The band was formed by Christian Olde Wolbers and Raymond Herrera (formerly of Fear Factory) who had recorded a demo for a new band. They sent the demo to Threat Signal vocalist Jon Howard and Arkaea was spawned. They tried to obtain Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit for bassist, who was all for it but then decided to back down due to location. Ryan Martinie of Mudvayne then offered his services for the album but it was felt it would be too difficult for another bassist to replicate his unique basslines live as he could not tour due to Mudvayne commitments. After some time spent searching for the perfect bassist, another Threat Signal member, Pat Kavanagh, was finally chosen.
Their debut entitled Years in the Darkness was set to be released on March 3, then March 10 but was not released until July 14, 2009, selling roughly 980 units in its first week. Half of the songs that appear on the album were originally intended to be for a possible new Fear Factory album. In addition to a 5 minute long sampler the band posted the opening track "Locust" on their Myspace.
Members
Jon Howard - Vocals (Threat Signal)
Christian Olde Wolbers - Guitar (ex-Fear Factory)
Pat Kavanagh - Bass (Threat Signal)
Raymond Herrera - Drums (ex-Fear Factory)
The World as One
Arkaea Lyrics
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Another victim of disgrace,
Is taken by the human race.
We are the ones holding the gun.
We are lost helping the cause.
If we stand alone,
If we join as one,
We can't be stopped.
We can't be stopped.
The world as
One man can't decide the fate of our demise,
Decide who lives and who will die,
Decide the fate of all mankind.
We are the ones holding the gun.
We are lost helping the cause.
If we stand alone,
Then our world is lost.
If we join as one,
We can't be stopped.
Take your last breath as you look to the sky,
Life as we know it will crumble now say goodbye.
Say goodbye.
Take your last breath as you look to the sky,
Life as we know it will crumble now say goodbye.
If our ways don't change this world can't prevail,
Man must become one together we will not fail.
If we stand alone,
Then our world is lost.
If we join as one,
We can't be stopped.
If we stand alone (if we stand alone),
Then our world is lost (then our world is lost).
If we join as one (if we join as one),
We can't be stopped.
We can't be stopped.
The world as one.
The lyrics of Arkaea's The World as One highlights the problems that the human race is facing and how we are contributing to our own destruction. The opening lines talk about how lives are being wasted and how people are being victimized and how we are to blame for it. The song emphasizes that the human race is responsible for its own destruction, and that we are the ones holding the gun. If we stand alone, we will lose the world, and we can only survive and thrive if we all come together and become one, working towards the same goal.
The recurring theme of the song is that when we work as one, we cannot be stopped. It is only when we join together with a common purpose that we can overcome any obstacle, and this is what we must do if we wish to survive. The lyrics urge people to come together as one and not be lost in helping a false cause. The chorus emphasizes the importance of working together and the fatal consequences of not doing so.
Arkaea's The World as One is a song that truly resonates with its message of unity and survival. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, making it a song that can inspire people of all ages to come together and work towards a better future. The song highlights the importance of being responsible for our actions and working to create a better world for ourselves and for the generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
As we speak another life is laid to waste,
Amidst our conversation, another life is being destroyed due to the disgraceful actions of humans.
Another victim of disgrace,
Another innocent victim has fallen prey to the shameful deeds committed by humanity.
Is taken by the human race.
This victim is losing their life due to the actions of humankind.
We are the ones holding the gun.
We are responsible for the violence and destruction caused by the weapons we hold.
We are lost helping the cause.
We are misguided and unable to recognize the harm we are causing in the name of our beliefs.
If we stand alone,
If we try to tackle the problems of the world by ourselves,
Then our world is lost.
We will not be able to overcome the issues plaguing our world.
If we join as one,
However, if we unite together,
We can't be stopped.
There is nothing that can prevent us from achieving our goals.
One man can't decide the fate of our demise,
The decisions made by one individual cannot determine the downfall of humanity.
Decide who lives and who will die,
No one has the right to determine who should live and who should die.
Decide the fate of all mankind.
The destiny of humanity cannot be determined by one person's actions.
Take your last breath as you look to the sky,
As we face our final moments before death, we gaze up at the heavens.
Life as we know it will crumble now say goodbye.
Our current way of living will come to an end, and we must bid it farewell.
If our ways don't change this world can't prevail,
Without changing our actions, this world will not be able to overcome its obstacles and succeed.
Man must become one together we will not fail.
Humanity must unite as a single entity, and with that unity, we shall not falter.
We can't be stopped.
With our combined strength, nothing can impede our progress.
If we stand alone (if we stand alone),
If we try to tackle the problems of the world by ourselves,
Then our world is lost (then our world is lost).
We will not be able to overcome the issues plaguing our world.
If we join as one (if we join as one),
However, if we unite together,
We can't be stopped.
There is nothing that can prevent us from achieving our goals.
We can't be stopped.
With our combined strength, nothing can impede our progress.
The world as one.
The entire world, united as one entity to overcome its barriers and challenges.
Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.