, we're sitting on the throne, you're dead. If you can't run, if you can't fucking hide, you're doomed," suggest the dominance of a ruthless force that leaves no room for escape or survival.


The reference to the Midas touch in the following lines, "With a Midas touch to turn everything gold, you'll turn to dust if you're in our fucking road," symbolizes the destructive power of this force. It signifies how everything it touches turns to ruin and decay, leaving no one unharmed.


The song highlights the hypocrisy and self-destructive tendencies of society. The lines "I spit in the face of humanity, wrecking everything so we can breed. If a shark takes a bite, the hunt is on. We kill each other but we still sell guns" reflect on how our actions contradict our supposed desire for peace and harmony. The song suggests that we play both the predator and the prey, fostering a cycle of violence and destruction.


The chorus poses the question, "Will we ever say this is enough?" questioning whether we will ever realize the extent of our destructive behavior. The lines "I see the disease and it's us. Wolves salivating for the payoff" further emphasize the theme of self-destruction and the lust for power and control that consumes us.


In conclusion, "Apex" by Ten Years Too Late portrays a grim world where mankind's destructive nature and lust for power lead to inevitable self-ruin. The song serves as a commentary on the state of humanity and raises questions about our ability to recognize and change our destructive patterns.


Line by Line Meaning

Fight for your life, we're sitting on the throne, you're dead
If you don't fight to survive, we will dominate and defeat you


If you can't run, if you can't fucking hide, you're doomed
If you can't escape from us, you will meet a terrible fate


With a Midas touch to turn everything gold, you'll turn to dust if you're in our fucking road
We have the power to conquer and destroy, and if you stand in our way, you'll be reduced to nothing


We sold our soul, the devil gave us wings so there is no escape
We have sacrificed our morals and gained power, making it impossible for anyone to evade us


Will we ever say this is enough?
Will we ever acknowledge that we've gone too far?


I see the disease and it's us
I recognize that we are the problem


Wolves salivating for the payoff
We are eagerly awaiting the rewards of our actions


Fucked up, our lives are full of bloodlust
We are messed up and consumed by a desire for violence


When there's nothing else left and it's just us
When everything else is destroyed and there's only us


All alone
Completely isolated and without companionship


Can you feel the end? It's near
Are you aware of the impending doom?


Only in the silence, hear the songs of our perfect world
Amidst the quietness, you can perceive the destruction caused by our actions


I spit in the face of humanity, wrecking everything so we can breed
I defy humanity by destroying everything, believing it will bring us prosperity


If a shark takes a bite, the hunt is on
Once the first attack occurs, the rampage begins


We kill each other but we still sell guns
We perpetuate violence by fueling the weapons industry


Get them all lined up for the kill-off
Prepare everyone for their imminent demise


You can pray to god but it's too late, the shot's off
You can seek help from a higher power, but it won't save you as the damage is already done


Breathe it in while you've still got the air to breathe
Take in everything around you while you still have the ability to do so


Say goodbye, this world's lost to humanity
Bid farewell to a world that has been destroyed by our own actions


Decimate everything in our path
Annihilate and ruin everything that comes in our way


Single file please, for the blood bath
Follow in an orderly line for the massacre


Everything is gold and the world is burning down
Despite gaining wealth and power, our actions have led to the destruction of the world


A life of dust with nothing but our crown
We have achieved dominance, but it is a hollow victory


Give us back our soul, you can take your wings
We desire to restore our lost morality, even if it means relinquishing our power


Decimate everything
Destroy and obliterate everything




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ben Rossini

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