1) A sludge metal band f… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 6 bands using this name:
1) A sludge metal band from Gothenburg/Göteborg, Sweden. The band played a modern styled mixture of sludge/doom metal with a strong touch of metal combined deep oppressive and sick vocals. (R.I.P. Johan)
2) An American Christian rock band from San Antonio, Texas. They signed onto ForeFront Records in late 2007 and released the Abandon EP in July 2008. Their first single Providence was released to radios in August and has reached #7 on R&R's Christian rock charts. The group's name was inspired by the Bible verse of Joshua 22:3, which reads "God has directed us not to abandon any brothers". Abandon II EP was released on April 21, 2009 with six new tracks.
3) Abandon (USA) - Vegan straight edge hardcore band from Southern California.
4) Abandon (USA) - Thrash metal blended with Power/Heavy metal, released two full lengths, 2 EP's and a best-of. Still active.
5) Abandon (England) - Black metal band with Vintyr from Basilisk, released a demo and EP in 2004 then changed the name to Hateful Abandon when Swine joined the band.
6) Oxford UK, Abandon create their own brand of post-rock/slow-core/shoe-gaze. Musically characterised by glacial, shimmering guitars and otherworldly atmospheres, the band create lengthy musical expeditions worded by the introspective lyrics of Umair.
Under Fire
Abandon Lyrics
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Make us question what this life's about?
Our minds are criminal, they try to steal the soul
This moment's pivotal who we choose to follow
We are under fire but we know, we know
The truth in our hearts
We are under fire but we hold, we hold
And though we haven't seen Your face
We know that we walk by faith
We are under fire but it only burns
Burns our doubt away, all doubt away
They tell us we're all fools, that our minds are weak
How can we put our hope in someone we can't see
They come with ridicule to say that You're a fake
But we are not alone, You endured the same
We are under fire but we know, we know
The truth in our hearts
We are under fire but we hold, we hold
The proof of who You are
And though we haven't seen Your face
We know that we walk by faith
We are under fire but it only burns
Burns all doubt away
We're chasing what's real, we're chasing what's true
We know it's God, we know it's You
We're chasing what's real, we're chasing what's true
We know it's God, it's got to be You, oh, oh, oh
We are under fire but we know, we know
The truth in our hearts
We are under fire but we hold, we hold
The proof of who You are
And though we haven't seen Your face
We know that we walk by faith
We are under fire but it only burns
Burns all doubt away, all doubt away
It burns all doubt away, all doubt away
It burns all doubt away
In "Under Fire," Abandon sings about the struggles and doubts that arise in the face of opposition to one's faith. The lyrics describe the efforts of those who seek to undermine the singers' belief in God, accusing them of being foolish and weak-minded. Despite this, the singers affirm their commitment to their faith, stating that they have a "truth in [their] hearts" and the "proof" of who God is. They acknowledge that they haven't seen God but trust in his existence by walking in faith. The fire that they are under burns away their doubts, leaving only their steadfast belief in God.
The chorus repeats the phrase "under fire," which is a metaphor for the opposition to the singers' faith. It is likely that this opposition comes from a secular culture that sees religion as outdated and foolish. The idea of being "under fire" reflects the intensity of the opposition and the pressure it puts on those who hold religious beliefs.
The song's overall message is one of resilience and a willingness to endure in the face of doubt and opposition. The singers' faith sustains them through this struggle, and they emerge stronger and more committed to their beliefs. The song invites listeners who may be struggling with doubts about their faith to hold on and trust in their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
They try to trip us up, they try to make us doubt
They attempt to deceive and mislead us to create uncertainty and disbelief
Make us question what this life's about?
Raise doubts about the purpose of our existence
Our minds are criminal, they try to steal the soul
They use manipulation and dishonest tactics to distort our thoughts and beliefs
This moment's pivotal who we choose to follow
The decision of who we follow is critical and decisive in this moment
We are under fire but we know, we know
The truth in our hearts
Despite the challenges and pressures, we hold on to the conviction in our hearts
We are under fire but we hold, we hold
The proof of who You are
We possess the evidence and witness of who God is, even in the midst of opposition
And though we haven't seen Your face
We know that we walk by faith
We believe and trust in God, although we have not seen him face to face
We're chasing what's real, we're chasing what's true
We know it's God, we know it's You
We pursue and seek after what is genuine and authentic, and we know it leads to God
They tell us we're all fools, that our minds are weak
How can we put our hope in someone we can't see
They ridicule us and criticize our intelligence, casting doubt on relying on an unseen God
They come with ridicule to say that You're a fake
But we are not alone, You endured the same
They mock and insult God, declaring him fake or nonexistent, but we are not the first to endure such opposition
We are under fire but it only burns
Burns all doubt away
Although the pressure and scrutiny are intense, it serves to refine and eliminate any lingering doubts or uncertainty
It burns all doubt away, all doubt away
Reinforcing the idea that the fire of opposition serves a purifying purpose, removing all traces of doubt
Contributed by Peyton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.