The song "Destroy" by Hundred Reasons delves into themes of self-reflection, the consequences of one's actions, and the desire for change. The lyrics begin by asking a hypothetical question: if your entire lifetime was condensed into just one hour, and you realized that the way you had been living was flawed, what would you do? The protagonist acknowledges the need to correct their past mistakes and move forward. The song then explores the idea of causing disruption and hiding signs of potential problems. It questions whether one would go to great lengths to destroy what has been built, just to outshine the past. It raises the question of whether this destructive behavior stems from having something to hide all along. Next, the lyrics express the narrator's forgiveness and willingness to accept their own suffering. However, they acknowledge that the subject of the song (possibly a person or a situation) will cause more pain than they themselves will endure. Despite this, the narrator asserts that they will be the first to rise above the turmoil and mend their ways. They claim that the subject will ultimately be the one to suffer and drown, while they will be the last to succumb to negative consequences. Overall, "Destroy" appears to be a contemplation on the need for change, self-awareness, and a desire to correct past mistakes. It also explores the imbalance in suffering between the narrator and the subject, suggesting a sort of poetic justice in the end.
