Before joining Solid State Records, they existed as a band called "The Remnant" and released an independent self-titled album which can still be purchased at Becoming the Archetype shows.
In 2005, the band signed with Solid State and released their first nation-wide album Terminate Damnation. The album was critically acclaimed for blending elements of progressive metal, thrash, and hardcore with their metalcore sound.
In early 2006, the band announced that long-time guitarist Jon Starr would be leaving the band due to pursuing a career in recording. He was replaced with Alex Kenis of the death metal band Aletheian. The band also announced that they would be writing new material in the Spring.
It was announced on July 30, that longtime guitarist Sean Cunningham will be leaving the band to pursue his last semester in college and pursue a full-time career.
In late 2011, the remaining founding members Jason Wisdom (bass, vocals) and Brandon "Duck" Duckett (drums) left the band.
LINEUP
Seth Hecox – rhythm guitar
Daniel Gailey – lead guitar
Chris McCane - vocals
Codey Watkins - bass
Chris Heaton - drums
I am
Becoming the Archetype Lyrics
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In anguish endured unspeakable wrath
I am the one who swallowed the sun
Who boldly declared
The impossible “done”
Perfection in mortal disguise
See it burning within my eyes
I am the light
I alone make the darkness bright
Darkness prevailed for an hour
Until I had consumed its power
Perfection in mortal disguise
See it burning within my eyes
I am the light
I alone make the darkness
I am the sun
For I am
The omnipotent one
I alone am the light
I alone am the light
I alone
Am the light
I alone
Am the sun
For I am the
Omnipotent one
The lyrics to Becoming the Archetype's song "The Sun Eater" are filled with images of power, determination, and ultimate strength. The line "With resolve I walked an untraveled path" sets the tone for the rest of the song, describing the singer's unwavering determination in the face of adversity. The phrase "unspeakable wrath" suggests that this is not an easy journey, and the act of swallowing the sun, a deity in many cultures, is a bold and audacious move.
The singer claims to be "the one who swallowed the sun," a grandiose declaration that implies immense power and an ability to accomplish the impossible. The repeated refrain of "I am the light" emphasizes this idea of supreme strength, suggesting that the singer alone has the power to make darkness bright. The phrase "perfection in mortal disguise" implies that the singer is not truly mortal, but rather something divine and powerful, camouflaged in human form.
The overall message of the song seems to be one of triumph over darkness and the conquering of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. This theme is echoed in the lines "Darkness prevailed for an hour /Until I had consumed its power", suggesting that the singer has the power to overcome even the darkest moments. In the end, the song reinforces the idea that the singer is not just powerful, but all-powerful, an "omnipotent one" who alone can bring light to the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
With resolve I walked an untraveled path
With determination, I ventured down a path that was unfamiliar and unknown
In anguish endured unspeakable wrath
I suffered through intense pain and anger that cannot be put into words
I am the one who swallowed the sun
I am the person who achieved the impossible by swallowing the sun
Who boldly declared The impossible “done”
I fearlessly proclaimed that the impossible was now accomplished
Perfection in mortal disguise
Although mortal in nature, I embody a perfect ideal
See it burning within my eyes
My passion and devotion can be seen clearly in my eyes
I am the light
I emit light and positivity
I alone make the darkness bright
Only I have the power to bring light and hope to the darkness
Darkness prevailed for an hour
The darkness held sway for a brief time
Until I had consumed its power
But I overcame it by consuming its power
I alone am the sun
Only I am capable of being the sun
For I am The omnipotent one
Because I am all powerful
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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