Pathways
Trenches Lyrics


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Tearing at the body
Ripping at the limps
Appendages are bleeding
Falling to the ground
This is me
I've always said so
You waste your time for something greater
Our lives are moving pathways




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Pathways" by Trenches essentially talk about the struggles of life and how it can often feel like tearing at the body and ripping at one's limbs. The "appendages are bleeding" line suggests a painful struggle that leaves marks and scars. However, the chorus of "this is me, I've always said so" reinforces that this is a part of who they are, and they must continue to push through these challenging moments.


The line "you waste your time for something greater" could be interpreted as a commentary on societal norms and how people often chase after things that are not truly important in the grand scheme of things. The last line, "our lives are moving pathways," acknowledges that everyone has their own journey in life, and each path is unique.


Overall, the lyrics convey a message of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to keep moving forward on their own path, even when it feels like everything is falling apart.


Line by Line Meaning

Tearing at the body
Violently causing damage to oneself


Ripping at the limbs
Tearing apart one's own body parts


Appendages are bleeding
Blood is flowing uncontrollably from the torn body parts


Falling to the ground
Collapsing and losing strength


This is me
This is who I am


I've always said so
I have always been true to myself


You waste your time for something greater
You spend your life trying to achieve something that may not bring happiness or satisfaction


Our lives are moving pathways
Our lives are paths that we choose to take, and our actions determine the direction we move in




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@Retired_LT

Tearing at the body,
Ripping at the limbs,
Appendages are bleeding,
Falling to the ground.
This is me...
I've always said so.
You waste your time for something greater,
Our lives are moving pathways.

@asmodeus133

this is 100% reggae

@Blink182xboy

guy do you know what screamo is? this is 100% metalcore

@ricardocarmine2763

a mix of metalcore and post metal

@rossapher24

@Fall4Kingdom Sreamo and Screaming are two totally separate things. Screamo is a musical subgenre of hardcore punk which predominantly evolved from emo. I would consider Treanches to be Progressive metal, or even perhaps Metalcore or experimental in some cases. They just happened to put in the screaming. It's really not that big of a deal.

@onefootinthegrave96

i would put them metalcore.. idk maybe because they sprouted from haste the day and haste the day was always straight up metalcore.. but idk they seem very melodic.. so maybe melodic metalcore?

@allthingstechandgadgets657

I think form memory they are melodic hard hardcore? I could be wrong though.

@Joelisonfire

@Fall4Kingdom Not really screamo, closer to post-metal

@themad865

maybe you guys need a lesson on shoegaze to get this sound

@downtoride6757

POST METAL

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