After writing and rehearsing for almost a year ALWAYS FALLEN started performing live, in February 2006. After a minor line-up change consisting of lead singer Kenny Devos joining the band, the band unleashed their first demo entitled "No Mercy for Sinners" upon an unsuspecting public in February 2007. Nearly exactly one year later they released the mini-CD-album “See my Blood”, which they’d recorded at Sweet Sour Studios with Niek Tournois (Vocalist with the ROADRUNNER recording artists SPOIL ENGINE).
"See My Blood" benefited from both critical and popular acclaim and opened a lot of doors for the band, allowing them to tour intensively for the remainder of 2008 and well into 2009, with bands such as: Sodom (DE), Ensiferum (SE), Axxis (DE), Stormlord (IT), Bonded By Blood (USA), Fueled By Fire (USA) and Maroon (DE). ALWAYS FALLEN was also selected to play at Metalcamp in Slovenia, billed the same day/ stage as Nightwish (FI), Kataklysm (CAN) and Death Angel (USA).
Having achieved all of the above in such a short time – and survived – ALWAYS FALLEN next recruited XAVIER CARION (guitarist with CHANNEL ZERO and SONS OF JONATHAS) to produce their first long-playing compact disc album: "Reflection". They entrusted ATTIE BAUW (JUDAS PRIEST and the SCORPIONS, to name but two out of a list of hundreds…) with the mastering; loud, very loud… but with nuance!
"Reflection" will be released on MAUSOLEUM RECORDS in November 2009 ( Europe ), and January 2010 ( USA).
NO MERCY
Always Fallen Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Who's in the company of sinners
Or take his place
In the way of evil – doers
In the seat of those
Don't give honour to the Lord
But whose delight
Evil will destroy us
Get ready for defeat
Evil will destroy us
Be aware of deceit
He'll be like a tree
Planted by the rivers
And gives his fruit
Leaves will be green
He will do well
In all his undertakings
Evil will destroy us
Get ready for defeat
Evil will destroy us
Be ware of deceit
there will be no mercy for sinners
Happy is the man
Who's in the company of sinners
Or take his place
In the way of evil – doers
In the seat of those
Don't give honour to the Lord
But whose delight
Is in the law of the Lord
Evil will destroy us
Get ready for defeat
Evil will destroy us
Be ware of deceit
The lyrics of Always Fallen's song "No Mercy" explore the idea of morality and virtue. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer suggesting that happiness can be found in the company of sinners or in doing evil deeds. This is immediately followed by a warning that such actions will bring about destruction and defeat, setting up a clear contrast between personal happiness and societal harm.
The lyrics then describe the qualities of a person who delights in the law of the Lord, likening them to a tree by a river that bears fruit and has green leaves. This image suggests a person who is grounded, stable, and nourished, and who experiences success in their life. In contrast to the earlier warning, this part of the song suggests that doing good and being virtuous is ultimately more fulfilling than pursuing personal pleasure at the expense of others.
The song ends with a final warning that there will be no mercy for sinners. The repetition of this line emphasizes the seriousness and finality of the message, underscoring the importance of making moral choices in life. Overall, the lyrics of "No Mercy" convey a message of moral responsibility and the consequences of our actions, encouraging listeners to choose virtuous behavior over selfishness and sin.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy is the man
Blessed is the individual
Who's in the company of sinners
Who chooses to spend time with those who have transgressed
Or take his place
Alternatively, if one joins the ranks of the wicked
In the way of evil – doers
In the path of those who commit wrongs
In the seat of those
Amidst the assembly of individuals
Don't give honour to the Lord
Who do not express reverence for the divine
But whose delight
Instead find pleasure
Is in the law of the Lord
In abiding by the statutes of the Almighty
Evil will destroy us
Malice and corruptness will bring ruin upon us
Get ready for defeat
Prepare for loss and failure
Be aware of deceit
Stay alert for treachery and deception
He'll be like a tree
The individual will resemble a plant
Planted by the rivers
Positioned near streams of water
And gives his fruit
Producing edible yields
Leaves will be green
Foliage will maintain a verdant hue
He will do well
He will prosper
In all his undertakings
In each task he pursues
there will be no mercy for sinners
The unrepentant transgressors will not receive compassion
Contributed by Mila K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.