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1. Enemies formed in 2007 in the small east coast village of Kilcoole, Ireland. With their roots buried deep in DIY culture, the band have spent their seven years together writing, recording, producing and releasing their own records and booking tours with the international support of The Richter Collective, Topshelf Records (and Stiff Slack Records. In those seven years the band have toured America, Europe and Asia, released two highly acclaimed full length albums and three EP's.

In 2013 Enemies released their sophomore album entitled Embark, Embrace. The title being a pillar of the bands mind frame at the time, the idea to do as much as possible within their capabilities and beyond. This record sees a considerable shift in their musical style, incorporating pop and electronic influences, along with scattered vocals, under the broader themes of escape and re invigoration. The record was recorded in the first two months of the year in The Meadow Studios and features guest performances from Conor Adams of The Cast of Cheers, Heathers and more. By March the band had tours booked for America, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Philippines and Europe, with sold out shows in Tokyo, New York, Osaka and Nagoya.

With the amicable departure of drummer Oisin Trench from Enemies in November of 2013, remaining members Lewis Jackson, Mark O’ Brien & Eoin Whitfield set out to find a new drummer and get back to work on new material. Now with 2014 well under way, the band have spent the last 5 months building their live show with new drummer Michael Quinn, working on future releases and booking tours for later this year.

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2. Enemies is a hardcore band formed in Tampere, Finland in late 2011 as something fun to do with friends, that quickly turned into a lifeline. Drawing influence from basically every subgenre in aggressive music, the band is constantly evolving, never settling for any one style.

Originally intended as a demo, Enemies' first album, Framing Choices to Silence Our Voices was written and recorded within six months since the band's inception and released digitally in July 2012 and on CD the following year. A fit of unbridled aggression, the album blends together elements of grind, Converge-y chaotic hardcore and sludge, with an ever-present melancholic edge.

In fall 2014, Enemies will release their second LP, Bind Me a Wreath, on vinyl and cassette. Significantly elaborating on the melodic undertones of their previous record, the new album is a cathartic nose dive into themes of self loathing, love and loss that's equal parts catchy, atmospheric and punishingly heavy.

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Leaves
Enemies Lyrics

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Streets are filled with lonely ghosts
Millions of flares up in the air
Colors I've learned to fear the most
Too beautiful for me stranger

I've veiled my eyes a thousand times
Hiding secrets deep down inside
I gave up my soul to change the frame

Midnight's crashing, looks so empty
(The lights are gone my bones are dry)
Need one more wish before goodbye
Midnight's crashing, looks so empty
(The lights are gone my bones are dry)
Need one more wish before goodbye
Before goodbye, before goodbye

When dreams are filled with hopeless stars
Millions of stars without a shine
I keep my head close to the ground
Waiting for God

I've veiled my eyes a thousand times
Hiding secrets deep down inside
I gave up my soul to change the frame

Midnight's crashing, looks so empty
(The lights are gone my bones are dry)
Need one more wish before goodbye
Midnight's crashing, looks so empty
(The lights are gone my bones are dry)
Need one more wish before goodbye
Before goodbye, before goodbye

There's a girl outside
There's a girl outside in the parking lot
She says man, you should try and take shot
Can't you see my walls are crumbling
I've been thinking of jumping, she says

There's a girl outside, she said
I used to pray, to believe
But it's all the same

Are you ready to jump
Are you ready to leave everything behind
When you're ready to jump
When you're ready to leave everything behind
To take one last chance, somehow
I've been ready to jump

She said I used to pray, to believe
But it's all the same

I've been ready to jump
Come closer

I've been ready to jump, she said
I've been thinking about everything left behind

Need one more wish before goodbye

Midnight's crashing, looks so empty
(The lights are gone my bones are dry)
Need one more wish before goodbye
Midnight's crashing, looks so empty
(The lights are gone my bones are dry)
Need one more wish before goodbye

(before goodbye)
A single touch, a perfect score
A burning church with open doors
(Before goodbye)
A single touch, a perfect score
A burning church with open doors

A single touch
I'm kneeling before you
There's a girl outside in the parking lot
She says man you should try and take a shot
Can't you see my walls are crumbling
I've been thinking of jumping
All my life

I used to pray, I used to pray, used to believe
A single touch is all I need
A single touch is all I can give you
I've been thinking of jumping all my life
I've been thinking of letting go
To leave everything behind
I've been thinking to leave everything behind
To let go one more time

A single touch is all I need
A single touch is all I can give you tonight

I might be broken, but I'm not defeated
Those days are gone, I know
There's blood on the floor
I might be broken, but I'm not defeated
Look at me now, just look at me now
I'm on my feet and I'm praying
But I'm far from the ground

I might be broken, but I'm not defeated
There's blood on the floor, I know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Leaves" by Enemies paint a vivid picture of loneliness, fear, and a longing for change. The streets are described as being filled with lonely ghosts, symbolizing a sense of isolation and detachment from others. The millions of flares up in the air represent the colorful and vibrant aspects of life that the singer has learned to fear, possibly due to past experiences or trauma. These colors, which are described as too beautiful for the stranger, might indicate a fear of embracing joy and beauty in life.

The chorus expresses a sense of desperation and emptiness, as the midnight crashes and the lights disappear, leaving the singer feeling dry and in need of one last wish before saying goodbye. This suggests a desire for something more meaningful or fulfilling, and a reluctance to give up hope.

