Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: heavy-metal
Song Meaning of “Палач – Live” by Aria
Verse 1:
Take a look around, see the scars on my soul
Painful memories brought out of the deep
No one has seen the real me in so long
As I drown in the darkness I know I can’t keep
This verse introduces the darkness that has settled on the narrator. They have faced deep emotional pain and trauma, but outwardly, people have not seen the full extent of their suffering. In order to cope with the mental anguish, they have chosen to stay buried in the darkness and loneliness, but they know that they can’t keep up the mask forever.
Chorus:
I’m standing here so alive
Facing all the fears that I hide
Taking a chance to survive
I’m living on to make it right
The narrator is trying to take back their life. Despite the darkness they’ve been experiencing, they are determined to step out of the shadows and face their fears. They are taking a chance by choosing to step out of the darkness and fight for their own survival.
Verse 2:
Don’t let your pain define who you are
Never be afraid to just let it all go
Leave the shadows behind, move on with the stars
Spread your wings and learn how to fly real slow
The narrator is being encouraged to not let their pain determine their identity. Instead they need to take the courage to let go of the darkness. By leaving the shadows of their past behind, they can spread their wings and fly as slowly as they need to, in order to move forward.
Chorus:
I’m standing here so alive
Facing all the fears that I hide
Taking a chance to survive
I’m living on to make it right
The narrator knows that in order to survive, they need to keep looking forward. They need to take action and fight for their survival, because only then can they make it right and regain control of their lives.