With their final album, however, the band had begun to play a more modern thrash style of metal, very much akin to the band which formed in the wake of the demise of At The Gates, namely The Haunted.
Ebony Tears has since disbanded subsequent to the release of their final album, Evil as Hell in 2001. The album was also released on the Century Media Records label. All members went on to join Dog Faced Gods.
Discography
Demo (1996)
Tortura Insomniae (1997)
A Handful of Nothing (1999)
Evil as Hell (2001)
Negative Creep
Ebony Tears Lyrics
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Never followed the norm where I've been no one goes
I kill myself for what it's worth mediocrity is sin
I wipe my ass with moral standards I follow what's within
Always held your head high beaten up going down
So you're caged in your soul keep on digging that hole
Scars and wounds are worn with pride strength can not be taught
Always willing to bleed to regain what I need
I won't follow the blind I have faith in my mind
I spit my hate into your face you're caged inside your soul
I race the demons in my head eager to let go
So you fear for your life why don't you step aside
Beaten up going down eating shit from the ground
Scars and wounds are worn with pride strength can not be taught
I see this world through my own eyes the greatest all time low
Life won't give you anything
Except the pain you feel
Now it's finally closing in
It's time to bleed
Fuck this life it's all just bullshit
We kill ourselves just to exist
All the pain and all this sorrow
Don't mean shit there's no tomorrow
In the song "Negative Creep," Ebony Tears sings about someone who feels lost and disconnected from the world around them. They describe feeling "fucked up inside more dead than alive" and having "never followed the norm." Instead, they have "killed themselves for what it's worth" and rejected "moral standards" in favor of their own beliefs. The lyrics also mention feeling trapped in a "cage" within their soul and being "beaten up going down."
Despite these challenges, the singer finds strength in the scars and wounds they have endured, which they wear "with pride." They refuse to follow blindly and instead "have faith in [their] mind." The song ends on a nihilistic note, with the singer declaring that life is "bullshit" and there's "no tomorrow."
Overall, "Negative Creep" is a song about disillusionment and struggle, with the singer fighting to maintain their individuality and sense of self in a harsh world that seems determined to beat them down.
Line by Line Meaning
So I'm fucked up inside more dead than alive
I'm emotionally disturbed and feel like I'm already dead inside.
Never followed the norm where I've been no one goes
I've never conformed to society's rules or expectations, choosing to go my own way.
I kill myself for what it's worth mediocrity is sin
I push myself to my limit because I believe that settling for less is a sin.
I wipe my ass with moral standards I follow what's within
I don't believe in blindly following societal norms or moral codes, instead trusting my own instincts and beliefs.
Always held your head high beaten up going down
Despite the challenges and struggles I face, I try to maintain a sense of pride and dignity.
So you're caged in your soul keep on digging that hole
You feel trapped and confined within yourself, and by avoiding facing your problems you are only making things worse.
Scars and wounds are worn with pride strength can not be taught
I wear my physical and emotional scars as a badge of honor, as they prove I have the strength to endure and overcome hardships.
I see this world through my own eyes the greatest all time low
From my perspective, the world is in a state of decline and despair that I can't ignore.
Always willing to bleed to regain what I need
I am willing to suffer and sacrifice in order to get back what I have lost or need to survive.
I won't follow the blind I have faith in my mind
I refuse to blindly follow the thoughts or beliefs of others, choosing instead to have faith in my own judgement and ideas.
I spit my hate into your face you're caged inside your soul
I express my anger and frustration outwardly, knowing that you are trapped within yourself and unable to do the same.
I race the demons in my head eager to let go
I struggle with my internal demons and am eager to release them and find peace within myself.
So you fear for your life why don't you step aside
You are afraid of the risks and challenges I face, but instead of trying to understand or help, you are content to watch from afar.
Beaten up going down eating shit from the ground
Despite the obstacles and setbacks I face, I refuse to give up or accept defeat, continuing to fight even when it seems pointless.
Life won't give you anything
Life is not fair or predictable, and it won't just hand you what you want or need.
Except the pain you feel
One of the only things guaranteed in life is that you will experience pain and suffering.
Now it's finally closing in
As time goes on, the harsh realities of life become more apparent and harder to ignore.
It's time to bleed
I am ready to suffer and struggle, and am willing to do whatever it takes to survive.
Fuck this life it's all just bullshit
I am frustrated with the unfairness of life and the challenges I face.
We kill ourselves just to exist
The fact that we have to struggle and suffer just to survive is a harsh reality that I am aware of.
All the pain and all this sorrow
The constant pain and sadness that life brings can be overwhelming and exhausting.
Don't mean shit there's no tomorrow
Despite all of our struggles and hardships, in the end, none of it really matters as we all face the same inevitable fate of death.
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