When I first heard it, it wasn't really one of my favorite songs. I liked it, but it just didn't sound like Slipknot to me.
Recently, as probably shown by my last post, I went through (and it could be argued that I still am) a rough-spot in my friendship with a certain friend of mine. It brought up many thoughts of how alone I've been for most of my life, and also of how I might be that way for a long time.
I think it was because of this that I found meaning in 'Til We Die, and why now, I can't stop listening to it. (I also watched a video of Slipknot playing the last song in their set for Download '09, in which they ended the concert and playing a recording of 'Til We Die as the huddled in the middle of the stage and then walked off.)
On the surface, 'Til We Die is a tribute to the bonds created and held between the member of Slipknot. It's about how they've been fighting a war and because of that they've become closer than ever before. It's about how their group is more than just a band, it's a family, a family that goes beyond bonds of blood.
At its core, it's a tribute to that kind of relationship, to the people who create their own families full of people who have gone through many hardships together and will always be there for each other.
While I might not have that at the moment, it gives me hope for the future. Watching the band on stage, watching Corey Taylor (the lead singer) express his love not just for the band but also for all the fans, watching them embrace each other after they were done playing... it makes me want that, it gives me hope that one day, I will have that kind of family.
Even if it isn't for a while.
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'Til We Die
My friends are all hurting from moments and regrets and charity laced with a lie
And still we keep hoping, to fix all the defects and strengthen these seminal ties
We go on together for better or worse, our history is too real to hate
Now and forever we stay until morning, and promise to fight for our fate
'Til we die
'Til we die
The start of the journey is every bit worth it, I can't let you down anymore
The sky is still clearing, we're never afraid and the consequence opens the door
I've never stopped trying, I've never stopped feeling like family is much more than blood
Don't go on without me, the piece that I represent complements each and every one
'Til we die
'Til we die
We won't be forgotten, we'll never give in
This war we've achieved has allowed us to win
'Til we die
'Til we die
My last true confession will open your eyes, I've never known trust like the Nine
Let it be spoken, let it be screamed, they'll never ever take us alive
'Til we die
'Til we die
We won't be forgotten, we'll never give in
This war we've achieved has allowed us to win
Carry on
Carry on
We'll never be broken, we won't be denied, our war is the pressure we need to unite
We'll never be broken, we won't be denied, our war is the pressure we need to unite
'Til we die
'Til we die
We won't be forgotten, we'll never give in
This war we've achieved has allowed us to win
Carry on
Carry on
We'll never be broken, we won't be denied, our war is the pressure we need to unite
'Til we die
'Til we die
'Til we die
We won't be forgotten, we'll never give in
This war we've achieved has allowed us to win
We'll never be broken, we won't be denied, our war is the pressure we need to unite
