Prelude
This Is Hell Lyrics
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This is a declaration of intent.
We're taking back all those somber years we spent
Full of days we wasted wishing we had stayed in bed.
Our debts are paid in ink and blood for all the things
We've said this is a statement of our will.
We're not going down in history for standing still.
We are racing against the sun.
We're making blood oaths, we're making promises to ourselves
And hoping someone's listening.
Our debts are paid in ink and blood Kiss the ground goodbye for a while.
Fare thee well, everything we knew.
We're trading in our lives for a song
And hoping beyond hope that it'll see us through.
We're doing our best to make good on this.
Fare thee well, everything we knew.
We're trading in our lives for a song
And hoping beyond hope that it'll see us through.
So what have you got left now?
You're gonna have to dig real deep,
We're paying off our debts in ink and blood,
'cause these are promises that we intend to keep.
The lyrics of "Prelude" by This Is Hell are a declaration of intent and a call to action. The song begins with a statement that the band is taking back all the somber years they’ve spent and they can no longer afford to waste more time wishing they had stayed in bed. This is a statement of their will to take control of their lives and not be remembered as people who simply stood still. They are racing against the sun, and their debts are being paid in ink and blood for all the things they’ve done. The band members are making blood oaths and promises to themselves in the hope that someone is listening. They’re willing to kiss the ground goodbye for a while and trade their lives for a song.
Overall, the song is a powerful statement of intent by This Is Hell to take control of their lives and pursue their dreams. The band members are willing to make sacrifices and pay off their debts with ink and blood to achieve their goals. They’re aware that it will require hard work and sacrifice, but they are committed to keeping their promises to themselves and anyone who is listening.
Line by Line Meaning
It begin with this.
This is the start of our journey.
This is a declaration of intent.
We are stating our purpose clearly.
We're taking back all those somber years we spent / Full of days we wasted wishing we had stayed in bed.
We are reclaiming lost time that we spent being lazy and unproductive.
Our debts are paid in ink and blood for all the things / We've said this is a statement of our will.
We are willing to sacrifice everything to achieve our goals.
We're not going down in history for standing still.
We will not be remembered for doing nothing.
We are racing against the sun.
We are working tirelessly to achieve our objectives before time runs out.
Our debts are pain in ink and blood for all the things we've done.
We accept the consequences of our actions and are willing to pay for them.
We're making blood oaths, we're making promises to ourselves / And hoping someone's listening.
We are making vows to ourselves, with the hope that others will support us.
Our debts are paid in ink and blood Kiss the ground goodbye for a while.
We are leaving everything behind to pursue our dreams.
Fare thee well, everything we knew.
We are saying goodbye to our old lives.
We're trading in our lives for a song / And hoping beyond hope that it'll see us through.
We are sacrificing everything for what we believe in and hoping it will lead us to success.
We're doing our best to make good on this.
We are giving our all to ensure we achieve our goals.
So what have you got left now? / You're gonna have to dig real deep,
There is no turning back, so we must put in all our effort.
We're paying off our debts in ink and blood, / 'cause these are promises that we intend to keep.
We will do whatever it takes to fulfill our commitments.
Contributed by Alex V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lee J Kaufman
Brutal