Exhorder was formed in 1985 in New Orleans, Louisiana. After releasing several demos in the vein of pure thrash metal, they started to adapt more of a groove metal-oriented sound with their debut studio album, Slaughter in the Vatican, released in 1990. This sound was further developed by their second (and to date last) album, The Law, released in 1992. The band dissolved later that year.
Exhorder are often credited with having created the groove-oriented thrash metal sound that was copied and popularized by Pantera. The band is either more or less indifferent to such sentiment as they were friends with Pantera and were saddened by the passing of Dimebag Darrell. However, they do not deny the possibility of them having influenced Pantera's sound even though Kyle Thomas has stated Pantera deserves the praise they receive as he feels Pantera have always worked much harder than Exhorder ever did at being successful.
Members:
Vinnie Labella - Guitars
Franky Sparcello - Bass
Kyle Thomas - Vocals
Jay Ceravolo - Guitars
Chris Nail - Drums
My Time
Exhorder Lyrics
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Stabbing spasms so deep in my bones take me to zero, over and over again
I’m dealing with assholes and snakes in a contest of pulsating dicks
Listen up, and take heed- I’m coming through, and I’m taking no shit, my friend
Both feet on the floor, headed for the door, I’ve got no more to give to your kind
Too weak to notice my two week notice?
GO FUCK YOURSELF- It’s time my time is mine
Slap to the face, passive aggression by a promise that never came through
Monday will boomerang back to you soon
Feeling so helpless, over and over again with the bullshit and cover your ass
But the coffee’s delicious and free
Tired of feeling as if you don’t fit, so you just wanna quit
Both feet on the floor, headed for the door, I’ve got no more to give to your kind
Too weak to notice my two week notice?
GO FUCK YOURSELF- It’s time my time is mine
I don’t give a fuck, you’re outta luck- so don’t fucking whine
Now I’m the boss
Standing strong- deliver the freight, empowered and steering the wheel
Take it back to beginnings unfinished and complete the job, over and over again
Just forget about the time that is lost- what’s done simply can’t be undone
I said it before, and I say it now, son- WE HAVE WON
Both feet on the floor, headed for the door, I’ve got no more to give to your kind
Too weak to notice my two week notice?
GO FUCK YOURSELF- It’s time my time is mine
I don’t give a fuck, you’re outta luck- so don’t fucking whine
Over and over, the cycle repeating, you’re dying
The lyrics to Exhorder's song My Time showcase a battle against workplace frustrations and feeling trapped in a job that offers no fulfillment. The opening lines of "Bend but don't break, feels like I'm broken in a pile of rubble and brick" illustrate the singer's struggle to keep going despite feeling beaten down. These lines are followed by "Stabbing spasms so deep in my bones take me to zero, over and over again," which expresses the physical and mental toll the job has taken on him.
The singer then goes on to describe "dealing with assholes and snakes in a contest of pulsating dicks," an image that illustrates his frustration with the competition and posturing that seems to infest his workplace. He declares his intent to stand up for himself and not take any more nonsense, announcing that "it's time my time is mine." The song builds to a triumphant climax as the singer declares "now I'm the boss" and "we have won."
Line by Line Meaning
Bend but don’t break, feels like I’m broken in a pile of rubble and brick
I may look okay, but I feel like I am completely shattered and crushed
Stabbing spasms so deep in my bones take me to zero, over and over again
I feel a deep pain in my soul that brings me down time and time again
I’m dealing with assholes and snakes in a contest of pulsating dicks
I have to deal with scheming, insincere people who are trying to one up each other
Listen up, and take heed- I’m coming through, and I’m taking no shit, my friend
Be warned, I am standing up for myself and not letting anyone push me around
Both feet on the floor, headed for the door, I’ve got no more to give to your kind
I am done with dealing with people like you and I am walking out the door
Too weak to notice my two week notice?
Were you too oblivious to realize that I was about to quit in two weeks?
