Natives of Detroit, Michigan, Battlecross has had the privilege to share the stage with the most incredible bands such as Overkill, Gwar, The Absence, Dying Fetus, Woe of Tyrants, Vader, The Faceless, Vital Remains, Paul Dianno, and Mushroomhead. BX toured in Fall/Winter of 2011 with Diamond Plate & Rose Funeral, and were hand picked to play the CMJ music fest with Turbid North, Kvelertak, & Skeletonwitch in Brooklyn NY on 10/21/11.
The band recording their first full-length album "Pursuit of Honor" (recorded and co-produced by Josh Schroeder) at Random Awesome Recording Studio in Bay City, Michigan.
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Man of Stone
Battlecross Lyrics
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Strip him of his flesh you'll bear his skin and bone
The more he's pushed around the stronger he becomes
This is where he will prevail
You can push this man yet he never falls
The strong and silent, the man of stone
The strong and silent to each his own
To each his own there is no other way
How can the weak depend solely on their fate
Keeping to himself he will never say a word
You can't tear him down his skin will not be torn
His face made of stone his heart solid gold
This is where he will prevail
You can push this man yet he never falls
The strong and silent, the man of stone
The strong and silent to each his own
How can you be so strong taking it day by day
With all the politics and all the union filth
He will fight for himself
He will grow old, the truth will show
He will fight for his own
The strong and silent, the man of stone
The strong and silent, the man of stone
The strong and silent to each his own
The lyrics of "Man of Stone" by Battlecross express the resilience and strength of an individual who has been pushed to their limits but refuses to be defeated. The first verse describes how this person's skills have been wasted and their flesh stripped away, yet they still endure and become stronger. The chorus emphasizes the idea of the "strong and silent" man of stone who never falls, and how persistence is the only way for him to succeed.
The second verse reveals that this man keeps to himself and never speaks, but his skin cannot be torn and his heart is solid gold. He will continue to persevere no matter what happens. The bridge mentions "politics" and "union filth," suggesting that this man may have faced challenges in the workplace or within a larger organization, but he will always fight for himself and the truth will eventually come out.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a strong and resilient individual who faces adversity and overcomes it through his own perseverance and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a skilled man's trade and leave it all to waste
To ignore the potential of a talented individual and render their abilities useless
Strip him of his flesh you'll bear his skin and bone
To leave someone with absolutely nothing but the bare minimum of their existence
The more he's pushed around the stronger he becomes
Being resilient and standing up for oneself in the face of adversity can make a person even stronger
This is where he will prevail
Despite being knocked down, the person will ultimately come out victorious
You can push this man yet he never falls
No matter how much someone tries to bring them down, this person will never give up
Keeping to himself he will never say a word
Preferring to keep to oneself and remain silent rather than engaging in unproductive conversation
You can't tear him down his skin will not be torn
This person is impenetrable and cannot be defeated no matter how hard anyone tries
His face made of stone his heart solid gold
Although appearing hardened on the outside, this person has a heart of gold and is full of compassion and empathy
How can you be so strong taking it day by day
The artist is in awe of this person's strength, determination, and ability to endure difficult circumstances over an extended period
With all the politics and all the union filth
Referring to the corruption and self-interest found in various organizations and the government
He will fight for himself
This person is self-reliant and will stand up for their own rights and beliefs
He will grow old, the truth will show
Over time, it will become evident that this person's strength and resilience were rooted in their own unwavering principles and beliefs
Writer(s): Michael Kreger, Hiran Deraniyagala, Don Slater, Tony Asta, Marshall Wood Copyright: Metal Skull Music, Artist Publisher Designee
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.