1) Altars is an ext… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with this name:
1) Altars is an extreme metal band from Adelaide, Australia.
The style is a merging of death and doom, extreme and ambient, physical and metaphysical.
2) Altars is a Raw Black Metal band from the US.
Drawing influences from several other genres including Punk and Harsh Noise/Power Electronics. They formed in the Winter of 2003 and have sinced released vinyl and cassette releases on Youth Attack!, How Much Art Can You Take?, Down In The Ground & Occult Contemporary as well as several self released demos. They are currently recording their debut full length CD/LP to be released by Totalvernichtung/Todestunde respectively. Also in the works is a split 7" with PE project Whip & The Body from Brooklyn.
3) Altars is a Christian metalcore band from Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Scum
Altars Lyrics
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My actions have betrayed me
I have been brought to overcome the desire to sink myself
My own thoughts have condemned me
My own thoughts have condemned me
And I have fought against my thoughts my needs my wants
And I have fought against my thoughts my needs my wants
My hands are wringing my neck
This constant fight is not with You
But with the body I'm in
And this body is fighting back
And surfacing from within
We will never find some peace of mind through the perfection that we seek
This grace shines brightest
When I'm on my knees and at my weakest point
I am the scum of the Earth
And I am redeemed
Good God I deserve nothing
I am the scum of the Earth
I deserve nothing
I am nothing
The lyrics of Altars's song "Scum" suggest a crisis of self-awareness and moral struggle. The vocalist admits to having a grasp on the concept of right and wrong yet admits to betraying his actions, wrestling with his own thoughts and desires. He feels a need to overcome the temptation to sink himself and recognizes that he is fighting not with anyone else, but with his own body. The fight is exhausting and he feels as though he is constantly under attack. However, he finds solace in the grace of a higher power and recognizes his own worthlessness, labeling himself as the scum of the Earth while also finding redemption.
The song captures the difficulty of navigating and understanding one's own moral compass while acknowledging human imperfection. The lyricist's internal struggle contrasts with the idea of a higher power's forgiveness and grace, creating a powerful juxtaposition that centers on the themes of humility and self-forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
I have been brought to understand the concept of right and wrong
I have learned what is morally right and wrong
My actions have betrayed me
I have done wrong despite knowing better
I have been brought to overcome the desire to sink myself
I have learned to resist self-destructive urges
My own thoughts have condemned me
I have criticized myself for my own faults
And I have fought against my thoughts my needs my wants
I have struggled to control my own impulses
My hands are wringing my neck
I am overwhelmed with guilt and self-hatred
I am sick of the finger being pointed at the world
I am tired of blaming others for my own problems
This constant fight is not with You
My struggle is not with God
But with the body I'm in
But with my own physical being
And this body is fighting back
My own physical desires and urges are difficult to control
And surfacing from within
These struggles are coming from within myself
We will never find some peace of mind through the perfection that we seek
Trying to be perfect will not bring us peace of mind
This grace shines brightest
God's compassion is most powerful
When I'm on my knees and at my weakest point
When I am most vulnerable and humbled
I am the scum of the Earth
I am deeply flawed and unworthy
And I am redeemed
But I am still worthy of God's love and forgiveness
Good God I deserve nothing
I am not entitled to anything
I am the scum of the Earth
I am deeply flawed and unworthy
I deserve nothing
I am not entitled to anything
I am nothing
I am a small and insignificant part of the world
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Josh Maes
These are some of the coolest guys I've ever met. My band had the honor of opening for them and they're seriously some of the most chill guys ever...until they get on stage. Then they simply WRECK IT! Seriously. Give these guys your support. They deserve it.
Nathan Geffen
Wow, your lyrics guys... It really makes me think of me, trying to improve myself, to be better to my God's eyes, fighting against my thoughts, my needs, my wants, God bless you guys, may He bring you what you need.
Jack Clews
The lyrics are so good in this. Raw and self-critical
Alexander Berman
These guys are so damn good.
Gilberto Velazquez
these guys are sick, they remind me of The Ghost Inside
AxiomVocalist
Christian bands are always blessed with so much talent:3
Yasmin Gonzalez
They are so amazing live
80hitultracombo
This song has my endorsement as a lifelong metal fan. It gets the headbanging against a tuna on rye seal of approval.
MikeMangialardi
No band compares to this, beautiful
DeweyPrada
Sounds like a sweet band! Can't believe there's dislikes.