Parkway Drive - Fractures Lyrics






The devil’s at our door

The Bloodwoods shiver in the glare of summers haze
Dust of ancient lands breathes beneath our feet
Since the dawn of time, giver of life divine
Shadowed by dark ruination, looming down the line

The poisoned lies of narrow minds
Now spread into the soul of life

Bitter blight fractures life
This call for change won’t be too late

The devil’s at our door
Selling fool’s gold and a miracle cure

Hearts of fire unite and man their barricades
Truth is overwhelming and yet
Hollow men still talk in vain
Sowing sickness, shifting focus away
Setting in stone a future we cannot sustain

We can’t quench our thirst on profits gained
And we can’t turn back once it begins

Bitter blight fractures life
This call for change won’t be too late

They poison the well and expect us to drink
When the river runs dry only then
Then will they see

You can line your pockets, but you can’t buy back your soul
These gates are locked, this future is not yours to own

Bitter blight fractures life
This call for change won’t be too late





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  1. M.... S....

    two years ago they played like 45 km from my place I missed them ......ooooohhhhh...I'll never forgive myself :(

  2. C.... Z....

    Needs more cowbell.

  3. S.... S....

    5:04 it's just perfect)))

  4. P.... K....

    Fractures is one of my favorites right now. These people need better management or something because they are much better than their popularity. They need to be known by evwryone.

  5. I.... J....

    gives a bit of an amon amarth vibe...

  6. Z.... ....

    I forget how many good songs PWD has put out over the years........and then I realize they are one of my favorite metal bands of all time!

  7. G.... V....

    In this album I notice a more mature sound of parkway drive

  8. R.... B....

    like a football hymn, better then last pop ones lol

  9. a.... j....

    this is easily one of their best songs, the guitar work on this track is amazing

  10. J.... ....

    More Shredding Guitar!!!

  11. S.... R....

    Well, these guys just earned themselves a new diehard fan. This shit is brutal - sick vocals, awesome lyrics, instrumentally wise everything is top notch.. Looks like i've been living under a rock for quite a while.

  12. M.... R....

    This legit saved my life. Id be dead if it weren't for this

  13. H.... 4....

    Ahhh que buen tema por la chucha

    H.... 4....

    Harken 47 Si weon!! <3

  14. V.... J....

    LOVE IT!!!

  15. D.... C....

    should be at least a million views.

  16. E.... S....

    Very Australian

  17. S.... V....

    clarence brought me here !

  18. K.... ....

    This needs to be in the setlist

  19. P.... B....

    I touch myself at the end..awesome outro

  20. F.... D....

    they poison the well and expect us to drink!!!! 😡

  21. M.... K....

    WHY THIS SONG ISN'T ON UNBREAKABLE EUROPEAN TOUR SETLIST :((((( Best song for concert...

  22. F.... ....

    That solo at the end is epic. Too bad that it's fading

  23. E.... D....

    love the fade out so much

  24. G.... D....

    γιωργος χατζηχρηστου,ελα μωρη ελλαδαρα!!!!!

  25. T.... ....

    quit bitching about the music

    T.... ....

    +John Crain reported

  26. J.... B....

    five months and idols and anchors best guitar solos.

  27. J.... M....

    Strong Iron Maiden feels at 2:51 - 3:00

  28. D.... C....

    SICKEST. OUTRO. EVER.

  29. D.... P....

    This song has a lot of early in flames influence. Intro sounds like something off Jester Race

  30. K.... N....

    This album is terrible.

    K.... N....

    Yep and the next album is already said to be like IRE. Parkway aren't writing anymore metalcore albums.

    K.... N....

    Is that really a bad thing though? Im looking forward to it!!\

    K.... N....

    No that isn't a bad thing. I didn't mean to say that last comment in a bad way. Provided that they stay away from songs like Devils Calling and Vice Grip (not a bad song musically but just a tad bit cheesy, awesome music video though!) and not make the entire album sound like those songs then I think they should be alright. But they need to be careful about where they go from IRE.

    K.... N....

    I like Vice Grip but devils calling is shit

    K.... N....

    Yeah it's a bit beyond the boundaries for me. Nice guitar solo but I just think they got the wrong idea with that sound.

  31. r.... ....

    My life for Aiur!

    r.... ....

    rustilldown7 we need additional pylons

  32. s.... ....

    this song really needs a music video

  33. P.... D....

    Come to Serbia please!!

