As We Fight's second album "Midnight Tornado", produced by Jacob Bredahl (Hatesphere/Koldborn) and Tue Madsen, was released in 2006 by Goodlife Recordings (Benelux, North America) and Dockyard1 (Australia, Europe, Japan). The band supported the album with two headlining European tours, a headlining Denmark tour, a tour with Caliban and Heaven Shall Burn, and MTV Headbangers Ball Tour with Mnemic. As We Fight furthermore landed their third consecutive nomination as "Best Live Band" at the Danish Metal Awards 2007 in addition to a nomination for "Best Metal Video" for "Annihilation" (Div666), which landed airplay on MTV Headbangers Ball!
As We Fight recently finished the recordings for their third album - "Meet Your Maker", which was produced by Jacob Bredahl (Hatesphere, Exmortem) and mastered by Ziggy (Illdisposed, Mercenary). The release is set for April 27th, 2009 on Dockyard1/SPV.
Resistance
As We Fight Lyrics
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In evil they tear the flesh from the bone leaving no one behind.
Never will I give up as long as children are enslaved.
Behind your mask of greed you're fragile and
All the money in the world can't save you from me.
Everything that was cared for was taken away.
Now I'm lost in misery.
They may shatter my bones but they never kill my urge to fight.
A capitalistic regime.
Heaven is lost forever only hell exists.
Endless rain pouring down while the blood drips from their wrists.
A call for resistance.
With such will, to end the killing.
Until my very last breathe I'll fight you with all I've got left.
The lyrics to "Resistance" by As We Fight express a deep sense of pain and conviction to fight against injustice and oppression. The opening line "The fire has awaken me in the ashes of my loved ones" is a powerful image of devastation and loss. It is likely that the fire referred to in the lyrics is a violent and destructive one that left nothing but ashes behind. This traumatic event has clearly affected the singer, who later states "Now I'm lost in misery". Despite this sorrow, however, the singer is not defeated. Rather, they are filled with a sense of purpose and determination, stating "Never will I give up as long as children are enslaved" and "They may shatter my bones but they never kill my urge to fight". It is clear that the singer is committed to resisting and fighting against those who seek to oppress and harm others.
The lyrics also express a sense of righteous anger towards those who perpetrate injustice. The line "Behind your mask of greed you're fragile" suggests that the oppressors are ultimately weak and vulnerable, despite their apparent power and wealth. The singer recognizes this, stating "All the money in the world can't save you from me". Here, they are suggesting that the oppressors will ultimately be defeated by the collective resistance and determination of those they seek to harm.
Overall, "Resistance" is a powerful anthem of defiance and hope, expressing a deep sense of pain and loss but also a fierce determination to fight against injustice and oppression. It is a call to action and a reminder that even in the face of overwhelming odds, we must stand up for what is right and just.
Line by Line Meaning
The fire has awaken me in the ashes of my loved ones.
The tragic loss of my family has ignited a burning passion within me.
In evil they tear the flesh from the bone leaving no one behind.
The oppressors show no mercy and spare no one in their brutality.
Never will I give up as long as children are enslaved.
I will tirelessly fight against child slavery until it is eradicated.
Behind your mask of greed you're fragile and
Despite appearing strong and invincible, you are actually weak and vulnerable underneath your greedy exterior.
All the money in the world can't save you from me.
No amount of wealth or power can protect you from the consequences of your actions.
Everything that was cared for was taken away.
All that was once cherished and valued has been cruelly ripped away.
Now I'm lost in misery.
The pain and suffering I feel is overwhelming and all-consuming.
They may shatter my bones but they never kill my urge to fight.
I may be physically wounded, but my spirit and determination to fight against injustice will never be broken.
This world of injustice.
The world is plagued by unfairness and inequality.
A capitalistic regime.
The oppressive system in place is based on greed and exploitation for profit.
Heaven is lost forever only hell exists.
The world has become so corrupt and cruel that any semblance of goodness or morality is now gone, leaving only misery and suffering.
Endless rain pouring down while the blood drips from their wrists.
Amidst the constant misery and despair, there is also constant bloodshed and violence.
A call for resistance.
A plea for people to rise up and resist the oppression and injustice.
With such will, to end the killing.
Determined to put an end to the senseless violence and bloodshed.
Until my very last breath I'll fight you with all I've got left.
I am committed to fighting against oppression and injustice until the very end of my life, giving my all in the struggle.
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