The band supports their record with a frequent live playing in the Czech Republic and neigbouring countries, including participation on major underground festivals. Their activities backed by management led by Louďa Dvořák help the band become established in the scene. Central European tours with GARDENS OF GEHENNA, PREJUDICE and most recently NEGLECTED FIELDS resulted in more recognition also abroad.
The year 2003 is a challenge for the band as two members leave the band for personal reasons, however new suitable recruitments are found to push the band even further. The new material sounds more mature and experienced, building on the band's strengths which lie with melodic and technical guitars and tight drumming. A 4-track promo has been recorded to attract a deal for a full-length album.
In the meantime the band shows up at the summer festivals in Czech Republic and finishes off the activities in 2003 by a short tour in Serbia.
The beginning of 2004 presents difficulties as the lead guitarist and main songwriter Jenda ends up with a hand injury meaning a several month break in playing. After a few warm-up shows around the home area the band sets off for another Eurotour w/ NEGLECTED FIELDS visiting for the first time Poland and Latvia. The year is successfully closed with two shows at prestigious Moravian festivals - Allmetal in Olomouc and Apocalypsa (supporting ROOT) in Brno.
The first half of 2005 should be devoted to composing new material to be materialised in summer. Besides, ABSURD CONFLICT feature at a special theatre night in Brno in February and go to Serbia for two more shows in March.
Till The End
Absurd Conflict Lyrics
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I've lost my way once again
A prisoner of darkness
I let you down my friend
The time has come to testify
All the feelings I've been holding back
How many dreams have to fall to the ground
Maybe I was born to wander
I have no high hopes any longer
So tell me my friend
Just where does it end
Will nothing free me
From this hell I'm living in
I cannot blame myself anymore
I've been beaten and accused before
Well I took some bad advice
And I paid too high a price
How can some people have the nerve
Hell hasn't frozen but it's on the verge
It has gone way past the point of greed
How many life times shall we need
How many times must a man fall down
How many dreams have to fall to the ground
Is nothing ever gonna free me
From this hell I'm living in
Why so much pain
I cry for forgiveness
I'm a destitude man
Who still remains
It's so hard to explain
Before I leave this world
The time has come to testify
All the feelings I've been holding back
It's time - to set them free
It's time - to set them free
I cannot blame myself anymore
I've been beaten and accused before
Well I took some bad advice
And I paid t oo high a price
The lyrics of Absurd Conflict's song "Till the End" speak of a man who has lost his way and feels trapped in darkness. He speaks to his faithful companion, acknowledging that he has let them down. The man is feeling overwhelmed and defeated, needing to testify and let out all of his pent-up emotions.
The repeated phrases "How many times must a man fall down" and "How many dreams have to fall to the ground" suggest that this is not the man's first time in such a predicament. He questions whether he was born to wander, and has no high hopes left. The singer is desperately seeking solace and freedom from the hellish situation he is living in.
The song speaks of the exhaustion and pain of constantly falling and being beaten down. The man cannot even blame himself anymore, as he has taken bad advice and paid a high price for it. The song implies that there are people out there that have been greedy and caused pain in others, pushing the singer to a state where he cannot explain how he feels anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
My faithful companion
Addressing the emotional distress and sense of hopelessness felt by the singer, and the search for a way out of it.
I've lost my way once again
Acknowledging a personal pattern of losing direction and feeling lost in life.
A prisoner of darkness
Feeling trapped in a state of depression, fear or anxiety.
I let you down my friend
Acknowledging previous failed attempts at finding a way out of the emotional distress, and the pain it may have caused loved ones.
The time has come to testify
Realizing the need for an emotional release and the courage to be truthful about the emotions that have been kept hidden.
All the feelings I've been holding back
Referring to the emotions and thoughts that have been suppressed, while living in the state of distress.
How many times must a man fall down
Rhetorical questioning of the difficulties of life and how often one may experience failure.
How many dreams have to fall to the ground
Questioning the numerous failed attempts at achieving personal goals and ambitions.
Maybe I was born to wander
Accepting the idea that one may not entirely be able to overcome life's challenges.
I have no high hopes any longer
Experiencing a loss of hope in life and the future.
So tell me my friend
Appealing to the listeners for emotional support and guidance.
Just where does it end
Questioning the possibility of an end to the emotional distress and pain.
Will nothing free me
Experiencing desperation and hopelessness in the face of overwhelming emotional turmoil.
From this hell I'm living in
The emotional distress and fear are referred to as a hellscape.
I cannot blame myself anymore
Coming to the realization that self-blame is counterproductive to one's personal growth.
I've been beaten and accused before
Acknowledging a past of personal failures and feeling of fault that have resulted in social scrutiny.
Well I took some bad advice
Admitting to having relied on misguided guidance from friends or family.
And I paid too high a price
Feeling the consequences of relying on bad advice, and realizing the impact on personal life.
How can some people have the nerve
Exasperation with the actions of others who may not experience the same level of emotional turmoil and claims that they have been 'robbed'.
Hell hasn't frozen but it's on the verge
Implied negative events or states of emotion could escalate; using the concept of Hell freezing over as an exaggerated reference.
It has gone way past the point of greed
Feeling that the movements of self-interest and greed have surpassed normal measures.
How many life times shall we need
Questioning the possibilities of achieving resolution, and the number of lives it may take.
Why so much pain
Questioning the reasons for experiencing so much emotional turmoil.
I cry for forgiveness
Appealing to a greater power for forgiveness and absolution.
I'm a destitute man
Acknowledging the idea of having lost everything, and being vulnerable.
Who still remains
Implying that hope or strength is still there, despite the loss and vulnerability.
It's so hard to explain
Difficulty in expressing the emotional turmoil and challenges experienced.
Before I leave this world
Acknowledging that there is a finite time before the end of life.
It's time - to set them free
Determination to release the suppressed emotions and break free from the emotional turmoil.
Contributed by Evelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.