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.
A blessing in tragedy. Burning what's left in effigy. Wreckage, when there's nothing left. Wreckage, the birthright of regret. A place where the truth can hide. A place where falling egos survive. A place where fears rust through pride. A place where heroes go to die. Self-dilusion, self-destruction, falling so short of faith. An empty shell, a carcass left of greed. An empty shell, in the shade grows another weed. And you wear the scars well. Merciless liar. How many times until your shadow haunts you too?
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A place where the truth can hide. A place where falling egos survive. A place where fears rust through pride. A place where heroes go to die...great lyrics...in my opinion there best song
what an awesome song. i saw them live last week and they are amazing on stage as well as on their cd. great band right here.
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maybe talking about war heroes....
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What isn't to like...how about waiting for their new album?!?!
I CAN'T WAIT!!! The last "webisode" they had...the second time they show john recording vocals...that song will be complete ownage.
A blessing in tragedy. Burning what's left in effigy. Wreckage, when there's nothing left. Wreckage, the birthright of regret. A place where the truth can hide. A place where falling egos survive. A place where fears rust through pride. A place where heroes go to die. Self-dilusion, self-destruction, falling so short of faith
That part may be talking about a battlefield but I don't see much of a connection with the other part of the song.
An empty shell, a carcass left of greed. An empty shell, in the shade grows another weed. And you wear the scars well. Merciless liar. How many times until your shadow haunts you too?
Which seems to talk about someone hated for being greedy. but the "An empty shell, in the shade grows another weed" confuses me