1) Detonatio… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists bearing the name Detonation:
1) Detonation is a melodic death metal and arguably thrash metal influenced band from Zeist, Netherlands, originally formed as Infernal Dream in 1997 by Koen Romeijn (vocals, guitar), Thomas Kalksma (drums) and Mike Ferguson (guitar). They've so far released one EP "Lost Euphoria" (2000), one promo "Promo 2001" (2001) and four full-length albums, "An Epic Defiance" (2002), "Portals to Uphobia" (2005), "Emission Phase" (2007) and most recently "Reprisal" (2011).
In the autumn of 2010, after completing "Reprisal", Otto Schimmelpenninck (bass), Danny Tunker (guitar) and Michiel van der Plicht (drums) left the band due to lack of time.
The band is on hold since November 2011. After long consideration Koen and Mike have decided to take a break from Detonation. Presently (2014) the band rehearses sporadically with Otto back on bass and a new drummer.
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2) Detonation was a thrash metal band from Canada. They changed their name to Fireign after their debut demo in 2001.
3) Detonation was a christian power metal band from Switzerland. They were originally called Freispruch, changing their name to Detonation in 1998. They released their debut EP "Cry It Out" in 1999, shortly after disbanding the band due to internal conflict with some of the core members. Some of them went on to join Disobedience in 2000.
Infected
Detonation Lyrics
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The ignorant fools we have become
Into these depths we must fall
The downfall has just begun
Within my shelter I await
The wrath of the innocent dead
A promise has been made
The process gaining in strength
With every stone that fractures
We are joining the misery at its end
Breeding from the hatred it captures
Infected
Infected from head to heel
We're building our structures to last
Then why are we destined to perish?
The barriers are set and raised
Raised high towards the heavens
Do you know where to run and hide?
When our grounds turn to useless waste
Infected
Infected from head to heel
We're building our structures to last
Then why are we destined to perish?
Detonation's song "Infected" paints a picture of the destruction and downfall of humanity as a result of our ignorance and hubris. The first few lines of the song state that we stand above all, but have become ignorant fools. The use of the word "desolation" suggests that the world around us is in ruins and that we are standing amidst the destruction, perhaps oblivious to our role in it. The lyrics go on to suggest that we must fall into these depths, implying that the consequences of our actions are inevitable.
The second verse suggests that our continued existence is threatened by the wrath of the innocent dead. The use of the word "infected" throughout the song suggests that perhaps the actions of humanity have caused a sickness or disease that is spreading and threatening us all. The promise that has been made could be interpreted as a promise of revenge or justice for the destruction that has been wrought. The third and fourth lines of this verse speak to the idea that our current path is headed towards our own destruction, but we seem powerless to change it.
The chorus of the song asks a poignant question - if we are building structures to last, then why are we destined to perish? The barriers that we have set up are only temporary and will not protect us from the consequences of our actions. The final line of the chorus is a warning that our grounds will become useless waste, and we must be prepared to face the consequences of our actions.
Overall, "Infected" is a powerful song that speaks to the dangers of ignorance and arrogance. The lyrics suggest that if we do not change our ways, we will be doomed to fall into the depths of our destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
In desolation we stand above all
We have reached the peak of ignorance and become the rulers of our own misery.
The ignorant fools we have become
We have let ourselves become ignorant and foolish, unable to see our own downfall.
Into these depths we must fall
We have reached the point of no return and are falling deeper into our own demise.
The downfall has just begun
Our downfall has only just begun, and it's going to get much worse before it gets better.
Within my shelter I await
I am waiting for the inevitable consequences of our own actions, watching as it all comes crashing down around us.
The wrath of the innocent dead
Our ignorance and foolishness has led to the suffering and death of innocent people.
A promise has been made
We made a promise to ourselves that we would build a better world, but failed miserably in doing so.
Infected souls bound to be shred
Our souls have been infected with our own hatred and anger, tearing us apart from the inside out.
The process gaining in strength
Our destructive process is becoming stronger and more powerful with each passing moment.
With every stone that fractures
Our destruction is happening piece by piece, breaking us apart bit by bit.
We are joining the misery at its end
Our own misery and destruction is leading us towards our inevitable end.
Breeding from the hatred it captures
Our own hatred and anger is breeding and growing, only fueling our own destruction.
Infected
We are infected with our own self-destructive behavior and thoughts.
Infected from head to heel
Our entire being is infected and consumed by our own self-destructive behavior and thoughts.
We're building our structures to last
We are working hard to build a better world, but our own destructive behavior is undermining our efforts.
Then why are we destined to perish?
Despite our best efforts, our own destructive behavior and thoughts is leading us to our own demise.
The barriers are set and raised
We have put up barriers to protect ourselves from the consequences of our actions, but they will not last forever.
Raised high towards the heavens
The barriers we have put up are strong and powerful, but even the highest and strongest barriers will eventually fall.
Do you know where to run and hide?
We have created our own destruction, but have nowhere to run or hide when it all comes crashing down.
When our grounds turn to useless waste
Our own destruction will leave us with nothing but useless waste, rendering everything we have built to be meaningless.
Contributed by Juliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.