the first (to my knowledge) cromwell was a noisy metallic hardcore band fro… Read Full Bio ↴the first (to my knowledge) cromwell was a noisy metallic hardcore band from detroit that existed from 1996 - 2000? formed by ex members of ricochet and released splits with scout and thoughts of ionesco. there was also supposed to be a full length cd out but i never saw it................

Cromwell first emerged on the music scene in 2005 formed by guitarist Markus Estrada, bassist Scott Deloyer, drummer Marty Elliott & vocalist Kenny Russell. After the success their first EP “So Close to Forever” brought them [which included a slot on Warped Tour ‘06] the guys went straight to work (and the studio) taking a break from shows for almost 5 months before releasing their highly anticipated full-length CD "Illusion & Obsession" in March of 07. After a few nation wide tours and the release of EP "dancing on the moon" , Cromwell has recently started workin with producer Ulrich Wild and now have another EP "Faces" set for release in late 2010 with an expected full length in early 2011.

There was also a second band named Cromwell from Ireland in the early 70s. They made one album: At the Gallop.

Better Days
Cromwell Lyrics

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You breathe it in your chest
It infects your lungs
You find a rash followed by boils
The boils they will spread
And turn to black
Swallow your body til you′re dead

You need to realize what the worst really feels like

You need to realize that your life's not that bad

Better days will come around
Better days will find you now
This will not be the end of the world
Scream these words to remind

Fathers left their sons
To friars and nuns
Despite their selfish flee they perished
There′s bodies on the streets
They died in masses
A third of Europe would succumb

You need to realize what the worst really feels like
You need to realize that your life's not that bad

Better days will come around
Better days will find you now
This will not be the end of the world
Scream these words to remind

Better days will come around
Better days will find you now

This will not be the end of the world
Scream these words to remind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cromwell's song "Better Days" touch on the topic of plague and the Black Death that ravaged Europe in the 14th century. The opening lines of "You breathe it in your chest, it infects your lungs" paint a vivid picture of the airborne nature of the disease that spread quickly amongst populations. The lines "The boils they will spread and turn to black, swallow your body til you're dead" emphasize the severity and inevitability of the plague. The song then goes on to reference the historical fact that fathers abandoned their children to the care of friars and nuns, hoping to escape infection while countless others perished in the streets.

The song's message is clear: although the Black Death was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, humanity prevailed and better days eventually came. The chorus, with the repeated lines "Better days will come around, better days will find you now" serve as a reminder to listeners that even in the toughest of times, there is hope for a brighter future. The song encourages people to keep pushing through hardship and believing that things will eventually improve.

Overall, "Better Days" is a powerful reminder that despite the worst of circumstances, hope and perseverance can bring about better days. The song is not only relevant to the historical context of the Black Death, but the message can apply to any challenge or hardship faced by individuals or communities.

Line by Line Meaning

You breathe it in your chest
You inhale the disease that is currently spreading

It infects your lungs
The sickness starts affecting your respiratory system

You find a rash followed by boils
As the infection progresses, you develop skin lesions and bumps

The boils they will spread
The bumps on your skin begin to multiply and expand

And turn to black
The skin lesions turn black and start to decay

Swallow your body til you're dead
The disease consumes your body until it ultimately kills you

Better days will come around
You can have hope for the future

Better days will find you now
Despite the current situation, positive times are ahead

This will not be the end of the world
Remember that things will get better and the world continues to go on

Scream these words to remind
Remind yourself and others to hold onto hope during tough times

Fathers left their sons
During a time when many were fleeing the plague, some parents abandoned their children

To friars and nuns
Some children were left in the care of religious figures

Despite their selfish flee they perished
Even those who tried to escape the plague were not immune and died

There's bodies on the streets
So many people died from the disease that there were corpses littering the roads

They died in masses
The death toll was incredibly high

A third of Europe would succumb
The plague killed about one-third of Europe's population during the 14th century

You need to realize what the worst really feels like
Reflect on the fact that things could be much worse and appreciate what you have

You need to realize that your life's not that bad
Despite hardships, most people in modern times have it much better than those during times of pandemics

Writer(s): Thomas Joe L, Patrick Quincy Q, Thompson Joshua Paul, Grochowski Stan Vincent, Wernham Richard Hugh

Contributed by Keira K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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