They started in 1993 by playing covers of Metallica, but once the concept became popular they wrote their own original works, maintaining the thrash metal influences on their albums Inquisition Symphony (mainly covers as well) and Cult. Since Reflections they have added drums to their recordings and live performances.
Members:
Eicca Toppinen - Cello
Perttu Kivilaakso - Cello
Paavo Lötjönen - Cello
Mikko Sirén - Drums
Former members:
Sami Kuoppamäki - Session Drums
Perttu Kivilaakso - Cello (1995)
Antero Manninen – Cello (1996–1999, usually plays live)
Max Lilja – Cello (1996–2002, when he joined Hevein)
Dave Lombardo - Drums [session member] (2003-2004, from the band Slayer. Also contributed drums on the songs Betrayal/Forgiveness, Last Hope and 2010 from 7th Symphony)
Life Burns!
Apocalyptica Lyrics
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We've seen how the tears come around
We built our confidence on wasteland
We've seen how the walls come down
Life burns
A man dies like a butterfly
Life burns from the touch of the reaper
All things must pass
One love is a crooked lie
The world lies in the hands of evil
We pray it would last
Life burns
We have no sympathy for the lost souls
We've chosen the path of disgrace
We give this life to our children
And teach them to hate this place
A man dies like a butterfly
Life burns from the touch of the reaper
All things must pass
One love is a crooked lie
The world lies in the hands of evil
We pray it would last
A man dies like a butterfly
Life burns from the touch of the reaper
One love is a crooked lie
The world lies in the hands of evil
Man dies like a butterfly
Life burns from the touch of the reaper
All things must pass
One love is a crooked lie
The world lies in the hands of evil
We pray it would last
Man dies like a butterfly
Life burns from the touch of the reaper
All things must pass
One love is a crooked lie
The world lies in the hands of evil
We pray it would last
Life burns
Life burns
Life burns
The lyrics of the song Life Burns! by Apocalyptica, speak of the reality of life, where everything is temporary and fleeting. The lyricist talks about the dominance of evil in this world and how humanity, instead of fighting it or resisting it, has surrendered to it, making it seemingly impossible to escape from its grasp. The song discusses the way in which we destroy our enemies with fear and, in turn, end up destroying ourselves. The lyrics talk about how we have seen the destruction of lives and relationships around us and how it has left us feeling alone and vulnerable. The lines, "Life burns from the touch of the reaper, all things must pass," refer to the idea that death is inevitable, and everything that we cherish will ultimately come to an end.
The lyricist further emphasizes the message behind the song through the use of metaphors. The line, “A man dies like a butterfly,” symbolizes the fragile nature of life and how easily it can be snatched away. The line, "We give this life to our children, and teach them to hate this place," explores the idea that we have passed down a world full of hate, prejudice, and darkness to our children, which has become an inevitability that they must also face.
All in all, the song emphasizes that everything in this world is temporary, and we should not become complacent in apathy but instead fight to make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
We break our enemies with fear, and
We defeat our opposition by creating fear among them,
We've seen how the tears come around
We have witnessed the effect our actions have on those we defeat, leading to sad and loss.
We built our confidence on wasteland
Our self-assurance is grounded in a desolate, barren environment or situation.
We've seen how the walls come down
We have witnessed the breaking of barriers or defenses of those we come against.
Life burns
Life, while full of vigor, also has a destructive and consuming element to it.
A man dies like a butterfly
A person's life can be fleeting, much like the short lifespan of a butterfly.
Life burns from the touch of the reaper
Death has a fiery and destructive quality, much like a flame.
All things must pass
Everything, no matter how permanent it seems, is temporary and subject to change.
One love is a crooked lie
The idea of unconditional love is actually flawed and deceiving.
The world lies in the hands of evil
The state of the world is dominated by sinister forces.
We pray it would last
Though we know at some level the current state of things is not ideal, we still hope it remains as is.
We have no sympathy for the lost souls
We lack compassion for those who have failed or whom we have defeated.
We've chosen the path of disgrace
We have consciously decided to follow a path of shame and dishonor.
We give this life to our children
We pass on our existence to the next generation.
And teach them to hate this place
We instill in them a deep sense of animosity towards the world around them.
Life burns
Once again, the notion that existence possesses a destructive and consuming element.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LAURI YLOENEN, EICCA TOPPINEN
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