On the 24th of November 2013, DVSR was announced and released their first single and video "Unconscious", which was backed by a huge response from the get go. Unconscious reached a total of 16,000 Facebook shares over the course of a few months and is now still rising over 360,000 views.
The band released their self-titled debut album in November 2015.
Life And Death
DVSR Lyrics
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So far it's been rough
But I can't sleep now with a prison in my head will I be forgiving the minimal living?
I don't want to see death no more
But I want to see life and I want to see a lot of them that I know and love
I don't want to see them struggle I m-m-m-mumble and struggle to tell you I love you
It's just hard
And I want you to know this
6 feet ain't enough for me to love less
You're still my heart beat just know this
From the hearse to a dirt bed
Transitions so quick for me to gather emotions feelings prominently comatose
But now I know
How it feels to be
Dead inside functioning perfect
But emotionally immobile crippled within the skull it's hurting
Organs working but my thoughts are fucking bursting
Make way for mercy
(We all know this)
This feeling even though we don't want to know what it brings
(We all know this)
This feeling even though we don't want to know what it brings
(We all know this)
This feeling even though we don't want to know what it brings
We suffer grieve, and carry on
The love is never gone
The love is never gone
But I'm telling you this while I breakdown
Be strong cause love ain't gone it lingers
Absent but it keeps us captivated
My mind is never vacant
These memories never faded, never deceased
Immortal through thought, memories keep me at peace
I'm breaking down
I'm breaking down, but what I found was memories looked around and suddenly gained this energy and sound
Your vivid image surrounded me
Searching my past was healing me it astounded me
And I know it's hard reminiscing but hold the thoughts from the past
I grasp and I hold what is real, because I know that it won't last
We're loving way too much lose but it happens every day so what's the use
Of loving something so dearly that will be departed from you?
I keep bumping this unhealed bruise I think I may need room to move
But this room is becoming smaller like a tomb
And I'm still searching for something looking for somebody that I'm loving but they're gone
Under the gravel you grab hold of your thought
Escape the claw from the reaper
Grasping my thought
What am I to acknowledge?
All I see is departure
This is the devils art
And my face is filling the newest picture
And he's just started
So tell me am I next
Confess the fucking truth about life and death
Is it a set thing?
Why are these people just dropping dead?
Why have they left?
I see the silhouettes of these armies trying to attack
So much sweat its forming puddles
I'm drowning so vivid now I see my death
I need a breath
I'm just waiting for him to pass by
Just give me a chance I want to look him in the eye
Extends his arm as I extend mine cautious
When you enter night it's pitch black before the sun sets shadow in the night it's out of context
How do I see what I can't sense?
Intense mark of events
When will he show?
Cause now I know
How it feels to be dead inside functioning perfect
But emotionally immobile I'm crippled within the skull its hurting
Organs working but my thoughts are fucking bursting
Make way for mercy
And I know you know
And I know you know this feeling even though we don't want to know what it brings
(We all know this)
This feeling even though we don't want to know what it brings
(We all know this)
This feeling even though we don't want to know what it brings
(We all know this)
We suffer grieve, and carry on
The love is never gone
The love is never gone
But I'm telling you this while I breakdown
Be strong cause love ain't gone it lingers
Absent but it keeps us captivated my mind is never vacant
These memories never faded, never deceased
Immortal through thought, memories keep me at peace I'm breaking down
I'm breaking down, but what I found was memories looked around and suddenly gained this energy
Your sound and vivid image surrounded me
Searching my past was healing me it astounded me
Give it up
Not yet
Give it up
Not yet
Never am I giving up
The song "Life and Death" by DVSR is a reflection on mortality, loss, grief, and the difficulty of grappling with the idea of death. The lyrics speak to the inner turmoil that accompanies the death of a loved one, and how it can impact our emotional and mental well-being. The opening lines acknowledge the harshness of life, using repetition to emphasize the difficulty so far. The concern of forgiveness is raised with the phrase “will I be forgiving the minimal living?” suggesting that sometimes it’s hard to be okay with the bare minimum you’re given in life.
