Anchorlines emerged on the NH/MA music scene in late 2009 with one purpose:… Read Full Bio ↴Anchorlines emerged on the NH/MA music scene in late 2009 with one purpose: to revolutionize the hardcore music genre. With a catalogue of brand new songs, potent lyrics and eye-popping graphics, the band looks to play everywhere playable, and generate countless fans and friends along the way.

The band originally formed in the summer of 2009, still nameless and struggling to support themselves. Drummer Corwin Bermudez, Guitarist Angela Thomas, and Bassist Joe Bradshaw searched for the final components for a successful band, and upon adding the terrifying, passion-filled vocals of Jeff Higgins and veteran guitar prowess of Tim Cackett, a show-ready band was born. Since then Anchorlines boasts a collection of intricate, melodic-yet-brutal songs and an attitude of utter dedication and unconditional respect for everyone they meet.

Anchrolines rocks the house with song music.

Jeff Higgins - Vocals
Corwin Bermudez - Drums
Nick Edwards - Guitar
Luke Dimond - Guitar
Vinny Marino - Bass/Samples

Hollow Eyes
Anchorlines Lyrics

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Abandon hope and forget what you know
This is the land of the bought and sold
Welcome to the house of lies, where the sun's blacked out and the stars don't shine
You're a slave to be bled dry for the exalted swine who send us all to die
You'll spend your life in chains
Every day, forced to play the game
Don't fall behind, your life's at stake
A miserable fate's one mistake away

Profit is everything
Long live the king
Another slave, better pray to the one true god
They won't stop 'til you've lost it all
We were born to die with empty eyes
We feed our lives to the lie, until the end of time
Through faith we'll all be saved, just risk it all in this loaded dice game
They say we're closer every day, shedding blood and tears to fuel the sovereign state
We're all rotting inside this grave
A new prison built by the inmates
'Cause we can't accept the blame
We let these fucking cowards turn to kings
How much longer are we going to let this shit continue?
It's time to take control of your life and wake the fuck up
I see the war in your eyes, so put your fists up and fight
Will you earn this life, or just lay down and fucking die?
We were born to die with empty eyes, we feed our lives to the lie 'till the end of time
We feed out lives to the lie until we die

Profit is everything, long live the king
Profit is everything, long live the king

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anchorlines’ song Hollow Eyes talk about the harsh realities of the current society, where people are forced to live in a world that is controlled by corrupt and powerful individuals. The lines "Abandon hope and forget what you know/This is the land of the bought and sold/Welome to the house of lies" paint a picture of a world where the truth is distorted and people are enslaved to serve the interests of those in power. The lines "You're a slave to be bled dry for the exalted swine who send us all to die/You'll spend your life in chains" show how the powerful exploit the weak and manipulate them into thinking that they are free when, in reality, they are chained to an oppressive system.

The chorus highlights the desperation and hopelessness people feel in this situation, "We were born to die with empty eyes/We feed our lives to the lie, until the end of time." Despite this, the song recognizes that there is a way out, through unity and resistance, "I see the war in your eyes, so put your fists up and fight/Will you earn this life or just lay down and fucking die?" The final lines, "Profit is everything, long live the king," show how those in power prioritize their own interests over those of the people they are supposed to serve.

Line by Line Meaning

Abandon hope and forget what you know
Let go of all hope and knowledge because in this world, everything is bought and sold and truth doesn't exist.

Welcome to the house of lies, where the sun's blacked out and the stars don't shine
This is a place where deception is the norm and there is no hope or light to be found.

You're a slave to be bled dry for the exalted swine who send us all to die
You are nothing more than a tool for those in power to exploit until you are no longer useful, and they do not care about sacrificing you for their own gain.

You'll spend your life in chains, every day, forced to play the game
You are a prisoner to the system, forced to play by the rules set by those in charge, with little hope of escape.

Don't fall behind, your life's at stake, A miserable fate's one mistake away
You must keep up with the demands placed upon you, lest you face dire consequences for the slightest misstep.

Profit is everything, long live the king
Money and power are the only things that matter in this world, and the rulers will do whatever it takes to maintain their hold.

Another slave, better pray to the one true god
You are just another cog in the machine, and the only hope you have is blind faith in a higher power.

They won't stop 'til you've lost it all
Those in power will continue to take and exploit until you have nothing left to give or lose.

We were born to die with empty eyes, we feed our lives to the lie 'till the end of time
We are born to accept the lies we are fed by those in charge and will continue to do so until we die.

Through faith we'll all be saved, just risk it all in this loaded dice game
Blind faith is the only salvation, but you must be willing to risk everything in this rigged game of life.

They say we're closer every day, shedding blood and tears to fuel the sovereign state
As a society, we are slowly approaching the brink of self-destruction, sacrificing our own well-being for the sake of the government's power and prestige.

We're all rotting inside this grave, a new prison built by the inmates
We are all prisoners of the corrupt system, and our inaction and acceptance of the status quo only serves to bury us deeper in our own graves.

How much longer are we going to let this shit continue?
When will we finally decide to take action and break free from this cycle of exploitation and deception?

It's time to take control of your life and wake the fuck up
We need to start taking responsibility for our own lives and become aware of the truth behind the lies we've been fed.

I see the war in your eyes, so put your fists up and fight
I see the struggle and anger in you, so it's time to stand up and fight against the injustice and oppression.

Will you earn this life, or just lay down and fucking die?
Will you actively work to create a meaningful life for yourself, or will you simply give up and let the system consume you?

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