Kill Our Way To Heaven

MICHL's song "Kill Our Way To Heaven" delves into the dark side of human ambition and the lengths people go to achieve their desires. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relentless pursuit of success, often at the expense of integrity and authenticity. The opening lines, "The dust and dirt / Blind us slowly / But give a hint of a view to make it feel alright," suggest that the journey is fraught with challenges and illusions, yet the promise of a better future keeps people moving forward despite the pain and sacrifices involved.

The chorus, "We would say anything just to hear what we want / Right or wrong / Then we lie to be forgiven / We would sell anything just to buy who we're not / Any cost / We kill our way to heaven," highlights the moral compromises and self-deception that often accompany the quest for success. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the cyclical nature of these actions, suggesting that people are trapped in a never-ending loop of ambition and deceit. The phrase "kill our way to heaven" is a powerful metaphor for the destructive actions taken to achieve one's goals, implying that the pursuit of success can lead to the loss of one's soul or humanity.

The imagery of "golden crowns" and "laying bricks" further underscores the theme of ambition and the desire for power and recognition. The line "To pave a road on the shoulders of somebody else" suggests that this pursuit often involves exploiting others, highlighting the ethical dilemmas and moral costs associated with ambition. MICHL's haunting vocals and the song's atmospheric production add to the sense of urgency and desperation, making "Kill Our Way To Heaven" a poignant commentary on the darker aspects of human nature and the high price of ambition.