VERSUS
Within the Ruins Lyrics


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If God is real,
then he's an evil motherfucker.
He's watching his greatest creation die.
Before his eyes.
Dead before his eyes.
Oh.
There is a war outside, so, wake, up.
If God, is real,
he's probably kicking back.
Enjoying the show.
As, his greatest creation,
Cries before his eyes.
Cries because he lies.
Here i am
With arms wide open
I'm calling you out
Show yourself
I'm calling you out
show yourself
I'm calling, I'm calling you out
If God is real,
then he's an evil motherfucker.
He's watching his greatest creation die.
Before his eyes.
Dead before his eyes.
Fuck your mysterious ways
Fuck your gift of free will
This is me versus you
This is me in my finest hour
I'm calling you out
This is me versus you
This is me in my finest hour
I'm fucking calling you out
Without him you are godless
With him you are fucking hopeless
Fucking hopeless
This is me versus you
This is me in my finest hour
This is me calling you out




Calling you
Calling you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics from Within the Ruins's song Versus express a sense of frustration and anger towards the idea of God. The singer starts with a controversial statement that if God is real, then he must be evil because he is watching his supposed greatest creation die before his eyes. The singer is calling out to God, asking him to show himself and explain why he has allowed such destruction and chaos to occur. The imagery used in the lyrics speaks of a war outside, as if there is a battle between good and evil happening that God is not intervening in. The singer ends the song with a sense of defiance, saying that he is calling God out and that this is his finest hour.


One interpretation of this song could be that it is a critique of organized religion, where the concept of God and the existence of evil are both central themes. The singer questions the nature of God and his supposed omniscience, as he is watching his creation die without intervening. The frustration expressed in the lyrics speaks to a desire for answers and a sense of justice for the injustices of the world. The phrase "me versus you" can also be interpreted as the singer's rejection of traditional religious doctrine and the idea that there is an authority figure to call upon in times of crisis. Rather, the singer is taking control of the situation and calling God out to answer for his perceived indifference.


Line by Line Meaning

If God is real,
The singer is questioning the existence of God.


then he's an evil motherfucker.
The singer thinks that if God exists, he's cruel and unjust.


He's watching his greatest creation die.
If God exists, he's observing the death and suffering of humanity.


Before his eyes.
The artist emphasizes that God is directly witnessing the destruction of the world.


Dead before his eyes.
The artist repeats the previous line to accentuate the idea of a merciless God.


Oh.
A brief interjection to emphasize emotions of anger and despair.


There is a war outside, so, wake, up.
The singer alludes to the constant struggle of life and urges the listener to be alert and aware.


If God, is real,
The artist repeats the same question to reinforce the point.


he's probably kicking back.
The artist thinks that if God exists, he's not concerned with humanity's suffering.


Enjoying the show.
The artist believes that if God exists he's amused by the destruction he's witnessing.


As, his greatest creation,
The singer refers to humanity as God's most remarkable work.


Cries before his eyes.
The artist emphasizes the idea that God is indifferent to human sorrow and tragedy.


Cries because he lies.
The singer accuses God of being deceitful by not intervening to prevent human suffering.


Here i am With arms wide open I'm calling you out Show yourself I'm calling you out show yourself I'm calling, I'm calling you out
The singer is directly challenging God to reveal himself and to take responsibility for his actions.


Fuck your mysterious ways
The singer is angry with God's perceived obscure plans and actions


Fuck your gift of free will
The artist blames God for giving humans free will, despite knowing that it could lead to evil.


This is me versus you This is me in my finest hour I'm calling you out
The artist sees himself in a confrontation with God and is determined to face him.


Without him you are godless With him you are fucking hopeless Fucking hopeless
The singer believes that life is meaningless with or without God's existence. He despairs the idea of an uncaring god and prefers to challenge him.


This is me calling you out Calling you Calling you
The singer reiterates his challenge to God and demands accountability for his actions.




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Brandon Jeffers

Literally one of the sickest albums ever released by any band. In my opinion it doesn't get any better than this. Major props to the band for releasing music that is far from generic. Amazing.

Joey Drummer

Hands down

Joey Drummer

This album and ID by Veil Of Maya were my high school soundtrack basically I used to walk around school between classes and shit with headphones in my ears , air drumming to both those albums. 2 of the greatest tech metal albums ever made

Kerath

Within the ruins deserves to be more popular.

Sylosismic

+Kerath 100% agreed, as Erra who play Progressive Metalcore as well \m/

Thrashaero

+Kerath they would be if they'd replace this run of the mill deathcore dorkass on vocals spouting his unfocused self affirmation tough guy lines.

Serge Droban

Jeremi Mayer bruh this is straight up djent not metalcore

Joey Drummer

This ENTIRE album and ID by Veil of Maya are 2 of the greatest tech metal albums ever released and will probably never be beaten

Collin Aldridge

Id is fantastic but it's too short. Always seems like it's like 25 minutes long. Tbh I like Creature and The Common Man's Collapse a little more. They seem more dense and intricate albums but Invade and [id] have some sick grooves

Gh0stp3wp3w

ID was one of my favorite albums


Now i have to listen to it in its entirety, thanks

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