Formerly From The Ashes, Another Black Day is based out of Ft. Lauderdale, … Read Full Bio ↴Formerly From The Ashes, Another Black Day is based out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and consists of members, Matthew Wilkof (vocals, lead guitar), Angel Hernandez, (drums), and Das Haas (bass). The band’s current line-up was finalized in the summer of 2004 and has been going strong ever since. With countless shows played, two EP’s under their belts (and a full length recently released), radio airplay, and a growing fan base. Another Black Day is gaining recognition and respect amongst their peers in the music industry worldwide.

The band has been featured on numerous radio shows such as Denver Colorado’s KBPI, XM Radio’s Unsigned Bands and Mayhem & Rage Radio from Florida. Another Black Day has recently recorded a full length CD at Bieler Brother’s Records (Skindred, Non-Point) in Sunrise FL. The long awaited full length was produced by A.B.D and Matt LaPlant (NonPoint, Sikth). The music is comprised of aggressive complex guitar work, thought provoking lyrics, awe inspiring drumming, powerful vocals and cohesive songwriting wrapped up into one unique package. Each band member contributes his own style into the music, which in turn, breeds an unmistakably original musical creation.

The A.B.D live show is a force to be reckoned with. Another Black Day pours all of their energy and aggression and musical prowess into a wall of kinetic energy. Angel’s drumming is dead on, Haas’s bass lines are tight and powerful, Matt’s vocals are earth shattering and coupled with blistering guitar work he forces the crowd into the A.B.D onslaught. Put all of that together with constant movement on stage and you have the Another Black Day's live show…Excitement…Energetic…and Flawless.

Idols
Another Black Day Lyrics

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Emptiness consumes your soul
Because I won't allow you to dominate.
Every move I make seems wrong
And now you have to wonder about your fate.

I'm not your idol.
Your blessed idol.
I'm not your idol.

I can't take the pain.
I can't take the strain.
I can't take your ways.
I won't break.
I can't take the pain.
I can't take the strain.
I can't take your ways.
I won't break.

Don't wait for me to bow down to you.
Don't wait for me to bow down.

Sanctify your life with me
Because now it's a question of love and hate.
Don't mistake me for a god
Because all of your temples I'll desecrate.

I'm not your idol.
Your blessed idol.
I'm not your idol.

I can't take the pain.
I can't take the strain.
I can't take your ways.
I won't break.
I can't take the pain.
I can't take the strain.
I can't take your ways.
I won't break.

Don't wait for me to bow down to you.
Don't wait for me to bow down.

I don't want to be your slave.
All your idols, they seem to fade away.
I don't want to be your slave.
All your idols, they seem to fade away.
Fade away.

Yeah, don't wait for me.

I don't want to be your slave.
All your idols, they seem to fade away.
I don't want to be your slave.

All your idols, they seem to fade away.
Fade away.

Overall Meaning

These lyrics describe someone refusing to be controlled or idolized by another person. The singer is declaring to this person that they refuse to be their "idol" or slave, and won't bow down to them. The other person seems to be a dominating force in the singer's life, causing them pain and strain. The singer warns the other person not to mistake them for a god, and that they won't be sanctified or controlled in any way.

The chorus repeats the same lines over and over again, emphasizing the singer's resolve not to give in to the other person's demands. They want to be free from this person's control and not be seen as a temporary "idol" that will eventually fade away.

The use of religious imagery throughout the song adds weight to the singer's claims. By using words like "sanctify" and "god," the singer is suggesting that the other person is trying to take the place of a higher power in their life, which they will not allow.

Line by Line Meaning

Emptiness consumes your soul
You feel emptiness inside you.

Because I won't allow you to dominate.
I won't let you control or overpower me.

Every move I make seems wrong
I feel like every decision I make is a mistake.

And now you have to wonder about your fate.
And now you're left to question what will happen to you.

I'm not your idol.
I'm not the person you should look up to as a role model or hero.

Your blessed idol.
The person you see as a perfect and divine figure in your life.

I can't take the pain.
I can't handle the emotional or physical suffering anymore.

I can't take the strain.
I can't deal with the pressure and stress from this situation.

I can't take your ways.
I can't tolerate the things you do or say.

I won't break.
I won't give up or succumb to your demands or pressure.

Don't wait for me to bow down to you.
Don't expect me to submit to your authority or power.