Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
So let me take this medicine
To quench my love for violent things
My swan song will
Be like a bullet laced in anger
As the razor cuts the soft spot on your heel
(Each breath) it's getting slower
(This war) it's getting harder
To fight by myself
(Sick waves) a bitter fashion
(Rip down) this shield that I have
Tears rain from above
Do you see the life I lead?
So follow me into the sun
And I will bleed the poisons dry
These bayonet scars never cease
To blind the light, shed from the beast
And all we do is hate
(Eyes shot) from constant visions
(Angels) are rendered useless
Good has lost its heart
Do you see the life I lead?
So follow me into the sun
And I will bleed the poisons dry
For you [2x]
(For you) [3x]
Bite to break skin
Don't give the secret
My stoic face
Beating with passion
The Phoenix will die
Inside the firestorm
I am the son
Follow my footsteps
Follow my footsteps
To quench my love for violent things
My swan song will
Be like a bullet laced in anger
As the razor cuts the soft spot on your heel
(Each breath) it's getting slower
(This war) it's getting harder
To fight by myself
(Sick waves) a bitter fashion
(Rip down) this shield that I have
Tears rain from above
Do you see the life I lead?
So follow me into the sun
And I will bleed the poisons dry
These bayonet scars never cease
To blind the light, shed from the beast
And all we do is hate
(Eyes shot) from constant visions
(Angels) are rendered useless
Good has lost its heart
Do you see the life I lead?
So follow me into the sun
And I will bleed the poisons dry
For you [2x]
(For you) [3x]
Bite to break skin
Don't give the secret
My stoic face
Beating with passion
The Phoenix will die
Inside the firestorm
I am the son
Follow my footsteps
Follow my footsteps
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Bite To Break Skin Lyrics as written by David Miller Daniel Trapp
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the end of this song is def the best part, cant wait for the album release
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does this song have anything to do with jesus? "I am the son. Follow my footsteps" "Do you see the life I lead?" "So follow me into the sun and i will bleed the posion dry. For you" "The Phoenix will die inside the firestorm." talking about satan. i dont know much about this band and if theyd sing about somthing like this, but thats the way it seems. this song is sweet.
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they prolly wont release it because its already been leaked all over the internet and everyone already has it. i will admit..i have it but i was planning on buying it when they release it. it cant come soon enough
love this song.
What a good ending.
This song is just amazing ... they ending the best part ... i dont know what "The Phoenix will die inside the firestorm." means?