Founded: 2013
From: Lemont, Illinois
Founded: 2013
From: Lemont, Illinois
Genre: Progressive Metalcore | Djent | Technical | Deathcore
Contact Info: facebook
Band
Vocals :: Liam Borrowdale
Lead Guitar :: Ryne Sahs
Drums :: Jethro Tacuboy
Bass :: Travis Nelson
About
A upcoming band from Illinois, we pieced together good aspects from each genre of modern metal we enjoyed most and it came out bouncy, check us out.
Altered Perception first full length: Void, a modern bouncy rhythmic feel to keep you moving. This is the first of many to come.
Stay tuned.
Sacrifice
Altered Perceptions Lyrics
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Fallen from the branches of serendipity
In the garden of false enlightenment
On the planet of endless strife
Forward efforts
Against our own
Keeping us steady
As we praise to a metaphor
Of further progress
But hypocritically proceed
To do the opposite of what's required
Misinterpreted the messages, wrongly followed
Kill in the name of God and peace
Then hide behind ideas all borrowed
Why do we support this sorrow?
Fresh fruit, ripened
Maggot infested tomorrow
Act as if you care
God act as if you care
Miniscule mentalities
Broken and won't be repaired
God act as if you care
Why won't you interfere
We are sick, sightless senseless scars
On the face of the planet
'til humanity is brought to par
Fallacy ridden religious actions
Symbols of separating humans into factions
We are sick, sightless senseless scars
On the face of the planet
'til humanity is brought to par
Fallacy ridden religious actions
Symbols of separating humans into factions
Sacrifice the fruit of the trees
Fallen from the branches of serendipity
In the garden of false enlightenment
On the planet of endless strife
Sacrifice, sacrifice
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In "Sacrifice" by Altered Perceptions, the lyrics speak to the themes of misguided belief systems, violence and the false sense of progress. The song mentions the idea of "sacrifice" repeatedly, which can be interpreted as both a call to action and a condemnation of past actions. The lyrics suggest that the fruit of the trees has fallen from the branches of serendipity, meaning that we have lost the sense of chance and opportunity that comes with living in the present moment. The garden of false enlightenment refers to a world where people are led astray by ideas that they believe will bring them peace and fulfillment but instead create more strife.
The lyrics also criticize religious actions that separate humans into factions and lead to violence. The line "Kill in the name of God and peace, then hide behind ideas all borrowed" suggests that people create their own interpretations of religious teachings, often with dangerous consequences. The concept of hypocrisy is also explored in the lyrics, as people proclaim to desire progress but continue to act in ways that hinder it. In the end, the lyrics call for intervention from a higher power, as the current state of humanity seems beyond repair.
Line by Line Meaning
Sacrifice the fruit of the trees
Give up the fruits of our labor and hard work
Fallen from the branches of serendipity
Accidentally happening upon success
In the garden of false enlightenment
Living in a society that claims to be enlightened, but in reality is filled with falsehoods
On the planet of endless strife
Existing in a world that is filled with ongoing conflicts
Forward efforts
Making progress and moving forward
Against our own
Holding ourselves back through our own actions and beliefs
Keeping us steady
Maintaining a sense of calm and balance in the midst of chaos
In a hectic world
Working to stay grounded and centered in a fast-paced, busy society
As we praise to a metaphor
Celebrating and idolizing progress and success
Of further progress
Striving for even more advancement and achievement
But hypocritically proceed
Failing to live up to our own ideals and values
To do the opposite of what's required
Acting in ways that go against what is needed and necessary
Misinterpreted the messages, wrongly followed
Misunderstanding and misusing important messages and teachings
Kill in the name of God and peace
Committing acts of violence under the guise of religious piety and harmony
Then hide behind ideas all borrowed
Using borrowed ideologies as a shield for immoral actions
Why do we support this sorrow?
Questioning why we continue to tolerate and perpetuate pain and suffering
Fresh fruit, ripened
New opportunities and possibilities that have come to fruition
Maggot infested tomorrow
The dark, bleak future that may come as a result of our actions
Act as if you care
Put on a facade of compassion and concern
God act as if you care
Challenging a higher power to show signs of empathy and understanding
Miniscule mentalities
Small-mindedness and ignorance
Broken and won't be repaired
Damaged beyond repair
We are sick, sightless senseless scars
Humans are flawed and damaged, lacking insight and purpose
On the face of the planet
Existing on Earth
'til humanity is brought to par
Working towards a better collective human experience
Fallacy ridden religious actions
Religious practices based on falsehoods and flawed beliefs
Symbols of separating humans into factions
Ways of dividing people into different groups based on arbitrary criteria
Sacrifice, sacrifice
Continuing to give up and make difficult choices for a better world
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alessio Tozzo
highs sounds funny but lows are so sick! really digging this!
Saiyan lineage 1
Wow amazing video
Love everything about it
New to this band
Piano and breakdowns is where it's at
I'll definitely follow you guys
Kris Kloppers
The vocals are great!
zerozeeros
The range of this guy is sick, so different and fresh bought the cd based off this song alone
SadDeath
the highs are what makes you guys extra special!!! dont ever stop haha
LegitPunisher Pro-Gaming
this track is evil af, I LOVE IT :D
Ratboy
Interesting sound. I enjoyed the highs. I'll likely check out the album when it's released
Nehemiah Treviño
I have a feeling this band along with Chelsea Grin will be my favorite bands tbh.
De'Merikko Reynolds
Nehemiah Treviño fucking same dude!!!!
Tom Ashley
These are the best highs I have ever heard omg, more please