By being one of the first bands to blend anarcho-punk and heavy metal music, Amebix are often cited as one of the key bands that helped to create the crust punk style, and are considered as a proto-thrash metal band. Such notable bands as Sepultura, Neurosis, and Deviated Instinct have paid homage.
Days
Amebix Lyrics
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Bloodied but unbowed from days
We always will remember
And by the morning light
We look upon the risen dawn
The day of our creation
I see my enemies
And in such days as these
I see the circle turning to completion
These days will never come again
These days will never come again
These days will never come again
These days will never come again
The song "Days" by Amebix is a reflection on the struggles and triumphs of the human experience. The opening lines, "We came out of the night, bloodied but unbowed from days, we always will remember," conveys the idea that despite facing difficult times and enduring hardship, humans still manage to rise above their circumstances. The following line, "And by the morning light, we look upon the risen dawn, the day of our creation," speaks to the idea of a new beginning and starting fresh each day, no matter what challenges may come.
The second verse of the song shows a sense of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. "I see my enemies, and I know the way, the way I will defeat them, and in such days as these, I see the circle turning to completion." This suggests that not only will the singer overcome their obstacles, but they will do so with a sense of purpose and strength. The repetition of the phrase "These days will never come again" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and serves as a reminder to appreciate every moment of life, even the difficult ones.
Overall, the song speaks to the themes of perseverance, resilience, and living in the present moment. It reminds listeners that no matter how difficult life may get, there is always hope for a new day and the ability to overcome any challenge with determination and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
We came out of the night
We emerged from a dark, uncertain time
Bloodied but unbowed from days
We faced countless struggles, but remained resilient and determined
We always will remember
We will never forget the hardships we faced and the lessons we learned
And by the morning light
As we reflect on our journey, we see hope for a brighter future
We look upon the risen dawn
We see a new day, full of possibility and potential
The day of our creation
This is the moment when we were born, when we became who we are
I see my enemies
I am aware of those who oppose me, challenge me and seek to harm me
And I know the way, the way I will defeat them
I know the strategies and tactics I will use to overcome my adversaries
And in such days as these
During times of great uncertainty and struggle
I see the circle turning to completion
I see the cycle of adversity and triumph coming full circle, as I move closer to my goals
These days will never come again
We must cherish and appreciate the present, as it is fleeting and will never happen again
These days will never come again
Every moment is unique and should be valued, as we will never experience it exactly the same way twice
These days will never come again
We should live in the present and make the most of our experiences, as this moment in time will never be replicated
These days will never come again
We must learn from the past, appreciate the present and prepare for the future, as we cannot go back and re-live previous moments
Contributed by Daniel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.