Carpathian was a band from Melbourne, Victoria and formed in 2003.

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Carpathian have been an indestructible force on unstable ground. Hampered by incessant line-up changes, they've nonetheless managed to assert their dominance in the Australian hardcore pack. Releasing their debut EP through Washed Up label in 2005, they were signed to Australian label Resist, who issued the acclaimed full-length album "Nothing to Lose" the following year. Further forging their reputation on the live front, Carpathian played second-fiddle to no one, whether mixing it with the cream of the local scene or stepping up onto bigger stages for tours with Killswitch Engage, Bleeding Through, etc. After battling line-up changes, a freshly unified Carpathian line-up toured through the UK and Europe alongside Parkway Drive and On Broken Wings. Later they became the only local band to play every date on the Australian legs of the 2007 Taste of Chaos Tour. Then in December, came the first recording by the rejuvenated line-up, a limited two-song 7"EP via Resist titled "Wrecked", unveiling a frightfully intense new Carpathian sound.

Soon after they converged upon the Getaway Group, a studio situated in the basement of Jay Maas' suburban home in Wakefield, Massachusetts. A respected hardcore producer who has pulled huge sounds from the likes of Shipwreck a.d. and Verse, Maas proved the perfect choice to help Carpathian realize their grand vision for "Isolation".

Within each of the ten songs that comprise "Isolation", Carpathian's overall growth is apparent. Cohesive song-writing, fantastic recorded performances, and a powerful collective vision shine throughout. Lyrically "Isolation" walks the desolate personal path of Carpathian vocalist/lyricist Martin Kirby. Taking on personal and social/environmental subject matter, he strives to not only express but also educate willing ears to live as positively in this negative world. Instilling the fact that Carpathian are one of the few bands out there today that remain as inspiring as they are highly entertaining.

The latest chapter of the bands life is the live split between them and American touring partners Shipwreck A.D. on vocalist Martin Kirby's own record label, Dead Souls. Recorded by Martin on the Australian tour the bands completed in 2008.

After two years of touring, Carpathian have returned with easily their most pensive work to date. Returning with a new 7" EP, entitled Wanderlust, which was produced also by Maas, Carpathian have demonstrated again they are still as inspiring as they are entertaining, with the EP containing three new tracks and a Joy Division cover.

Wanderlust was released on September 2nd, 2010 on Deathwish, and is due to be released in Australia on September 17th, 2010 on Resist Records.

On 2011. The band announced an indefinite hiatus.

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End Of The World
Carpathian Lyrics

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This is the point where we ask ourselves
"Are these our lives or are we more?"
Fuck standing on a ship we're sinking
The tide beats incessantly dragging you down
Bust!

I only saw what I wanted to see
I only heard what I wanted to hear

This is the End of the World

With open arms embrace the cold
With open hearts embrace this cold
This is the End of the World

Submerge breathless and choke on blackened air
Piece me together with shards of heartless despair
Never forget the days that passed the time we shared
Meant everything although I wasn't fucking there

Deal with it
Rock 'n Roll

And I will never forget about you
Those who I love

Overall Meaning

In the song End of the World by Carpathian, the lyrics express a feeling of hopelessness as the question is posed if this is all that life has to offer. The line "Fuck standing on a ship we're sinking" is a metaphor for feeling like they are helpless and sinking in the world. The "tide beats incessantly dragging you down" reinforces this emotion of being helpless as the overwhelming force of the world feels like it's pulling them down relentlessly. The chorus repeats the 'end of the world' line repeatedly- it's almost as though the musician is accepting that there is no hope for a better tomorrow for them, that this is it- the end of their world.

The second verse, with lines like "Piece me together with shards of heartless despair" is a metaphor for feeling completely shattered inside and trying to pick the pieces of oneself up. The singer is acknowledging that they have only seen what they wanted to see and heard what they wanted to hear, which might have led to losing out on a lot. The lines "Never forget the days that passed the time we shared, Meant everything although I wasn't fucking there" can be interpreted in many ways- it could mean the singer wasn't there for someone they loved or someone close to them wasn't there although they meant a lot. The last line that says "And I will never forget about you, Those who I love" suggests that although everything else feels pointless, love is the one thing the world can't take away.

Line by Line Meaning

This is the point where we ask ourselves
We begin to question whether our lives have meaning or if there is something more to us.

"Are these our lives or are we more?"
We ponder if our existence is merely mundane or if there is a greater purpose to our being.

Fuck standing on a ship we're sinking
We refuse to stay on a doomed vessel and choose to abandon it instead.

The tide beats incessantly dragging you down
The overwhelming force of the struggle to stay afloat is pulling us under with great power.

Bust!
We will break free from the constraints that hold us back and rise above the waters.

I only saw what I wanted to see
I chose to see only the things that made me happy and comfortable, ignoring inconvenient truths.

I only heard what I wanted to hear
I only listened to what confirmed my preconceived notions and preferred narratives, disregarding dissenting voices.

With open arms embrace the cold
We welcome the harsh realities of life with acceptance and resolve.

With open hearts embrace this cold
We receive the pains of the world with empathy and compassion, understanding that others go through the same struggles.

Submerge breathless and choke on blackened air
The overwhelming weight of oppression and despair suffocates us, leaving us gasping for air in a world that seems to have lost all hope.

Piece me together with shards of heartless despair
The broken fragments of our shattered selves are stitched back together with the cruel and uncaring lessons of life, leaving us feeling empty and numb.

Never forget the days that passed the time we shared
We cherish the memories of the past, knowing that they are all that remain of moments that will never return.

Meant everything although I wasn't fucking there
Even though I wasn't physically present for some of the most significant moments, they still held great significance and meaning to me.

Deal with it
Accept that life can be difficult and painful, and that we must be strong enough to face it without faltering.

Rock 'n Roll
This phrase can have various interpretations depending on the context and personal experience, but it likely serves as a call to continue living life to the fullest despite the hardships.

And I will never forget about you
We will not forget the people who have touched our lives and helped us through the difficult times.

Those who I love
The people we care about are the ones who give us strength and meaning, even in the face of the end of the world.

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