1. The Birmingham-based death … Read Full Bio ↴Two Bands go by the name Benediction:
1. The Birmingham-based death metal band Benediction were formed back in February 1989 with the original line-up of Paul Adams (bass), Peter Rew (guitars), Darren Brookes (guitars) and Mark "Barney" Greenway (vocals). With the demo The Dreams You Dread, released in the same year, they drew the interest of Nuclear Blast Records resulting in a record deal. Their first album, Subconscious Terror was released in 1990, followed by the departure of Barney, who joined Napalm Death. The debut was received well and a new vocalist, Dave Ingram was found soon. An extensive touring schedule in 1991 saw the band back out with Bolt Thrower and Nocturnus.
2. Gothic rock band from the UK. "Originally formed by Marc Helliwell (Keys/Sequences/Samples), and Rob Ascough (Guitars)in 1987 after they split away from their previous band "The Abyss" and moved closer to London in the search of Fame and Fortune. Initially Mike "Count" Klimsak the vocalist from "The Abyss" fronted the outfit, however this was short lived as he wasn't willing to move from the Devon Cider Country to the Bright Lights of the City. So in 1988 the Band was joined by ex-Four Came Home Singer, Sharon Lane. Benediction have played many gigs throughout the UK, which have included tour support dates with the Claytown Troupe, Altered States, Shark Taboo, Primal Scream, Felt and a few others."
We the Freed
Benediction Lyrics
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Liberate your mind
Seek the truth, co-operate
Removal of the grind
Supposition, theorise
Germinate and seed
Draw into aseity
Corpulent authority
Extirpate with law
Given enough rope to hang them
Rutting with their whores
Intersocial involition
Hypocrisy to breed
Power-hungry carry on
Muting we... The... Freed
The Hallucination Contradicts
This Hidden Conspiracy
Trance-like Heresy Commence.....
..... Start drawing towards the free
Exercise the will - We, the freed
Exercise the will - We, the freed
Exercise the will - We, the freed
Exercise the will............
If their heresy is such an illegal offence
Then we'll all be getting stoned in the biblical sense
The process of weeding out has begun
Yet drawing it in is much more fun
Stoned-head at six feet deep
If a joint is not a joint, it's a piece of meat
Or a hinge that could open your mind to see
What we desire, released, be free
We, the freed - Duplicity in mortal world
Decadence to rage - Jocular our moral standarts
Return to stone age - Manifest my definition?
Interpretation keyed? - Sequential our persecution
Sanction we, the freed
[Dedicated to: Ed & Impaler, Bill & Exit-13, Dan & Brutal Truth]
The lyrics of Benediction's song We The Freed call for liberation and a rejection of authoritarianism. The opening lines "Harvest growth to captivate, liberate your mind" seem to imply that we should nurture our own growth in order to break free from the constraints of society. The lyrics encourage us to seek the truth and work together to remove the grind of oppression. The chorus, which proclaims "We, the freed," reinforces the idea that we are all in this together and have the power to create a better world.
The verses take a more confrontational tone, calling out those in power for their corruption and hypocrisy. The line "corpulent authority, extirpate with law" suggests that those in authority use their power to suppress dissenting voices. The third verse introduces the idea of a hidden conspiracy, and encourages us to exercise our will to resist oppressive forces. The song concludes with a plea for us to be free, and a dedication to others who share the band's message.
Overall, the lyrics of We The Freed are a call to reject the status quo and fight for a better world. They encourage us to seek the truth, work together, and resist those who seek to impose their will on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Harvest growth to captivate
Capture the power of growth
Liberate your mind
Free your mind from limitations
Seek the truth, co-operate
Look for the truth together
Removal of the grind
No more repetitive, mindless actions
Supposition, theorise
Make assumptions and theories
Germinate and seed
Sprout and plant ideas
Draw into aseity
Go into the state of being self-sufficient
Roaring "We, the freed"
Shouting as a group about our freedom
Corpulent authority
Bulky authority
Extirpate with law
Eliminate with the help of the law
Given enough rope to hang them
Provide enough opportunity for them to fall
Rutting with their whores
Having sex with their prostitutes
Intersocial involition
Decrease in social interaction
Hypocrisy to breed
Fostering hypocrisy
Power-hungry carry on
The ambitious continue with their efforts to gain power
Muting we... The... Freed
Silencing us, the free
The Hallucination Contradicts
The dream opposes
This Hidden Conspiracy
A secret plot
Trance-like Heresy Commence.....
Start the forbidden act in a dreamlike state...
..... Start drawing towards the free
...begin moving towards that which is free
Exercise the will - We, the freed
Utilize your willpower - we are free
Exercise the will - We, the freed
Use your determination - we are free
Exercise the will - We, the freed
Make use of your resolve - we are free
Exercise the will............
Use your willpower...
If their heresy is such an illegal offence
If their non-conforming beliefs are illegal
Then we'll all be getting stoned in the biblical sense
Then we will be punished in the traditional, biblical way
The process of weeding out has begun
The task of removing the undesirables has started
Yet drawing it in is much more fun
But embracing them is more enjoyable
Stoned-head at six feet deep
A person with their head buried six feet deep
If a joint is not a joint, it's a piece of meat
If a marijuana cigarette is not a marijuana cigarette, it is a piece of meat
Or a hinge that could open your mind to see
Or a tool that can open your mind
What we desire, released, be free
Release what you want, be free
We, the freed - Duplicity in mortal world
We, the free - Deception in the world of the living
Decadence to rage - Jocular our moral standarts
Decaying into anger - Laughable our moral standards
Return to stone age - Manifest my definition?
Go back to the Stone Age - Realize my interpretation?
Interpretation keyed? - Sequential our persecution
Interpretation locked in? - Our persecution one after another
Sanction we, the freed
Authorize us, those who are free
Contributed by Mia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.