Discover the story of the song > My Last Serenade – Killswitch Engage

The song talks about someone who is tired of dealing with someone's ignorance and self-righteousness. The protagonist encourages this person to look within themselves and choose whether they will rise above it or continue to be a slave to those negative qualities. The chorus emphasizes that the protagonist is moving on, saying that this is their "last serenade", and that the other person can't run away from themselves.