1) Fear of God, (often abbreviated to F.O.G.), was a Swiss grindcore band, active in the mid-late 1980s. Originally formed in 1987 and broke-up in 1988, but later reformed in 2002. Fear of God was largely considered the innovators of the noisecore / noisegrind genre(s), primarily evident on the acclaimed Fear of God and Pneumatic Slaughter EPs, which were of low recording and production quality, accompanied by an abrasive wall of feedback and distortion. Being one of the earliest grindcore bands of the time, and also one of the most extreme, they received much acclaim. The 'Pneumatic Slaughter' EP is the most well-known release of the band, often seen as a groundbreaking of the grindcore genre.
Discography:
Fear of God 7'' EP (1988)
As Statues Fell 12'' LP - Live Recording (1988)
Pneumatic Slaughter 7'' EP (1991)
Konserven 7'' EP (1993)
Split 12'' LP w/ Deathnoise (1997)
Split 7'' EP w/ Godstomper 'Fearofgodstomer' (2001)
Zeitgeist 12'' Double LP - Compilation (2003)
Music Website of Former Vocalist, Erich Keller: http://www.goodbadmusic.com/
2) Fear of God was a thrash metal / progressive metal band that evolved out of the lineup of Détente with female vocalist Dawn Crosby. The band is formed in 1989.
Their style is comparable to that of Anacrusis, a technical, unique-sounding, sinister mix of Death-, Thrash-, and Progressive Metal with a wide variety of vocal styles.
The Album "Within the Veil" (Warner Bros., 1990) has become a rare collector's piece by now.
The band was celebrated in the metal underground for their avant-garde sound, yet the band history found a tragic end when vocalist Dawn Crosby died in consequence of her long alcohol abuse problem.
The original lineup (1990):
Dawn Crosby - vocal (R.I.P. April 5, 1963 - December 15, 1996 - acute liver failure);
Michael Carlino - guitar;
Blair Darby - bass guitar;
Steve Cordova - drums.
Drift
Fear of God Lyrics
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Do you ever think about yesterday?
Do you ever feel sorrow?
Over what you've left drift away?
Lie alone rotting...
Calling out for compassion...
For a final act...
You know you're just another...
Broken brother...
Scared sister... no one will ever miss you
Anyway.
Do you ever think about the otherside?
And who's waiting for you there?
I'll be waiting for you dear.
When they suck you in.
Waiting for the door to be kicked in
Waiting for my head to hit the ground
Waiting for my heart to stop beating
Yesterday is dead and gone tommorrow is out of sight
It's sad to be alone help me make it through the night.
You're lost in the drift
That's what you want isn't it?
You're lost in the drift
That's fucking tough isn't it?
You're lost in the drift
You get what you gave yes.
The song “Drift” by Fear of God talks about contemplating the past and the future, feeling sorrowful for letting things drift away, and ultimately getting lost in the drift, with no one to miss you or care about you. The lyrics make one think about the consequences of our actions and how we often take things for granted until it is too late. It is also about the fear of death and the unknown beyond that. It is a powerful message delivered with a raw and emotional sound that resonates deeply with the listener.
The first verse questions whether one ever thinks about yesterday or tomorrow, which implies that we often live in the moment without considering what has passed or what is to come. The second verse talks about someone who is alone and abandoned, looking for compassion and pleading for someone to care before it is too late. The repetition of “broken brother, scared sister, no one will ever miss you anyway” drives home the point that we are all alone in the end. The chorus talks about getting lost in the drift, accepting what we have given, and facing the consequences of our actions. The final verse talks about waiting for death and the afterlife, with someone waiting for us on the other side. The ending line “you get what you gave yes” is a direct reminder that we reap what we sow, and our actions have consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever think about tommorrow?
Have you ever considered the future?
Do you ever think about yesterday?
Have you ever reminisced about the past?
Do you ever feel sorrow?
Have you ever experienced sadness?
Over what you've left drift away?
Are you upset about what you've let go of?
Lie alone rotting...
You're alone and deteriorating...
Calling out for compassion...
You cry out for someone to care...
For a final act...
You're looking for a way out...
They'll gladly pay...
Others are eager to see you go...
You know you're just another...
You realize you're not special...
Broken brother...
You're a damaged man...
Scared sister... no one will ever miss you
Frightened woman...you'll be easily forgotten.
Anyway.
In any case.
Do you ever think about the otherside?
Have you considered the afterlife?
And who's waiting for you there?
Who is eagerly anticipating your arrival?
I'll be waiting for you dear.
I'll be the one you'll see when you arrive.
When they suck you in.
When you're consumed by death.
Waiting for the door to be kicked in
Awaiting a violent intrusion.
Waiting for my head to hit the ground
Prepared to die violently.
Waiting for my heart to stop beating
Waiting for death to take me.
Yesterday is dead and gone tommorrow is out of sight
The past is over, the future is uncertain.
It's sad to be alone help me make it through the night.
It's depressing to be by yourself, please help me get through this.
You're lost in the drift
You're aimlessly floating through life.
That's what you want isn't it?
That's what you've chosen, correct?
That's fucking tough isn't it?
That's not easy to deal with, is it?
You get what you gave yes.
You get back what you put in, indeed.
Contributed by Addison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shpadoinkle
Do you ever think about tomorrow?
Do you ever think about yesterday?
Do you ever feel sorrow?
Over what you've left drift away?
Lie alone rotting...
calling out for compassion...
far a final act...
they'll gladly pay...
You know you're just another...
broken brother...
scared sister...
No one will ever miss you
anyway.
Do you ever think about the otherside?
And who's waiting for you there?
I'll be waiting for you dear.
When the suck you in.
Waiting for the door to be kicked in
Waiting for the head to hit the ground
Waiting for my heart to stop beating
Yesterday is dead and gone
Tomorrow is out of sight
It's so sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
You're lost in the drift
That's what you want isn't it?
You're lost in the drift
That's fucking tough isn't it?
You're lost in the drift
You get what you gave yes
Aubrey Cordova
Even though it's been years I'm stoked to see people are still digging this music. My dad was the drummer of this album and still plays and still kills it on the drums. Surprisingly found their music on an app I have and have been listening to it nonstop! I remember being a kid listening to them lay these tracks down not really understanding the music but now that I'm older I realize this shit rocked and still does. One of the best albums ever it's saddens me that Dawn choose to leave this earth too soon,what an amazing vocalist she was. RIP Dawn Crosby. Thanks for sharing their music and rock on!
Simo Palen
His playing was spot on...killer big sound on drums. ..echoey and spooky
Melissa Mcswain
I would get land and field at the times, my friend.
Melissa Mcswain
What did she pass from??
Aaron Newman
One of my favorite albums back in the day, and one of few from the era I have to listen to it often. Brilliant work! Not as much a fan of Dawn with Toxic Voodoo, but that was probably due to her unfortunate drug use that ended up taking that talent from this world.
Phil Yeary
Thank your dad for me. This album saved my life.
Kc IMNAIBRAIN
R.I.P. Dawn.... this album was 15 years ahead of its time!!! ive been a fan since 1995! ive heard this cd hundreds of times and it still gives me chills- specially the song "the white door"!!
Simo Palen
Those last 3 songs played straight are amazing hey?
White door is killer. .drift too
I owned this cd....this is metal...(im 50 yo)
montmn
This song & betrayed are my favorites from this glorious album. The whole album still takes my breath.
MrZcruzer
I loved her gothic doom style of metal. Creepy, haunting