1) Defiance is a punk rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1993 from the ashes of Portland’s anarcho bands Deprived, Resist, and The Unamused. Their album “No Future, No Hope” has been sited as a major influence on other ’90s anarcho and street bands such as The Unseen. Since being together Defiance has released 5 E.P.s and 4 full lengths. They finished their latest album in February of 2010 and will release it on Unrest Records.
2) Defiance is a Thrash Metal band from the bay area formed in 1985 by Brad Bowers, Mike Kaufmann, and Matt Vander Ende. They are known as one of the classic second-tier thrash bands to come from the Bay Area thrash metal scene. They played a decidedly technical style of thrash originally evoking bands like Testament, though they would later move on to playing in their own unique, more progressive thrash style. They recorded and released 3 albums for Roadrunner Records before splitting up in 1994. In 2005 the band regrouped and signed on with Candlelight Records. They released their 4th full length studio album entitled "The Prophecy" in October 2009.
3) Defiance was a d-beat rawpunk band from Osaka, Japan. Pre Gloom. Demo and some compilations.
4) Thrash metal/crossover from Caen, France
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Eyes of the Front
Defiance Lyrics
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Losing our minds
Behind the walls of deception
We all watch when they fall
Broadcast their goal
Strengthen upon you
Deceiving that's no more in you
We knew the Holy War
They live with bloody hands
The blood upon the rebels filled
With all the life that's lost
For life ability
The red, the white, The truth
The rebel cause
Force fed lies
Corrupt in time
The innocent
The desperate cry
Destroy the things that live
The fire will fill the sky
Relieve it for the age ago all the
Things that could deny
The end is drawing near
Force fed lies
Corrupt in time
The innocent
Beyond The desperate cry
Into the war
The lasting tour
The memory
Forever more
We knew the Holy War
They're all brainwashing you
They live with bloody hands
The blood upon the rebels filled
With all the life that's lost
For life ability
The red, the white, The truth
The rebel cause
Force fed lies
Corrupt in time
The innocent
Beyond The desperate cry
Into the war
The lasting tour
The memory
Eyes, woke up alive
Losing our minds
Beyond the walls of deception
We all, watch when they fall
Broadcast their goal
Strengthen upon you
Deceiving that's no more in you
The lyrics to Defiance's song "Eyes of the Front" speak about the effects of propaganda and brainwashing on individuals and society. The opening lines of the chorus, "Eyes woke up alive, losing our minds," reveal the confusion and disorientation that are the result of these tactics. The verse "They're all brainwashing you, they live with bloody hands" highlights the hypocrisy of those in power who manipulate and deceive to achieve their goals, regardless of the consequences for others.
The song also speaks about the rebellion against this system, as seen in the lines "The rebel cause, force fed lies, corrupt in time." The rebellion is not just physical, but also mental, as represented by "the innocent, beyond the desperate cry." The imagery of "the fire will fill the sky" and "destroy the things that live" adds a sense of urgency to the rebellion, emphasizing the need for change and the consequence of inaction.
Overall, "Eyes of the Front" provides a powerful commentary on the dangers of propaganda and manipulation, and the importance of standing up against it. It encourages a critical perspective and promotes awareness of the ways in which information can be distorted and controlled.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes, woke up alive
We opened our eyes and realized we're alive and aware of our surroundings
Losing our minds
In the midst of chaos and deception, we're struggling to stay sane and rational
Behind the walls of deception
We're trapped, unable to see the truth because of the lies and manipulation surrounding us
We all watch when they fall
We'll be there to witness the downfall of those who've perpetuated the lies and deception
Broadcast their goal
They're spreading their propaganda to gather support and strengthen their cause
Strengthen upon you
Their tactics aim to create dependency and loyalty in their followers
Deceiving that's no more in you
We won't be fooled by their lies anymore
We knew the Holy War
We understood the religious conflict and its importance
They're all brainwashing you
Their tactics aim to manipulate people's minds and beliefs
They live with bloody hands
They're responsible for the bloodshed caused by the conflict they initiated
The blood upon the rebels filled
The rebels are fighting against the oppressors and have suffered casualties
With all the life that's lost
Countless lives have been lost in the war and conflict
For life ability
People are fighting for the right to exist, to freely live their lives without oppression
The red, the white, The truth
The colors of the flag represent the ideals of the rebels, who stand for truth and freedom
The rebel cause
The fight for freedom and justice led by the rebels
Force fed lies
The oppressors are using their power to impose their lies and propaganda on the people
Corrupt in time
The system is deeply flawed and corrupted by those in power
The innocent
The people who are oppressed, caught in the middle of this conflict
The desperate cry
The cries and pleas of the people, who are suffering and in dire need of help
Destroy the things that live
The oppressors are willing to destroy anything and anyone that stands in the way of their goals
The fire will fill the sky
There will be destruction and chaos in the wake of this conflict
Relieve it for the age ago all the things that could deny
The people are fighting for their right to exist freely, to be free from oppression and tyranny
The end is drawing near
The conflict is reaching its conclusion, and the rebels are gaining ground
Into the war
The rebels are determined to fight for freedom and justice
The lasting tour
The fight for freedom will be a long and grueling battle
The memory
This conflict and its impact will be remembered forever
Forever more
The fight for freedom and justice will continue, even after the conflict ends
Contributed by Sophie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Mcaulay
Defiance are Awesome. Real Bay Area Thrash.