Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, All Else Failed was a five-piece t… Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, All Else Failed was a five-piece that has amassed a loyal following by repeatedly setting new standards in the realm of heavy music over their nine years of existence. From their maniacal live shows to their thought provoking and genre bending albums, All Else Failed refuses to be predictable and demands to be heard. Originally inspired by the groundswell of independent heavy music of the early to mid 90’s, All Else Failed first landed on the scene in mid 1995 with one singular objective: to tear apart every venue they set their foot in. After several independent releases and a handful of lineup changes, All Else Failed signed to Now Or Never Records in the Summer of 2000 and recorded Archetype shortly thereafter.

Kinetic
All Else Failed Lyrics

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There are no signs of conscience. There are no week-long waiting rooms
Another one for your collection that serves a single use
A line your grandfather wrote, a story that's been passed down
What was necessity then, is not essential now
The word control is vague at best. There is no direct path
There are no signs of remorse. Tell your riends you are the victim here
Tell us all how you just followed orders, but wasn't this all your idea ?
The word control is vague at best. Is this ink smeared or my vision blurred ?

There is no direct path, but the one we're on won't work
Just string them up
Prepare for the final stand
Who will fall tomorrow ? Millions more will follow

Prepare for the final stand. Will we have to pry them from your cold dead hands
Just string them up.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to All Else Failed's song Kinetic appear to be a commentary on the destructive nature of humanity, particularly in regards to our willingness to follow blindly without questioning authority or examining the consequences of our actions. The first two lines suggest a lack of empathy or concern for others, implying that people are disposable, and used only for one purpose. The reference to a story passed down from the singer's grandfather serves to emphasize the cyclical nature of history and our tendency to repeat the same mistakes.

The lines referencing control and remorse tie into this theme of blind obedience and thoughtless action - if we are not in control of our own actions, and do not feel remorse for their consequences, we are simply automatons, moving through the world without any real agency or responsibility. The singer's challenge to those who would claim victimhood and deflect blame for their actions serves as a call to accountability - we must take responsibility for our choices, even when they are difficult or morally dubious.

The final lines, including the repeated turn of phrase "just string them up," are both ominous and conclusive. The singer seems resigned to a bleak future, in which conflict and chaos are the only or inevitable outcome. The question of who will fall tomorrow, and the suggestion that millions more will follow, make it clear that the singer sees humanity hurtling towards self-destruction. The final challenge to "pry them from your cold dead hands" implies that even in the face of this impending disaster, some individuals will cling desperately to their power and control, even if it means taking others down with them.

Line by Line Meaning

There are no signs of conscience.
It seems like you are not feeling guilty about your actions.

There are no week-long waiting rooms
Do not wait any longer for a change.

Another one for your collection that serves a single use
This is just another thing in your collection that you will use once and then throw away.

A line your grandfather wrote, a story that's been passed down
This is something that has been inherited from your ancestors, but it may not be relevant anymore.

What was necessity then, is not essential now
What was necessary in the past, may not be crucial in the present.

The word control is vague at best. There is no direct path
Control is not always clear or straightforward, and there may not be a single path to achieving it.

There are no signs of remorse. Tell your friends you are the victim here
It seems like you do not feel guilty, and you are portraying yourself to be the one who was wronged.

Tell us all how you just followed orders, but wasn't this all your idea?
Are you truly innocent, or did you have a role in this?

The word control is vague at best. Is this ink smeared or my vision blurred?
It is hard to know what control truly means, and it may be challenging to see things clearly.

There is no direct path, but the one we're on won't work
Although there may not be a clear path, the current one we are on is not effective.

Just string them up
Take action against those who are guilty.

Prepare for the final stand
Get ready for the last battle.

Who will fall tomorrow? Millions more will follow
Many people may die, and many others may continue to suffer.

Prepare for the final stand. Will we have to pry them from your cold dead hands
Get ready for the final fight. Will the guilty party give up willingly or have to be forced to stop?

Just string them up.
Take action against those who are guilty.

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