"A Prelude to our Demise", the band's ull length debut (2006), was prepped in hopes of securing a record deal. A stunning blend of European influenced metal, old-school thrash and classic death metal make this album a true testament to 3 Mile Scream's ever evolving sound.
Line-up
Matt McGachy: Vocals
Ben Ayotte: Guitar
Alex Delis: Guitar
Mike Marino: Bass
Norm Geneau: Drums
The band split-up in 2008.
Confession
3 Mile Scream Lyrics
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Youth hypnotized by the glory of rising up from the ashes left by the flames that consumed their parent's home
Idolizing the dreams that were promised to them in schoolyards their destinies were drawn for them in ink reeking of hatred
Hypnotized, paralyzed
Hypnotized, we've been paralyzed
Political figures rule their thoughts
Tears streaming down my face as I hold this weapon concealed within my resentment for the cause we are fighting for.
It's too late to turn to try to save myself for if I did I'd be left alone against both my home and the opposition alone
Hypnotized, paralyzed
Hypnotized, we've been paralyzed
Imagine all your peers became mindless "Peers became mindless"
Political figures rule their thoughts
Too scared to oppose you fall back into place. "Fall back into place"
Forgetting all your previous beliefs
As you lie awake
I'm hiding in the light of this hopeless social redundance covered in my endless shame
(Not right now not supposed to be)
You
Imagine all your peers became mindless "Peers became mindless"
Political figures rule their thoughts
Too scared to oppose I fall back into place. "Fall back into place"
Forgetting all your previous beliefs
As you lie awake
Rise up and face the truth before death
(As you lie awake)
Lie awake before you petrify your blinded eyes
The song "Confession" by 3 Mile Scream is a commentary on the power of manipulation and propaganda. The lyrics describe a generation of youth who have been indoctrinated with ideas of hate and violence, and who idolize the leaders who promise them a better life. The first verse describes these young people as being "hypnotized" by the glory of rising up from the ashes left by the flames that consumed their parent's home. They are taught to idolize their leaders and their destiny is preordained according to the ink reeking of hatred.
The second verse speaks directly to the danger of groupthink and the manipulation of political figures. The lyric "Imagine all your peers became mindless" is a metaphor for how easy it can be for people to be swayed by powerful leaders, and how quickly a mob mentality can develop. The tears streaming down the singer's face are an acknowledgment of the weight of the weapon concealed within his resentment towards the cause they are fighting for. The chorus "Hypnotized, paralyzed" speaks to the sense of powerlessness that people in these situations often feel.
The final verse describes the shame and hopelessness that comes with realizing that you have been manipulated. The line "I'm hiding in the light of this hopeless social redundance covered in my endless shame" suggests a deep understanding of the gravity of the situation that the singer finds himself in. The final plea to "Rise up and face the truth before death" is a call to action for the listener to reject hate and propaganda and to embrace critical thinking.
Line by Line Meaning
Lie
The song begins with the title 'Lie,' signifying that what follows is a confession by someone who has been deceived.
Youth hypnotized by the glory of rising up from the ashes left by the flames that consumed their parent's home. Idolizing the dreams that were promised to them in schoolyards their destinies were drawn for them in ink reeking of hatred.
The youth are so enamored with grand aspirations of success and opportunity that they ignore the negative consequences of striving to achieve them, such as the underlying hate and anger that may drive them. Such aspirations are beyond their control and predetermined by others, while the dream itself is an illusion.
Hypnotized, paralyzed. Hypnotized, we've been paralyzed.
The youth are so mesmerized and spellbound by their dreams that they become immobile and unable to act.
Imagine all your peers became mindless. Political figures rule their thoughts. Tears streaming down my face as I hold this weapon concealed within my resentment for the cause we are fighting for.
If everyone you knew became devoid of individuality, and their thoughts controlled by politicians, the artist is so desperate, upset and resentful that they feel the need to take action, as they hold deadly weapon concealed in their hand.
It's too late to turn to try to save myself, for if I did I'd be left alone against both my home and the opposition alone. Hypnotized, paralyzed. Hypnotized, we've been paralyzed.
The artist is aware of their dilemma, but is helpless to find a way out of it, as they’d be left alone if they try to oppose their oppressors. They feel paralyzed and unable to act, stuck in their current situation.
Too scared to oppose, you fall back into place. Forgetting all your previous beliefs. As you lie awake.
People are frightened into submission when facing opposition, and often abandon their individuality, making them more compliant with their oppressors. At night, they lie awake troubled by the compromise they made, and the ideals they lost.
I'm hiding in the light of this hopeless social redundance covered in my endless shame. (Not right now not supposed to be) You.
The singer despises themselves for losing sight of their ideals and becoming just another cog in the machinery of society. But they’re resigned to the fact that as much as they’d like to turn back the clock, that is not possible anymore, and they continue to hide away from reality.
Rise up and face the truth before death (As you lie awake) Lie awake before you petrify your blinded eyes.
The artist implores the listener to rise into reality and confront the truth of their illusions, before it's too late, and they become so set in their ways that they can’t see reality for what it is.
Contributed by Lincoln D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.