The theme of death is woven throughout the song, with the singer expressing a desire to see more of life, and to see loved ones live full and happy lives without struggle. The lyrics also touch on the idea of memories as a source of comfort in the midst of heartbreak. The idea is that despite death separating us from our loved ones, our memories of them keep them alive in our minds and hearts. However, the struggle to come to terms with the finality of death is also evident, with the lines “This feeling even though we don't want to know what it brings / We suffer grieve, and carry on / The love is never gone” illustrating that the pain of loss never truly goes away.
The chorus repeats the phrase “The love is never gone”, emphasizing the importance of love as a sustaining force that endures even after death. The lyrics also speak to the need for strength in the face of loss, urging listeners to be strong and hold onto the memories of their loved ones. The final lines of the song affirm the singer's determination to keep going, never giving up in the face of the pain and difficulties of life.
Overall, "Life and Death" is a powerful exploration of the emotional and psychological impact of loss, and the importance of love and memories in helping us find a way forward when faced with the inevitability of mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
So far it's been tough
The journey has been difficult and full of struggles until now.
So far it's been rough
The journey has been difficult and full of hardships until now.
But I can't sleep now with a prison in my head will I be forgiving the minimal living?
The singer has so much on their mind that they can't sleep, wondering if they'll ever be satisfied with a minimum standard of living.
I don't want to see death no more
The singer is tired of witnessing death and doesn't want to see it anymore.
But I want to see life and I want to see a lot of them that I know and love
The singer wants to witness the beauty of life surrounded by the people they love.
I don't want to see them struggle I m-m-m-mumble and struggle to tell you I love you
The singer is trying to express their love to someone, but struggles to find the right words to tell them.
It's just hard
The situation at hand is challenging and not easy to cope with.
And I want you to know this
The singer wants someone to understand how they feel.
No matter how deep in the process
Regardless of how far they've come or how long it takes, the singer wants someone to know they'll always care.
6 feet ain't enough for me to love less
Even death can't stop the singer from loving someone.
You're still my heart beat just know this
The person they love is still an essential part of the singer's life and heart.
From the hearse to a dirt bed Transitions so quick for me to gather emotions feelings prominently comatose
Death and funerals happen so suddenly that it's hard to process the emotions and feelings that come with them.
But now I know How it feels to be Dead inside functioning perfect But emotionally immobile crippled within the skull it's hurting
The singer has experienced feeling emotionally numb, functioning well on the outside but hurting emotionally inside their head.
Organs working but my thoughts are fucking bursting Make way for mercy
The singer feels like their thoughts are overwhelming and out of control, and needs mercy or help to deal with them.
(We all know this) This feeling even though we don't want to know what it brings
The singer acknowledges that everyone has experienced a similar feeling, even though they don't want to face the reality it brings.
We suffer grieve, and carry on The love is never gone The love is never gone
Even though people suffer and grieve, love never truly disappears.
But I'm telling you this while I breakdown Be strong cause love ain't gone it lingers Absent but it keeps us captivated My mind is never vacant These memories never faded, never deceased Immortal through thought, memories keep me at peace
The singer urges someone to be strong and reminds them that even though their loved ones are gone, the memories of them remain and keep them at peace.
Give it up Not yet Give it up Not yet Never am I giving up
The singer reminds themselves and others to never give up, even in the toughest of times.
Contributed by Alice J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Nerdytranswitch
Almost 10 years later and this song is still incredible
@DidiChandouidoui
DAT BAND !
@remibordet3600
Didi ! T'es partout !! Et oui je suis d'accord ça sonne super ce truc ! La parfaite fusion entre rap et djent !
@remibordet3600
The Carpenter Je trouve que la partie vocale est mieux intégrée à l'instru qu'Hacktivist
@tannahl.6220
that ending breakdown made me cry
because it was beautiful and way too short
@Alixsky
not long enough though....not long enough
@aprodan5245
That just makes you appreciate it even more
@user-cz4wc9tn9i
@@aprodan5245 о да!!!
@eddieheenan1952
This really is the greatest band this is the future of music and if you dont like it you truly dont appreciate djent and talent!
@LKAChannel
This is what Hacktivist would be if Hacktivist was good.