Hey (hey), oh, Mister backstabbing son of a bitch
You're living in a world that will soon be dying
And I know, everybody knows you try to be like me
But even at your best, as a man you couldn't equal half of me

I am realizing that everybody's lost their simple ways
And now that it's here, I see it all so clearly
I've come face to face with the enemy, oh, the enemy

You (you), you're another shit talking punk to me
You're living inspiration for what I never wanna be
And I see (I see), you've been blinded by what you believe
And now back up and sit down, shut up and act like you need to be

I am realizing that everybody's lost their simple ways
And now that it's here, I see it all so clearly
I've come face to face with the enemy, oh, the enemy
Come to me, come to me, oh, the enemy, come to me, come to me

So predicting, you're the reason why I lie
Simple decision, took me too much time to fly
Oh, checkmate (checkmate)

I am realizing that everybody's lost their simple ways
And now that it's here, I see it all so clearly
I've come face to face with the enemy, oh, the enemy
Come to me


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The Enemy Lyrics as written by Rob Merrill James Shannon Larkin

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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    this song Is kick ass, the meaning is clear

    josh02719on May 20, 2006   Link
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    Like most of the songs on IV, it reflects a search for deeper meaning in life, and a desire for a new direction.

    Chockliton May 29, 2006   Link
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    This sing totally kicks ass!! I just love this cd!!

    wildandcrazyGSon June 17, 2006   Link
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    When I heard this song for Summerslam, I loved it. Totally agree with you Chocklit!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Prowler Kidon August 26, 2006   Link
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    wow seems like someone is a littile upset, I think y just maybe, the Enemy!

    narrowcrosson February 02, 2007   Link
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    some one needs to get their head outta their ass. this song is freakin awsome

    Commander_Bootson February 04, 2007   Link
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    dude, thats what I meant

    This song kicks ass.

    narrowcrosson February 05, 2007   Link
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    Dude this song is friggin kick ass! ima chcik n wanna be a lead singer and am pretty good at metal but...idk if i could equal his voice in this song. godsmack u freikin rock.

    Falling2Asheson February 12, 2007   Link
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    Metal on, f*ck yaah!

    narrowcrosson February 26, 2007   Link
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    This song fucking rocks

    Slyrxon July 07, 2007   Link

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