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.
backfire
Egypt Central Lyrics
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Let me start over somewhere new
All my friends have turned up missing
I can't blame it on my youth
Throw my heart in the well of wishing
Pay my toll to just move on
Ask myself to please forgive me
All my innocence is gone
Backfire
They backfire
All these choices your scared to make
Because they backfire
They backfire
All these choices your scared to make
All these street lights lead me to the river
All my ghosts are not far behind
If I could leave this town forever
It seems like no one's on my side
Duck your head and run for cover
Cross that bridge and just move on
Save myself but lose another
All my innocence is gone
Backfire
They backfire
All these choices your scared to make
Because they backfire
They backfire
All these choices your scared to make
And I can't find a cure
It won't fix me anymore
And all these things I've done
Have got me on the run
Got me on the run
Backfire
They backfire
All these choices
Backfire
They backfire
All these choices your scared to make
Because they backfire
They backfire
All these choices your scared to make
Get me out of this God forsaken city
Let me start over somewhere new
The lyrics of the song "Backfire" by Egypt Central are about a person who wants to leave a town that has become a nightmare for them. They want to start afresh somewhere else, forgetting all the unpleasant memories associated with the place. They have lost their friends and they feel that the blame cannot be put on their youth. The person is willing to pay a toll to move on and asks for forgiveness from themselves. They feel that they have lost their innocence.
The song highlights how the person's choices have backfired and made things worse for them. It seems like they are afraid to make any more decisions because they fear that they will backfire. They have become anxious and cannot find a cure for their problems. All their actions have made them a fugitive, and they feel like they are always on the run.
The person is willing to leave the city and move on to a new place. They see the streetlights leading them to the river, and their ghosts are following close behind. They feel like no one is on their side, and they have to save themselves, but in the process, they lose their innocence.
Overall, the song is about wanting to leave a bleak situation behind and starting afresh. It emphasizes the consequences of our choices and forces us to ponder the roles they play in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Get me out of this God forsaken city
I am desperate to leave this awful town that seems cursed
Let me start over somewhere new
I want to make a fresh start and leave all of my troubles behind
All my friends have turned up missing
My friends are nowhere to be found and I feel alone
I can't blame it on my youth
I am not a child anymore and cannot make excuses
Throw my heart in the well of wishing
I want to make a wish to change my fortunes
Pay my toll to just move on
I am willing to pay the price to leave this place
Ask myself to please forgive me
I am reflecting on my past mistakes and asking for forgiveness
All my innocence is gone
I have lost my naivete and have been exposed to harsh realities
Backfire
My choices have come back to haunt me
They backfire
The consequences of my choices are negative
All these choices your scared to make
I am afraid of making the wrong decision and facing the consequences
All these street lights lead me to the river
The lights on the streets are guiding me towards a river, which could signify a new beginning
All my ghosts are not far behind
My past traumas and memories are always with me
If I could leave this town forever
I dream of leaving this place and never looking back
It seems like no one's on my side
I feel alone and unsupported in my struggles
Duck your head and run for cover
I need to hide and protect myself
Cross that bridge and just move on
I need to take a leap of faith and move forward in life
Save myself but lose another
I may save myself from danger, but at a cost
And I can't find a cure
I cannot seem to find a solution to my problems
It won't fix me anymore
Whatever used to help me is no longer effective
And all these things I've done
I am holding myself accountable for my actions
Have got me on the run
I feel like I am constantly running from my problems
Get me out of this God forsaken city
I am still desperately seeking to leave this place behind
Let me start over somewhere new
I still hold onto the hope of a fresh start
Backfire
My past choices continue to have negative consequences
They backfire
I am still facing the negative outcomes of my previous decisions
All these choices your scared to make
I am still afraid of making the wrong decision and facing the consequences
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