Band members:
Kevin Sharp – vocals (1990–2014)
Dan Lilker – bass (1990–2014)
Brent "Gurn" McCarty – guitar (1990–1998)
Richard Hoak – drums (1994–2014)
Scott Lewis – drums (1990–1993)
Jody Roberts – guitars (2006–2007)
Erik Burke – guitars (2007–2013)
Dan O'Hare – guitars (2013–2014)
Discography:
• Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses (1992)
• Need to Control (1994)
• Kill Trend Suicide (1996)
• Sounds of the Animal Kingdom (1997)
• Evolution Through Revolution (2009)
• End Time (2011)
Afterworld
Brutal Truth Lyrics
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Smash divisions
Corporate systems, cybernation
Clear visions -- through cybernation
Praise the light
Progress
While breaking down the formula
Chemically based future
A dead world obliteration
A push for global warming, a self-analysis and our
System has manufactured its economy based on
Principles of annihilation... a world of technological
Advances without reprocussion bring on the demise of
Civilization... reap the benefits of our future based in
Chemical destruction. a world of misery... taste our
Misery, bring on annihilation
The lyrics of Brutal Truth's "Afterworld" are a reflection of the band's critical perspective on various aspects of society. The lines "Praise religions, Smash divisions, Corporate systems, Cybernation" describe the contradictory nature of our world, where there is a simultaneous rise of religious fundamentalism and an increasing divide between people based on their beliefs, and the dominance of corporations and technology that have created a globalized world but also threaten to take control over our lives. The phrase "clear visions -- through cybernation" also points to the power of technology to help us see the world with clarity, but also warns against the danger of over-reliance on machines.
The band then urges listeners to "Praise the light, Progress" while also calling for the destruction of the current system, symbolized by the line "Swing the axe of progress". They argue that the current system is "chemically-based", and has led to environmental destruction, symbolized by "global warming", and the potential for the "dead world obliteration". By "reap[ing] the benefits of our future based in Chemical destruction", they are questioning the very foundations of our society and the consequences of our actions. The final line, "a world of misery...taste our misery, bring on annihilation" can be seen as both a warning and a call to action, asking listeners to reflect on our actions and work towards building a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Praise religions
Acknowledging and revering various organized systems of faith
Smash divisions
Destroying social barriers and bringing people together
Corporate systems, cybernation
Acknowledging the power of technology and large corporations in modern society
Clear visions -- through cybernation
Using technology to create and achieve clear goals and visions
Praise the light
Celebrating progress and innovation
Swing the axe of progress
Using innovation and forward-thinking to drive change and growth
While breaking down the formula
Dissecting what currently exists and drawing from it to create something new
Chemically based future
A future dependent on chemical advancements and new technology
A dead world obliteration
The potential for modern advancements to lead to destruction and ruin
A push for global warming, a self-analysis and our
Addressing the reality of climate change and its effect on the world
System has manufactured its economy based on
The ways in which modern economies are built on environmentally harmful principles
Principles of annihilation... a world of technological
The potential for modern technology to cause harm and destruction on a global scale
Advances without reprocussion bring on the demise of
The danger of unchecked innovation and development
Civilization... reap the benefits of our future based in
Examining the consequences of development and modern society
Chemical destruction. a world of misery... taste our
The potential for modern technology to lead to widespread misery and destruction
Misery, bring on annihilation
The potential for modern advancements to lead to complete annihilation and destruction
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