Thanks For Asking

The song "Thanks For Asking" by Five Finger Death Punch delves into themes of personal struggle, existential questioning, and a sense of abandonment by a higher power. The lyrics express a raw and defiant attitude towards the hardships of life, suggesting that the speaker has faced numerous challenges but has come to terms with them without seeking sympathy or approval from others. The phrase 'Thanks for asking' is used sarcastically, implying that no one is genuinely concerned about the speaker's well-being.

The song also touches on religious disillusionment. The speaker feels that God, referred to with the pronoun 'She,' is not listening and has left humanity to fend for itself. This is further emphasized by the lines 'She gave us our wings but never taught us to fly,' suggesting a sense of betrayal and abandonment. The mention of the devil as a familiar presence contrasts with the absence of angels, painting a picture of a world where evil is more tangible than good.

The chorus, 'What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger,' is a common adage that the song both embraces and challenges. The speaker would rather face adversity head-on than pursue false hopes. The repeated lines 'I always knew it would come to this / Heaven or hell I can't tell which is which' reflect a blurred line between salvation and damnation, indicating a loss of faith in traditional dichotomies of good and evil. The song concludes with a sense of relentless perseverance, as the speaker vows to 'keep on moving ahead' despite the uncertainty of life's direction.