Members throughout the years;
Dennis Tvrdik - Vocals (2007-)
Brett Wondrak - Guitar (2007-)
Austin Cutter -
Dominic Dickinson - Guitar/Vocals (2007-)
Eric Thomas - Bass (2014-)
Erik Kemme - Bass
Cameron Keeter - Bass (?-2012)
Michael Roslaniec - Bass (2013-2014)
Patrick Galante - Drums (2009-)
Bradley Newshutz - Drums (2007-2009)
Discography:
2016 - Gaia
2014 - Blackout
2012 - The Campaign
2010 - No Secret Revealed
2007 - Calm Before The Storm
Death Cycle
Affiance Lyrics
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About what will be and what will come
But nothing ever advances
In result of all our hatred
Now the harvest is at hand
Diplomacy can't save this land
It's never enough until we've gone too far
STIR THE LAKE OF FIRE
LET THE SKY FALL
FEAR WILL FEND THEM OFF
SO BOMBS AWAY
It's life for life
It's blood for blood
Hatred perpetuated
History repeats
And the tradition lives on
To give the enemy a face
Other than our own
STIR THE LAKE OF FIRE
LET THE SKY FALL
FEAR WILL FEND THEM OFF
DEATH COMES FOR YOU ALL
STIR THE LAKE OF FIRE
WATCH YOUR CITY BURN
CRUSHING THEIR RESOLVE
SO BOMBS AWAY
The lyrics of Affiance's song "Death Cycle" talk about the perpetual cycle of hatred and war that humans seem to be stuck in. The first verse talks about how we are always talking about what will happen and what is to come, but nothing ever really changes. Our hatred for each other doesn't allow us to move forward. The harvest is at hand which means the outcome of all that hatred is upon us, and diplomacy can no longer save us. The lyric suggests that we continue to push the envelope until we go too far.
The chorus is the most vocal and aggressive part of the song, and it talks about how we use fear as a tool to fend off our enemies. Stirring up the lake of fire and letting the sky fall suggests that we are ready to go to war and do whatever it takes to win. The lyric "bombs away" drives home that point further. The lyrics then take a turn and suggests that this is a never-ending cycle of life for life, blood for blood. History repeats itself, and the tradition lives on to give the enemy a face, other than our own. We use hatred as a way to justify our actions and continue to push the cycle forward.
Overall, the lyrics of "Death Cycle" by Affiance paint a picture of a world that is stuck in a perpetual cycle of hatred, war, and fear. The song suggests that until we address the root causes of why we hate and are ready to understand and empathize with each other, we will never truly move forward. It's a song that asks us to reexamine our actions and perhaps, find other solutions than resorting to fear and violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are barking up a storm
We are making a lot of noise, but not making any progress
About what will be and what will come
Talking about the future and what it holds
But nothing ever advances
Despite all the talking, things never change for the better
In result of all our hatred
This lack of progress is due to our collective hatred and animosity towards others
Now the harvest is at hand
The time for action and consequences has arrived
Diplomacy can't save this land
Negotiation and compromise have failed, and violent action is now necessary
It's never enough until we've gone too far
Our thirst for retribution and revenge is insatiable, and will only lead to destruction if not controlled
STIR THE LAKE OF FIRE
Provoke and incite conflict and strife
LET THE SKY FALL
Bring about total destruction and devastation
FEAR WILL FEND THEM OFF
Use our enemies' fear against them to keep them at bay
SO BOMBS AWAY
Resort to airstrikes and bombings to achieve our goals
It's life for life
Eye for an eye retaliation
It's blood for blood
Violence begets violence
Hatred perpetuated
Our never-ending hatred towards others ensures that conflict will continue indefinitely
History repeats
The cycle of violence and hatred is an ongoing pattern throughout history
And the tradition lives on
This pattern of violence and hatred continues and is passed down from generation to generation
To give the enemy a face
We create an image of our enemies as evil and menacing to justify our animosity towards them
Other than our own
This enemy becomes a scapegoat for our own faults and shortcomings
WATCH YOUR CITY BURN
Inflict mass destruction and chaos on a large scale
CRUSHING THEIR RESOLVE
Break their spirit and will to fight
DEATH COMES FOR YOU ALL
Emphasizing that death and destruction will affect everyone, not just our enemies
Contributed by Tyler I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.