Devolution
Through Fire Lyrics
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Burning down everything we're building
We make bad decisions in bad conditions
No mercy left in the world we're killing
Devolve, destruct, in God we trust
Devolution, like a matrix movingBackwards towards the end
Again and again
Devolution, what the fuck we doing
Moving faster towards the end
Again and again
Devolution
Running in reverse
Only makes it worse
This is gonna hurt
What the fuck are we thinking
Devolve, destruct, in God we trust
Devolution, like a matrix moving
Backwards towards the end
Again and again
Devolution, what the fuck we doing
Moving faster towards the end
Again and again
It will all come crashing down in the end
(In the end, in the end, in the end)
And madness is the sound you'll hear again
(Hear again, hear again, hear again)
Devolve, destruct, in God we trust
Devolution, like a matrix moving
Backwards towards the end
Again and again
Devolution, what the fuck we doing
Moving faster towards the end
Again and again
Devolution, what the fuck we doing
Again and again
Devolution, what the fuck we doing
Again and again
Devolution
The lyrics of Through Fire's song "Devolution" serve as a poignant commentary on the destructive and regressive tendencies of humanity. The repeated theme of "Devolution" emphasizes the idea of moving backwards or deteriorating from a more advanced state. The opening lines convey a sense of despair and frustration at the repetitive cycle of making unwise decisions and destroying everything that has been painstakingly built. The lack of compassion and mercy in a world consumed by greed and destruction is highlighted, painting a bleak picture of society.
The mention of "in God we trust" can be seen as a cynical nod to the hypocrisy and reliance on faith when faced with the consequences of our actions. The comparison to a "matrix moving backwards towards the end" evokes a sense of being trapped in a looping, destructive pattern with no escape in sight. The urgency in the lyrics reflects a sense of urgency and alarm at the alarming rate at which humanity is hurtling towards its downfall.
The imagery of running in reverse and the acknowledgment that it will only lead to further pain and chaos speaks to the self-destructive nature of human behavior. The questioning of "What the fuck are we thinking" serves as a direct challenge to the irrationality and shortsightedness that pervades society. The impending sense of doom and inevitability of a catastrophic end is palpable in the lines that prophesy "It will all come crashing down in the end" and the portrayal of madness as the prevailing soundtrack of our downfall.
The repetition of the word "Devolution" throughout the song underscores the relentless march towards destruction and the futility of trying to reverse course. The inner conflict and disillusionment with the world's trajectory are evident in the anguished cries of "What the fuck we doing" as the realization dawns that humanity is moving faster and faster towards its ultimate demise. Through Fire's "Devolution" serves as a powerful indictment of our collective descent into chaos and a plea for introspection and change before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
We never learn our lesson, we keep regressing
Despite past mistakes, we continue to move backwards instead of forward
Burning down everything we're building
Destroying the progress and success we have worked so hard to achieve
We make bad decisions in bad conditions
Under unfavorable circumstances, we continue to make poor choices
No mercy left in the world we're killing
We are destroying everything around us without showing any compassion or empathy
Devolve, destruct, in God we trust
Regressing, destroying, all while claiming to have faith in a higher power
Devolution, like a matrix moving
The process of regression resembles a moving matrix
Backwards towards the end
Moving away from progress and towards a destructive conclusion
Again and again
Repeatedly making the same mistakes
Running in reverse
Going backward instead of moving forward
Only makes it worse
Choosing to regress only amplifies the negative outcomes
This is gonna hurt
The consequences of our actions will be painful
What the fuck are we thinking
Expressing disbelief at our own irrational behavior
It will all come crashing down in the end
Eventually, the consequences of our destructive actions will catch up to us
And madness is the sound you'll hear again
The chaos and destruction caused by our actions will only repeat
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Justin McCain, Neil Sanderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@omegarex22
Apparently this man can sing in high pitch and low pitch and I love it
@derekcurtis818
Yes he can! Once Grant got sober her really worked in his skills and can kill it! Super cool guy too!
@derekcurtis818
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@thursdayfivenine3106
This reminds me to their first album like Through Fire
@dtm8820
This song is absolutely awesome!
@porterleete
I love the little animation in the bottom right. Monkeys holding rocket launchers, evolving into more civilized beings with smaller/less advanced weapons, until it hits modern, empty-handed humans, and loops. Sure feels like that's how life is going sometimes.
@NMbones98
Ahh yes this song perfectly describes modern society great song 🔥🔥🔥
@deadslayer9887
Very good song
@sarahjayne2613
Perfect! <3 I love this entire album!
@aYo-Kilo857
This is exactly what we need . A song for all of this distractions