On this page is a compilation of lyrics that just, for lack of a better phrase, hit different. My taste in music is full of these, and I’d like to list a few of my favorites. Content warning: generally heavy subjects, unsettling music videos, swear words.
Metallica – One
Darkness, imprisoning me, all that I see, absolute horror
I cannot live, I cannot die, trapped in myself, body my holding cell
Landmine has taken my sight, taken my speech,
taken my hearing, taken my arms, taken my legs,
taken my soul, left me with life in hell!
Metallica – To Live Is To Die
When a man lies, he murders some part of the world
These are the pale deaths which men miscall their lives
All this I cannot bear to witness any longer
Cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home?
Iron Maiden – Run To The Hills
White man came, across the sea
He brought us pain, and misery
He killed our tribes, he killed our creed
He took our game for his own need!
Tool – Schism
Cold silence has a tendency to
Atrophy any…
Sense of compassion.
Between supposed lovers, between supposed lovers…
Foo Fighters – Best of You
Has someone taken your faith?
It’s real, the pain you feel
The life, the love you’d die to heal
The hope that starts, the broken hearts
You trust, you must
Confess!
Is someone getting the best,
the best, the best of you?
Is someone getting the best,
the best, the best of you?
Trapt – Still Frame
A small reflection, on when we were younger
We had it all figured out, ‘cuz we had everything covered
Now we’re older, it’s getting harder to see
What this future will hold for us… what the fuck are we going to be?
Shinedown – Burning Bright
There’s nothing ever wrong, but nothing’s ever right!
Such a cruel contradiction.
I know I’ve crossed the line,
it’s not easy to define.
I’m born to indecision.
There’s always something new, some path I’m supposed to choose…
With no particular rhyme or reason!
Sevendust – Waffle
Bring me your light
Make my life worth something more
Show me the light
Bring a light
Breaking Benjamin – Blow Me Away (apparently this was in Halo 2. There’s also a re-released version that’s just as good)
Only the strongest will survive
Lead me to heaven when we die
I am a shadow on the wall
I’ll be the one to save us all