While Damageplan was promoting the album at a concert at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio on December 8, 2004, a former U.S. marine named Nathan Gale climbed on stage and murdered Darrell, two members of the band's crew, and a local concert goer. Although no motive was found, some witnesses claimed Gale blamed the brothers for Pantera's breakup and believed that they had stolen his lyrics, though other reports say that Gale was schizophrenic and believed that the band was "reading his thoughts and laughing at him". Gale was killed by police officer James Niggemeyer, who was found to have acted accordingly by the Franklin County prosecutor's office. The band's manager confirmed there are unreleased Damageplan recordings, although they have not surfaced, and the band has not performed since the incident. Vinnie Paul and Bob Zilla joined the band Hellyeah, and Lachman joined The Mercy Clinic.
Reborn
Damageplan Lyrics
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I'm recreating myself at last
Rise up from destruction, start over again
Reborn, I'm now erasing the past
Did you think for a second
I wouldn't bother to question why
You always put me last
As you're excreting all your lies
Your time is coming fast
I'm reborn
I've seen the light
Everything now that would stand in my way
Is doomed to take the impact to come
You think you can stop me, you'd best think again
You want a piece of M? Come get some
Did you think for a second
I wouldn't bother to question why
You always put me last
Can you look straight into my eyes
As you're excreting all your lies
Your time is coming fast
I'm reborn
I've seen the light
So everything you're throwing at me
Has only helped me make up my mind
And all you do will amount to nothing
You can't effect me, don't even try
The lyrics of Damageplan's song "Reborn" emphasizes the theme of identity and second chances. The opening lines suggest that the singer's identity has been destroyed due to someone's malicious intentions. However, the singer is determined to "recreate" himself and start over again by erasing the past. This rebirth is not an easy process, as indicated in the second verse, where they confront someone who has betrayed them repeatedly. They are asking this person if they can face them and tell their lies without flinching, as their time is running out.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of rebirth and the singer's newfound strength, as they have now seen the light. Nothing can stop them from reaching their goals as they take on everything that comes their way. They are talking directly to anyone who thinks they can derail them, and challenging them to "come and get some" if they want a piece of them. The final verse suggests that the singer has overcome all obstacles, and no one can affect or discourage them from their goal.
In summary, the song is about transformation, overcoming challenges, and the realization that anyone can rebuild themselves after hardship. It's also about finding the courage to confront those who have hurt us and standing up for ourselves in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Identity murdered, malicious intent
Someone intended to destroy my sense of self and identity, but I refuse to let them win
I'm recreating myself at last
I am finally taking control over my life and becoming the person I want to be
Rise up from destruction, start over again
Despite facing destruction and loss, I am choosing to rise up and rebuild myself anew
Reborn, I'm now erasing the past
My rebirth and new beginning means leaving behind the pain and hurt of my past life and starting afresh
Did you think for a second
I wouldn't bother to question why
You always put me last
You never gave me the respect and attention I needed, but now I am questioning why and standing up for myself
Can you look straight into my eyes
As you're excreting all your lies
Your time is coming fast
The person who lied to me will soon face the consequences of their actions
I'm reborn
I've seen the light
My rebirth has given me clarity and shown me a better path forward
Everything now that would stand in my way
Is doomed to take the impact to come
Obstacles in my path will not stop me, but instead will face the full force of my determination
You think you can stop me, you'd best think again
You want a piece of M? Come get some
If you want to challenge me, you will fail and face the consequences
So everything you're throwing at me
Has only helped me make up my mind
And all you do will amount to nothing
You can't effect me, don't even try
The adversity I faced only made me stronger, and attempts to bring me down will ultimately fail
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARRELL LANCE ABBOTT, PATRICK A. LACHMAN, VINCENT PAUL ABBOTT
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Alesandro Tahini
Lyrics:
Identity murdered, malicious intent
I'm recreating myself at last
Rise up from destruction, start over again
Reborn, I'm now erasing the past
Did you think for a second I
Wouldn't bother to question why
You always put me last
Can you look straight into my eyes
As you're excreting all your lies
Your time is coming fast
I'm reborn
I've seen the light
Everything now that would stand in my way
Is doomed to take the impact to come
You think you can stop me, you'd best think again
You want a piece of me? come get some
Did you think for a second I
Wouldn't bother to question why
You always put me last
Can you look straight into my eyes
As you're excreting all your lies
Your time is coming fast
I'm reborn
I've seen the light
So everything that you've throwing at me
Has only helped me make up my mind
And all you do will amount to nothing
You can't effect me, don't even try
Did you think for a second I
Wouldn't bother to question why
You always put me last
Can you look straight into my eyes
As you're excreting all your lies
Your time is coming fast
I'm reborn
I've seen the light
Steven Barry
awesome song. Dimebag certainly wrote some of the best riffs ever
OMONSTROBR
Dime Boy you just ROCK, WE ALL miss your explosive riffs
THE BANDIT THE BANDIT
This song sounds like it would’ve been a big hit. Groove metal.
Daniel Herrington
This song has such a sick groove!
MzDyzzy Bishop
This song is not ONLY SICKLY AWESOME, it's my #1 FAVORITE SONG EVER!! And I'm QUITE the music lover!! R.I.P. Dimebag! Your TRUE fans miss you daily! <3
rockingperson24
Wow having to guitar legends Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde) and Darrel Dimbag (Pantera, Damageplan) together is just fantastic.
elpistolas44
Rebels meet Rebels too
Kennie Hawkins
One of the best solos I’ve ever heard
Algrad87
Kickin'ass band! Rip Dime!
Ronan Freeburn
Probably the best song on this album - if they knocked out more like this it might have turned out better.