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.
Bitter and Then Some
Converge Lyrics
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To those adorned with the touch of rose petals
And the blessed gift of forgetfulness
For these are your years and days to outshine
Push on and soar higher
This is your memory
Your everything and the in between
Push on and soar higher
The lyrics of Converge's "Bitter and Then Some" expresses a message of determination and defiance against those who are weak and inauthentic. The first line, "Death to cowards, traitors, and empty words," shows a strong disdain for people who lack courage and authenticity. The next line, "To those adorned with the touch of rose petals and the blessed gift of forgetfulness," reveals a sense of sarcasm towards people who are only concerned with superficial things and those who choose to forget important issues.
The song's chorus, "Push on and soar higher, this is your memory, your everything and the in-between" expresses a sense of encouragement to keep moving forward and reaching for greatness. The lyrics suggest that these are the years to outshine and make the most of, to not be held back by the opinions or actions of others. The song is a call to action to live up to one's potential and not be held back by those who lack authenticity and courage.
Line by Line Meaning
Death to cowards, traitors, and empty words
Let those who lack bravery and loyalty, as well as those who speak without meaning, meet their demise.
To those adorned with the touch of rose petals
Referring to those who are sheltered and protected from harsh realities.
And the blessed gift of forgetfulness
This may refer to people who are intentionally unaware of or choose to ignore the problems in society.
For these are your years and days to outshine
The time is now for people to rise above negativity and make a difference.
Push on and soar higher
Continue to persevere and strive for greatness.
This is your memory
All that you do in life will be etched into your personal history.
Your everything and the in between
Every aspect of your life, both big and small, matters and contributes to your story.
Push on and soar higher
Continue to persevere and strive for greatness.
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Ajith
Great song
Jack Cravford
The outro riff after "SOAR!" is pure madness. Carnage and bone crushing.
Chris Ryan
that last 18 seconds was total fucking banger
Cameron Richard Cardwell
converge albums are like Monty Pythons Holy Grail, every scene has fucking gold and I know it's king because it doesn't have any shit on it
Jack Cravford
those back up vocals/growls are insanity with the outro riff. carnage.
henoryry
0:52 that is tied with Eagles Become Vultures and Axe to Fall for the best fucking breakdown Converge has ever made
Isaac Rivera
Death King bro...
Jack Cravford
yo, that riff is so fucking creepy. like some kind of monster will arise from the cracks of the ground. now it has its own body or something like that. so creepy.
Âpollo
My first listen, thought this said "butter and then some"
Chokovok
I thought this comment said “twitter and then some”