Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: german
Song Meaning of “Eyes for an Eye” by Fallbrawl
“Eyes for an Eye” by Fallbrawl is an intense and tumultuous song about the complexities of justice and revenge. It is a call to action for the oppressed to take a stand and fight against the unjust wielding power. The lyrics proclaim that “You can’t take it anymore / you’ve bitten off your tongue before / but now the silence must be broken”. The narrator is urging defiance and a revolution against the corrupt establishment that has long held power. The chorus declares “Eyes for an eye / that’s what they say”, a reference to the age-old proverb “an eye for an eye” which has come to mean that revenge can be justified. The narrator is making a statement that even though revenge might seem justified, it will still lead to violence and a cycle of oppression and revenge. The song ends on a somber tone, as the narrator sings “you can’t make this trial go your way”, a reminder that justice is never guaranteed and that sometimes the fight is in vain.