Discover the story of the song > The Abyss – Accept

The protagonist in this song is talking about how the future seems already decided and there are signs that indicate a big change is coming. He mentions things like suicide bombs, missiles, earthquakes, and tsunamis that signal the end of time. He wonders if it's possible to change the direction they're heading in and stop the destructive force before it's too late. He reminisces about happier days in the past but believes that things will never be the same again. The song conveys a sense of fear and hopelessness as the world is falling apart and burning up in flames.