The band started as a hardcore punk band but later moved towards a slower and blues-tinged heavy metal sound. To date, the band has released ten studio albums, four EPs, one compilation, and one live album. Their first three studio albums―Eye for an Eye (1984), Animosity (1985) and Blind (1991)―attracted the attention of Columbia Records, who signed the band in 1993. Corrosion of Conformity found success with the release of their 1994 fourth studio album, Deliverance, which peaked at number 155 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the hits "Albatross" and "Clean My Wounds". Their 1996 follow-up Wiseblood was also successful, and at the time, it was Corrosion of Conformity's highest-charting album in the United States, peaking at number 104 on the Billboard 200. Their latest album, No Cross No Crown, was released on January 12, 2018 on Nuclear Blast Records, and became the band's first album to enter the Top 100 on the Billboard 200, where it peaked at number 67.
Holier
Corrosion of Conformity Lyrics
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No more
Now your purpose, Jesus, flowing in your soul
No more
Feel complete what a nice retreat to the call
No more
The wrath of God will serve you well as bodies fall
In hate
Ending all possibilities for things to change
Rotting in your empty shell
Writhing in relentless hell
It's death you chose, you chose it well
In your mind you've found it
In my mind, where's your God? He's in your head
In their minds, they've found it
In my mind, where's your God? He's in your head
The song “Holier” by Corrosion of Conformity is a commentary on religious fanaticism and extremism. The opening verse speaks of the transformation of an individual who has gone from being a regular person to someone who is “holier than before”. The person has found their purpose in life, which is to serve Jesus, and they feel complete as a result. The chorus of the song states that the wrath of God will serve this person well, as bodies fall. This suggests that the fanaticism of this person has led them to believe that they are doing the work of God, even if it involves violence or harm to others.
The second verse of the song speaks of how the individual has become so consumed by their faith that they no longer question their beliefs. In fact, they have started to distort the very question of faith to suit their own beliefs. The bridge of the song speaks of the person’s descent into a state of hopelessness and despair. They feel trapped in their own beliefs and are writhing in their own version of hell. The final verse speaks of the disagreement between the singer and the religious fanatic. The singer questions the fanatic’s belief in God, asking where God is in their mind, implying that their fanaticism is their own creation.
Line by Line Meaning
Holier, much holier than you were before
A sarcastic remark on religious hypocrites who claim to be holier than others.
No more
They have abandoned their old ways of life and embraced religion.
Now your purpose, Jesus, flowing in your soul
Their newfound purpose in life is to follow Jesus and his teachings.
Feel complete what a nice retreat to the call
It's a relief to have found a higher calling and feel complete.
The wrath of God will serve you well as bodies fall
A warning that they will face the consequences of their actions and beliefs, as others suffer.
In hate
Their actions are motivated by hatred and intolerance towards others who don't fit their beliefs.
Finding the answers, distoring the question
They twist the questions to fit their beliefs and claim to have found the answers.
Ending all possibilities for things to change
They don't allow for alternative views or growth in their beliefs.
Rotting in your empty shell
They have lost their true selves and live a life of superficiality.
Writhing in relentless hell
They suffer the consequences of their actions and beliefs, trapped in their own minds.
It's death you chose, you chose it well
They have chosen to live a life that is devoid of true meaning, leading to a figurative death.
In your mind you've found it
Their beliefs are limited to their own minds and may not necessarily be true or accurate.
In my mind, where's your God? He's in your head
The singer questions the idea of a God and where, if it exists at all, it could be found or perceived.
In their minds, they've found it
Others who share the same beliefs have found their version of the truth, in their own minds.
In my mind, where's your God? He's in your head
The singer continues to question the idea of God and where it can be found, even for those who claim to have found it.
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Written by: MIKE DEAN, REED MULLIN, WOODY WEATHERMAN
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Shpadoinkle
Holier, much holier than you were before
No more
Now your purpose, Jesus, flowing in your soul
No more
Feel complete what a nice retreat to the call
No more
The wrath of God will serve you well as bodies fall
In hate
Finding the answers, distoring the question
Ending all possibilities for things to change
Rotting in your empty shell
Writhing in relentless hell
It's death you chose, you chose it well
In your mind you've found it
In my mind, where's your God? He's in your head
In their minds, they've found it
In my mind, where's your God? He's in your head
Shpadoinkle
Holier, much holier than you were before
No more
Now your purpose, Jesus, flowing in your soul
No more
Feel complete what a nice retreat to the call
No more
The wrath of God will serve you well as bodies fall
In hate
Finding the answers, distoring the question
Ending all possibilities for things to change
Rotting in your empty shell
Writhing in relentless hell
It's death you chose, you chose it well
In your mind you've found it
In my mind, where's your God? He's in your head
In their minds, they've found it
In my mind, where's your God? He's in your head
Jack Donovan
as far as i'm concerned this music was good, and it's still there to be listened too, if a band want to expand, they have the power to try different things to sound good
DEATHPUNX
I had this on vinyl - best tune on the album
Yvan SEMENIC
Timeless tunes they issued with Animosity! Their best of their hardcore/crossover period...
terrypussypower
Fucking LOVE this song ! This and "Hungry Child" are the best ones on Animosity, but really, it's ALL good !
RobbKong Riot-Activist
Fuckin' awesome song. My favorite from this album, besides the Animosity version of "Positive Outlook". Good lyrics and just fuckin' catchy!!!
sje777
unreal. one of the best of all time.
Phil Nouse
We used to skateboard to this when it came out....
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Maria Ramirez
We used to maim and kill to this when it came out...
Dagoth'Ur
Props 😎🤙