Angerstrike originated in the small town of Salyersville, Ky(home of Larry … Read Full Bio ↴Angerstrike originated in the small town of Salyersville, Ky(home of Larry Flynt). A few years ago close friends Brad(guitar), Rob(guitar) and Ashley(bass) joined together with a single purpose. It was to create music that represented the frustration they felt. However it became quite difficult to fill the remaining open positions in the band. Drummers came and went and finding a vocalists seemed impossible. Unable to attain a drummer and vocalist the three even tried filling the vacant slots themselves, but to no avail. Unable to perform live the band spent most of its time writing and recording songs with the aid of a drum machine. After writing several songs they continued the search for a drummer and vocalist. Again, many came and went. Then in the fall of 2003 they were joined by former Fildestrae guitarist Justin, on vocals, and Jarrod, also of Fildestrae, on drums. With the line-up complete the band was ready to bring its music to the masses. Heavily influenced by Meshuggah, Fear Factory, Machine Head, Morbid Angel, and Testament, their music is pure unrelenting aggression. Combining tight double-bass, harsh vocals and vicious down-tuned riffs the band is now ready to exorcise its demons and release them upon the world.

Members
Jarrod Williams: Drums
Ashley Shepherd: Bass
Rob Conley: Rhythm Guitar
Justin Patrick: Lead Vocals
Brad Jackson: Lead Guitar

Incomplete
Angerstrike Lyrics

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(V1)
Why must I always be the one
To bend, to break, to make the sacrifice
Always I find myself reaching for nothing
Yet grasping at something that never exist

(chorus)
I can't stop my hands from shaking

I can't hear the words your saying
I can't bare this endless suffering
Without this I feel so Incomplete

(V2)
Why is it that this emptiness
Seems to be the one thing that makes me whole
Just once see it through my eyes
Feel it through my skin
Look inside, inside my heart
And know that it's been torn apart

Repeat chorus

Has failure become my only option (2x)

You can't fucking change me, I'm too set in my ways

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Angerstrike's song "Incomplete" depict a person who feels a sense of emptiness and futility in their life. The first verse starts with the singer questioning why they are always the one who has to compromise and sacrifice while reaching for something that seems elusive. The chorus expresses the frustration of the singer, who can't control the trembling of their hands, can't hear what people are saying, and feels incomplete without something. The second verse is more introspective, as the singer questions why their sense of emptiness makes them feel complete rather than whole. They invite someone to see things from their perspective, to feel what they feel, and to look inside their heart to see the damage that has been done.

Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of hopelessness and despair in the face of circumstances that seem beyond the singer's control. They feel incomplete without something, but it's not clear what that something is. The song seems to suggest that sometimes, we can't change who we are or what we want, and that failure may be inevitable.

Line by Line Meaning

Why must I always be the one
I wonder why I am always the person who has to compromise or make sacrifices in this relationship or situation.

To bend, to break, to make the sacrifice
I have to constantly give in or put my own needs aside to make things work, even if it means sacrificing my own well-being.

Always I find myself reaching for nothing
Despite my efforts, it seems like I can never attain what I truly desire or need in this situation.

Yet grasping at something that never exists
I am still trying to hold onto something that doesn't really exist or isn't attainable, which only adds to my frustration and disappointment.

I can't stop my hands from shaking
My anxiety and stress levels are so high that my hands are physically trembling and I'm struggling to keep myself together.

I can't hear the words you're saying
Your words are falling on deaf ears because I'm too consumed by my own thoughts and feelings to truly listen and comprehend what you're saying.

I can't bear this endless suffering
This constant pain and heartache is becoming too much to bear and I'm struggling to find any relief or peace.

Without this I feel so Incomplete
Despite the pain, this situation has become familiar and comfortable to me, and without it, I feel like a part of me is missing or incomplete.

Why is it that this emptiness
It's strange how this feeling of emptiness and longing has become so normalized and even comforting to me.

Seems to be the one thing that makes me whole
Paradoxically, this feeling of emptiness and longing is the one thing that makes me feel like I have some sort of purpose or identity.

Just once see it through my eyes
I wish you could see things from my perspective just once and truly understand the weight of my struggles and frustrations.

Feel it through my skin
I want you to truly feel the pain and discomfort I am going through, so that you may understand the depth of my emotions.

Look inside, inside my heart
If you could look inside my heart, you would see the deep wounds and scars that have been inflicted upon it, causing me endless pain.

And know that it's been torn apart
My heart has been shattered into pieces by the constant struggle and pain of this situation.

Has failure become my only option
I am starting to wonder whether failure is my only possible outcome or whether any positive change or solution is truly attainable.

You can't fucking change me, I'm too set in my ways
I am feeling so overwhelmed and frustrated that I am starting to become defensive and resistant to any suggestions or solutions offered by others.

Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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