  34. B.... B....

    Amazing song! Only complaint is cutting the solo short. Jeff nailed it

  35. K.... A....

    Viciado Nessa Música 😍

  36. C.... W....

    you can line your pockets... but you can't buy back your soul

  37. H.... N....

    this song gives me a half a chub

  38. T.... ....

    someone's been listening to Amon Amarth

  39. S.... D....

    I fucking love these guys every album they get better long live parkway drive

  40. A.... t....

    Perfectly well done music is what we can see here dudes. Overwhelming respect for you guys.;)

  41. N.... O....

    6 months later and I have to say this is one of my favorite songs they have every written. The guitar riff/hook is just so damn catchy. I would absolutely go bonkers if they played this live and Jeff extended that solo out shredding for a while. Winston's lyrics are great (as usual) and tells you whats wrong with the world summed up in a few paragraphs in 5 minutes of vocals.

  42. T.... S....

    I really really love this song. I love the groovy verses between the chorus's like they had on sleight of hand.

  43. M.... G....

    Such a shame to fade out on such a great part of the track.

  44. G.... W....

    just perfect ! but deep blue is best :)

  45. J.... S....

    Feels like they've recycled all their old songs to make these ones. Lazy songwriting.

  46. E.... G....

    is it me or a lot of the songs would sound a lot better if you use the 1.25 speed option? anyone?

  47. H.... T....

    1. Atlas
    2. Ire
    3. Deep Blue
    4. Horizons
    5. Killing With A Smile
    Go on, hate on me for preferring the new stuff. I think they've matured into a fucking good band.

  48. C.... W....

    ire album pretty much consistent of power chords...but still very power full

  49. S.... P....

    Please play this song in Budapest!

  50. S.... ....

    Does any one have a link for the full version of this song ? I mean without the fading in outro. The riff at the end is amazing but it is faded.

    S.... ....

    Stannabis that is where it ends unfortunately

  51. W.... ....

    Komo sona Er Pitvul jejeje :3

  52. C.... Z....

    Best album I have ever heard. Where are my GET MAD Parkway Drive sold out crowd?!?!!?!?? Go FUCK YOURSELF

  53. E.... R....

    When your favourite metalcore/hardcore band begin to resemble a 70s East London band .. #IronMaiden

  54. C.... Z....

    Hadn't heard this one yet, but I'll add another 300k views. =)

  55. L.... S....

    wow only 44 thumbs down with 2,813 thumbs up that must be some kind of youtube record lol

  56. n.... s....

    With their new style, Parkway drive has definitely created one of the most perfect albums I've ever heard before! Great stuff!

  57. D.... W....

    album is my fav. have never really listen to them. doesn't need to grow on me. this album is comparable to a lot of modern swedish/melodic death metal.

  58. M.... M....

    What Parkway really needs is a clean vocals singer as well

    M.... M....

    +Mashu Mashu No way! That'd kill the flow of the instruments altogether. Winston is a one man show and that's how it should stay.

  59. T.... ....

    They have to play this on tour ! It has the greatest potential ! WE NEED THIS LIVE PARKWAY !

  60. S.... ....

    My top 5 Parkway albums:
    1. Deep Blue
    2. Atlas
    3. Ire (May change, still has to grow on me)
    4. Horizons
    5. Killing With a Smile

  61. R.... ....

    Literally the only song of this album that i really dig.
    I'm all for them being artists and needing to satisfy their need to explore new avenues. I'm glad they had fun with their artistic experiment that this album has been.

    But that said, the reason so many people fell in love with this band is because of these slowish melodic "scream it at the top of your lungs out of the car" type songs. Not the rehashed 90's metal and rage against the machine feel of the rest of the album.

    Love you guys, keep on keeping on!

  62. A.... R....

    The devil’s at our door

    The Bloodwoods shiver in the glare of summers haze
    Dust of ancient lands breathes beneath our feet
    Since the dawn of time, giver of life divine
    Shadowed by dark ruination, looming down the line

    The poisoned lies of narrow minds
    Now spread into the soul of life

    Bitter blight fractures life
    This call for change won’t be too late

    The devil’s at our door
    Selling fool’s gold and a miracle cure

    Hearts of fire unite and man their barricades
    Truth is overwhelming and yet
    Hollow men still talk in vain
    Sowing sickness, shifting focus away
    Setting in stone a future we cannot sustain

    We can’t quench our thirst on profits gained
    And we can’t turn back once it begins

    Bitter blight fractures life
    This call for change won’t be too late

    They poison the well and expect us to drink
    When the river runs dry only then
    Then will they see

    You can line your pockets, but you can’t buy back your soul
    These gates are locked, this future is not yours to own

  63. �.... ....

    very goood song, but very cut solo 5:06-5:34

  64. H.... ....

    Best Albums + Best Song From Album:

    1. Ire (Sound Of Violence)
    2. Atlas (Dark Days, Wild Eyes)
    3. Horizons (The Sirens Song)

    H.... ....

