Demon Hunter - I Will Fail You

[tobeinhimalone]

Lyric explanation by vocalist Ryan Clark: "It can be easy to put people on a pedestal of unrealistic expectation. We often forget that every single one of us, no matter how seemingly perfect on the outside, is a broken individual. I've made it a point to be transparent about this in my own life through my lyrics. I never want to give the impression that I have it all figured out, or that every struggle lies behind me. It can be very freeing to understand that everyone, at some point, will fail. They will fail God, they will fail themselves, and they will fail you. Understanding grace and forgiveness is the only way to spare yourself the disappointment of the human condition."

[DireTribble]

Demon Hunter brought me back to Christ after many decades away. I hit a very low point in my life and wasn't sure I could keep going. I was at a crossroads and felt lost. This song kept popping up for me on YouTube and I kept listening to it. I always dismissed DH as "that Christian metal band" but for the first time I really listened to the lyrics and it opened my mind and heart and I did something I hadn't done since I was a kid, pick up a Bible. That was three years ago and my life has changed for the better so much.

[lippabalda]

Demon Hunter has some of the most relatable and heavy lyrics. While most Christian bands only want to talk about the light stuff, they talk about the struggles we face. God bless you guys.

[stephanieyvonne]

I’ve never heard of this band until now. The singers’s voice is beautifully haunting. I love it so much. Def gonna find out more about this band and their music

[brettbirleson]

Dear whoever is reading this, I may not know you. But i care about you, you may not be here for a good reason, however please trust me it will pass soon. You will be loved, people do love you. Reach out. You will heal. Sometimes all it takes is a little time. You are worthy.

[jaclynpavlica]

I was introduced to Demon Hunter when I was in rehab. I couldn’t have screwed up my life anymore than I did. It was either die or start over. I listen to Demon Hunter daily and as often as I could.
Their intense messages were not lost on me. It’s part of what still keeps me strong today. Good music good food good friends. Bad ass.

[noahschramm]

lyrics:
These quiet words, they carry me away
Returning
They keep coming back
In idle thoughts and hollow cutaways
Disarm me
No will to attack
Though the sorrow and fear they may depart you today
I will fail you
Of that I'm sure
I will remind you of the pain forevermore
And when my sins are just a memory
Faith restored
I will fail you
To the core
Lost in the shadow of an endless grace
Relentless
My reign is unbound
In this abandon I will devastate
Dismember
'Til agony's found
Though the sorrow and fear they may depart you today
I will fail you
Of that I'm sure
I will remind you of the pain forevermore
And when my sins are just a memory
Faith restored
I will fail you
To the core
I know they prey upon me
I feel them just beyond my
door
I will fail you
Of that I'm sure
I will remind you of the pain forevermore
And when my sins are just a memory
Faith restored
I will fail you
To the core
I will fail you
Of that I'm sure
I will remind you of the pain forevermore
And when my sins are just a memory
Faith restored
I will fail you
To the core

[markoliver]

I've always respected Demon Hunter for being able to write songs as a Christian band that don't turn non-Christians away. They don't jump up and down screaming "LOOK AT ME, I'M ABOUT GOD, WOO!" They're more subtle, and in my experience with music (as a musician), that's more powerful for both sides (in this case, people of the belief and people who aren't). It allows the demographic to look deeper into the lyrics and reach their own conclusions based on it, while simultaneously allowing those who aren't in the demographic to enjoy and reach their own interpretations based upon the song's feeling and messages. Wonderful work.

[MaxSpider]

Amazing and powerful song. I like the style of these "christian metal" bands even though I'm not religious myself. I find that they give me hope and confidence in myself and the world....
Much love to all of you!

[ambrosiovilla]

Coming back here 9 years later and listening to this gem is just crazy. I’m glad to be a fan of demon hunter and be able to say that I grew up listening to them. Thank you for shaping my childhood ❤

[DevinHaughton]

So, this is what Ryan Clark, lead singer has to say about 'I Will Fail You':
"It can be easy to put people on a pedestal of unrealistic expectation. We often forget that every single one of us, no matter how seemingly perfect on the outside, is a broken individual. I've made it a point to be transparent about this in my own life through my lyrics. I never want to give the impression that I have it all figured out, or that every struggle lies behind me. It can be very freeing to understand that everyone, at some point, will fail. They will fail God, they will fail themselves, and they will fail you. Understanding grace and forgiveness is the only way to spare yourself the disappointment of the human condition."

[Blusterbus]

Accidentally found this while looking for something else. Man this guy has a hell of a voice and I can feel the lyrics.

[nateh.]

I always get teary as I sing along to this. God knows we’ll fail Him and yet He still forgives us. Like why? Why in the world do you have love for ME? A worthless sinner who disobeys You and causes You sadness? Why would You ever have love for me? But yet He does. And it always makes me so joyful and ever so grateful to be reminded of that. I have so much love for this beautiful song and of course for my God and His Son who made all this possible.

[skylervaughn]

These quiet words, they carry me away
Returning
They keep coming back
In idle thoughts and hollow cutaways
Disarm me
No will to attack

Though the sorrow and fear they may depart you today

I will fail you
Of that I'm sure
I will remind you of the pain forevermore
And when my sins are just a memory
Faith restored
I will fail you
To the core

Lost in the shadow of an endless grace
Relentless
My reign is unbound
In this abandon I will devastate
Dismember
'Til agony's found

Though the sorrow and fear they may depart you today

I will fail you
Of that I'm sure
I will remind you of the pain forevermore
And when my sins are just a memory
Faith restored
I will fail you
To the core

I know they prey upon me
I feel them just beyond my

I will fail you
Of that I'm sure
I will remind you of the pain forevermore
And when my sins are just a memory
Faith restored
I will fail you
To the core

I will fail you
Of that I'm sure
I will remind you of the pain forevermore
And when my sins are just a memory
Faith restored
I will fail you
To the core



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[raymondlerkins]

Here I am listening to this for the millionth time. Been listening to Demon Hunter for 12 years now. They will forever win over my "negative thoughts". Some of these gems have saved me from sure dea*h. This is definitely one of them.

[fettfan]

I liked this song when DH first released it, but this last weekend a friend of mine passed away from an overdose and now it has a whole new level of meaning. I totally get what Ryan and the rest of the band are trying to communicate in this song. Powerful stuff.

[Howie]

Demon hunter always has sick ballads!

These vocals are so thick, harmonic, rich.

[markwiggins]

Powerful video. We are all so imperfect, we will fail every time. We fail our loved ones, ourselves but more importantly we fail God all the time. Only his grace sustains us. He is always near, we simply need to look.

[ArtemissDeDeVeVo]

It's a miracle for me that I've found this song putting words together from songs with the same theme. A very difficult person in my life sent this song to me a while ago. We have a very dark and tumultuos path together and that's why I lost this song and others from him. Nostalgia caught me so here I am.

[darkangelnikolaus]

This song could not have come into my life at a better time....