In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Blessed be those who have no idols, no idols!
Invoke holy honor, sanctify the patient.
I don't see the world the same.
I'm no one's hero, so just forget my name.
I abhor you,
With every foolish thing that you say.
None of it is worth the time:
Another meaningless war.
You don't know what you need.
We're all so back and forth,
Nothing is as it seems.
You don't know what you need.
We make the same mistakes,
We've ruined everything.
What is it this time?
What must you call holy?
This is your lifeline,
Nothing is at it seems.
If I were you I'd give it up.
If I were you I'd care.
I'm born to lose
With a noose around my neck.
World be damned and move forward.
I abhor you,
With every selfish thing that you say.
None of it is the worth the time.
You don't know what you need.
We're all so back and forth,
Nothing is as it seems.
You don't know what you need.
We make the same mistakes,
We've ruined everything.
Born to lose
With a noose around my neck
Invoke holy honor, sanctify the patient.
I don't see the world the same.
I'm no one's hero, so just forget my name.
I abhor you,
With every foolish thing that you say.
None of it is worth the time:
Another meaningless war.
You don't know what you need.
We're all so back and forth,
Nothing is as it seems.
You don't know what you need.
We make the same mistakes,
We've ruined everything.
What is it this time?
What must you call holy?
This is your lifeline,
Nothing is at it seems.
If I were you I'd give it up.
If I were you I'd care.
I'm born to lose
With a noose around my neck.
World be damned and move forward.
I abhor you,
With every selfish thing that you say.
None of it is the worth the time.
You don't know what you need.
We're all so back and forth,
Nothing is as it seems.
You don't know what you need.
We make the same mistakes,
We've ruined everything.
Born to lose
With a noose around my neck
Lyrics submitted by davidEAcost
Born to Lose Lyrics as written by Christopher Henry Rubey Andrew Jerome Trick
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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I think its about contempt towards idolatry and false idols that are in it for personal gain.
If you watch the video for this, it's definitely about idolising things. They're simply saying that you shouldn't sacrifice yourself or idolise things that aren't worth your idolising. Like false idols, we idolise money, our job, popularity or even music - when we should be focussing on God, our creator.
Well, what I think is that they are trying to say that sacrifices need to made. From what I read from the title "Born to Lose" but like most of you said, we see the wrong things as an idol, instead of Jesus Christ himself.
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The lyrics are the best part of the song bro
It's funny, if I were to listen to this song without knowing the Judeo-Christian precedence this band has set, then I would think this was a very secular tune. It sounds as if they have a problem with religion as a whole. I know this not to be true due to their incredibly evangelical public presence. It's a pity, really, they're so metal.
I'd disagree. Mike said all over the map how it's a lot more personal album, involving his recent anti-idolatry streak and then some relationship-related subjects. I think we can all get on board with anti-idolatry.