Genre(s)
Heavy Metal
Lyrical theme(s)
Christianity
Genre(s)
Heavy Metal
Lyrical theme(s)
Christianity
Origin Formed in Last label Status
United States of America (Las Vegas, Nevada) Unknown Steel Legacy Split-up
Last known line-up
Simon Keith Tyler - Vocals (Titanic, Holy Right)
William Paul Menchen - Guitar (Titanic, Rev Seven, Seventh Power, Redeemer (US), His Witness)
Tim Palmatier - Drums (Titanic, Rev Seven)
Former/past member(s)
Rod Reasner - Bass (DTS, Rev Seven)
Chris Lattimer - Drums (DTS)
Chris Reth - Drums
Bruce Menchen - Bass
Are You Ready?
Final Axe Lyrics
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I can see it in your eyes
As you turn and walk away I kneel down to pray
I can almost hear the cries
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Are you ready to meet your Maker?
Are you ready to meet your Maker?
There'll be a day when you die, did you hear the cry?
Do you have a cross to bear?
There is a light that you will see
When you're down on your knees
Do you think you'll have a prayer?
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Are you ready to meet your Maker?
Are you ready to meet your Maker?
In the Final Axe song "Are You Ready?," the lyrics discuss the duality of right and wrong and the consequences of one's actions. The opening lines speak to the idea that it's easy to blur the line between what is right and wrong, but it's possible to see it through people's eyes. As the person walks away, the singer kneels down to pray, acknowledging the weight of the situation and the potential hurt that may come from it. The chorus speaks to the idea that in the end, all people will be held accountable for their actions and will meet their Maker, and the question being posed is whether or not the person is truly ready for the consequences of their actions.
The lyrics point to the idea that there is a day when people will die, and they will be judged for the choices they made in life. The singer asks whether people have taken up their cross and bore the burden of all the actions they've taken throughout their lives. What's interesting is that the song emphasizes the need for people to acknowledge the potential consequences of their actions and to live a life that gears them up for the judgement day. This idea of accountability and standing up for oneself pervades throughout the song, painting a picture of a person who is looking at their life and trying to make the most of it before the end.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a fine line you have drawn between right and wrong
You have established a narrow margin between good and bad
I can see it in your eyes
Your eyes reflect this ambiguous stance
As you turn and walk away I kneel down to pray
As you depart, I will beseech divine intervention
I can almost hear the cries
I can sense impending sorrow or anguish
Are you ready to meet your Maker?
Are you prepared to confront your creator?
There'll be a day when you die, did you hear the cry?
There's an appointed hour of death, can you perceive its approach?
Do you have a cross to bear?
Do you have a burden or responsibility to carry?
There is a light that you will see
When you're in despair, you'll perceive a radiance
When you're down on your knees
In times of strife or hardship
Do you think you'll have a prayer?
Do you believe you'll receive divine assistance?
Are you ready to meet your Maker?
Are you prepared to confront your creator?
Contributed by Carson L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.