Having been friends for several years and gathering experience in bands lik… Read Full Bio ↴Having been friends for several years and gathering experience in bands like Battle Royale,
Disrespect, Shortage and Lifeforce, for some local scenesters the time was right to bring
the violence back to the dancefloor. And what better way to do this without getting hurt
themselves than to form a band. They started jamming in 2003, with the aim of playing
straight up, traditional hardcore with a progressive shape and the taste of major
brutality.

With a few songs already written, the band welcomed a second guitarist into the fold,
finally realising their visions of a massive sound, backed by some well structured song-
writing and bonecrushing riffs.
The search for the perfect vocalist is never an easy one, so the band pursued an active
rehearsal and songwriting schedule as an instrumental four-piece, whilst different vocalists
were tried out. When Steve Conquest was spotted performing feet first dives and generally
causing trouble at a lame emo show, they knew they had their man and thus the line-up was
complete.

In no time the vocals were added to the five songs which were put to tape just two months
later by Our World Records. Only 300 tapes were made and sold out in no time, while the
band was busy playing dozens of shows all over Europe with nothing more than a demo under
their belt. 1ST ROUND KNOCK-OUT was even rated `demo of the month´ in Germanys´
leading magazine for Rock and Metal music, `Rock Hard´.

The demo sparked the interest of some independent labels, which led to the release of a
split CD with Crisis Never Ends on Punchline Productions in January of 2005. The rest of the
year FP played shows constantly, sharing the stages with acts like Agnostic Front, Hatebreed,
Terror, Comeback Kid, Champion, Heaven Shall Burn, Walls Of Jericho, Cataract, Sworn Enemy...

After a European tour with their buddies in Teamkiller in September 2005, the band enterd
the famous Kohlekeller Studios, home of bands like Crematory, Under Siege, A Traitor Like Judas
or Six Reasons to Kill, to record their debut album entitled "RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW" for
Let it Burn Records in January 2006.

The result is one of the most powerful and toughest records of the year. Plain, pure and
brutal hardcore with a strong sociopolitical message, a combination, hardly known these
days. RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW will erase all your doubts that a hardcore-band from Berlin
would not be able to play in one league with Hatebreed, Terror and Throwdown.

One By One
Final Prayer Lyrics

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A little boy came across the street.
Eyes full of fear, his mind filled with hate.
He asked a man "where do the soldiers stay",
'cause daddy told him "blow them all away".

"Five blocks down & you'll be there my son",
Seconds later and the deed was done.
Fuck your beliefs, fuck the way you act.

For sending your kids to death, I got no respect.

Humanity lies in ruins.
Kingdom of heaven turned to hell.
Justice failed again.
Your world is dead...

Soldier boy far away from home
Shot in the back and left alone.
He gave his life for hypocrisy.
For oil and greed and his country.

One by one you bury your dead
Covered with lies, shame and regret.

Fuck your country, fuck the way you act.
For sending your kids to death, I got no respect

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Final Prayer's song "One by One" tells the story of the devastating effects of war, the loss of innocent lives, and the corruption and greed that often fuels it. The song starts with a little boy who has been taught to hate soldiers, and is encouraged by his father to "blow them all away". The idea of innocent children being manipulated into participating in violence underlines the ugly cycle of war and how it can destroy lives beyond just those on the front lines.

The lyrics then highlight the futility of war and the destruction it causes. "Humanity lies in ruins" and "your world is dead" are powerful metaphors for the aftermath of war, emphasizing the senseless loss of lives and the impact it has on the world. The song also tackles another theme that is common in war - hypocrisy. The soldier boy is sent far away from home to fight a war that is fueled by greed and oil, ultimately losing his life for a cause that he may not have fully believed in.

The lyrics of "One by One" express a strong anti-war sentiment, calling out the corrupt powers that start and perpetuate war. The song also sheds light on the human cost of war, not just for soldiers, but for innocent civilians and children as well. The lyrics encourage listeners to recognize the harmful effects of war and work towards a more peaceful world.

Line by Line Meaning

A little boy came across the street.
A young child appeared from across the road.

Eyes full of fear, his mind filled with hate.
The boy was scared and filled with anger.

He asked a man 'where do the soldiers stay', 'cause daddy told him 'blow them all away'.
The child inquired about the soldiers' whereabouts as instructed by his father, who encouraged him to harm them.

'Five blocks down & you'll be there my son', Seconds later and the deed was done.
A passerby directed the boy to the soldiers' location, ultimately leading to an act of violence shortly thereafter.

Fuck your beliefs, fuck the way you act. For sending your kids to death, I got no respect.
The artist expresses disdain for the beliefs and behaviors of those who put their children in harm's way, resulting in loss of life.

Humanity lies in ruins.
The state of humanity is in shambles or utter devastation.

Kingdom of heaven turned to hell.
A previously idealistic or heavenly place or notion has become a living nightmare.

Justice failed again.
The systems or entities in charge of administering punishment or fairness have once again fallen short.

Your world is dead...
The present state of the world is lifeless or non-existent.

Soldier boy far away from home, Shot in the back and left alone.
A young soldier who was away from home was attacked and killed from behind, deserted by his comrades.

He gave his life for hypocrisy. For oil and greed and his country.
The soldier died in vain due to the dishonesty, selfishness and corrupt desires propelling the interests of his nation.

One by one you bury your dead, Covered with lies, shame and regret.
The casualties are buried one after the other, concealed by falsehoods, humiliation and remorse.

Fuck your country, fuck the way you act. For sending your kids to death, I got no respect.
The singer holds utter contempt towards those who recklessly put their offspring's lives on the line by ignoring basic human decency.

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