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Strength of The World Lyrics
My story starts the day they said she can't be found
the news so dark, heart stopped, I stood silent without a sound
It's over, she's finished, mother lies with my father and sister too
Cold-blooded, they suffered, shot down by the outlaws after you
Sorrow swallows my screams
Strength of the world - is on my shoulders
Strength of the world - is on my side
Strength of the world - the one true beholder
Ice in my veins - for those who've died
I've seen my family fade away, you've taken my whole life
There's nothing left to say
Avenge the dead kill all who cross me in my path
Suicidal, I never planned on coming back
I want it, I need it, revenge is dripping from my teeth
Need nothin', to feel power, and bring the killers to their knees
Nothin' ta lose vengeance ta gain (you know I'll never be the same)
So taste my breath I'm close behind you (so desperate on your final day)
Sorrow swallows my screams
Sitting in silence with heaven above me I prayed every night by their graves
While I search for closure I feel it no longer
I can't turn my cheek away
I stand before you; I'll sin when I have to
But now I leave your side, to avenge my family's pride
So far forever alone, a greater punishment on me has been imposed
A killer falling from the light, I'll miss you my family, I'll never be alright
the news so dark, heart stopped, I stood silent without a sound
It's over, she's finished, mother lies with my father and sister too
Cold-blooded, they suffered, shot down by the outlaws after you
Sorrow swallows my screams
Strength of the world - is on my side
Strength of the world - the one true beholder
Ice in my veins - for those who've died
There's nothing left to say
Suicidal, I never planned on coming back
I want it, I need it, revenge is dripping from my teeth
Need nothin', to feel power, and bring the killers to their knees
Nothin' ta lose vengeance ta gain (you know I'll never be the same)
So taste my breath I'm close behind you (so desperate on your final day)
Sorrow swallows my screams
While I search for closure I feel it no longer
I can't turn my cheek away
I stand before you; I'll sin when I have to
But now I leave your side, to avenge my family's pride
A killer falling from the light, I'll miss you my family, I'll never be alright
Song Info
Submitted by
gifted_mole On Aug 27, 2005
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I think this song is about a man who has lost his family at the hands of a murderer. He feels that his life has lost all meaning, except for the feeling of revenge. He believes that God has taken his life away and has left him no choice but to avenge their death, “...avenge my family’s pride.” He has been given an even greater punishment by God, then the death of his family; he feels alone and vengeful. He tells God that he cannot turn the other cheek and that he will never be alright, even when he kills the murderer.
Spot on. But to me this song is very easy to understand. The song is EPIC. If I had to use a word to describe A7X before their self-titled album EPIC would be. They were just that great.
Spot on. But to me this song is very easy to understand. The song is EPIC. If I had to use a word to describe A7X before their self-titled album EPIC would be. They were just that great.
Oh, except that he doesn't believe that god has taken his family away, he just says that he is going to leave his side (become a sinner) in order to avenge them.
Oh, except that he doesn't believe that god has taken his family away, he just says that he is going to leave his side (become a sinner) in order to avenge them.
it reminds me of the riders of justice trilogy that i read once.
it reminds me of the riders of justice trilogy that i read once.
???? I aint getting anything outa this one
Living hell O_O i couldnt have said it any better myself!
At the end of the song, Matt says, "(and)? thats all she wrote"
I love this song, and it is definately another that shows off Synyster's talent.. I think its like what living_hell said... a man losing his family due to a murder.. only I think he's talking about that strength given to him like adrenalin that makes him feel like he has all the strength in the world, but it doesn't help him bring his family or anyone who has died back.. or I could be making something up. I have a tendancy of doing that. Either way.. Great song.
he wil commit suicide after he gets his revenge, too. (Mr. Obvious) "Suicidal, I never planned on coming back" This means vengeance is actually everything he cares for at this point, and his own life doesn't mean anything anymore.
His Family was taken away. That's all he evere cared about, but now that they have been taken away from him he doesn't want to live anymore. He is going to get revenge on the person/peoples who took them away from him. He doesnt care about the consequences or death, and he's killing anyone who gets in his way.
great song, and I totally agree with living hell and everyone else. absolutely amazing, and I love the music that builds up to the heavy guitar. works very well. have they always done that, or is it just on this cd?