    1. Ire (Vice Grip)

  65. T.... L....

    Daymnn this song is badass still havent listened to every song on IRE but so far this crushed & bottom feeder really stand out to me

  66. M.... F....

    Perfect sound but where are the tottally ripping-your-head-apart breakdowns in almost every song...even for 10 secs....I am dissapointed on this...Don't say to me It's different,It's not pwd.They didn't gave up like some other bands that turned to rock or gaystarcore spamming clean vocals etc.But this is not the Parkway Drive I hear for the last 8 years...

  67. W.... N....

    Bitter Blightrrrrrrrrr.. Fractures Liiiiiife.

  68. J.... J....

    this album is shit compared to the rest of their work. 100% radio garbage

  69. A.... B....

    iam now a fan of this this shit is like so bad ass :)

  70. A.... C....

    1000x yes this song right here, bout to listen to it on repeat for like next 3 days haven't gotten through the whole album yet but I can assume so far it'll be all I listen too for the next month or so

  71. X.... ....

    man this record is pretty disappointing

  72. R.... W....

    What a disappointing album. So much anticipation. Yikes.

    R.... W....

    +BounceTo TheBeat Deep Blue. Vice Grip is so bad I almost can't believe it's them.

    R.... W....

    @Robbie Wood haha that's why it's good to watch interviews before they're about to release an album dude

    R.... W....

    I've listened to this album all the way through 4 times now. I was hoping I would get it. I was hoping it would grow on me. Turns out....... it's just not good. Ah well. I'll always have Deep Blue. Absolute brilliance.

    R.... W....

    @Robbie Wood I know but what I'm saying is is if you watch interviews before they release an album, they'll give you an idea of what to expect in the way of style and lyrical content. But now you're taken by surprise and are having to play the catch up game by listening to it 4 times. Next time, do yourself a favour and watch their interviews.

    R.... W....

    lol c'mon man. This album is awesome

  73. a.... r....

    It's by far a really GOOD feeling to sit down, LISTEN and just allow this record to play FREELY on it's own.

    Thank you Parkway Drive for being there for US!

  74. B.... ....

    best song on the album

  75. m.... ....

    Ummmmmmm remember when they released horizons I swear that album had the same comments lmao you people are full of shit its a great album worth a buy or two if you collect vinyl 😉 but hopefully the next one will be a little more heavy but still I love this album all of them actually never understood all the hate towards deep blue lol with dead weight and hope is for the heartless I feel like it's a real winner, but whatever most of you guys are young and think you have a superior opinion but seriously have an open mind.......... Also it's 100% better than bmth's new album I've been seeing a lot of comparison with them so there you go

  76. B.... P....

    Needs more cowbell

  77. K.... ....

    Killer JAM.

  78. T.... ....

    Made a lyric video for this awesome song if you wanna check it out!

  79. T.... R....

    BEST FUCKING JAM!!!!!! ......I LOVE PARKWAY DRIVE\M/

  80. N.... C....

    this whole album is great except for vice grips... it doesnt really do it for me... but every other song... god damn i say god damn

  81. D.... S....

    great song but crushed is still my favourite from the new ones

  82. A.... ....

    The only track with balls on the album.. Thankfully at least one with some brutal flow The band is such a good group of guys, its hard to criticize them. They want to finally get paid.. I get it

    A.... ....

    +Ant C I see what you mean you've gotta think about it in a way...because if they finish up in the next 5 years how much money are they going to have left to support themselves?

    A.... ....

    Your 100% right bro. I agree

    A.... ....

    @Ant C It's just about that understanding and not jumping the gun as soon as they put something out that sounds like it's that little bit closer to the mainstream bracket. They've still done well to use a few of their older ideas with the heavy sound. Still a great record despite the change. What do you think of it?

    A.... ....

