Bound To Fail

“Bound To Fail” by Accept delves into the repetitive nature of failure and the struggle to break free from it. The lyrics paint a picture of a cycle where past mistakes continue to haunt the present, making it difficult to achieve success. The opening lines, “Drifting down what we passed / It's done over and over again,” suggest a sense of déjà vu, where the same errors are repeated, leading to a feeling of inevitability about failure.

The song also touches on the idea of collective responsibility and the burden of past failures. Lines like “We turned the tables and times / Reject the failures for the pride” indicate an attempt to change the course, but the weight of previous mistakes makes it challenging. The chorus, “We're bound to fail / 'cause you failed before,” emphasizes this point, suggesting that the failures of the past set a precedent that is hard to overcome.

Moreover, the lyrics express a desire for change and a better future, despite the pessimism. The repeated question, “What have we done,” reflects a sense of introspection and a search for answers. The line, “We wanna change it / Is it true,” shows a glimmer of hope and a willingness to break the cycle, even if the odds seem stacked against them. This song resonates with anyone who has felt trapped by their past and is striving to create a new path forward.