GO FUCK YOURSELF- It’s time my time is mine
I do not care anymore, it is time for me to focus and be in control of my life
I don’t give a fuck, you’re outta luck- so don’t fucking whine
I do not care about you anymore and your complaining will not change anything
Slap to the face, passive aggression by a promise that never came through
You let me down by not fulfilling your promise and it felt like a personal attack
Monday will boomerang back to you soon
You will face the consequences of your actions soon enough
Feeling so helpless, over and over again with the bullshit and cover your ass
I feel like I am stuck in a cycle of lies and deception where I have no power
But the coffee’s delicious and free
Despite everything else, at least I can enjoy the free coffee
Tired of feeling as if you don’t fit, so you just wanna quit
I am tired of feeling like I do not belong, so I want to leave
Now I’m the boss
I have gained control and power over my life and I am proud of it
Standing strong- deliver the freight, empowered and steering the wheel
I am standing tall and in control, delivering what I need to and driving towards my goals
Take it back to beginnings unfinished and complete the job, over and over again
I will keep going back to unfinished tasks until they are completed, no matter how many times it takes
Just forget about the time that is lost- what’s done simply can’t be undone
It is not worth dwelling on the past, as it cannot be changed
I said it before, and I say it now, son- WE HAVE WON
I have said it once and I will say it again, we have come out on top and succeeded
Over and over, the cycle repeating, you’re dying
The cycle you are in is repeating and it is killing you slowly
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Vinnie LaBella, Kyle Thomas
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Paul Sanchez
My Time ~ Exhorder
Bend but don't break
Feels like I'm broken in a pile of rubble and brick
Stabbing spasms so deep in my bones
Take me to zero, over and over again
I'm dealing with assholes and snakes
In a contest of pulsating dicks
Listen up, and take heed
I'm coming through and I'm taking no shit, my friend
Both feet on the floor, headed for the door
I've got no more to give your kind
Too weak to notice my two week notice?
GO FUCK YOURSELF - It's time my time is mine
I dont give a fuck, you're outta luck
So dont fucking whine
Slap to the face, passive aggression
By a promise that never came through
Monday will boomerang back to you soon
Feeling so helpless, over and over again with the bullshit
And cover your ass
But, the coffee's delicious and free
Tired of feeling as if you don't fit
So you just wanna quit
Both feet on the floor, headed for the door
I've got no more to give your kind
Too weak to notice my two week notice?
GO FUCK YOURSELF - It's time my time is mine
I dont give a fuck, you're outta luck
So dont fucking whine
NOW I'M THE BOSS
Standing strong, deliver the freight
empowered and steering the wheel
Take it back to beginnings unfinished and
Complete the job, over and over again
Just forget about the time that is lost
What's done simply can't be undone
I said it before, and I say it now, son-
WE HAVE WON
Both feet on the floor, headed for the door
I've got no more to give your kind
Too weak to notice my two week notice?
GO FUCK YOURSELF - It's time my time is mine
I dont give a fuck, you're outta luck
So dont fucking whine
GO FUCK YOURSELF - It's time my time is mine
I dont give a fuck, you're outta luck
So dont fucking whine
Over and over, the cycle repeating
Your dying!
Radosław Kucharzak
The most underrated thrash metal band. Amazing song.
Brian Farneth
Underrated? Who ever underrated Exhorder? 🤷♂️
Gorehog 04
They’re underrated in general but they’re quite well known in the underground metal scene
INTO THE PIT
True!
Crossover93
Groove
Mateusz Kucharski
Fakt, jeden z najlepszych zespołów thrash/groove meatalowych, a przez wytwórnie ich debiut był opóźniony aż o 4 lata (demo było w 1986tym). Niestety jestem trochę rozczarowany tym kawałkiem (głównie refrenem - trąci power metalem jak na mój gust), mam nadzieję że pozostałe na nadchodzącej płycie będą lepsze.
Troy Ritter
This riffs hard. Glad Exhorder and Possessed are back making music again.
Greg Baltzer
Don't forget Sacred Reich too.
Joel Nordness
That Possessed new album rips front to back
Greg Baltzer
619 OG Is Terrorizer even Terrorizer though? Pete is the only guy left. Oscar has Terrorizer LA going but I think they only play World Downfall material.