Waiting Around To Die

Power Trip's song "Waiting Around To Die" is a powerful and urgent call to action, urging listeners to take control of their lives and fight against complacency. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and desperation, as the narrator confronts someone who seems resigned to a passive existence. The opening lines, "Human being has lost its meaning when you refuse to fight / If I don't force your hand, it could cost you your life," set the tone for the song, emphasizing the importance of taking action and not succumbing to apathy.

The repeated refrain, "You're waiting around to die and you're all right with it / You're waiting around to die and I can't stand for it," highlights the narrator's disbelief and anger at the person's lack of motivation. This sentiment is further reinforced with lines like, "You say you've got the fire in you, then show me what you've got / You say the future's yours, I say your future is filled with rot." Here, the narrator challenges the person to prove their determination and take control of their destiny, rather than passively accepting a bleak future.

The song's climax, "Can't be held accountable for another hopeless soul / The choice ain't up to me, you've got to fight to be free," underscores the idea that ultimately, each individual is responsible for their own fate. The narrator acknowledges that they cannot force someone to change, but they can implore them to recognize the urgency of their situation and take action. Power Trip's aggressive musical style and raw, impassioned lyrics serve to amplify this message, making "Waiting Around To Die" a compelling anthem for those who refuse to accept a life of inaction and despair.