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Dennis ''Kare'' Andersson - Vocals
Anton Svensson - Bass, Vocals
Mattias Tiselius - Guitar, Vocals
Emil Johansson - Guitar
Judgment
The Drake Equation Lyrics
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We were greedy and couldn't quench our thirst
But then they came, to them it's all just a game
With their weapons and thrust, we seemed so fucking lame
Stuffed everything we had behind
Picked up our strenght and started to grind
This is the end of an era
Cuz they were not our chimera
I keep on fucking it up
And I try to run
But I'm not trying enough
It's not pleasing the crowd
They will tear me down
Calm down
It's not that we can't say,
I'm feeling great not astray
Cuz what we stand for is
That there is more to life than this
It's not that we can't say,
I'm feeling great not astray
Cuz what we stand for is
That there is more to life than this
You're a cancer without a cure
You drain my life, and I'm feeling soar
Stand for nothing still nothing will stop you,
without realizing the pain that you cause
Feeling dead, still talking
Drain the surroundings
Say you're feeling helpless
But you've been through this before
Yeah
You've been through this before
Fuck it!
I've got the cure
I keep on fucking it up
And I try to run
But I'm not trying enough
It's not pleasing the crowd
They will tear me down
Feeling lost, can't find my way out of this
I am lost inside myself
Please help me find the way
Feeling lost, can't find my way out of this
I am lost inside myself
Help me find the way
The lyrics to The Drake Equation's song, "Judgment," describe the encounter between two groups - one greedy and the other violent - and how the latter enslaves the former. The first group initially sees the second at a distance and becomes consumed by their desire for power, but when they finally meet the second group is much stronger and controls them completely. The lyrics reflect the desperation and eventual hopelessness of the first group, which desperately seeks a way out but cannot escape the violence surrounding them. The chorus reveals the singer's inner turmoil as they struggle with their role in this conflict.
The second verse introduces a third party, represented by the words "you" and "cancer." This entity is a disruptive and chaotic force that drains life and causes pain. The singer urges this entity to recognize the damage they are doing, but the entity remains focused on their own needs and desires. The final lines of the song plead for help, as the singer feels lost and unable to find a way out of the violence and chaos.
Overall, the lyrics paint a dark and violent picture of conflict and oppression, with no easy solutions or happy endings in sight.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the story of when we saw them at distance at first
We first observed extraterrestrial life from a distance
We were greedy and couldn't quench our thirst
Our desire for knowledge and resources was insatiable
But then they came, to them it's all just a game
The ETs seemed to view their interactions with us as a form of amusement
With their weapons and thrust, we seemed so fucking lame
We were outmatched by the advanced technology and capabilities of the ETs
Stuffed everything we had behind
We hid our weaknesses and tried to protect what we had
Picked up our strength and started to grind
We rallied and fought back against the ETs
This is the end of an era
The encounter with ETs marked a major shift in our history and way of life
Cuz they were not our chimera
The ETs were not the mythical creatures or monsters we had imagined
I keep on fucking it up
And I try to run
But I'm not trying enough
It's not pleasing the crowd
They will tear me down
The artist acknowledges their mistakes but feels pressured to succeed and fears failure
Calm down
It's not that we can't say,
I'm feeling great not astray
Cuz what we stand for is
That there is more to life than this
The artist encourages themselves to relax and not let their fear of failure consume them, reminding themselves of the greater purpose they strive for
You're a cancer without a cure
You drain my life, and I'm feeling soar
Stand for nothing still nothing will stop you,
without realizing the pain that you cause
Feeling dead, still talking
Drain the surroundings
Say you're feeling helpless
But you've been through this before
Yeah
You've been through this before
Fuck it!
I've got the cure
The singer addresses someone who is toxic and draining, causing harm without realizing it. The singer has had enough and intends to take action.
Feeling lost, can't find my way out of this
I am lost inside myself
Please help me find the way
Feeling lost, can't find my way out of this
I am lost inside myself
Help me find the way
The artist is struggling with their own emotions and thoughts, feeling lost and in need of guidance to find their way forward.
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Whisper Revolution Media
Props to the producers of this clip for pulling that off so well
MsJoey
@Fizzey Cool!! thanks for the explanation! :D
Fizzey
@MsJoeyJody The actors are just being still while the camera is moving, the glass and liquid is added in post production. 3D tracked and colorgraded to match the scene :)
MsJoey
@WhisperRevolution Do you know how they did the "paused scenes"? 1:48 for example... Is that a photo? Or paused video? Was the mug made in a 3D software? :o I'm so curious about this!!
Nick Mavromatis
wow guys I found you through DWTV and you are freakingly awesome :D keep it up guys!!!
annabumbi
LOVE THIS VIDEO!
Necr0x
I really need tabs for this one, please! I tried by ear, but some parts I can't do it. Pleeeease
Melanie Wehbe
EPIC video! :)
MsJoey
Heavy stuff! :D
X Calibur
2:36 epic breakdown is going to happen