Rising from the ashes of Aztec Jade, Ascension Theory was formed by Tim Bec… Read Full Bio ↴Rising from the ashes of Aztec Jade, Ascension Theory was formed by Tim Becker and Leon Ozug in 2002. They quickly began recording their debut album Regeneration in Tim's spare bedroom at his apartment. Tim worked on programming the drums, bass, and keyboards. Leon covered the guitars and vocals. After seeing some success with their album they began to work on their next album, Answers. Chad Lenig was brought in to take care of the drums. Right now, all three are taken up with side projects (Driven Worship, Black Tooth Grin, and Primitive Groove) but have expressed interest in making a third album when they all feel the time is right.

End Game
Ascension Theory Lyrics

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Your back's against the wall this time and
I can see the fear in your eyes
You never thought I'd go this far
There's nothing left for you to say

All your words and all your smiles
Don't add up to much right now
You must finally make choice

Reveal yourself or back away

Hear what I say
Your world falls apart
All the wrongs made right
Opposition falls away

Everything is clear
End is coming near
Play your final part
Truth reveals just what you are

Idols that you once held dear will
Not survive the coming fire
All your faith in man made things
Won't save you from a grave defeat

Calculated power plays
False debate and backroom deals
What weapons have you left to use?
Politics are no use now

Change descending
Hatred rising
One more card you have not shown

Truth revealed now

No use hiding
Killing not beneath you now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ascension Theory's song "End Game" talk about a confrontation between two opposing forces. The singer is confident in his position, telling his adversary that they never thought he would come this far. He challenges the other person to make a choice - reveal themselves or back away. The singer conveys the message that the end is coming near, and there's not much that the other person can do to stop it.

There's a sense of urgency and desperation in the lyrics, as if the situation has reached a point of no return. The singer predicts that idols that were once held dear will not survive the coming fire, and all faith in man-made things won't save the opponent from defeat. There's a hint of political undertones, as the lines talk about calculated power plays, false debates, and backroom deals. However, the singer suggests that politics won't work anymore, and there's only one way out.

Line by Line Meaning

Your back's against the wall this time and
You're cornered and have no escape

I can see the fear in your eyes
Your expression shows your terror

You never thought I'd go this far
You underestimated the extent of my actions

There's nothing left for you to say
You've run out of excuses

All your words and all your smiles
Your charisma is no longer effective

Don't add up to much right now
They can't change the current situation

You must finally make choice
It's time to choose your path

Reveal yourself or back away
Either face the consequences or retreat

Hear what I say
Listen to my warning

Your world falls apart
Your life is crumbling

All the wrongs made right
The past is catching up to you