The band is filled out by Steve DiGiorgio on bass (Iced Earth, Death as well as thrashers Sadus and Testament) and Jason Suecof (Capharnaum but better known as a producer for such acts as Trivium, Devildriver and Chimaira).
Zerospan
Charred Walls Of The Damned Lyrics
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How can i release me
I've caused my reality to break
Unplug that which binds me
Chained in this web i can't think anymore
No time for ideas it's real life i ignore
Concerned with the soulless, a social cocoon
Trapped in this technical world so fake
How can i release me
I've caused my reality to break
Unplug that which binds me
Reaching into my own self
Pulling out pieces of me
Scraping bits of my damaged mind
Healing thoughts, who i should be
I've crashed my brain with technology
Losing my thoughts
I've entered virtual reality
Human i'm not
I've cut off tries to humanity
Myself i fought
No desire for interaction, i am lost
Inside this web, I am caught
Aware of these distractions, I am not
Closing my eyes, to original thought
I can't control my ideas, it owns me now
Absorbed into the world of inside out
I look down and all i see
Is a new world in front of me
I come crashing back to earth
Realizing my rebirth
Reaching into my own self
Pulling out pieces of me
Scraping bits of my damaged mind
Healing thoughts, who i should me
I've crashed my brain with technology
Losing my thoughts
I've entered virtual reality
Human i'm not
I've cut of tries to humanity
Myself i fought
The lyrics of Charred Walls Of The Damned's song Zerospan is about being trapped in a virtual world that is taking over one's actual reality. The song starts by expressing the feeling of being caught in a technical world that appears fake, and the need to release oneself from it. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has become so consumed by the digital world that they have lost touch with their real-life experiences, people, and ideas. The next stanza goes on to describe how the singer is chained to the web, and they can no longer think or come up with new ideas. The world of the soulless is presented as a social cocoon that suffocates the mind's ability to blossom.
The chorus of the song expresses a plea for help, for someone to unplug the technology that is binding the singer to the virtual world. The song continues to describe the need for the individual to find themselves again, to reach into their own self and start healing the damage wrought by the digital world. The bridge is an admission that the singer is not fully human anymore, having cut off ties to humanity and fights only with themselves. They have lost control of their mind as it is absorbed entirely into their virtual world. The lyrics then come full circle to express hope as the singer realizes that they have to crash back to earth before finding the pieces of themselves they need to heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Trapped in this technical world so fake
Feeling stuck and constrained in a world that is dominated by synthetic, artificial elements.
How can i release me
Wondering how to find personal freedom from this modern-day digital captivity.
I've caused my reality to break
Having disrupted one's own life to the point that their grip on the concept of reality itself has faltered and destabilized.
Unplug that which binds me
Breaking free from the technological shackles that have been holding one down.
Chained in this web i can't think anymore
Feeling the suffocating impact of modern technology on the capacity for coherent thought and creative inspiration.
No time for ideas it's real life i ignore
Being unable to focus on your own thoughts, needs, and wants due to the environmental pressures of daily life.
Concerned with the soulless, a social cocoon
Having surrounded oneself with people, media, and information sources that lack authenticity and meaning.
No oxygen for my mind to bloom
Being deprived of the mental space and breathing room that's essential for nurturing unhampered creativity and curiosity.
Reaching into my own self
Seeking to discover deeper aspects of oneself through introspection and self-reflection.
Pulling out pieces of me
Extracting fragments of one's personality, identity, and psyche that may have been buried or lost to external distractions.
Scraping bits of my damaged mind
Trying to salvage some intact parts of one's mental state that have been worn down or hurt by the pressure of living in modern society.
Healing thoughts, who i should be
Focusing on the positive, constructive aspects of one's personality and hoping to become a better, healthier version of oneself.
I've crashed my brain with technology
Having overused or overindulged in technology to the point of debilitating mental exhaustion or addiction.
Losing my thoughts
Experiencing a cognitive fog or inability to concentrate due to the effects of technology overuse.
I've entered virtual reality
Having retreated into a world that is entirely synthetic, simulated, or detached from tangible reality.
Human i'm not
Feeling disconnected from one's own humanity or sense of human values due to technological overload or escapism.
I've cut off tries to humanity
Deliberately avoiding social interaction and isolating oneself in a world that is primarily digital or artificial.
Myself i fought
Struggling against one's own instincts, impulses, and personality traits that may be at odds with the demands and constraints of contemporary life.
No desire for interaction, i am lost
Feeling a complete lack of motivation or interest in engaging with the outside world due to technological overload or addiction.
Inside this web, I am caught
Feeling trapped or ensnared in the vast network of information, communication, and media channels that have become pervasive in daily life.
Aware of these distractions, I am not
Being oblivious to the ways in which technology and information overload are impacting one's mental health or overall well-being.
Closing my eyes, to original thought
Being unable or unwilling to generate new ideas, insights, or perspectives due to the overwhelming influence of technology or established ways of thinking.
I can't control my ideas, it owns me now
Being subsumed by the endless torrent of information, opinions, and data that technology has unleashed upon the modern world, and being unable to manage or regulate one's own thoughts and ideas as a result.
Absorbed into the world of inside out
Being sucked into a dizzying and complex universe of digital data, where the lines between real and virtual, tangible and intangible, are blurred beyond recognition.
I look down and all i see
Gaining a new perspective on the world and one's own place in it through self-reflection and introspection.
Is a new world in front of me
Becoming more aware of the possibilities and opportunities that exist beyond the narrow confines of modern technology and media.
I come crashing back to earth
Being jolted out of one's digital trance and having to confront the harsh realities of the physical world.
Realizing my rebirth
Experiencing a spiritual or emotional renewal, a sense of being reborn, or a newfound clarity and focus on life.
Contributed by Lucas H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
PeacockFilletSteak
This album is incredible. I loved the first one, and this is the logical followup. I don't even know how many times I've listened to it while driving, doing school work, exercising, etc. Every single time I spin this thing, I find something new to appreciate. Even better than the already strong debut in my opinion. Every musician shines so well on this album, and the songs are diverse, yet complimentary to the whole. I love it.
Marcelo Kilca
Magnificent band! The fusion of styles is excellent (Death, Trash, Power, etc). Owens is perfect (again!), found a new way to sing. I did not think you'd be so good!
Michael Bohlman
I must see this epicness performed live.
Damien Thorne
AMAZING song! Charred Walls of the Damned are pretty damn close to perfection with this cd!
Tony
Man my heart and mind just love when the music just sails on 2:20 until the vocals come back even higher.
Damien Thorne
Amazing! The last cd was incredible as well, but by the sound of things, you might have topped the previous one. Bad ass metal!
gorathus6
I've love to see a show with Charred Walls of the Damned teaming up with Iced Earth. It's sheer epicness would bring oblivion to the universe.
Charles Messer
Wow, this album is gonna be killer, and then the next week is the new Iced Earth. Great time to be a metalhead.
gullit123
first album was a Masterpiece , i can't believe how much Riper raises his game while working with Christy, great formula, can't wait for the entire album
Jon Wisbey
Just got my review copy of the album through, all I can say is bloody hell, its great.