ANATHEMA
- Balance Lyrics / with translationsGlad to see you're wide awake
This is the great escape
From a life that tried to mould you
And the lie it sold you
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
Do you try to reason why?
Look yourself in the eye
What you are is all you've been
What will be is all you do now
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
Spill a tear as your sense of self slowly
Melts away
Melts away
Melts away
Melt away
Until death's mirror reflects
The meaning of our lives
Wander aimless and mesmerized
The fear starts to rise
This is the great escape
From a life that tried to mould you
And the lie it sold you
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
Do you try to reason why?
Look yourself in the eye
What you are is all you've been
What will be is all you do now
What wouldn't you do?
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
What would you do?
What wouldn't you do?
Spill a tear as your sense of self slowly
Melts away
Melts away
Melts away
Melt away
Until death's mirror reflects
The meaning of our lives
Wander aimless and mesmerized
The fear starts to rise
Facts about Balance
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Balance is written by Daniel Cavanagh, Vincent Cavanagh, John James Douglas.
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It is first released on November 03, 2003 as part of Anathema's album "A Natural Disaster" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Balance' by Anathema uses a 'great escape' metaphor to show how people try to maintain their authentic self while finding peace through chaotic life events and outside forces. The lyrics of Balance show five different emotional states which are used to demonstrate the process of self-discovery through reflection and the experience of despair until reaching a state of empowerment. The song establishes two distinct musical movements, which present self-discovery as a vital process and identity as a necessary element for personal development while showing the various ways to achieve freedom through different methods. The lyrics of the song present themes about existential dread which people experience when they search for their true self and complete their life mission. The content contains strong language which may cause discomfort to younger viewers because of its intense nature, which resulted in the PG-13 rating.
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Balance falls under the genre Rock.
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Balance song length is 3 minutes and 58 seconds.
Who wrote Balance lyrics?
Balance is written by Daniel Cavanagh, Vincent Cavanagh, John James Douglas.
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When was Balance released?
It is first released on November 03, 2003 as part of Anathema's album "A Natural Disaster" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Balance lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Balance' by Anathema uses a 'great escape' metaphor to show how people try to maintain their authentic self while finding peace through chaotic life events and outside forces. The lyrics of Balance show five different emotional states which are used to demonstrate the process of self-discovery through reflection and the experience of despair until reaching a state of empowerment. The song establishes two distinct musical movements, which present self-discovery as a vital process and identity as a necessary element for personal development while showing the various ways to achieve freedom through different methods. The lyrics of the song present themes about existential dread which people experience when they search for their true self and complete their life mission. The content contains strong language which may cause discomfort to younger viewers because of its intense nature, which resulted in the PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Balance?
Balance falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Balance?
Balance song length is 3 minutes and 58 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Daniel Cavanagh, Vincent Cavanagh, John James DouglasRecord Label(s): 2011 The End Records under license from Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
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