In 2010, Channel Zero made a widely noted comeback. At the request of fans, they played six reunion concerts in Brussels which quickly sold-out. They also released a new single. They are also scheduled to play at Graspop Metal Meeting (Dessel). In January 2010, Channel Zero features a slightly different line-up: Mikey Doling (ex-Soulfly, ex-SNOT) replaces Xavier Carion on lead guitar, since the latter suffers from ear damage.
Repetition
Channel Zero Lyrics
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Has no time to slumber
spins around, under sun control
One day nature will show of what it's capable
The long distance boomerang is thrown away
Who cares in what our children play ?
Learn, Learned to control
One, Two, Three, Four, Turn in circles
Repetition : Why don't we realize ?
Repetition : We live, They die
Repetition : Regenerate the chain
Repetition : And I wonder where we go ?
One, One seventy-five, Two
Do you eat of my hand ?
Repetition : Why don't we realize ?
Repetition : We live, They die
Repetition : Regenerate the chain
Repetition : And I wonder where we go ?
Are you ready
Are you ready to leave
God's ready
I'm ready to leave
to leave the sphere
to leave the sphere
The lyrics of "Repetition" by Channel Zero present a bleak outlook on humanity's future. The first verse describes Earth as a candle slowly kindling, suggesting that our planet is fragile and vulnerable. The second line implies that we cannot afford to rest, as we are constantly spinning under the control of the sun. The last line of the verse hints at an impending disaster, as nature will one day show its power. The following verse speaks of throwing away a long-distance boomerang, which could symbolize how our actions will eventually come back to haunt us. The indifference towards the future implied by the line "Who cares in what our children play?" is chilling.
The chorus repeatedly asks the question, "Why don't we realize?" This could be interpreted as a plea for people to wake up to the damaging impact of their actions on the environment and the world around them. The following line, "We live, They die," suggests that our behavior has deadly consequences for other species. The line "Regenerate the chain" hints at the importance of conserving the planet's ecosystems and the interconnectivity of all living things. The song ends on a note of despair, with the repetition of the chorus and the final lines about leaving the sphere, which could mean abandoning Earth or dying and leaving the mortal plane.
Line by Line Meaning
Earth's candle slowly kindles
The planet Earth is slowly burning, without any rest.
Has no time to slumber
It has no time to rest or take a break, it keeps moving.
spins around, under sun control
The Earth revolves around the sun, obeying the laws of nature.
One day nature will show of what it's capable
Nature is powerful, and one day it will demonstrate its full force.
The long distance boomerang is thrown away
Our actions have consequences that can affect us in the future.
Who cares in what our children play ?
Why aren't we concerned about the upbringing of our future generations?
Burn, burn, we should have known
We should always be aware of the impact of our actions, and the consequences that may arise.
Learn, Learned to control
We must learn to control our actions in order to prevent negative outcomes.
One, Two, Three, Four, Turn in circles
The repetition of mundane tasks can lead to a sense of monotony and being stuck in one place.
Repetition : Why don't we realize ?
We often fail to recognize the patterns in our behavior that lead to negative outcomes.
Repetition : We live, They die
Our actions can have consequences on others, and may even outlast our own lives.
Repetition : Regenerate the chain
By repeating certain actions, we can continue cycles and patterns that may have long-term consequences.
Repetition : And I wonder where we go ?
Through repetition, we may fail to see the bigger picture or understand where our actions are leading us.
One, One seventy-five, Two
These numbers may represent the idea that we are all small parts of a larger, interconnected world.
Do you eat of my hand ?
This question may symbolize the idea of power dynamics and control, and the way that one entity may seek to dominate another.
Are you ready
This line may be a call to action, urging the listener to be prepared for changes and challenges ahead.
Are you ready to leave
This line may represent a desire to move on to something new or to leave behind old patterns or habits.
God's ready
This line may represent the idea that there is a larger force or purpose that is directing our lives.
I'm ready to leave
This line may represent a personal desire to move on, to grow, or to change.
to leave the sphere
This line may represent a desire to break free from old cycles and patterns and to move on to something new and unknown.
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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