Discover the story of the song > Die By The Sword – Accept

The song talks about how the world is now full of fear and violence. The protagonist says that anything good in humanity has been lost and now we are just suffering and causing harm to others. The song asks if we have lost all our love and kindness and if our souls have become empty. It warns that if we choose to live a violent life, we will also face violence in return. The song ends with a plea to stop the cycle of violence and protect our children from harm.