Converge have enjoyed a relatively high level of recognition. According to AllMusic, they are "regarded as one of the most original and innovative bands to emerge from the punk underground." Their popularity rose with the release of Jane Doe, which was ranked as the best album of 2001 by Terrorizer and later as the 61st Best Metal Album of All Time by Rolling Stone. Subsequently, Converge moved from Equal Vision Records to the considerably larger label Epitaph Records and their records gradually became more elaborate and expensive to produce. Special releases have traditionally been handled by Deathwish Inc., established by Bannon in 1999. The band's ninth studio album, The Dusk in Us, was released in November 2017 through Deathwish and Epitaph.
Axe to Fall
Converge Lyrics
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Sun is sinking clouds collecting
I'm in a race to
Stop the bleeding me
My will is leaving darkness falling
Need to finally cut
Me from you
I need to learn to love me
I need to stop this suicide
Machine
I need to learn to love me
I need to stop this destruction
I need to
Learn to love me
The song "Axe to Fall" by Converge talks about the singer's struggles with self-love and their desperate need to overcome their suicidal tendencies. The lyrics start with a sense of foreboding as the singer waits for the inevitable "axe to fall". As the sun sets and the clouds gather, the sense of impending doom grows stronger. The singer feels like they are in a race against time to stop the bleeding and save themselves.
However, their will is leaving and they feel like darkness is consuming them. The singer recognizes that they need to cut themselves off from the self-destructive patterns they have fallen into, and learn to love themselves. They want to end the cycle of destruction and stop the "suicide machine" that they have become. The song ends with the repeated plea to "learn to love me".
The lyrics in "Axe to Fall" are raw and emotional, and they offer a glimpse into the inner turmoil that many people struggle with. It highlights the importance of self-care and self-love, and demonstrates the need to break free from negative patterns of behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting for the axe to fall
I am anticipating the inevitable consequences of my actions, feeling helpless and afraid.
Sun is sinking clouds collecting
The world around me is turning darker, hinting at the impending doom that I am facing.
I'm in a race to
Stop the bleeding me
I am trying to heal and recover from my self-inflicted wounds before it's too late.
My will is leaving darkness falling
As my motivation weakens, I am succumbing to the shadows of depression and despair.
Need to finally cut
Me from you
I must sever the toxic relationship that is dragging me down to save myself.
I need to learn to love me
I need to stop this suicide
Machine
I must prioritize self-love and stop the cycle of self-destruction that has been consuming me.
I need to learn to love me
I need to stop this destruction
I need to
Learn to love me
Repeatedly, I recognize that I need to embrace self-love and overcome my self-sabotage to move forward with my life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Koller, Jacob Bannon, Kurt Parker Ballou, Nathaniel Harlan Newton
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@JLCannibal
This song rocked my socks off as a kid. Extreme metal bands like Converge and Tony Danza will always hold a special place in my heart.
@Dyomaeth
He's not only the singer. He writes the majority of the music and does the band's artworks. He can't be the weak link, and whether you like his vocals or not you'll have to agree he adds a lot to the music's intensity and sounds pretty unique.
@Kerrfuffle
"Weak link" holy shit whoever you were speaking to 9 years ago was a clown. That's an opinion I'd expect from someone who has barely any experience with harsh vocals.
@mycoachknowsthesheriff8396
Agreed
@8Metaphysicist8
This band is so visceral - everything about them, especially their sound. I've listened to every breed of hardcore and metal there is, and nothing has caught my attention like this. I must say, it's complete frickin' noise, but I'm hooked on it! I like it.
@vakuola
Converge are an acquired taste, but, once you get into them, you also realize they are one of the most talented metal bands out there. YES, including Jacob Bannon, the vocalist.
@NoMooreMercyClips
This album is amazing, seriously one of the best releases of the entire year.
@r4reform
i could listen to an axe to fall/jane doe/no heroes shuffle all day. this band just pushes the boundaries of what you can do with music, they should be appreciated by everyone.
@ACadaver
Axe to Fall gave me high hopes for Converge. The slower parts thrown in really make it so I can listen to a full album, it's nice.
@rahilkiani
Really appreciate all of their music from the beginning to the present. The artwork is always a welcome treat too.