A few short years later, the band has released two highly acclaimed EP’s, garnered both local and national media attention, received radio play in one of the most skeptical markets and shared the stage with several national acts. Following their 2010 Authentik Artists release Pestilence and Rapture, ATS sparked the interest of several major labels, eventually graduating from Authentik Artists to Metal Blade Records in 2010.
Across The Sun has had the honor of sharing the stage with: As I Lay Dying, August Burns Red, Haste The Day, The Acacia Strain, Winds Of Plague, Parkway Drive, Darkest Hour, Born Of Osiris, After The Burial, Misery Signals, I See Stars, For The Fallen Dreams, 36 Crazyfists, Sea of Treachery, Abigail Williams, The Classic Crime, Gwen Stacy, Arsis, Stick To Your Guns, Himsa, Oblige, Sinai Beach, The Absence, A Life once Lost, Dead To Fall, and many more…….
Tipping the Scales
Across the Sun Lyrics
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To take advantage of kindness
Gravely mistaken for weakness
Things are not always as they seem
Take nothing for granted
Be mindful and restrain such foolish ways
There's no debating reprimand
Attempt to analyze what lies inside
The ones you seek to overcome
Just might enrich your life
You have been warned
Pretentious action could unleash a force
Far beyond the boundaries of comprehension
Aggravating these limits
Only beckons the beast to make itself known
Banishing hate from whence it came
Restoring order to its place
Making known tolerance was tested
Feeble attempts are rejected
To underestimate your fellow man
Is a fools errand
Fueled by arrogance and insecurity
Surely you will falter
So thinking twice before disrupting the balance
Is advised for the livelihood of all that's involved
For tipping scales with wounded souls
Could help you meet the end
The lyrics to Across The Sun's Tipping the Scales convey a message of caution to those who seek to exploit kindness and mistake it for weakness. The song urges listeners to be mindful and not take anything for granted. The consequences of foolish actions are emphasized, and listeners are warned that to underestimate their fellow human beings is a fools errand. In this life, we all need to strive to restore order and balance, making it known that tolerance has been tested and feeble attempts to disrupt the balance will be rejected.
The lyrics of Tipping the Scales are a timely reminder of the importance of caution and awareness in our daily interactions. The song uses powerful imagery and emotive language to emphasize the message that our actions and decisions have both physical and spiritual consequences. It is a message that resonates with all who seek to live meaningful lives, and who recognize that the way we treat others ultimately determines our own fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Here is a message for all who seek
A warning for those seeking to take advantage
To take advantage of kindness
Exploiting a generous nature is a mistake
Gravely mistaken for weakness
Being kind doesn't mean being weak
Things are not always as they seem
Appearances can be deceiving
Take nothing for granted
Don't assume things will be easy
Be mindful and restrain such foolish ways
Avoid acting recklessly and impulsively
There's no debating reprimand
Consequences are inevitable
Assures your numbered days
Behaving badly will catch up with you
Attempt to analyze what lies inside
Understand the motivations of others
The ones you seek to overcome
Those you perceive as enemies
Just might enrich your life
Could actually contribute positively to your life
You have been warned
A clear or implied threat to consequences ahead
Pretentious action could unleash a force
Arrogance can have severe repercussions
Far beyond the boundaries of comprehension
The consequences could be unimaginable
Aggravating these limits
Pushing beyond what is acceptable
Only beckons the beast to make itself known
Inciting a dangerous force to emerge
Banishing hate from whence it came
Eliminating destructive emotions
Restoring order to its place
Returning things to a healthy state
Making known tolerance was tested
Challenging the value of respectfulness
Feeble attempts are rejected
Half-hearted efforts are unacceptable
To underestimate your fellow man
Underestimating others is foolish
Is a fools errand
It's a stupid thing to do
Fueled by arrogance and insecurity
Motivated by misplaced confidence and fear
Surely you will falter
You will definitely fail
So thinking twice before disrupting the balance
Consider the consequences of actions
Is advised for the livelihood of all that's involved
It's beneficial for everyone involved
For tipping scales with wounded souls
Harming vulnerable individuals
Could help you meet the end
Could be self-destructive
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Joel Sherman
Somehow this is one of the sickest songs Ive ever heard. I wonder why they didn't catch on.
Noah & Steph
So Good in every way!!! Musicianship is incredible... Are these dudes still making music???
boop zoop
I don't normally like metalcore but this is fucking ridiculously good
Thezedmaster1
Felt that shit in my sack! well done.
Victor Poblano
More ppl need this in their life's lol
William Thompson
Thank you pandora..this tracks a gem
Faruk Bhuiyan
I've been looking for this.. FOR THE LONGEST TIME!
Victor Poblano
The drums are catchy
midgetsarefunny1
This song is amazing... You will be warned....
Jake Setnik
The first drop blew my socks off