Discography:
2008 - Fury and the Fallen Ones
2010 - Returners
2012 - Get What You Give
2014 - Dear Youth
2020 - The Ghost Inside
My Endnote
The Ghost Inside Lyrics
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I have always been looking for this, dying for this, but It seems I've lost track.
This is everything I believed in. This is what I'll take back.
We won't compete. I won't fight for a throne that doesn't exist.
We won't compete. Everything we have is lost through arrogance.
We won't compete. I won't fight for a throne that doesn't exist.
We won't compete. It's only us who feel the consequence.
I choose to start today because I'm longing for a life less plagued.
Where we both know, that if we both go, then we leave behind an empty page.
Why would I fight a war when I've lost everything I'm fighting for?
Why do you turn your head when together we could wake the dead?
This is not beyond repair.
This is a certainty. This is a must for me.
Because it's not beyond repair.
We won't compete. I won't fight for a throne that doesn't exist.
We won't compete. Everything we have is lost through arrogance.
We won't compete. I won't fight for a throne that doesn't exist.
We won't compete. It's only us who feel the consequence.
You can't break me.
I have taken the stand and I have earned my place.
Those who breed disgrace remain faceless.
With my head held high, I'll give until I am gone. You can't break me.
With my head held high, I've been here all along. You can't break me.
The Ghost Inside's "My Endnote" lyrics appear to be a reflection on one's life and legacy. The singer acknowledges their mortality and writes their "endnote" that will only be read after they are gone. The singer confesses to losing their way, having been consumed by an ambitious pursuit that didn't lead to a throne they thought existed. They mourn the lost time and potential, and then pledge to live a life less plagued. The lyrics read as a reminder of what is important in life and of the impact we leave behind.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "we won't compete." This appears to be a mantra they've come to embrace, a rejection of the pursuit of power or material gain at the expense of others. The singer recognizes that competition and the search for a throne can lead to arrogance and destruction. The lines "Why would I fight a war when I've lost everything I'm fighting for?" makes it clear that the singer has decided to let go of that pursuit.
As the song progresses, the singer moves towards a more optimistic view, believing that the situation is not beyond repair. They claim to have taken a stand and earned their place; they reject disparagement and stand tall. The message of the song seems to be that one's life can be evaluated according to how they treat others, and the importance of living a life that goes beyond a desire for power or recognition.
Line by Line Meaning
Consider this my endnote to be read when I’m gone
This is my final message for the world to hear after I pass away.
I have always been looking for this, dying for this, but it seems I've lost track
I have been searching for a purpose and meaning in life, but I feel like I have lost my way.
This is everything I believed in, this is what I'll take back
This message is a reflection of my core values that I want to leave as my legacy.
We won’t compete, I won’t fight for a throne that doesn’t exist
I refuse to engage in unnecessary competition or conflict in pursuit of status or power that doesn't truly matter.
We won’t compete, everything we have is lost through arrogance
Any achievements or possessions gained through arrogance and ego are ultimately meaningless, so I reject that mindset.
It’s only us who feel the consequence
The consequences of our actions or inactions affect us the most, so it's important to take responsibility for our own lives.
I choose to start today because I’m longing for a life less plagued
I am making a conscious decision to change my behavior and mindset starting today, in order to live a more fulfilling life with less stress and problems.
Where we both know, that if we both go, then we leave behind an empty page
We both have the power to create a meaningful, lasting impact on the world, or we can choose to leave nothing behind when we're gone.
Why would I fight a war when I’ve lost everything I'm fighting for?
There's no point in continuing to fight for something that you've already lost, as it only leads to more pain and suffering.
Why do you turn your head when together we could wake the dead?
Instead of ignoring important issues or situations, let's work together to find solutions and bring things back to life.
This is not beyond repair
Despite any difficulties or problems we may be facing, it's still possible to make things right and fix what's broken.
This is a certainty, this is a must for me
I am completely committed to making things better and find this to be an absolute necessity.
You can't break me
I am strong and resilient, and will not be broken by any challenges or setbacks.
Those who breed disgrace remain faceless
People who act in a shameful or dishonorable way will not be recognized or esteemed by others.
With my head held high, I’ll give until I am gone, you can't break me
I will continue to lead a life of purpose and generosity until the very end, and nothing can defeat my spirit.
With my head held high, I’ve been here all along, you can't break me
I have always had the courage and strength to persevere, and that won't change no matter what challenges I face.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aaron Brooks, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon, Jonathan Vigil
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bonkler
For those who don't know, this songs about how elitist hardcore kids and people like Scott Vogel from Terror say TGI isn't "real hardcore." So they came out with this super brutal hardcore song as a huge middle finger to all those people. Good for TGI.
Jonathan Brannan
That's fucking awesome
MKHL
Did scott really said it?
nomoney
I would start a revolution because of this song... Gets me in the fighting mood.
IronScooby
HOLY CRAP THIS IS BADASS
Dominick Costa
For the past however many years, all I can hear is "WE WANT GUMBY". Hopefully I got at least 1 other person to only hear this now too
Nick W.
You can't break me!
MegaCeadeus
FUCK YEAH WHAT A SONG
badbrad017
Badass
Supremekushhh
"WE WONT COMPETE"