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the Living''", released under [[XS Records]] in 2002, completed the band's transition to alternative/indie rock and was originally made as an industry demo meant to get the band signed to a major label.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]
Greedy Hands
Embodyment Lyrics
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Destroyer of hopes and dreams
Young judas, fall away
Disrupt my silence
Just sit back and be an american
It's gone, my innocence
Fresh meat, children
Swallow those close
Thief in the night
Do you even remember my name
It's gone, my innocence
The lyrics to Embodyment's song Greedy Hands seem to be a commentary on the destructive nature of capitalism and the insidious ways in which it permeates our culture. The "greedy hands" referred to in the opening line represent the corrupting influence of money and power, which can crush the hopes and dreams of the vulnerable. The reference to "Young judas" reinforces the idea that greed can lead people to betray their own values and beliefs.
The line "Just sit back and be an American" suggests that this culture of greed is not only tolerated but actively encouraged in American society. The loss of innocence mentioned throughout the song refers to the loss of purity and morality that comes with the pursuit of wealth and success, particularly at the expense of others. The reference to "fresh meat, children" towards the end of the song suggests that even children are not immune to the predatory nature of capitalism, as they are often the targets of marketing and advertising campaigns designed to exploit their desires and insecurities.
Overall, the lyrics to Greedy Hands paint a bleak picture of a society consumed by greed, where the innocent are constantly at risk of being exploited and corrupted.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave me greedy hands
I don't want anyone to take advantage of me or my possessions
Destroyer of hopes and dreams
There are people who can ruin your goals and ambitions
Young judas, fall away
People who betray friends for money or power should leave
Disrupt my silence
I don't want to be disturbed or interrupted
Just sit back and be an american
Some people are too complacent and unconcerned about what's going on around them
It's gone, my innocence
I have lost my naivety and purity from experiences
Fresh meat, children
Some people prey on vulnerable, innocent individuals
Swallow those close
Those closest to us can sometimes disappoint or hurt us
Thief in the night
Some people are sneaky and steal things when no one is looking
Do you even remember my name
Some people don't care to know or remember others' names
It's gone, my innocence
The loss of naivety and purity from experiences is reiterated
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