In 2005, drummer Joey Daub and guitarist/vocalist Kurt Bachman began to write again. They eventually reformed Believer with new members Jeff King, Elton Nestler and Kevin Leaman. "Gabriel", was released March 17, 2009 on Howard Jones' (of Killswitch Engage) Cesspool Recordings imprint on Metal Blade Records. Their newest albums entitled "Transhuman" was released in 2011, featuring a less thrashy and more avant-garde style.
Joey Daub and Jeff King also play in progressive/gothic metal band Fountain Of Tears.
Trilogy Of Knowledge
Believer Lyrics
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[INTRO: THE BIRTH]
[MOVEMENT I: THE LIE]
The fruit from the tree was so pleasing to my eye
The serpent said that I would not die
The serpent shall be cursed, he will crawl about and eat dust
I will put enmity between the woman and you
Man will crush your head, you will strike his heel
The wisdom of the world will be mine if I eat
What can it hurt if I take it and eat?
I will greatly increase the woman's pain
When bearing children all of your days
You will desire man, he will rule over you
Take some, man, gain wisdom, too
Eat from the tree, it's what you must do
The land will be cursed because of man
Producing thorns to make him bleed
By your sweat you will live until death
Dust you are and to dust you will return
[Genesis 3:1]
[MOVEMENT II: THE TRUTH]
(Then Jesus was lead by the Spirit into
the desert to be tempted by the Devil.
After fasting 40 days and 40 nights, he
was hungry. The Tempter came to him
and said...)
If you're the son of God
Tell these stones to become bread
Man does not live on bread
But by words from the mouth of God
If you're the son of God
Throw yourself to the ground, God will save you
But is written
Do not put your God to the test
All the world I give you
If you bow and worship me
Leave me now and worship
The Lord your God, serve Him only
When Satan left him there
The angels came to him
Temptation lost
[Matthew 4:1-11]
[MOVEMENT III: THE KEY]
Evil scheming, wicked violence
And such is the end of all with ill gotten gain
Hatred, rejection, mocking others
This takes the lives of those with ill gotten gain
Do not walk on paths of the wicked
They are the darkness and they don't understand
The path of the righteous first dawns, gleaming
Shining brighter 'till the full light of day
Do not offer body to sin
Offer yourselves to God as those brought to life
Therefore put on the armor of God
So when that day of evil comes, you can stand your ground
[Pr. 1:19, 4:14-19; Ro. 6:13; Ep. 6:13-14]
The song "Trilogy of Knowledge" by Believer is divided into three movements that discuss the theme of knowledge from different perspectives: the birth of knowledge, the lie of knowledge, and the truth of knowledge. The first movement, "The Birth," takes inspiration from the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The lyrics describe how Adam and Eve were tempted to eat from the tree of knowledge by the serpent, and how they were subsequently punished by God for their disobedience. The lyrics also express the belief that knowledge is gained through suffering and hard work.
The second movement, "The Lie," focuses on the temptation of Jesus in the desert by Satan. The lyrics quote from the Gospel of Matthew and convey the idea that true knowledge comes from faith and obedience to God, not from material possessions or worldly power.
The final movement, "The Key," is more philosophical and urges listeners to seek righteousness and avoid the path of the wicked. The lyrics quote from various biblical passages and encourage listeners to put on the "armor of God" to resist temptation and stand firm in their beliefs.
Overall, the song presents a complex view of knowledge that acknowledges its value but also warns of its potential dangers.
Line by Line Meaning
The fruit from the tree was so pleasing to my eye
The forbidden fruit on the tree was too tempting to resist
The serpent said that I would not die
The serpent lied and tempted me to eat the fruit
The serpent shall be cursed, he will crawl about and eat dust
The serpent will be punished and forced to live on the ground eating dust
I will put enmity between the woman and you
There will be hostility between humans and the serpent
Man will crush your head, you will strike his heel
Despite causing damage, mankind will eventually triumph over the serpent
The wisdom of the world will be mine if I eat
Eating the forbidden fruit is believed to provide extensive knowledge
What can it hurt if I take it and eat?
What harm does it do to acquire more knowledge?
I will greatly increase the woman's pain
Women will suffer due to the consequences of the original sin
When bearing children all of your days
The pain of childbirth will be a lifelong burden for women
You will desire man, he will rule over you
Men will reign over women, and women will desire them
Take some, man, gain wisdom, too
Eve encourages Adam to eat the fruit for himself
Eat from the tree, it's what you must do
Eve believes that eating the forbidden fruit is the right thing to do
The land will be cursed because of man
The earth will be negatively impacted by human actions
Producing thorns to make him bleed
The earth will produce thorns that will hurt humans
By your sweat you will live until death
Humans must work hard to survive, leading to eventual death
Dust you are and to dust you will return
Humans are mortal and eventually return to dust in death
Man does not live on bread
Life requires more than just the material things, such as food
But by words from the mouth of God
Following God's teachings is what truly sustains life
Do not put your God to the test
One should not require divine intervention to be convinced of God's power
All the world I give you
Satan offers Jesus the world in exchange for submission
If you bow and worship me
Satan demands that Jesus acknowledge his authority over him
Leave me now and worship
Jesus rejects Satan and affirms his faith in the Lord
The Lord your God, serve Him only
Jesus instructs Satan to serve only the one true God, the Lord
Evil scheming, wicked violence
Engaging in wicked actions leads to a bad end
And such is the end of all with ill gotten gain
Individuals who attempt to profit from evil face negative outcomes
Hatred, rejection, mocking others
Hating and belittling others leads to harm and destruction
This takes the lives of those with ill gotten gain
Those who profit from negative actions face deadly consequences
Do not walk on paths of the wicked
One should avoid following the path of evil and wrongdoing
They are the darkness and they don't understand
Those who engage in wrongdoing are ignorant and misguided
The path of the righteous first dawns, gleaming
Choosing the path of righteousness leads to a bright future
Shining brighter 'till the full light of day
Following the right path leads to an even better tomorrow
Do not offer body to sin
One should avoid sinful behavior and temptations
Offer yourselves to God as those brought to life
Devoting oneself to God ensures a fruitful and fulfilling life
Therefore put on the armor of God
Preparing and protecting oneself with faith in God is essential
So when that day of evil comes, you can stand your ground
Remaining steadfast in faith and righteousness helps one overcome evil
Contributed by Camden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paola González
love this song, I heared it for the first time when I was a little girl, in a cassette!
Special K
I meet these guys backstage amazing.!! In San Bernardino
Edward Dore
I owned their first 2 albums on cassette, but bought this one on CD
Steel Dragon
Nice!
yo duarte
heared
Jack Wareing Films
Dimensions by BELIEVER is one of the coolest Album/CDs ever! They along with CYNIC (Focus) and ATHIEST (Elements) were groundbreaking in the 90's for fusing experimental avant-garde and death metal style vocals. Brilliant still even now to listen to. Highly recommended.
Luis Alberto M.L.
They are the true creators of symphonic metal ImI!!! Excelent band...
St. Dedaelus
Doesn’t get better than this! Mind blowing stuff
Christian Luongo
Amazing! The whole Trinity!...Set the standard!
jcambronero
exelent, old school metal.