Analysis

In Due Time

Killswitch Engage · Killswitch Engage

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Verdict
Safe
Detailed Analysis

These lyrics are broadly appropriate for all ages. They deal with themes of personal struggle, despair, and perseverance, but handle them in a thoughtful and uplifting way. There is no explicit language, sexual content, violence, or drug/alcohol references. The song portrays emotional hardship — feelings of helplessness, mental unrest, and suffering — but frames them within a redemptive, hopeful narrative about resilience and finding strength through adversity. The mature emotional themes (e.g., despair, existential questioning) are mild enough and presented constructively enough that even younger listeners could benefit from the positive message. The reference to the soul and 'where does my help come from?' suggests possible spiritual undertones, which are benign in nature.

Themes
perseverance
hope
despair
resilience
redemption
inner strength

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Lyrics

Pacing aimlessly with my mind at unrest Unsure of what may come What have I done to bring this down on me? Helpless to make this undone All in due time See the world through different eyes All in due time The shadows will give way to light How much more can I give of myself As these walls close in on me? As I slip down into this despair (into this despair) There is nothing to attain What victory? (What victory?) When my soul is weak (soul is weak) Where does my help come from? All in due time See the world through different eyes (I see the world through different eyes) All in due time Shadows will give way Give way to light All that we suffer through leads to determination The trials we all go through gives us the strength to carry on Something within us burns, desire feeds the will to live A reason to believe, I will see redemption Yeah! All in due time See the world through different eyes I see the world through different eyes All in due time The shadows will give way to light All in due time Yeah!


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Analysis performed on August 27, 2026