The press for BEYOND THE EMBRACE's 2002 debut release "Against The Elements" hailed the group with many attributes, but the constant opinion was that BTE was "The Band to Watch". With their sophomore release Insect Song, BEYOND THE EMBRACE deliver on all fronts. Barely in their twenties when the debut was recorded, a road tested, more mature and confident band collaborated with producer KEN SUSI (UNEARTH) to create Insect Song and the results will leave Metal fans slack jawed. From the opening pressure of "Fleshengine Breakdown" to the closing strains of "Within", BEYOND THE EMBRACE have left any comparisons to their heroes behind and forge ahead with a sound and identity all their own.
"Recording this album was very different from recording our first album," states vocalist Shawn Gallagher. "The whole process was something totally new in that with Against the Elements we had been playing the songs for years so when we went into the studio we didn't really need a producer to help us figure out where the songs needed to go. With this one we sat down with and played all of the songs live. Ken took notes on each song and was able to give us suggestions as an outside listener. The pre-production process was all new to us as well and Ken really helped us trim down our songs, find the best tones and nail the breakdowns. He also really helped us bring out some different sides of BTE that have been dormant in our previously written songs. All in all we are really happy with the finished result. Ken said he would get us the guitar sounds that we wanted and he really came through."
BEYOND THE EMBRACE compose and perform with the savvy of metal veterans and Insect Song is no exception. Produced by label mate Ken Susi of Unearth and recorded at System Recordings in Ipswich, MA December 12, 2003 - February 9, 2004, Insect Song is going to show Beyond the Embrace in a new light, as a band that has their shit together and also as a band that WILL be heard whether people or music critics like it or not.
BTE has toured nationally with such bands as Opeth, Lacuna Coil, Kataklysm, Misery Index, Divine Empire, Helloween, Jag Panzer and more. The band will be heading out in support of their new album starting May 1st with metal veterans Prong with more tours to come.
Ashes
Beyond The Embrace Lyrics
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I'd do it all the same, but either way
I'm always outplayed, up on your down days,
I left it the right way, to start again
Now watch me rise up and leave,
All the ashes you made out of me,
When you said that we were wrong, life goes on,
Just look how long I've agreed
Out of place, like a gem on a coalface
Lost on the right way, it's all the same
'Cause I've had my hopes raised, riding the wrong waves
Scared when you feel safe to start again
Now watch me rise up and leave,
All the ashes you made out of me,
When you said that we were wrong, life goes on, just look how wrong I could be
Now watch me rise up and leave,
All the ashes you made out of me
When you said that we were wrong, life goes on, you blew me away
Away
Away
Away
Now watch me rise up and leave,
All the ashes you made out of me,
When you said that we were wrong, life goes on, just look how wrong I could be
Now watch me rise up and leave,
All the ashes you made out of me
When you said that we were wrong, life goes on, you blew me away
Away
Away
Away
I sink like a stone, I lost my control
I sink like a stone, I lost my control
I sink like a stone, I lost my control
The lyrics of Beyond The Embrace’s song “Ashes” narrate the experiences of someone who has been defeated by their partner in love and relationship. The singer of the song admits that they have had a second chance to redo their circumstances, but they would not have done anything differently, as they always end up being the losing party on their lover’s down days. The singer has started over after leaving their partner, and they are determined to rise above the ashes of their past relationship, which was characterized by emotional manipulation and ultimately defeat. The singer says that they have been “out of place, like a gem on a coalface,” feeling lost even when they were on the right path, but they hope to regain their confidence and start over again.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it states the poem’s central message that life goes on, regardless of whether we are defeated or victorious. The singer declares that they have agreed with their partner, despite feeling that they were wrong, but life has still gone on. The singer goes on to affirm that they have risen above the ashes created by their partner, who tried to blow them away. The song concludes on a note of resignation, as the singer admits that they have lost their sense of control in the relationship and are sinking like a stone.
Line by Line Meaning
I've waited, and given the chance again,
Even if given the same opportunity, I'd still wait for you to come back to me.
I'd do it all the same, but either way
I wouldn't change a thing if we could start over, but regardless of what I do, I always end up losing to you.
I'm always outplayed, up on your down days,
When you're struggling, I tend to make it worse, and even when I'm not trying as hard, you still come out on top.
I left it the right way, to start again
I ended things in a way that gave us both a chance to move on and hopefully start anew.
Now watch me rise up and leave,
I'm going to prove myself by leaving and showing you that I can do better without you.
All the ashes you made out of me,
You destroyed me emotionally, but I will rise from the ashes and become a better person.
When you said that we were wrong, life goes on,
When you ended things between us, you made it seem like life would go on as normal, but it's been a struggle for me to move on.
Just look how long I've agreed
I've put up with being miserable for so long because I wanted to make things work between us.
Out of place, like a gem on a coalface
I don't fit in with you or your life, like a gem amongst coal, and it's made me feel out of place and uncomfortable.
Lost on the right way, it's all the same
Even though I might be on the right path, I always feel lost and unsure of myself.
'Cause I've had my hopes raised, riding the wrong waves
I've been holding onto the hope that things might change and get better, but I've been riding the wrong waves and not making progress.
Scared when you feel safe to start again
I'm scared to start again with you because I don't want to get hurt again when you're feeling safe and secure.
just look how wrong I could be
I've been proven wrong so many times about us being able to make it work, but I still hold onto hope.
you blew me away
You hurt and destroyed me emotionally to the point that I had to leave.
I sink like a stone, I lost my control
I feel like I'm drowning and out of control without you, but I know I need to leave to save myself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL MCNAMARA, RICHARD MCNAMARA
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