The group only recorded one self-produced demo and, after gaining notoriety from touring the Southeast playing with rising metal and hardcore acts, signed with short-lived Unorthodox Records, under whom they recorded and released their self-titled EP in late 2002.
ACNA disbanded in 2003.
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A Corpse Named Abel Lyrics
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The lyrics of A Corpse Named Abel's song Fin, seem to depict a sense of foreboding as the persona watches things unfold. The first line, "Undying shadowing over the dreadful things to come", seems to suggest that the persona is aware of a dark future that is lurking ominously. As the persona watches, "heroes so strong so brave so pitiful go in to battle blinded by self-righteousness". This line can be interpreted to mean that even though the heroes are strong and brave, they are unable to see beyond their own beliefs, which can lead to disastrous consequences.
The next line, "while angels grow wings of hate and anger and bleed nothing but black," further reinforces the idea that something ominous is taking place. The angels, who are usually associated with goodness and purity, are now manifesting hate and anger. The sound of screams of the unforgiven is indicative of the gravity of the situation. The persona is aware that holding onto empty excuses will not save anyone; instead, it is better to let go and fall from grace. The persona's desire for peace is evident in the line, "lay my head to rest with the soft sounds of silence still ringing in my ear and once again I am saved". The emphasis on silence suggests that the persona is longing for a calm and peaceful end to the turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Undying shadowing over the dreadful things to come
I sense an everlasting gloom that is impending upon us
I watch as this page grows dim
I observe as the future loses its clarity and fades away
heros so strong so brave so pityful go in to battle blinded by self righteousness
Despite being courageous and valiant, these heroes are entering the battlefield with a vision clouded by their own self-righteousness
while angels grow wings of hate and anger and bleed nothing but black
The once righteous and holy angels have been consumed by bitterness and rage, and now bear only darkness within them
beat down these burnt out lifes
Let us defeat these individuals who have lost all hope and motivation in life
the sound of whispers turns to screams of the unforgiven
The hushed talks of forgiveness have transformed into the bitter screams of the ones that cannot be pardoned
for now hands are now worn from holding on to your empty excuses
Weary hands bear witness to the futile efforts of holding onto meaningless justifications
just let go, fall from grace
It is essential to relinquish all pride and come to terms with one's failures
lay my head to rest with the soft sounds of silence still ringing in my ear
I want to end my mortal existence in peace, surrounded by the serene calmness of absolute silence
and once again I am saved
Through my acceptance of my flaws and shortcomings, I am now liberated and freed from my inner turmoil
Contributed by Isaiah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.