Embodyment was a Christian metal band from Arlington, Texas which formed in… Read Full Bio ↴Embodyment was a Christian metal band from Arlington, Texas which formed in 1993. They were first known by the name "Supplication". They commenced as a death metal band and released 3 demos under this style, which later appeared altogether on a full-length independent release entitled "1993-1996".

Their debut album, "Embrace the Eternal", showed a change in style as Embodyment added elements of metalcore to their death metal sound (Embrace the Eternal is one of the earliest deathcore records). "Embrace the Eternal" featured re-makes of the songs "Golgotha" and "Religious Infamy", which were originally from their demos, as well as guest vocals by Bruce Fitzhugh, vocalist for seminal Christian metal band Living Sacrifice.

After the departure of Kris McCaddon on vocals, Embodyment welcomed Sean Corbray as vocalist and recorded "''The Narrow Scope of Things''", released in 2000. This album was the band's first step away from any of the heavier metal subgenres. Instead, their sound on the album was adjusted to alternative metal with hard rock influences and was the first album to feature actual singing and some screamed vocal parts rather than any form of death vocals.

Embodyment next released Hold Your Breath in 2001, an album which saw the removal of all screamed vocals and yet more slight shift away from the remaining metal influence there had been on "The Narrow Scope of Things". Their last album, "''Songs for the Living''", released under [[XS Records]] in 2002, completed the band's transition to alternative/indie rock and was originally made as an industry demo meant to get the band signed to a major label.

Embodyment later disbanded in early 2004 to the disappointment of loyal fans.

Andrew Godwin, Mark Garza and Kris McCaddon have finally resurfaced with a new band, [http://www.the-famine.com The Famine]

Breed
Embodyment Lyrics

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Pride yourself unholy one, never grasp the throne of God
Receive your fate your prideful pig forever you will not win
I will not be deceived
I will not give into your temptation
I am bought by the Blood of Jesus
The power of heaven protects me
Meaningless to me is blasphemies
You say I am weak (by Christ I'm made strong)

Denying temptation (through God)
Sit at your throne of this world creating your patchwork of hate
Call me what you want the truth remains the same
I am branded christian
Immortal soul of mine fearing not this world
I am enslaved by no man
Remaining in my faith I do not stand alone
My spirit is willing
Falling to my knees a servant unto Christ in this world of disease
Forever, eternal. standing by my Father's side
As I watch this world return to sodom & gomorrah
I hate to watch you fall
I bow down to only one God - Christ who died and arose
And to see you wallow in your shame and to deny His love and grace?
I hate to watch you fall
Pride yourself unholy one, never grasp the throne of God
Receive your fate your prideful pig forever you know you will not win
Forget my past
In time you stand to question my faith
A continuing game of chasing your tail
I will not give into your clouded ways
And from this path my foot will never stray
I will not be deceived
I will not give into your temptations
I am bought by the Blood of Jesus

The power of heaven protects me
Meaningless to me is blasphemies

Overall Meaning

The song "Breed" by Embodyment is a powerful declaration of faith in the face of temptation and deceit. The lyrics speak to the desire to cling onto one's faith despite the chaos and sin in the world, and the internal struggle to avoid falling prey to worldly vices. The song begins by condemning pride, labeling it as an unholy characteristic that will never lead the individual to the throne of God. The singer then asserts their unwillingness to give into temptation and declares their faith in Christ.

The chorus repeats the refrain "I will not be deceived, I will not give into your temptation, I am bought by the Blood of Jesus, the power of heaven protects me, meaningless to me is blasphemies," emphasizing the singer's determination to remain faithful despite external pressures. The song then goes on to highlight the singer's unwavering faith in God, their disdain for the evil in the world that is leading others astray, and their commitment to never stray from the path of righteousness.

Overall, the lyrics of "Breed" are a call to arms for those who are struggling to maintain their faith in a world full of sin and temptation. The song is a reminder that with unwavering faith in Christ, one can overcome any obstacle and remain true to their beliefs.

Line by Line Meaning

Pride yourself unholy one, never grasp the throne of God
You, who are unholy, should not be proud and aspire to take God's place

Receive your fate your prideful pig forever you will not win
You will suffer the consequences of your prideful behavior and will never emerge victorious

I will not be deceived
I will not fall for your false intentions and schemes

I will not give into your temptation
I will not succumb to your desires and corrupt ways

I am bought by the Blood of Jesus
I have been redeemed by the sacrifice of Jesus

The power of heaven protects me
God's power shields me from harm

Meaningless to me is blasphemies
Your words of disrespect towards God have no effect on me

You say I am weak (by Christ I'm made strong)
You may call me weak, but through Christ, I am made strong

Denying temptation (through God)
I resist temptation through the help of God

Sit at your throne of this world creating your patchwork of hate
You may rule parts of this world, but your hateful actions are like patchwork - they don't create anything cohesive

Call me what you want the truth remains the same
You can insult me in any way you want, but the truth is still the same

I am branded christian
I am identified as a Christian

Immortal soul of mine fearing not this world
I am not afraid of this world, for my soul is eternal

I am enslaved by no man
I am not owned or controlled by anyone

Remaining in my faith I do not stand alone
As I continue to have faith, I am not alone

My spirit is willing
I am eager and ready to do God's will

Falling to my knees a servant unto Christ in this world of disease
I humbly serve Christ in a corrupt world

Forever, eternal. standing by my Father's side
I will stand by God's side forever

As I watch this world return to sodom & gomorrah
I see the world becoming increasingly sinful

I hate to watch you fall
It pains me to see you fail

I bow down to only one God - Christ who died and arose
I worship only one God, Jesus who died and was resurrected

And to see you wallow in your shame and to deny His love and grace?
It's heartbreaking to see you live in shame and reject God's love and mercy

Forget my past
I leave my past behind me

In time you stand to question my faith
You may start to doubt my faith over time

A continuing game of chasing your tail
It's pointless to keep trying to convince you of my faith

I will not give into your clouded ways
I will not be swayed by your unclear intentions

And from this path my foot will never stray
I will stay true to this path and not deviate

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC DODD, JERRY GOLDSMITH, JASON SLATER, DENNIS "DENNY" PORTER

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