Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: goth
Song Meaning of “See No Future” by Graveworm
“See No Future” by Graveworm is about the fear of the unknown and how it can cause us to stagnate and not live life to its fullest. The song speaks of a life of inertia, which can ultimately lead to feeling hopeless. The idea of not being able to see any future, or a lack of direction, is a common post-traumatic stress response. The lyrics also deal with self-doubt and cynicism, questioning the point of living and having any hope, and the struggle of trying to find a place in a civilisation that can feel alienating.
The chorus expresses the struggle with this fear of the future, and not knowing what direction to take. The “barren lands” they sing of represents the unknown, and how going forward can be difficult when there is fear of pain or failure. The “path of evil” also likely refers to the idea that succumbing to fear can cause us to do things we wouldn’t normally do, like take part in activities we didn’t think we were capable of. This song is about accepting our fears, and still being brave enough to take steps forward and live life despite the uncertainty.