Evanescence has released a new song “The Game Is Over” — their latest single from off their upcoming album, The Bitter Truth. According to Billboard, Amy Lee reveals that the song is all about being tired of trying to “fit in with the boundaries of what's socially acceptable.”
She explained, “This song is about being sick of the facade. The disguises we wear for others to make them feel comfortable, the inside feelings being so different than what we show on the outside to fit within the boundaries of what’s socially acceptable, or what’s not going to make you unpleasant or too ‘weird’ to be around.”
She continued, “The Game is Over” is a promise to myself and out loud that I’m going to be more of my real, inner self on the outside — not lock her up because she can’t be contained anymore. It’s also a prayer to become better, to not feel so messed up, locked up, and hurt inside.”
Lee sings at the opening of the song, “Had enough time kneeling, I’ve had enough of denial.” Then, on the chorus, she sings, “When all the hate burns off/I’m left here with the pain. Change me into something I believe in/Change me, so I don’t have to pretend/Sweet words, they mean nothing/They’re not true ’cause the game is over.”
The Bitter Truth, the band’s first original album in nine years, is due out this fall.
