Fly
We As Human Lyrics

June 6th 1944
Referring to the historical date of D-Day, the beginning of the invasion of Normandy during World War II.

5 minutes till we hit the beach
The imminent moment of attack in a violent military operation.

Men reduced to boys, fear will not release
The psychological impact of war on young soldiers, instilling fear that cannot easily be shaken off.

Smell of death around, it's coming for me
The grim, inevitable reality of death that soldiers confront during wartime.

Hear someone scream you'd better keep your head down
The urgency of heeding warnings and staying alert to danger in a combat situation.

You feel terror over taking you
The overwhelming, paralyzing effect that fear can have in a life-threatening situation.

Captivates your mind, now you're gonna puke
The physical and psychological responses to fear, including nausea and disorientation.

You run with the blind, don't know what to do
The confusion and disorientation that can accompany a sudden, terrifying situation.

When the enemy flies and tears they fall
The destruction and violence of war, from the perspective of the aggressor.

Breaking the grounds that brace your fortress walls
The violent and destructive impact of war on human-built structures and defenses.

I see them coming for you
The idea of facing an enemy head-on in a time of conflict.

They're coming gunning
The perceived threat and inevitability of violence in conflict.

I rise above your fall
The sense of power and triumph in overcoming an adversary.

Taking your place I will destroy them all
The determination and confidence of a soldier in the face of danger, prepared to fight and destroy the enemy.

My child you are mine
A metaphorical address to a younger generation, echoing a sense of paternal or maternal responsibility.

Accept my sacrifice
A spiritual or symbolic reference to the sacrifices that are made during wartime, both by individuals and as a collective society.

So many years later now that battles won
Reflecting on the passage of time and the impact of historical conflicts, once they have ended.

But it still remains just in a different form
The idea that conflict and strife continue in different ways, even after a major military victory.

This is not a battle fought with sticks and stones
A reference to the complexity and sophistication of modern conflicts, involving advanced technology and weaponry.

This is not a war against flesh and bone
Highlighting the intangible aspects of modern conflict, such as ideology, economics, and power dynamics.

You know the answer, you know the answer
The idea that there are clear solutions to complex issues, when one takes the time to consider them.

Pick up your cross and do another lap son
A metaphorical appeal to religious or spiritual symbols, urging one to persist in their efforts despite the obstacles they face.

I will work through you
The idea that individuals can be agents of a greater power or cause, and that there is meaning and purpose to their actions.

I am not afraid of what they can do to my body
The sense of courage and conviction that can arise when one feels strongly about an issue or cause.

Cause it's my heart that lives on
The idea that the legacy of one's actions and values can endure long after they have physically died.

I'm not ashamed to face the pain
The idea that there is value in confronting and acknowledging painful experiences, rather than avoiding or denying them.

And scream your name, scream your name
A symbolic or emotional appeal to a higher power or cause, expressing one's allegiances and convictions.