During 2007's The Summer Slaughter Tour, drummer Lech was kicked out the band due to personal differences with the other members. He was replaced with Ryan Thomas from the band The Serpent Son. This event led to some serious online bashing from fans, as Lech was their only remaining founding member who in fact recruited the other members of the Allegiance lineup, and wrote much of Allegiance's material beforehand. This also brought dismay to the fans as Allegiance was mostly noted by Lech's unique and extremely technical drumming style.
In 2008, vocalist (Chris) and guitarist (Sal) left the band to settle down and after their departure Lech was recruited back into the band. Later In 2009, lead guitarist (Ernie) decides to leave the band to settle down and pursue school. In 2010, Lech recruited Greg Kirkpatrick (Gift of Prophecy), Daniel Sugarman (Fallen Figure) and Sonik Garcia (Fallen Figure).
Their second album entitled "Instinct" was released March 15th, 2011, with. single titled Visions being released on 2014 that would later reappear on their final album, Ground Zero. The bands breakup was announced on August 12th, 2014 by Lech, saying that the bad would play one final tour to support the album. In August of 2021, however, the band released a preview video showcasing new music the band has been working on.
All or Nothing
As Blood Runs Black Lyrics
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I'm haunted by these inactions
And what I've become
I am the sum of all that I have done
I'm haunted by these inactions
And what I've become
I'd give everything to feel nothing at all!
To feel nothing at all!
How could I have come so far to forget where I've come from
I risked my life for this
Now I'm picking up pieces of broken bones
From a broken home!
I'd give everything to feel nothing at all!
I'd give everything to feel nothing at all!
To feel nothing at all!
How could this slip through my fingertips?
I never meant for this
In my mind I know I will be free
It won't get the best of me
Won't be the death of me
I've lost everything
Now I fear nothing at all
I've lost everything
Now I fear nothing at all
How could I have come so far to forget where I've come from?
I risked my life for this, now I'm picking up pieces of broken bones
How could I have come so far to forget where I've come from?
I risked my life for this
Now I'm picking up pieces of broken bones
From a broken home
The lyrics to "All or Nothing" by As Blood Runs Black explore the idea of the consequences of one's actions and the price to be paid for taking risks. The opening lines "I am the sum of all that I have done, I'm haunted by these inactions, And what I've become" suggest that the singer is taking stock of his life and the decisions he has made thus far. He is grappling with the reality of the outcome of his choices and the fact that he cannot escape the effects of his actions. The line "I'd give everything to feel nothing at all" expresses a sense of regret and a desire to erase the pain that he feels as a result of his actions.
The second verse conveys a sense of nostalgia for the past and a feeling of being disconnected from it. The lines "How could I have come so far to forget where I've come from, I risked my life for this, now I'm picking up pieces of broken bones from a broken home" suggest that the singer has left behind his past and family to pursue his dreams but is now experiencing the harsh reality of the price he has paid. The repeated lines "I've lost everything, Now I fear nothing at all" convey a sense of acceptance and resignation to the reality of the situation. The final lines "From a broken home" bring home the idea that the pursuit of dreams can come at a high cost to personal relationships and emotional well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the sum of all that I have done
I define myself by the actions and choices I have made in my life
I'm haunted by these inactions
I am tormented by the things I did not do, the missed opportunities and chances I let slip by
And what I've become
I am defined by the sum of my actions and inactions, and I am not always proud of the person I have become
I'd give everything to feel nothing at all!
Sometimes I am so overwhelmed by the pain and emotions inside me that I wish I could just be numb to it all
To feel nothing at all!
This is a desperate plea to escape from the intense feelings that are consuming me
How could I have come so far to forget where I've come from
Sometimes I get so caught up in my current situation that I forget where I started from and what I have gone through to get here
I risked my life for this
I have made sacrifices and taken risks to get where I am, even though it may not always feel worth it
Now I'm picking up pieces of broken bones
Despite my efforts, I have been broken and hurt along the way
From a broken home!
My past experiences and upbringing have contributed to the hardships I have faced
How could this slip through my fingertips?
I am struggling to understand how something that was so important to me could have slipped away so easily
I never meant for this
I did not intend for things to turn out this way, but I am left to deal with the consequences nonetheless
In my mind I know I will be free
Despite my struggles, I still hold onto hope for a better future and the possibility of finding peace and freedom from my pain
It won't get the best of me
I am determined not to let my struggles and hardships break me or defeat me
Won't be the death of me
Despite the challenges I face, I am determined to keep moving forward and not let them consume me
I've lost everything
I have suffered immense loss in my life, both tangible and intangible
Now I fear nothing at all
After experiencing so much loss and hardship, I am no longer afraid of what the future may hold because I have already faced the worst
Writer(s): Gwendolyn Sanford, Brandon Jay, Scott Doherty
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.