    I understand what your saying.  I don't want to come off like one of these 16 yr old keyboard ninjas that do not make any music to begin with and right away bash new material from an artist upon new releases.  They musically have done very well with this album like they have done so in the past with every single track they have ever recorded.  I like the music and still find it very well done.  Will I miss the old brutal metal core/ fused punk core that they use to make?  Of course. I still love these guys and think they are still special.  I do hope they give us one more precisionally filled brutal album in the future for us.  If not I still hope they sell millions of albums and become rich  They deserve it bounce to the beat ! good talk on here.

  83. K.... ....

    this is what i'd hoped for from a new pwd album!!

  84. T.... ....

    I can't hate anything Parkway put out there, I love every album and almost every song! I can listen to every one without hating a single one! Am I superfan, I guess so but damn do these guys speak to me! The music and the lyrics which Winston comes up with just speak to me as a person. I also find it hard to rank albums - I appreciate the theme and effort of each one of their albums, I recognise the evolution of the band and the people within the band and that is enough for me to stand up and say thank you PWD for each album & the work that you've put in guys!

  85. b.... ....

    This song deserved to be in Horizons..

  86. M.... ....

    Does Jason still love PWD?

  87. f.... ....

    Just started this song loving the riff. Hated destroyer bottom feeder was okay..toward the end.

  88. C.... ....

    This one sounds more like an Atlas song to me, not a Horizons song. Especially the riff at 0:26 onward.

  89. J.... ....

    This song is soooo damn badass!!! Can't get enough!

  90. A.... J....

    If anybody knows this song then that is so awesome but I only heard this band like last night and so far I've listened to some of their songs and it's just so good I love this band but they have yet to beat Asking Alexandria because they are better at this but still this is better than Motionless In White and I really like this song it's very loud and awesome ^_^

    A.... J....

    +watertouchesthesun you are a good person sorry for the late comment ^_\\

    A.... J....

    @Benz Skyes no right now they are a good band but the lyrics don't have as much in then as Asking Alexandria has and they are just Hard Rock they don't experement with their music like AA did in Stand Up And S cream and From Death To Destany and in the new Undevided. sorry but Parkway Drive will never win me fully over not like Asking Alexandria did. but still its all you and your opinion so dont get into a fuss about it for no reason. just go away and not get angry.

    A.... J....

    i dig those two AA albums. its good stuff.

    A.... J....

    @Benz Skyes yeah that's your opinion now stop trying to win me over AA won me over ages ago and it will never stop so just accept and move on.

    A.... J....

    I think Motionless In White is better but I like Parkway Drive,Dey Pretty Awesome.

  91. S.... S....

    best one off the album. After Atlas and Deep Blue I felt like they grew more sophisticated and versed technique- wise but lost almost all of the amazing flow and feeling od endless space compositions from Killing and Horizons had. This song lets me believe they still got it and can not only play but put together amazing songs. More like this please!

    S.... S....

    +Szymon Sobczak taking back what I said. the album is da bomb. I totally don`t get Deathless which seems like a parody to me (sorry) and Writing on the Wall. The rest is good ol` Parkway and I`m fucking lovin it. The Flow, the Power, the screams and the rhythm. Once again after two so-so albums everything falls into place. Perfection

  92. m.... ....

    +Mark Eyman II I understand your point. I personally wasn't wanting like Horizons or Deep Blue, as great as those albums are. I appreciate the style they went for in this album, but I wish their instrumentals were still just as technical. I think that could have been accomplished with this style. They've really dumbed it down in this album. It's just power chords mostly without any intricate rhythmic patterns. I'm glad they are broadening their horizons with style, but if only the instrumentals were just as technical, if not better than, as their pervious albums.

  93. A.... A....

    A melhor do álbum!

  94. s.... ....

    almost sounds like iron maiden here... awesome

    s.... ....

    This band incorporates sounds from several bands: Maiden, Korn, Pantera, Metallica and more. I can even hear a little Jimi Hendrix in some songs. But of course, they have their own style.

  95. M.... S....

    love ittttt

  96. S.... H....

    I prefer the other stuff by PWD. Love Deep Blue and Atlas is one of my favorite albums ever, this album so fast just seems off. I'm still gonna buy it first thing on the 25th though.

  97. V.... ....

    This song sounds pirate as fuck. Just need a wooden leg, a parrot, a ship and a cannon.

  98. Z.... D....

    I've been waiting for this! <3

  99. A.... ....

    I love the group vocals in this one

  100. K.... L....

    more cowbell