On December 3, 2012, after being inactive for a year, bassist Joey Chicago announced through a letter on Facebook that both vocalist John Falls and guitarist Jeff James would not be continuing on with the band, thus bringing an end to Egypt Central.
In 2014, a post was made to the band's Facebook page, announcing a new EP of previously unreleased songs titled Murder in the French Quarter that was set for release on August 19, 2014.
On April 1, 2019 a mysterious teaser video appeared on the band's Facebook page. The teaser appears to feature new music along with a cryptic 06 06 19 message. The video was re-posted on May 6, 2019. On June 6, 2019 Egypt Central released Raise the Gates as a new single, confirming a reunion. On June 18, 2019, another cryptic teaser appeared on both Facebook and Instagram with a new date 07 05 19. On July 5, 2019 Egypt Central released "Dead Machine" on their Youtube channel. On April 13, 2020 Egypt Central released a new single "Over Soon" on all platforms. October 20, 2020, the band announced on their instagram page the release of a new single set for November 11.
Down In Flames
Egypt Central Lyrics
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Blank stares and credit cards allege the great divide
You think your safe if you never choose a side
Are you sheep always in disguise
Are you sheep always in disguise
Wake up
It's now or never
It's now or never
Wake up your generation
Wake up and save the nation
Wake up determination
I am afraid we're going down
Afraid we're going down in flames
I miss the soldiers of a new forgotten war
And I miss the friends that I can not see anymore
We want a victory but I cannot ignore
Your self inflicted genocide
You are all a slave
It's now or never
You are all a slave
It's now or never
Wake up your generation
Wake up and save the nation
Wake up determination
I am afraid we're going down
Afraid we're going down in flames
Wake up your generation
Wake up and save the nation
Wake up determination
I am afraid we're going down
Afraid we're going down in flames
Wake up your generation
Wake up and save the nation
Wake up determination
I am afraid we're going down
Afraid we're going down in flames
The lyrics of Down In Flames by Egypt Central seem to convey a sense of urgency and call to action towards a generation that seems to be complacent towards the current state of affairs. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer lamenting the divide between people and how they try to sit on the fence and not choose sides, leading the singer to question if they are all just sheep in disguise. The line "Blank stares and credit cards allege the great divide" seems to indicate that people are too busy with their materialistic pursuits and have lost sight of what truly matters.
In the chorus, the singer implores the generation to wake up and save the nation before it's too late. They express their fear that they're "going down in flames", which can be interpreted as the impending doom of society if people don't take action. The second verse talks about missing the soldiers of a forgotten war and missing friends who are no longer around, possibly referencing the sacrifices made by previous generations to create a better future. The singer acknowledges the desire for victory but cannot ignore the self-inflicted genocide happening, which may refer to the destruction of society due to people's apathy.
Overall, the song seems to be about the need for people to wake up and take responsibility for their actions to ensure a better future for themselves and future generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
This separation makes a fool of you and I
Our separation shows our foolishness
Blank stares and credit cards allege the great divide
Our meaningless actions and money only perpetuate our differences
You think your safe if you never choose a side
Choosing neutrality doesn't ensure safety
Are you sheep always in disguise
Are you pretending to be something you are not, just following the crowd?
It's now or never
We must act now or we will suffer the consequences
You are all a slave
We are all held bondage by societal expectations and norms
Wake up your generation
The youth must take action
Wake up and save the nation
We must wake up and work to save our country
Wake up determination
We must be determined to make a change
I am afraid we're going down
I fear that we are headed towards destruction
Afraid we're going down in flames
Our downfall will be catastrophic
I miss the soldiers of a new forgotten war
I miss the brave individuals fighting for what they believe in
And I miss the friends that I can not see anymore
I miss the companions who have fallen along the way
We want a victory but I cannot ignore
We desire success, but we can't ignore the consequences of our actions
Your self inflicted genocide
We are hurting ourselves with the choices we make
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SKIDD MILLS, JASON TODD NULL, JARED WEEKS, JASON NULL
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