Releases
All Their Money Stinks of Death 7" EP, Manifest Soundworks, 1988
End of Time 7" EP, Stereonucleosis, 1989
Live in the Studio, Selfless/Steronucleosis, 1990
Thinning the Herd- Live split LP with Subvert, Mind Control, 1990
Still Life LP, Allied Recordings, 1991
End of Time Plus One double 7" EP, Selfless, 1992
Discography CD, Selfless, 1995
Antischism ( Discography) CD/2XLP, Prank Records, 1998
End of Time
Antischism Lyrics
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the end of time
a million pointed fingers
including mine
but when the dusk falls to begin
the august winter we all will have written a verse
to the final gospel (2x)
and sing a praise to your lord
for the ability to see and yet not see what we cannot ignore
now i feel there is no hope
time's a clock that's moving backwards
ticking away our last chances moving so much faster
i think we're already dead!
no matter what's been said!
hell is now and now is hell
and we will pay for all we did
(x2)
someone somewhere is laughing so had at how easily things can be taken so very
hard and still we feed the fire of the coming storm that is human extermination
taking form
from deep inside my bones
i feel anticipation burning and when i put my ear to the floor i hear revolution
and yet i'm ashamed at the simplicity
of humanity and its mentality
and how easy this society can be shaped and molded
into formless mindless clay
too much has been said about
the end of time
a million pointed fingers
including mine
but when the dusk falls to begin
the august winter we all will have written a verse
to the final gospel
The lyrics of Antischism's song End Of Time are commenting on how much has been said about the inevitable "end of time" and the pessimistic attitude that comes with it. The repetition of "too much has been said about the end of time" emphasizes the exhaustion and frustration with such a topic. The lyrics do not deny the reality of its approach, but rather defy the fatalistic attitude towards it.
The lyrics also comment on the current state of society and how humanity is contributing to their own demise. The phrase "hell is now and now is hell" suggests that we are living in a state of constant destruction, and that the consequences of our actions will catch up to us. The lyric "still we feed the fire of the coming storm that is human extermination taking form" highlights how humanity is actively contributing to their own destruction with actions such as environmental destruction or war.
Despite the heavy and fatalistic nature of the lyrics, there is still a call to action. The lyric "throw up your hands and sing a praise to your lord for the ability to see and yet not see what we cannot ignore" suggests that there is still some power in acknowledging our limitations and making the most of what we have. The repetition of "we all will have written a verse to the final gospel" suggests that there is still time to make a difference and have an impact, even if the inevitable end is approaching.
Line by Line Meaning
Too much has been said about the end of time
Many people have spoken extensively about the apocalypse and its approach.
a million pointed fingers including mine
Everyone has pointed blame towards others and even themselves in regards to the impending end of the world.
but when the dusk falls to begin the august winter we all will have written a verse to the final gospel
When the sun sets and the season of winter starts, every individual's contribution to humanity and the future will be apparent and recorded.
so throw up your hands and sing a praise to your lord for the ability to see and yet not see what we cannot ignore
Raise your hands and give thanks to a higher power for the gift of understanding things that we may overlook or choose to ignore.
now i feel there is no hope time's a clock that's moving backwards ticking away our last chances moving so much faster i think we're already dead! no matter what's been said!
Hopelessness abounds as we perceive time to be running out too quickly to make a difference; it may already be too late to stop the impending consequences and fate of humanity.
hell is now and now is hell and we will pay for all we did
Present circumstances are a reflection of a horrific fate, and eventually, every person will have to atone for their actions.
someone somewhere is laughing so had at how easily things can be taken so very hard and still we feed the fire of the coming storm that is human extermination taking form
An individual out there takes delight in how easily society falls apart, and we perpetuate the destruction of humanity.
from deep inside my bones i feel anticipation burning and when i put my ear to the floor i hear revolution and yet i'm ashamed at the simplicity of humanity and its mentality and how easy this society can be shaped and molded into formless mindless clay
A deep-seated desire for revolution is felt within, but we are humiliated at humanity's lack of complexity and how easily the masses can be influenced to act without thought.
too much has been said about the end of time a million pointed fingers including mine but when the dusk falls to begin the august winter we all will have written a verse to the final gospel
The topic of the apocalypse has been discussed in-depth by many, including the artist, but when the season of winter arrives, everyone's role in the grand scheme of things will become apparent and documented in history.
Contributed by Jordan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RoRo-kc8zv
Hitting my 40 s and still listen too crust
@woodrobert65
Agreed
@TheInk41
do u know were i kan find the places theyre gunna do shows wit dis band
@zaenolifix3914
too much has been said about
the end of time
a million pointed fingers
including mine
but when the dusk falls to begin
the august winter we all will have written a verse
to the final gospel [2x]
so throw up your hands
and sing a praise to your lord
for the ability to see and yet not see what we cannot ignore
now i feel there is no hope
time's a clock that's moving backwards
ticking away our last chances moving so much faster
i think we're already dead!
no matter what's been said!
hell is now and now is hell
and we will pay for all we did
[x2]
someone somewhere is laughing so had at how easily things can be taken so very
hard and still we feed the fire of the coming storm that is human extermination
taking form
from deep inside my bones
i feel anticipation burning and when i put my ear to the floor i hear revolution
and yet i'm ashamed at the simplicity
of humanity and its mentality
and how easy this society can be shaped and molded
into formless mindless clay
too much has been said about
the end of time
a million pointed fingers
including mine
but when the dusk falls to begin
the august winter we all will have written a verse
to the final gospel
@danield4611
your not they broke up along time ago they formed other bands since as well and there pretty good like dotfuckingcom brother inferior just to name a few