Bobaflex is an odd beast, a bracing mix of heavy riffage, hip-hop-inspired beats and alternately growling and soaring vocals. There are four singers in the band, so the angle of attack constantly shifts, which is partly why the bands songs careen around your brain far longer than hard rock's usual offerings.
BOBAFLEX released their 6th album CHARLATAN’S WEB on BFX RECORDS on September 10, 2013. The long anticipated follow up to 2011’s HELL IN MY HEART that featured the singles BURY ME WITH MY GUNS ON, CHEMICAL VALLEY and THE SOUND OF SILENCE. The first single off the album BAD MAN recently entered the charts at #38, their highest ranking for a single in their history.
Rise Again
Bobaflex Lyrics
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another one, crushed under your crown
But my heart still beats from underground
In this abyss, my technique becomes sound
[Chorus]
What kind of man do you think I am
Unfold, diabolical plan
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust
But I return like the prodigal son
And I will rise again in time, cause
I am champion
Rise again
I've been biding my time, just watching and waiting
To strike from the darkness, when you are most lax
Your reign ends here
A nameless one that will bring your doom
My return is now in full bloom
A ghost from the past, who has to come back to
reclaim his place with a mask on his face
[Chorus]
Strike in the night and you leave like a dream
You cannot kill what you cannot see
A legend from far away will come to ask the question,
"Who is the Champion?"
Champion, where will he lead from here
The lyrics to Bobaflex's song "Rise Again" are about a protagonist who has been left for dead and struck down by someone who had power over them. The main character, however, refuses to stay down and rise up after being crushed under the weight of someone else's authority. The lyrics are about rising again from a place of darkness and reclaiming one's power.
The lyrics convey a sense of determination and strength as the main character fights to regain the throne that once belonged to them. By using language such as "ashes to ashes and dust to dust" and "reclaim his place with a mask on his face," the lyrics suggest an epic battle between good and evil, with the hero coming out on top. The chorus repeatedly asks, "what kind of man do you think I am?," emphasizing the singer's unyielding desire to prove themselves to their oppressor.
The song speaks to the idea that even when life seems hopeless or when someone has been knocked down, it is possible to rise again and come back stronger. Its themes of resilience and fighting back against those who have wronged you are inspiring and empowering.
Line by Line Meaning
Left for dead, when you struck me down
I was defeated and left for dead by you
another one, crushed under your crown
you have crushed many others under your power
But my heart still beats from underground
I have survived and my fighting spirit continues
In this abyss, my technique becomes sound
I have improved my skills in secret while hiding in darkness
What kind of man do you think I am
I am asking you what your perception of me is
Unfold, diabolical plan
I have a sinister plan that is about to unfold
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust
I know that everything will eventually fade away
But I return like the prodigal son
I have come back like the prodigal son who returns home
And I will rise again in time, cause
I will stage a comeback and emerge victorious
I am champion
I consider myself a winner
Rise again
I am going to rise again
I've been biding my time, just watching and waiting
I have been waiting for the right moment to strike back
To strike from the darkness, when you are most lax
I will attack when you least expect it
Your reign ends here
Your era of dominance is coming to an end
A nameless one that will bring your doom
I am an unknown entity that is about to bring your downfall
My return is now in full bloom
I have now returned and am ready to fight
A ghost from the past, who has to come back to
I am a figure from the past who has returned to the present
reclaim his place with a mask on his face
I will take back what is mine while keeping my identity hidden
Strike in the night and you leave like a dream
I will attack swiftly and disappear without a trace
You cannot kill what you cannot see
You cannot defeat me because I am too elusive
A legend from far away will come to ask the question,
A legendary warrior will arrive to ask the question
"Who is the Champion?"
"Who will emerge as the ultimate winner?"
Champion, where will he lead from here
Where will the victorious champion go from here?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ABOU SOFIANE BOURIAH, MARIE-JOSE VAN DER KOLK, MARTIN EYERER, OLIVER LAIB
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