Empire
swift.silent.deadly Lyrics
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It's so strong and bright
Was no error of human kindness
Didn't turn out right
In the ending the infinite danger
Had nothing to do with my life
That's when I realized that
Watching the two worlds collide
Welcome to the the empire of future
This can't be for real
Welcome to the empire of future
You know it must be believed
Welcome to the empire of future
Its all things revealed
Welcome to the empire of future
It is forever the answer
There were no lies brought to me back then
I would have done no harm
A skin that feels like a python that breathes
A trail must be leaving its mark
Now he tells me that I will live to be old
Fear comes over my system realizing
The fortress of his hand will make you see more clearly
In the ending the infinite danger
Had nothing to do with my life
That's when I realized that I was the stranger
Watching the two worlds collide
Welcome to the the empire of future
This can't be for real
Welcome to the empire of future
You know it must be believed
Welcome to the empire of future
Its all things revealed
Welcome to the empire of future
It is forever the answer
In place of secrets that are known
If it weren't for grief
There would be no blindness here
If it weren't for me
The lyrics to Swift.Silent.Deadly's song "Empire" touch on themes of fire, danger, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The first stanza speaks to the destructive power of fire, both literal and metaphorical, which can burn through people and leave nothing but chaos in its wake. The second stanza speaks to a sense of otherness or disconnection from the world around us, as the singer watches two worlds collide without feeling like they belong to either of them.
The chorus introduces the concept of the "empire of future," which is presented as a place of both wonder and disbelief. It's a place where all things are revealed and the answer is forever, but it also feels like a dream that can't be real. The final stanza suggests that the singer is grappling with grief and perhaps some sense of guilt ("If it weren't for me"), and that this is what's causing the blindness or confusion in their life.
Overall, "Empire" is a song that grapples with big, existential themes and asks questions about identity, belonging, and the nature of reality. By using vivid imagery and a sense of urgency in the lyrics, the song creates a feeling of intensity that's hard to shake.
Line by Line Meaning
See the fire that burns through people
Observe the passion that drives individuals
It's so strong and bright
It's intense and brilliant in nature
Was no error of human kindness
It wasn't a mistake brought on by human compassion
Didn't turn out right
It didn't have a positive result
In the ending the infinite danger
At the conclusion, the imminent peril
Had nothing to do with my life
Had no relation to my existence
That's when I realized that
That's when I comprehended
I was the stranger
I was the outsider
Watching the two worlds collide
Observing the clash of two separate entities
Welcome to the the empire of future
Become a part of the future's kingdom
This can't be for real
This must be hard to believe
You know it must be believed
It is a well-known fact that requires firm belief
Welcome to the empire of future
Enter the realm of future events
Its all things revealed
Everything will be unveiled
Welcome to the empire of future
Join the domain of forthcoming happenings
It is forever the answer
It will always be the solution
There were no lies brought to me back then
I wasn't deceived at that time
I would have done no harm
I wouldn't have caused any damage
A skin that feels like a python that breathes
A texture that resembles a living serpent
A trail must be leaving its mark
A path must be imprinted
Now he tells me that I will live to be old
Now he informs me that I'll have a long life
Fear comes over my system realizing
Dread creeps into my body upon the realization
The fortress of his hand will make you see more clearly
His hand's stronghold will provide you with clear sight
In the ending the infinite danger
At the conclusion, the imminent peril
Had nothing to do with my life
Had no relation to my existence
That's when I realized that I was the stranger
That's when I comprehended that I was the outsider
Watching the two worlds collide
Observing the clash of two separate entities
In place of secrets that are known
In exchange for disclosed mysteries
If it weren't for grief
If it weren't for sorrow and pain
There would be no blindness here
There wouldn't be ignorance in this situation
If it weren't for me
If I wasn't present
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX BEYRODT, D C COOPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Old Nosey
RIP Forecon good times i used to be the BSM for 1BAT I remember everyone left after the Merge man
XZY
I done 1MD for a month and a bit went to Forecon for couple months then MARSOC for a while till shit went wrong then got banned for saying George Michael was ugly by the shitty owner
Hopesu Sunuwar
Just gonna speedrun FORECON in Marine crops.
BigMac40 Bird
Atta Forecon, MARSOC, Marine forces command, Forecon was the hardest and best...Just good times back when I was in Forecon.
XZY
Am in MARSOC now just everyone left Forecon after they were put under 1MD well most did