I think the song is telling us to not get angry because it only leads to pain to yourself and others. You may cause so much pain you could end up in Hell. The song doesn't mention what the person is so angry about but it can be so many things. The person in the song is also so angry and obsessed with exacting vengeance he loses the one he loves. He wants her to forget the things he did but it's not easy to forgive and forget.
In the last part of the song where Julian says:
"Take all your fears, pretend they're all true
Take all your plans, pretend they fell through.
I think in short he is saying to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. For most people in the world that is the way we must live.
I think you are spot on with this one. I think there are 2 parts to this song, first is based on personal experience of the protagonist, or a story if you must, where the consequences of his action led to losing someone he loved. "And the ones that I made pay were never the ones who deserved it"
I think you are spot on with this one. I think there are 2 parts to this song, first is based on personal experience of the protagonist, or a story if you must, where the consequences of his action led to losing someone he loved. "And the ones that I made pay were never the ones who deserved it"
He is convinced that he will go to hell because of this, acknowledging his wrongs with a sense of pride and honesty, proudly equipped with a leather jacket. The moral of the story is to be patient, as patience is...
He is convinced that he will go to hell because of this, acknowledging his wrongs with a sense of pride and honesty, proudly equipped with a leather jacket. The moral of the story is to be patient, as patience is a virtue. Quite evident really in his website> lyric section where each song has its' own synopsis: Anger is weakness, patience is strength.
The second part is what you said it is, "hope for the best but prepare for the worst" where he attempts to preach this message to a wider & global audience. Political military actions will do nothing to convince them to switch sides, more so it will not change their beliefs. This is how the world works, albeit how inexplicable it is. And also forgive Julian in being not overly optimistic in his message, "That's all I'm gonna say now. Before THEY come knocking on my door now." Because power will always be in the government, ain't nothing gonna change that.
I hate to use this word, but gotta say this album is epic. Shows how he has matured as a lyricist. This album is truly phrazes for the young.
I think the song is telling us to not get angry because it only leads to pain to yourself and others. You may cause so much pain you could end up in Hell. The song doesn't mention what the person is so angry about but it can be so many things. The person in the song is also so angry and obsessed with exacting vengeance he loses the one he loves. He wants her to forget the things he did but it's not easy to forgive and forget.
In the last part of the song where Julian says: "Take all your fears, pretend they're all true Take all your plans, pretend they fell through. I think in short he is saying to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. For most people in the world that is the way we must live.
I think you are spot on with this one. I think there are 2 parts to this song, first is based on personal experience of the protagonist, or a story if you must, where the consequences of his action led to losing someone he loved. "And the ones that I made pay were never the ones who deserved it"
I think you are spot on with this one. I think there are 2 parts to this song, first is based on personal experience of the protagonist, or a story if you must, where the consequences of his action led to losing someone he loved. "And the ones that I made pay were never the ones who deserved it"
He is convinced that he will go to hell because of this, acknowledging his wrongs with a sense of pride and honesty, proudly equipped with a leather jacket. The moral of the story is to be patient, as patience is...
He is convinced that he will go to hell because of this, acknowledging his wrongs with a sense of pride and honesty, proudly equipped with a leather jacket. The moral of the story is to be patient, as patience is a virtue. Quite evident really in his website> lyric section where each song has its' own synopsis: Anger is weakness, patience is strength.
The second part is what you said it is, "hope for the best but prepare for the worst" where he attempts to preach this message to a wider & global audience. Political military actions will do nothing to convince them to switch sides, more so it will not change their beliefs. This is how the world works, albeit how inexplicable it is. And also forgive Julian in being not overly optimistic in his message, "That's all I'm gonna say now. Before THEY come knocking on my door now." Because power will always be in the government, ain't nothing gonna change that.
I hate to use this word, but gotta say this album is epic. Shows how he has matured as a lyricist. This album is truly phrazes for the young.