I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Yeah
I know what darkness means (and the point to run from me)
The isolation stings (so thick it wants to bleed)
The echoes in my brain (all the things you said to me)
You took my everything (now I'm coming for you)
I won't back down
I will not bow
(I've come to bring you hell)
And I can't forget
The things you did
(I've come to bring you hell)
The shadows that you see (in the places that you sleep)
Are memories of me (you better pray your soul too keep)
The truth behind your eyes (you know the things you never see)
Your darkest little lies (I'm coming for you)
I won't back down
I will not bow
(I've come to bring you hell)
And I can't forget
The things you did
(I've come to bring you hell)
Of all the scars that never heal
Of all the wounds that will not seal
I will not forget the day
These memories never fall, yeah
I won't back down
I will not bow
(I've come to bring you hell)
And I can't forget
The things you did
(I've come to bring you hell)
I've come to bring you hell (I've come to bring you hell)
I've come to bring you hell (I've come to bring you hell)
I've come to bring you hell (I've come to bring you hell)
I've come to bring you hell (I've come to bring you hell)
I know what darkness means (and the point to run from me)
The isolation stings (so thick it wants to bleed)
The echoes in my brain (all the things you said to me)
You took my everything (now I'm coming for you)
I won't back down
I will not bow
(I've come to bring you hell)
And I can't forget
The things you did
(I've come to bring you hell)
The shadows that you see (in the places that you sleep)
Are memories of me (you better pray your soul too keep)
The truth behind your eyes (you know the things you never see)
Your darkest little lies (I'm coming for you)
I won't back down
I will not bow
(I've come to bring you hell)
And I can't forget
The things you did
(I've come to bring you hell)
Of all the scars that never heal
Of all the wounds that will not seal
I will not forget the day
These memories never fall, yeah
I won't back down
I will not bow
(I've come to bring you hell)
And I can't forget
The things you did
(I've come to bring you hell)
I've come to bring you hell (I've come to bring you hell)
I've come to bring you hell (I've come to bring you hell)
I've come to bring you hell (I've come to bring you hell)
I've come to bring you hell (I've come to bring you hell)
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this song is really awesome! i think it has to do with someone whos been hurt in the past by either a boyfriend/girlfriend, family memeber, or friend. theyre holding a grudge and now theyre going to get revenge (ahh so sweet..) on that person by doing what they did them, but even worse.
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It is from the movie Daredevil and the meaning is that when Daredevil lost his father he is trying to seek revenge of who killed his father and it is a brillant song.
Is it me or does he say, "The isolation STINGS"? Thats what I think anyway. Other than that, awesome song.
Yeah its stings ;) Someone should fix that :P Great song! :D
My view on the song it's about a person with their mind so set on one thing,"i won't back down, i will not bow,i've come to bring you hell,i can't forget the things you did,i've come yo bring you hell" revenge has consumed them,and the outcome is basically them doing what they feel is right
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