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Mi Nombre
This Is Hell Lyrics

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Day after day, I fear my soul decays
Being crushed by the weight of forced responsibility
Time and time again, I'm denied the opportunity to provide
All I ever wanted was the chance for a better life

Now I know: Anywhere I go. Every place I turn
I'm faced with blind hypocrisy
And I see: Everywhere I've been. Every place I turn

There's just no opportunity for me

Down, falling down on a one way trip that's nowhere bound
Trying to go to a destination that I can't get to
Tired of living just to make ends meet
And I'm tired of living right next to defeat
This life will be the death of me

Now I know: Anywhere I go. Every place I turn
I'm faced with blind hypocrisy
And I see: Everywhere I've been. Every place I turn
There's just no opportunity for me (for me)

They laugh right in my face
No justice. What a f*****g disgrace
I know I'll never be treated the same
Based on my name. Ugh!

Tired of living just to make ends meet. Yeah! Yeah!
Tired of living right next to defeat.

Disgust in how we treat, distrust in what I say
Disgust in how we treat, distrust in what I say

Overall Meaning

The song "Mi Nombre" by This Is Hell is a commentary on the challenges faced by people who are burdened with the weight of forced responsibility and denied the opportunities that can lead to a better life. The opening lines of the song express the singer's fear that their soul is decaying day after day. Such a feeling can be a result of the crushing pressure of responsibilities that they are unwillingly forced to bear, leaving them with no time for themselves or for pursuing their dreams. The cynicism the singer expresses in the song comes from their inability to find any opportunities or support to better their lives. They are faced with blind hypocrisy and bigotry everywhere they turn in society.

The lyrics of the song also touch on themes of social injustice and discrimination. The singer talks about how they will never be treated the same because of their name. Despite their struggles, they remain determined to fight for their rights and resist the forces that stand in their way. They are tired of living life just to make ends meet and right next to defeat. This line can be interpreted as a call to action for listeners and a driving force for change.

Line by Line Meaning

Day after day, I fear my soul decays
I'm constantly worried that my spirit is weakened as I face the challenges of my life every day.

Being crushed by the weight of forced responsibility
The duties that are put upon me are so burdensome that I feel overwhelmed and stressed.

Time and time again, I'm denied the opportunity to provide
I'm constantly deprived of the means to offer support and care to myself and others.

All I ever wanted was the chance for a better life
My goal was always to have a fair shot at a more prosperous and fulfilling existence.

Now I know: Anywhere I go. Every place I turn I'm faced with blind hypocrisy
I've come to realize that there is deceitful insincerity all around me, no matter where I am or what I do.

And I see: Everywhere I've been. Every place I turn There's just no opportunity for me
I've come to the realization that there is simply no chance for me to improve my circumstances, regardless of where I go or what I try to do.

Down, falling down on a one way trip that's nowhere bound Trying to go to a destination that I can't get to Tired of living just to make ends meet And I'm tired of living right next to defeat This life will be the death of me
I feel like I'm on a path to nowhere, striving for something I can never achieve, and I'm exhausted from the constant struggle to make ends meet and avoid failure. This existence is killing me slowly.

They laugh right in my face No justice. What a f*****g disgrace I know I'll never be treated the same Based on my name. Ugh!
People openly mock and disrespect me, and it's heartbreaking to know that I'll never be judged fairly or without preconceptions based on my identity.

Disgust in how we treat, distrust in what I say
I'm disgusted by the way people in our society treat each other and I feel like nobody trusts or believes me anymore.

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