The Reckoning
This Is Hell Lyrics
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I've risked life and death, and given every breath
I've thrown caution to the wind
I looked fear in the face when I should have played it safe
Now there's no chance to make amends
The line between stress and apathy have been blurred
Don't insult me with false sympathy or act concerned
Just when I needed help from someone else: your back's turned
I've risked life and death, and now there's nothing left
But memories and regret
I've looked fear in the face, made memories that can't be erased
Devastation you can't forget. Yeah!
The line between stress and apathy have been blurred
Not being here, my greatest fears have been confirmed
Don't insult me with false sympathy or act concerned
Just when I needed help from someone else: your back's turned
Say goodbye to family, I'm saying goodbye to friends
'Cause I know our time is short, and all things said:
I'm losing rationale. I'm losing control
This world has taken it's toll
There'll be a reckoning for the devastation done here today
There'll be a reckoning for the devastation done here today
[Guitar solo]
There'll be a reckoning for the devastation done here today
There'll be a reckoning for the devastation done here today
The lyrics to "The Reckoning" by This Is Hell are powerful and intense, speaking to the struggles and sacrifices made in life. The singer has risked everything, even life and death, in order to chase their dreams and live without regrets. They have faced fear head-on and refused to back down or play it safe, but now it seems that their efforts have been for naught. They are left with memories and regrets, and the realization that their time is short.
The line between stress and apathy has been blurred for the singer, and they seem to be struggling with feelings of isolation and abandonment. They are not interested in false sympathy or empty gestures of concern, but instead need genuine help and support. However, it seems that when they need it most, others have turned their backs on them.
The song builds to a powerful conclusion, with the singer acknowledging that they are losing control and that the world has taken its toll. They are saying goodbye to those they love, knowing that their time is limited. The final lines, "There'll be a reckoning for the devastation done here today," suggest that there will be consequences for the choices that have been made, whether good or bad.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Reckoning" are a powerful statement about the struggles, sacrifices, and consequences of living life on one's own terms, and the emotional toll that it can take.
Line by Line Meaning
I've risked life and death
I've taken big risks and faced danger for what I believed in
I've thrown caution to the wind
I've been reckless and ignored the consequences of my actions
I looked fear in the face when I should have played it safe
I confronted my fears instead of avoiding them
Now there's no chance to make amends
I've missed my opportunity to fix things
The line between stress and apathy have been blurred
I can't tell the difference between caring too much and not caring at all
Not being here, my greatest fears have been confirmed
Being absent has made me realize what I'm truly afraid of
Don't insult me with false sympathy or act concerned
Don't pretend to care if you're not actually going to help
Just when I needed help from someone else: your back's turned
You abandoned me when I needed you most
I've risked life and death, and now there's nothing left
All my efforts have been for nothing
But memories and regret
All I have left are memories of what I should have done differently
Devastation you can't forget. Yeah!
The destruction caused by my actions will never be forgotten
Say goodbye to family, I'm saying goodbye to friends
I'm preparing to leave everyone behind
'Cause I know our time is short, and all things said:
I'm aware that life is brief and that I need to act quickly
I'm losing rationale. I'm losing control
I'm becoming irrational and can't manage my behavior
This world has taken it's toll
The world has exhausted me
There'll be a reckoning for the devastation done here today
There will be consequences for the destruction caused
[Guitar solo]
Instrumental break
There'll be a reckoning for the devastation done here today
There will be consequences for the destruction caused
Contributed by Ella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
iDrinkJ4ck
people of america, please, stop calling metalcore bands hardcore. and take note. this shit is as good as hardcore gets.
eric elmore
How can someone think this isn't hardcore..?
Noah Brierley
some of rise against songs I would call hardcore like State of the Union, To the Core, grammitizator, voice of dissent, and built to last(SOIA cover) and many more from their early stuff but now most stuff there stuff is just straight up punk
mountainjoe13
its oldstyle harcore. the original hardcore type stuff
ForFearItself
Yeah its the original definition of hardcore... but bands like like moths to flames are considered hardcore these days... and id consider rise against or silverstein post hardcore
puffaroo
Rise needs to stick with This Is Hell, American Me, and Legend and they'll be fine.
Nick Y
@123fouryearstrong Screamo isnt even a music genre, so they can't get classified as such. and they do layer their screams, A LOT of bands do. A LOT. and he screams more lows on the first album, and he does about equal with highs and lows live.
Easton Hawk
@NickIsTheMan15 ..they fit in it. yeah i know i'm sure every band does.. for emphasis not an ENTIRE SONG. he just isnt as good as everyone says, if you belt out with enough force you can scream exactly like him..
puffaroo
@Skullcandy0928 Yeah those were just the only rise bands I like. Plus The Plot In You and The Air I Breathe.
Nick Y
@123fouryearstrong it's actually kind of funny that you say that, because there isnt that big of a difference if any at all between an asking alexandria live show and studio. im gonna be honest im not a big AA fan, but i know his vocals arent "bullshitted"