Their early material is mainly thrash/progressive metal, however later releases incorporated grunge, alternative and groove metal elements.
Line Up
Vocals: Sonny DeLuca
Guitar: Greg Fulton
Bass: Scott Schaffer
Drums: John Slattery
Former Members
Vocals: Brian Troch
Born To Lose
Cyclone Temple Lyrics
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As a tear rained from his eye
Oh was I born to lose
Why does the color of someone's skin
Raise the fear that lurks within
That makes men hate as they do
[Bridge:]
When this was written
I was property not man
Growing bitter day by day
Battered but proud
I will defy until the end
Take a chance and cross the line
Met with resistance for what's rightfully mine
The strong take from the weak
And the wicked destroy the meek
[Chorus:]
Take a chance and cross the line
Ignorance breeds hatred and hatred is blind
The strong take from the weak
And the wicked destroy the meek
When you're born to lose
Born into a world
Where you're considered one of them
Tell me what can you do
Equality is hypocrisy
Often spoken but seldom used
[Bridge / Chorus]
The pain The pain
Never a day without it
The lies The lies
Never a day I'm not reminded
Buried alive and no one hears you scream
The chains that bind you that no one ever sees
They fear my anger but they don't see my pain
Deep down inside me burns the rage
The lyrics to Cyclone Temple's "Born To Lose" are about the frustration of being born into a world that judges and discriminates against people based on their race. The first verse questions why someone has to be born into a life of hardship and asks why the color of someone's skin can raise fear in others. The bridge touches on the political and historical context of slavery in the United States, highlighting the fact that despite being born equal, not everyone is treated that way. The singer in the song is growing angry and bitter, but also proud. He refuses to give up and will defy until the end.
The chorus urges listeners to take a chance and cross the line, fighting back against the ignorance and hatred that breed discrimination. The strong take from the weak, and the wicked destroy the meek - but this is not the way it has to be. The singer knows that he was born into a world where he is considered one of "them" - meaning someone who is looked down upon - but he refuses to let that define him. Equality may be spoken about, but it is rarely practiced.
The pain and lies of discrimination are never far from the singer's mind. The chains that bind him are invisible but present, and his anger simmers beneath the surface. He is buried alive by the circumstances of his birth, and no one hears him scream. But through the frustration and anger, there is a sense of determination and defiance that runs through the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
As he yelled out to the sky
A person shouts while looking at the sky.
As a tear rained from his eye
The person sheds tears because of his unfortunate situation.
Oh was I born to lose
The person feels like he was meant to fail in life.
Why does the color of someone's skin
The person questions why people discriminate based on skin color.
Raise the fear that lurks within
The person wonders why people's fear prompts them to hate others.
That makes men hate as they do
The person points out that the fear of others leads to hatred.
Created equal so they say
People claim that everyone is created equal.
When this was written
The idea of equality was written down at some point in history.
I was property not man
However, at that time they considered me as property rather than a human being.
Growing bitter day by day
This unfair treatment has made the person more resentful as time passes by.
Battered but proud
Despite being mistreated, the person still has pride in himself.
I will defy until the end
The person vows to fight against discrimination until the end.
Take a chance and cross the line
The person takes a chance and stands up against injustice.
Met with resistance for what's rightfully mine
However, they encounter opposition while trying to claim what is rightfully theirs.
The strong take from the weak
People who are powerful take advantage of the weak.
And the wicked destroy the meek
The cruel and malicious end up destroying those who are vulnerable.
Take a chance and cross the line
The person urges others to take risks and stand up for themselves.
Ignorance breeds hatred and hatred is blind
The person notes that ignorance is the root of hatred, and it causes people to act irrationally and unjustly.
When you're born to lose
The person emphasizes that some people are simply born into disadvantage and hardship.
Born into a world
The person was born into an unjust world.
Where you're considered one of them
The person is considered an outsider who does not belong.
Tell me what can you do
The person is asking what can be done in such a situation.
Equality is hypocrisy
The person argues that the idea of equality is often mentioned insincerely.
Often spoken but seldom used
The person notes that the idea is mentioned often, but not put into practice enough.
The pain The pain
Never a day without it
The person cannot escape the pain they feel, and it is a constant presence in their life.
The lies The lies
Never a day I'm not reminded
In addition to the pain, the person also feels betrayal and deception, which is a constant reminder.
Buried alive and no one hears you scream
The person feels trapped and unheard, as if they are buried alive.
The chains that bind you that no one ever sees
The person is held back by invisible obstacles that keep them from progressing.
They fear my anger but they don't see my pain
Others may fear the person's anger, but they do not understand the pain that fuels it.
Deep down inside me burns the rage
The person's anger is intense and constantly simmering inside.
Contributed by Ruby Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sam pelletier
The intro of this song is so beautiful 💎✨
Keltke GK
Masterpiece.
muhammed makhsida
i dont know how there is album like this album has not the enough good reputation in thrash metal fans
Moveset Master
Because most people unfortunately never make it past the big 4, or even make it past just Metallica.
Gerardo García González
@Moveset Master They're not thrash metal fans to me.
Miguel Bastida
I am thrasher since childhood and love more stuff that sticks out from the rest like this for example. Nee wave of thrash Sounds all the same. Boring aggressive attutude and no heart. I got a Thrash Band myself and we try to stick out too.
Cheers
Paul Habrelewicz
I used to see them in Chicago, Greg is an awesome guitar player and cool guy!!!
muhammed makhsida
great album
Richard Schmitt
Awesome!
dannyjack2000
I spun this CD until my cd player bled out.