Agony
W.A.I.L. Lyrics


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Preservation in darkness
The strong devour the weak
In this oblivion
Agony is our trade technique
Insatiable lust for freedom
Death would be a compromise
Bite the bullet and choke on it
In the end every hero dies
The darkest of days are enlightening
Revealing our shallow depth
Building empires of kindling
Light a match and let the fire do the rest
The darkest of days are enlightening
Revealing our shallow depth
Building empires of kindling
Light a match and let the fire do the rest
Dance in the fires that surround us
Choke on the smoke of descent
And know that
This world isn't permanent
Waves of death and desperation
Congregate corrupted beliefs
Annihilation
My goddess agony weeps
Annihilation
My goddess agony weeps
Annihilation
My goddess agony weeps
The darkest of days are enlightening
Revealing our shallow depth
Building empires of kindling
Light a match and let the fire do the rest
The darkest of days are enlightening
Revealing our shallow depth




Building empires of kindling
Light a match and let the fire do the rest

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of W.A.I.L.'s song "Agony" depict a bleak picture of a society that is driven by the survival of the fittest. The opening lines- "Preservation in darkness, The strong devour the weak, In this oblivion, Agony is our trade technique" suggest that in a world devoid of morality and justice, people resort to violent means to protect themselves and gain power. The following lines- "Insatiable lust for freedom, Death would be a compromise, Bite the bullet and choke on it, In the end every hero dies" indicate that even those who yearn for freedom are aware that it comes at a heavy cost. Death is not just a possibility but an inevitability for those who dare to challenge the status quo.


The chorus- "The darkest of days are enlightening, Revealing our shallow depth, Building empires of kindling, Light a match and let the fire do the rest" suggests that the society is built on a foundation of superficial values and that the darkness can provide an opportunity to start afresh and build something new. The lines- "Dance in the fires that surround us, Choke on the smoke of descent, And know that This world isn't permanent" hint at the idea that we should embrace the chaos and uncertainty of life and find meaning in the struggle. The song ends with the lines- "Waves of death and desperation, Congregate corrupted beliefs, Annihilation My goddess agony weeps" which suggest that the struggle for survival and power comes at a great cost- the erosion of basic human values and emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Preservation in darkness
Our desire to survive sometimes requires us to hide in the dark.


The strong devour the weak
Those with power tend to oppress those who are weaker.


In this oblivion
In this state of unconsciousness, we experience agony.


Agony is our trade technique
Our pain and despair have become a way for us to navigate through life.


Insatiable lust for freedom
Our desire for freedom is so strong that we can never truly be satisfied.


Death would be a compromise
Dying would mean we gave up our pursuit of freedom.


Bite the bullet and choke on it
We must be willing to endure pain and hardships to reach our goals.


In the end every hero dies
Even those who fight for good will eventually succumb to death.


The darkest of days are enlightening
Even in the midst of despair, we can still learn and grow.


Revealing our shallow depth
Difficult times expose our weaknesses and limitations.


Building empires of kindling
We construct our own demise by creating systems based on flimsy foundations.


Light a match and let the fire do the rest
Once we start a destructive process, it is often impossible to stop it.


Dance in the fires that surround us
Sometimes we must embrace the destruction around us in order to survive.


Choke on the smoke of descent
The consequences of our actions often lead to suffocation and despair.


And know that
Understand that even in turmoil and chaos, there is hope.


This world isn't permanent
Everything is temporary, even the suffering we experience.


Waves of death and desperation
The constant onslaught of tragedy and hopelessness can be overwhelming.


Congregate corrupted beliefs
Our distorted views and beliefs can lead us down a path of destruction.


Annihilation
Complete and utter destruction.


My goddess agony weeps
Even the embodiment of pain and misery can feel sadness and despair.




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Written by: Jamal Greely

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