Become is a song about what you ask yourself when staring at the broken pieces of your life’s mirror.
The song starts with a dark 7/8 riff played freely so that when the main riff kicks in, you feel the 4/4 heavy groove stronger. The style of the verses is quieter, talking about being in a dark place after facing difficulties. The chorus comes in big with layered guitars and vocals. Some lyrics are repeated (what have I become?) adding to the introspective nature of wondering where your life is taking you and what it is transforming you into.
The chords change slightly under the solo to highlight the melody, and it builds up to the bridge. This has layered harmony guitars and a heavy sound. Reminiscing on your life, you remember the difficulties you’ve been through. These have shaped you. You’ve managed to come through before…
