Twenty-One Grams Lyrics

Lyric discussion by sokorny 

Cover art for Twenty-One Grams lyrics by August Burns Red

This is quite an open ended song about religion. It is telling us to ask those questions, not to be afraid, not to be "blind to our faith". Quite a refreshing look at religion from a band that typically has very strong Christian doctrines included in their lyrics.

Ironically this song is quite hypocritical of their "Marathon" song, which pretty much has the band singing about spending their life trying to find God.

I do like the lines:

"What kind of cruel truth only presents itself In the moment you die?"

Does really make you wonder ... billions spend their whole life in preparation of the afterlife (with no certainties). Personally I would hope the gods would be more worried about you living a full and happy life than being so worried about the afterlife and worshiping them.

@sokorny "The only time you'll ever know if you chose the right side Is when you close your eyes for the very last time Question, all that you knew Question, It's how you'll find the truth Question, question It will only make you stronger Question, all that you knew Question, It's how you'll find the truth Question, question It will only make you stronger"

you got one part of the song correct but the above quote is the main part. The song is full of doubt in your faith but in the end it says that it...