The group self-produced, engineered, and released their debut album "Am I Invisible" in the summer of 2009. The band toured heavily in support of the EP before releasing their full length "Ailments & Antidotes" with producer Kris Crummett in the summer of 2011. Soon after the release, founding member and vocalist, Evan Redmon departed from the band. The band found a new vocalist in Lucas Worley. Their third release is called "Time In Place" and was released in 2014. Their fourth is called "Passengers" and was released in 2016.
Discography:
2016 - Passengers (Tooth & Nail)
2014 - Time In Place (Tooth & Nail)
2011 - Ailments & Antidotes (Self-Released)
2009 - Am I Invisible (Self-Released)
Members:
Lucas Worley - Vocals
Jordan Haynes - Guitar
Jamie Davis - Guitar/Vocals
Jeremiah Brinkworth - Keyboards/Vocals
Eugene Barker - Bass
Cory Eaves - Drums
Evan Redmon – Vocals (2008–2012)
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To Listen & Say Nothing
Artifex Pereo Lyrics
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I suppose that your character was sketched within lines
That connect the fortune you comprise with all the health that you possess.
In a lavish nest, so tightly knit.
Pronounce your gratitude on knees turned black and blue.
Hark the angelic choir.
And if I told you right now, not all was in your reach, you just wouldn′t know what to think.
Oceans away, a child contends for a better chance.
Where there's nothing you can think of that you aren′t aloud to speak of, you wouldn't know what to think.)
How are you so sure that all of this was made with hands that sculpted you and laid your path?
What an incandescent light to have fall into your lap.
What about the holes? They're swallowing the overmatched.
Plight cascades down circumstance.
I′ll never see through this mess.
We′ve one foot left on a balancing beam in a teetering scene too grand for our heads to collect.
Masses beneath engulf the canon into pits of desperate attempts to unearth the truth,
The reasons not meant to comprehend.
And we're fooled to think that we are more than ignorant at best.
Our backs were made stiff while our stomachs remain buoyant.
Are we to lay down and become paths for all the rest?
The only thing wrong here is believing that we are right.
The lyrics in "To Listen & Say Nothing" by Artifex Pereo explore themes of fate, privilege, ignorance, and the search for truth. The opening lines suggest a belief in predetermined destinies, with the assertion that we were meant to be born a certain way, and that our lives were carefully planned by a divine force. The mention of "lines" connecting fortune and health suggests a sense of entitlement and privilege that the singer perceives in someone else. They describe this person as living in a lavish, tightly knit nest, seemingly untouched by hardship.
The lyrics then take on a critical tone, questioning the certainty and limited perspective of this individual. The singer suggests that if they were to reveal that not everything is within their reach, the person wouldn't know how to react or comprehend the idea. The mention of a child contending for a better chance oceans away serves as a juxtaposition to highlight the relative privilege and comfort enjoyed by the person being addressed.
The next section of the lyrics delves deeper into questioning the idea of divine intervention and the presence of flaws and challenges in life. The singer wonders how this person can be so sure that everything was carefully crafted and planned, given the presence of "holes" that seemingly swallow the underprivileged and overmatched. The concept of plight cascading down circumstance suggests that difficult situations are not solely determined by an individual's choices, but are influenced by external factors.
The following lines suggest a sense of frustration and resignation. The singer acknowledges that they will never fully understand or see through the complexities of life. They describe themselves as standing on a balancing beam, overwhelmed by a grand scene that is beyond their comprehension. The masses below are described as attempting to unearth truth, while the singer questions if they are doomed to simply become paths for others to follow.
The final lines of the lyrics serve as a conclusion that challenges the notion of absolute rightness. The singer presents the idea that believing we are right is the only thing that is truly wrong. This highlights the fallibility of human understanding and the danger of unwavering conviction. It suggests that true wisdom lies in acknowledging our ignorance and remaining open to different perspectives and interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
You insist that we were meant to be born this way, something divine had it all in store.
You strongly believe that our existence was predestined, a higher power had predetermined everything.
I suppose that your character was sketched within lines
I assume that your personality was carefully planned and defined.
That connect the fortune you comprise with all the health that you possess.
These lines link your wealth and physical well-being together.
In a lavish nest, so tightly knit.
You live in a luxurious and closely bound environment.
Pronounce your gratitude on knees turned black and blue.
Express your gratefulness while enduring pain and suffering.
Hark the angelic choir.
Listen attentively to the celestial voices singing.
And if I told you right now, not all was in your reach, you just wouldn′t know what to think.
If I were to inform you that not everything is attainable, you would be confused and uncertain.
Oceans away, a child contends for a better chance.
Far from here, a child struggles to have a brighter future.
(And if I told you, young son, about a place we can go,
Where there's nothing you can think of that you aren′t aloud to speak of, you wouldn't know what to think.)
(And if I were to tell you, dear child, about a location we can escape to,
Where you have complete freedom to express any thought, you would be perplexed.)
How are you so sure that all of this was made with hands that sculpted you and laid your path?
What makes you confident that all of creation was crafted and directed by a higher being?
What an incandescent light to have fall into your lap.
How fortunate you are to have received such a brilliant opportunity unexpectedly.
What about the holes? They're swallowing the overmatched.
What about the voids? They are engulfing those who are overwhelmed and incapable.
Plight cascades down circumstance.
Difficulties flow down from external factors.
I′ll never see through this mess.
I will never fully understand or unravel this chaotic situation.
We′ve one foot left on a balancing beam in a teetering scene too grand for our heads to collect.
We only have one last chance to maintain stability in an overwhelmingly complex scenario that surpasses our comprehension.
Masses beneath engulf the canon into pits of desperate attempts to unearth the truth,
The reasons not meant to comprehend.
The masses below are consumed by their desperate efforts to uncover the truth, the underlying motivations that are not meant to be understood.
And we're fooled to think that we are more than ignorant at best.
We are deceived into believing that we possess knowledge beyond mere ignorance.
Our backs were made stiff while our stomachs remain buoyant.
We were trained to have strong and resilient backs, while our spirits remain hopeful and light.
Are we to lay down and become paths for all the rest?
Should we surrender and become the guidance for others?
The only thing wrong here is believing that we are right.
The only mistake lies in our confidence that we are always correct.
Writer(s): Lucas Worley, Eugene Barker, Jeremiah Brinkworth, Jordan Haynes, Jamie Davis, Cory Eaves
Contributed by Juliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.