Formed in late 2000 as an experiment, the project became successful when introduced online with its over-processed vocals and intense melodic sequences. In only a short year, Dismantled was signed to both Metropolis Records in the US and Dependent Records in Europe and released the single "Dystopia" and the self-titlted album to highly positive reviews, hailing Dismantled as the newcomer of the year and as "Album of The Month" in three major German alternative magazines: Zillo, Sonic Seducer, and Orkus.
After a series of shows in the Northwest with such acts as Pigface, Hanzel und Gretyl, and Dita Von Teese, the end of 2003 saw the release of the Exit EP on Dependent Records, a somber ballad with clear vocals and a memorable piano. Included were a haunting cover of AFI's Morningstar approved by Davey Havok himself and a remix by Christian Antkow of id Software (Quake, Doom series), both long-time fans and supporters of the project. The full-length, PostNuclear, followed in 2004, upgrading the sound to be more rock-oriented and unusual with its mesh of pop and moody electronics, earning praise from industrial legends Rudy Ratzinger from Wumpscut and Daniel Myer of Haujobb.
To fully realize the vision of PostNuclear, the band set out on its first nationwide tour in 2004 with Adrian White on drums whose previous work included Delerium, Front Line Assembly, and Strapping Young Lad. The success of the tour had prompted the release of the third album in 2006, titled, Standard Issue, a sarcastic take on the simplicity and emptiness of the current musical climate. Finally getting to play in Europe at the Wave Gothic Festival after Standard Issue commercially failed in the US yet succeeded in Europe, Dismantled recorded one more album for the closing label Dependent titled "When I'm Dead," slated for 2007 and parted ways with Metropolis Records. As a result, Gary Zon is busy pursuing other projects, including the indie pop rock electro outfit Aerodrone and the female fronted electro / synth / rock band No Not Never.
Change The World
Dismantled Lyrics
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Consumer nation
We're headed towards extermination
What else are we supposed to notice?
Mass corruption
The greedy bastards
They're getting away with genocide, yeah
Let's all pretend we're changing the world
By burning flags and hating authority
But when the skies turn
We all burn down just the same
Let's all pretend that we're in control
And know exactly what we are headed towards
Just wait 'til you crawl
Under the corpse of your lost cause
We are all dead now
And no one saved us
We're gonna blame you
'Cause you're alive somehow
I warned you, and now it happened
You're saving face now
You're covering up now
I knew you'd do this
You're gonna pay the price
I'm gonna expose you big-time
I'll tell it to the media, media...
Let's all pretend we're changing the world
By burning flags and hating authority
But when the skies turn
We all burn down just the same
Let's all pretend that we're in control
And know exactly what we are headed towards
Just wait 'til you crawl
Under the corpse of your lost cause
Let's all pretend we're changing the world
By burning flags and hating authority
But when the skies turn
We all burn down just the same
Let's all pretend that we're in control
And know exactly what we are headed towards
Just wait 'til you crawl
Under the corpse of your lost cause
Let's all pretend we're changing the world
By burning flags and hating authority
But when the skies turn
We all burn down just the same
Let's all pretend that we're in control
And know exactly what we are headed towards
Just wait 'til you crawl
Under the corpse of your lost cause
Change the world...
The lyrics to Dismantled's song Change The World delve into the issues of societal corruption, consumerism, and the impending destruction of our planet. The song starts by highlighting the problem of annihilation, hinting that the society we live in is leading us towards extermination. It then goes on to criticize the greed and corruption of powerful entities who are getting away with acts of genocide. The lyrics urge the listener to take action and change things, warning them about pretending to be changing things while burning flags and hating authority.
The lyrics then hit an ominous tone, with a warning that when the skies turn, we all burn down just the same. The singer talks about pretending to be in control, but ultimately crawling under the corpse of your lost cause. The tone remains foreboding until the end, where the song ends with a repeated anthem of "change the world." This repetition of the refrain signifies the desperation and urgency to create meaningful change before it's too late.
Overall, Dismantled's song Change The World serves as a warning for people to take heed of the current state of our society and the planet, and to do something about it before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Annihilation
The destruction or complete destruction of something
Consumer nation
A society that is dependent on consuming in large quantities
We're headed towards extermination
We are moving towards total destruction
What else are we supposed to notice?
What other evidence should we pay attention to?
Mass corruption
Extensive dishonesty or illegal behavior in a system or organization
The greedy bastards
Selfish individuals who prioritize their own desires and needs over others
They're getting away with genocide, yeah
They are committing mass killing of a group of people and not being held accountable for it
We better do something right now
We need to take action immediately to address the situation
Let's all pretend we're changing the world
Let's act like we're making a difference, even if our actions won't change anything
By burning flags and hating authority
By rebelling against symbols of power and expressing defiance towards those in control
But when the skies turn
When things get bad
We all burn down just the same
We will all be affected by the negative consequences, regardless of our actions or beliefs
And know exactly what we are headed towards
We think we have a clear understanding of what will happen in the future
Just wait 'til you crawl
Just wait until you are struggling or suffering
Under the corpse of your lost cause
Beneath the remains of something you fought for and failed to achieve
We are all dead now
We have all experienced failure, loss, or disappointment
And no one saved us
No one came to our rescue or aid
We're gonna blame you
We will hold you responsible for our misfortune or failure
Cause you're alive somehow
Because you have survived while we have not
I warned you, and now it happened
I made you aware of the possible negative outcome and now it has occurred
You're saving face now
You are trying to maintain a positive image or reputation in spite of negative circumstances
You're covering up now
You are attempting to hide or conceal unpleasant or incriminating information
I knew you'd do this
I anticipated that you would respond in this way
You're gonna pay the price
There will be consequences for your actions
I'm gonna expose you big-time
I will reveal your secrets or wrongdoings on a large scale
Change the world...
A call to action to make a difference and improve the world around us
Contributed by Joseph P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.