Salt The Earth
This Is Hell Lyrics
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Too many times they would chop me down, that was then, this is now
Sticks and stones could never hurt me. destroying vermin, we don't need an army
Engaged attack but they can't defend, completely unprepared for my revenge
Unprepared for my revenge!
Completely unprepared for my revenge!
Face the mirror, accept the fault
Everything was burned and covered in salt
Dead and barren to the core, physically matching what you stood for
No longer satisfied with things that are fleeting
No longer satisfied with taking a beating
Call for retreat, the battle is lost
I've released the beast and embraced chaos
Chaos surrounding me, unleash the beast, it set me free
The time has come to settle the score... let the blood pour!
Chaos surrounding me, unleash the beast, it set me free
The time has come to settle the score... let the blood pour!
This grudge will lacerate the night, sky is bloody, words covered in spite
Combat smoke with fire, end the empire
This grudge will lacerate the night, sky is bloody, words covered in spite
Combat smoke with fire, end the empire
Falling empire burns to ashes
My revenge
It's my revenge
Beg forgiveness for all your sins
It's not the biggest but the coldest man that wins
The lyrics to "Salt The Earth" by This Is Hell speak of revenge and the feeling of being outnumbered but not overwhelmed. The line "outnumbered but not overwhelmed" refers to the singer feeling outnumbered in terms of resources or support but refusing to be overwhelmed by the opposition. They are aware that they can't measure up to their opponent as they are in different realms, perhaps meaning that they don't play by the same rules, but they have come a long way since they were "chopped down" before.
The chorus of the song speaks to the idea of being completely unprepared for someone's revenge. The singer seeks to destroy their enemies, comparing it to "destroying vermin" and using the idea of combat smoke with fire to end what they feel is an unjust empire. They see everything they previously held dear as being transitory and no longer satisfying, taking a call to arms of sorts and unleashing the beast within to seek revenge.
The overall message of the song is that revenge is the ultimate weapon of the underdog, and that they will not be satisfied until they have cleared the earth of their oppressors. The lines "it's not the biggest but the coldest man that wins" put an emphasis on the necessity of being able to remain cool-headed and vengeful in the face of seemingly overwhelming opposition.
Line by Line Meaning
Outnumbered but not overwhelmed, can't measure up, we're in different realms
We may be outnumbered, but that's not going to stop us. We're too different from the opposition to compare ourselves.
Too many times they would chop me down, that was then, this is now
We've been beaten down by them in the past, but things have changed and now we won't be.
Sticks and stones could never hurt me. destroying vermin, we don't need an army
We're not afraid of their insults or attacks. We'll wipe them out even without an army.
Engaged attack but they can't defend, completely unprepared for my revenge
We'll come at them with everything we've got and they won't be able to stop us. They'll never see our revenge coming.
Unprepared for my revenge!
They're not ready for what's coming.
Completely unprepared for my revenge!
They really don't have any idea what we're going to do.
Combat smoke with fire, end the empire
We'll use their tactics against them and bring down their empire.
Face the mirror, accept the fault
Look at yourself and take responsibility for what you've done.
Everything was burned and covered in salt
Our rampage was so intense that nothing was left untouched or unharmed.
Dead and barren to the core, physically matching what you stood for
The destruction that we wrought has left everything empty and lifeless, just like they were.
No longer satisfied with things that are fleeting
We're done with temporary gratification and want more meaningful things.
No longer satisfied with taking a beating
We're not going to let ourselves be beaten down anymore.
Call for retreat, the battle is lost
We're admitting defeat and pulling back.
I've released the beast and embraced chaos
I've let go of my inhibitions and am unleashing my wild side.
Chaos surrounding me, unleash the beast, it set me free
The chaos around me is invigorating and has given me permission to let out my inner animal.
The time has come to settle the score... let the blood pour!
We're going to take our revenge and make the enemy pay, even if it means we get hurt in the process.
This grudge will lacerate the night, sky is bloody, words covered in spite
Our hatred for them is so intense that it's a palpable force. The sky even seems to reflect our emotions.
Falling empire burns to ashes
Their empire is collapsing in on itself and being destroyed.
My revenge
I'm seeking revenge for what they've done to me and my people.
It's my revenge
I'm taking ownership of my emotions and actions in this situation.
Beg forgiveness for all your sins
It's time for them to apologize for everything they've done wrong.
It's not the biggest but the coldest man that wins
You don't have to be the strongest to win, just the most ruthless and cunning.
Contributed by Sydney O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul
Okay did I miss something? When did This Is Hell become a thrash band? I used to be very EHH about this band but WOW this album has blown me away
Bazil4444
amazing vocals/band. Let the blood pour.
What
I'm fucking loving this new Thrash sound TIH has!
Jimmy Russi
Thrash and hardcore have always complemented each other very well. I mean thrash was half influenced by hardcore punk anyways, some people tend to forget that.
666kingdrummer
if the scene kid mecca of record labels signed a band like this, I think its safe to say this is the begining of the end of scene music. THANK GOD!!!
tyler turner
Fucking miss these guys
Jimmy Russi
I can only hope.
3m0is8EMO
Amazing instumental shity vocals
Francisco Guidi
Come to Argentina pliz
Sean Ruthven
This is hardcore. Not today's bullshit.