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.
Trespasses
Converge Lyrics
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Erases shadows, devours light
We burn - we burn at both ends
Fate has no compass fear has no driver
What a cruel world clarity brings
We burn - we burn at both ends
Our ghosts were made of good that got in the way
Some just gave up in the end
They just gave up in the end
Nothing will bring peace
Nothing will bring rest
And I've grown to find the same old sun
Erases shadows, devours light
We burn - we burn at both ends
Fate has no compass fear has no driver
What a cruel world clarity brings
We burn - we burn at both ends
Our ghosts were made of good that got in the way
Some just gave up in the end
Our faith was made for those who lost their own way
They just gave up in the end
Nothing will bring peace
Nothing will bring rest
Death and loss blossoms, within the wound
Life and love writhing, writhing in you
A new day rise in me
Burn at both ends
Stayed up those nights to see
Burn at both ends
What the future could mean
Burn at both ends
Stayed up those nights to see
Burn at both ends
A new day rise in me
The lyrics to Converge's song Trespasses contain a sense of despair and hopelessness, as well as a search for meaning in the chaos of life. The first stanza refers to the sun erasing shadows and devouring light, representing the way in which fate can be cruel and all-consuming. The repeated phrase "we burn at both ends" suggests a reckless desire to live life to the fullest, despite the fact that it may ultimately lead to destruction. The line "our ghosts were made of good that got in the way" implies that the singer and his comrades were once good people but have been corrupted by the harsh reality of the world they live in.
The second stanza offers a glimmer of hope in the idea that faith can provide comfort for those who have lost their way. However, this is quickly quashed by the repeated line "nothing will bring peace, nothing will bring rest." The final stanza offers a small ray of hope in the midst of despair, suggesting that the singer has found some peace and clarity in his search for meaning. The repeated line "burn at both ends" takes on a more positive connotation, suggesting that the singer is embracing life fully and staying up to see what the future holds.
Overall, the lyrics to Trespasses suggest a struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that can be cruel and unforgiving. The repeated line "we burn at both ends" represents a desire to live life to the fullest, while the reference to ghosts made of good suggests that the singer and his comrades have likely been corrupted by the harsh realities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
See, I've grown to find the same old sun
Over time, I’ve come to realize that the rising and setting of the sun is a mundane and repetitive process.
Erases shadows, devours light
The sun’s presence makes everything else pale in comparison, removing the shadows and deepening colors.
We burn - we burn at both ends
We are consumed with energy, spending all of it without regard for how much we have left.
Fate has no compass fear has no driver
Our lives are not guided by some larger plan or grand design, and our fears have no one to control them.
What a cruel world clarity brings
Seeing things for what they truly are can be cold and brutal, revealing the harsh reality of the world.
Our ghosts were made of good that got in the way
Our past selves, filled with goodness and innocence, sometimes hold us back and prevent us from moving forward.
Some just gave up in the end
Some people lose the will to continue and resign themselves to an unhappy and unfulfilled life.
Our faith was made for those who lost their own way
Our beliefs and convictions provide hope and direction for those who are lost and searching for meaning.
Nothing will bring peace
Despite all our efforts, there may never be true peace or resolution.
Nothing will bring rest
No matter how hard we try, we may never be able to escape the struggles and challenges of life.
Death and loss blossoms, within the wound
Out of the pain and suffering of death and loss, new growth and understanding can emerge.
Life and love writhing, writhing in you
Our experiences of life and love are intense and overwhelming, full of twists and turns and unpredictable emotions.
A new day rise in me
Despite all the darkness and struggle, there’s always the possibility of a brighter tomorrow.
Stayed up those nights to see
We’ve endured sleepless nights waiting for something, anything to happen or to find hope in a dark time.
What the future could mean
Despite the unknown and uncertainty, we continue on with the hope and belief that the future holds something better.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAY DEE DAUGHERTY, PATTI SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@haj_endot
back in college, i was walking around campus when a fucking flower delivery van passed by blaring this at max volume. i will never forget that moment.
@myron9307
How did you find out the song name?
@1983Zoltan
How long ago ? And what city? It was probably me haha
@Paul.......
@Kyle Huculak If not, how many hardcore florists are out here
@Paul.......
@Myron he prob already knew the song since it was such a big moment for him
@thewordsdied
I love Converge, but I saved listening to this for five years just so I could open it at the right time like a fine wine. Today was the day. Worth it. Converge ages well.
@humbug4478
thewordsdied today for me .
Stopped listening since you fail me.
@theodoredavidmooney5703
Wow! What a treat!
@sselfless
I'm calling bs
@2019drewcifer
Who the fuck does this?