In the second verse, the lyrics continue to convey a sense of hopelessness. Dreams are described as being filled with hopeless stars, symbolizing a lack of inspiration or motivation. The singer keeps their head close to the ground, possibly out of self-preservation or a fear of reaching for their dreams. Waiting for God might imply a hope for divine intervention or guidance in finding purpose and meaning.

The bridge introduces a new character, a girl outside in the parking lot. She urges the singer to take a shot and suggests that her walls are crumbling and she has been thinking of jumping. This interaction could represent a moment of connection and shared vulnerability between two individuals who are both struggling with their own internal battles.

Overall, "Leaves" explores themes of loneliness, fear, longing for change, and a search for meaning. It captures the emotional complexities of the human experience and the universal desire for hope and connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Streets are filled with lonely ghosts
The streets are crowded with people who feel alone and unseen

Millions of flares up in the air
Countless signals of distress and longing are sent out, seeking connection

Colors I've learned to fear the most
I have become afraid of the vibrant and intense emotions that come with vulnerability

Too beautiful for me stranger
The beauty and depth in others is something I struggle to understand and connect with

I've veiled my eyes a thousand times
I have shielded myself from truly seeing and acknowledging my own pain and truth

Hiding secrets deep down inside
I have kept my innermost desires, fears, and struggles hidden from the world

I gave up my soul to change the frame
In an attempt to fit in and find belonging, I compromised my true self and lost a sense of purpose

Midnight's crashing, looks so empty
The late hours of the night feel chaotic and devoid of meaning

(The lights are gone my bones are dry)
I feel depleted and devoid of life, both physically and emotionally

Need one more wish before goodbye
I long for one last chance, one final hope before giving up or saying goodbye

When dreams are filled with hopeless stars
My aspirations and hopes are overshadowed by a sense of futility and lack of fulfillment

Millions of stars without a shine
The potential for greatness and happiness seems unattainable and dim

I keep my head close to the ground
I try to remain grounded and focused on reality, rather than getting lost in illusory dreams

Waiting for God
I am hopeful and patient, trusting that there is something greater guiding my destiny

There's a girl outside
There is someone outside, representing an opportunity for change or a different perspective

She says man, you should try and take shot
She encourages me to take a risk and seize an opportunity

Can't you see my walls are crumbling
She is vulnerable and her defenses are starting to break down

I've been thinking of jumping, she says
She contemplates taking a leap of faith, metaphorically or literally, in order to find freedom or escape

I used to pray, to believe
She used to have faith and hope in something greater

But it's all the same
However, she has come to realize that her prayers and beliefs have not brought about the desired change or fulfillment

Are you ready to jump
Are you prepared to take a risk, to let go of the familiar and embrace the unknown

Are you ready to leave everything behind
Are you willing to abandon the comfort and security of what you know for the possibility of something greater

To take one last chance, somehow
To grab hold of a final opportunity, even if the outcome is uncertain or unlikely

I've been ready to jump
I have been prepared to take that leap of faith, to face the consequences and embrace change

I've been thinking about everything left behind
I have been reflecting on all that I would leave behind, the attachments and memories that hold me back

A single touch, a perfect score
The connection and intimacy of a single touch can be a transformative and fulfilling experience

A burning church with open doors
A symbol of both destruction and possibility, the burning church represents the destruction of old beliefs and the potential for rebirth

I'm kneeling before you
I am surrendering and showing reverence, acknowledging the power and authority of another

There's a girl outside in the parking lot
The girl represents an external presence, someone who is waiting and offering a different pathway

She says man you should try and take a shot
She insists that I should seize an opportunity, take a risk, and challenge my own limitations

I've been thinking of jumping
I have been considering taking a leap of faith, venturing into the unknown, and leaving behind the familiar

All my life I used to pray, used to believe
Throughout my life, I have relied on prayer and faith as sources of hope and guidance

A single touch is all I need
The power and intimacy of a single touch is enough to fulfill and complete me

A single touch is all I can give you
I have little else to offer, but the depth of my touch can provide a meaningful connection

I've been thinking of jumping all my life
For as long as I can remember, I have contemplated taking a leap of faith, leaving behind the constraints and limitations of my existence

I've been thinking of letting go
I have been considering releasing my grip on control and allowing the flow of life and destiny to carry me

To leave everything behind
To abandon the attachments and burdens that hold me back, to seek liberation and freedom

To let go one more time
To surrender and release, embracing the unknown with one final act of courage

I might be broken, but I'm not defeated
Despite my struggles and past traumas, I refuse to be completely defeated or crushed

Those days are gone, I know
I am aware that the past cannot be changed, and I must move forward, leaving behind what no longer serves me

There's blood on the floor
There is evidence of pain and struggle in my life, but I am not giving up or succumbing to it

Look at me now, just look at me now
Despite my brokenness, I have risen above my circumstances and have become stronger and more resilient

I'm on my feet and I'm praying
I am standing tall and remaining hopeful, relying on prayer and faith for strength and guidance

But I'm far from the ground
Although I may appear grounded and strong, there is still a part of me that feels disconnected and distant from true stability

There's blood on the floor, I know
I acknowledge the wounds and pain I have endured, yet I refuse to let them define or defeat me

Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
Written by: Alexander Henry Foster

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