Shinji Tachi on drums (Magnesium, Midnight Rider, Buried Alive, Metalucifer, Sabbat, Sacrifice). Previously, drums were handled by Keisuke Fukawa (Sonic Flower, Bleed for Pain, Desperate Corruption).
Discography:
2003 - DEMONlition 1 (demo)
2003 - Total High Society Satanic Rocks (split with Metal Skull)
2005 - Nuclear Hell / Black Plague (split with Disclose)
2005 - Total Death (compilation)
2007 - Death Bitch (split with Blüdwülf)
2008 - Devastation (EP)
2009 - Blood Sucker (single)
2009 - Road Burn (split with Burning Leather)
2009 - Metal Punk (split with Children of Technology)
2010 - Deceiver (single)
Buried Alive
G.A.T.E.S. Lyrics
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So tired
Of bringing me to life
To life
So I'll sing a lullaby
To our love
Our love
'Cause you buried me alive
Buried me alive
A-ha, A-ha, A-ha, A-ha, A-ha
'Cause you buried me alive
Oh hello
Long time no see
At all
Why are you here?
Dunno
You thought
That I'm gone
Oh you're wrong
Wow
You didn't know
That I'm existing on and on
And you won't
I can't tell if I am dead or alive
I'm trying to realise
What's going on in my life
Oh
You know that I would kill you tonight
If I could
Give me a knife
I'm crawling you can't deny it
What would you say
If you couldn't run away from me?
How I hate
All the things that we have used to be
So don't play
All those games that you've been tricking me with
You know I'm insane
Am I sorry?
No I'm not
Am I disturbing you?
No I'm not
I'm just waiting here
For your apologies
So go ahead
Go ahead please
You were so tired
So tired
Of bringing me to life
To life
So I'll sing a lullaby
To our love
Our love
'Cause you buried me alive
A-ha, A-ha, A-ha, A-ha, A-ha
Buried me alive
A-ha, A-ha, A-ha, A-ha, A-ha
'Cause you buried me alive
The lyrics of G.A.T.E.S.'s song "Buried Alive" convey a powerful sense of exhaustion, resentment, and a desperate desire for closure. The song begins by highlighting the weariness the singer feels from constantly relying on their partner to bring them back to life. This could refer to a relationship where one person constantly relied on the other for emotional support or validation.
The repetition of the phrase "buried me alive" gives a metaphorical depiction of feeling trapped and suffocated within the relationship. It suggests that the singer feels as though their true self is being suppressed or buried by their partner's actions or words.
In the second paragraph, the lyrics bring a sense of surprise and defiance. The singer asserts their presence and existence, despite their partner's assumption that they were gone. They convey a strong determination to continue existing, emphasizing how their partner will not have control over them anymore.
The lyrics then transition to a questioning of their own state of being. The singer expresses confusion and a struggle to distinguish whether they are truly alive or dead. This confusion could represent the emotional numbness and detachment felt after being repeatedly let down or hurt by their partner.
As the song progresses, the lyrics turn more confrontational. The singer expresses a desire for revenge, proclaiming that they would kill their partner if given the chance. This showcases the intense anger and hurt they feel, and the desperation to inflict the same pain they have experienced.
The singer demands apologies from their partner, waiting for them to acknowledge the pain they have caused. This suggests that they seek closure and resolution, but also displays a level of unrestrained anger and a refusal to let go.
Overall, "Buried Alive" by G.A.T.E.S. speaks to the emotional exhaustion, resentment, and longing for closure experienced in a toxic or suffocating relationship. The lyrics highlight the singer's intense anger and their struggle to maintain their sense of self amidst the turmoil. It conveys a powerful message of reclaiming one's identity and seeking resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
You were so tired
You were exhausted
So tired
Exhausted
Of bringing me to life
Of reviving me
To life
To a state of existence
So I'll sing a lullaby
I will sing a soothing song
To our love
To our relationship
Our love
Our affection
'Cause you buried me alive
Because you trapped and suffocated me
A-ha, A-ha, A-ha, A-ha, A-ha
- No specific meaning -
Buried me alive
Trapped and suffocated me
A-ha, A-ha, A-ha, A-ha, A-ha
- No specific meaning -
'Cause you buried me alive
Because you trapped and suffocated me
Oh hello
Greetings
Long time no see
It has been a while since we last met
At all
In any way
Why are you here?
What is the reason for your presence?
Dunno
I don't know
You thought
You believed
That I'm gone
That I no longer exist
Oh you're wrong
Oh, you are mistaken
Wow
Expressing surprise
You didn't know
You were unaware
That I'm existing on and on
That I continue to exist indefinitely
And you won't
And you will not
I can't tell if I am dead or alive
I cannot determine if I am deceased or living
I'm trying to realise
I am attempting to comprehend
What's going on in my life
The current circumstances in my life
Oh
Expressing surprise or realization
You know that I would kill you tonight
You are aware that I have the intention to end your life tonight
If I could
Given the opportunity
Give me a knife
Provide me with a weapon
I'm crawling you can't deny it
I am emotionally vulnerable, and you cannot deny it
What would you say
How would you respond
If you couldn't run away from me?
If you were unable to escape from me?
How I hate
The intensity of my dislike
All the things that we have used to be
All the aspects of our past relationship
So don't play
Do not engage in
All those games that you've been tricking me with
The manipulative tactics you have used to deceive me
You know I'm insane
You are aware of my unstable mental state
Am I sorry?
Am I expressing regret?
No I'm not
No, I am not
Am I disturbing you?
Am I causing you distress?
No I'm not
No, I am not
I'm just waiting here
I am patiently anticipating
For your apologies
To receive your expressions of remorse
So go ahead
Proceed
Go ahead please
Continue, please
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@an_38kitkashyap
Yo, why are you looking at me like that? I swear I'm practicing everyday
@XxAiku2304xX
Lmao bro he caught you.
@tyruu3265
The look he gave matches this so well💀
@shewolf4046
🤣🤣
@DouglasSnodgrass-ex3ec
You are nothing. Signed God
@FelixNohro
Bruhh i don’t have effect🥲
@JHouse151
Seriously one of the best guitarist alive, his sound is so signature to him. If I'm walking past someone's music playing and all I can hear is Syn playing guitar, I recognize it instantly.
@BidensLap
You can literally tell when it's Gates by just the first couple of seconds of a song. You can also tell when it's Zacky. They both have signature styles, though a lot of times they may feel similar. You can also feel the emotion in Gates' guitar. The sound of what he's playing tells you what the overall feeling of the song will be. In buried alive the first half of the song gives me a sorrowful, guilty tone just from the vocals and guitar work. The second half feels insane, dark, angry, and overall as if you might be listening to the story of a man going insane. Gates, Zacky, Shadows, Brooks, and Johnny all have signature styles, with Gates having the most distinct sound. Each member of the band has a unique sound, whether it's vocals, guitar, drums, bass, etc. Once you really get into Avenged Sevenfold, you can tell each Jimmy, Mike, Erin, and Brooks from each other. Same thing for Zacky and Gates. It's absolutely amazing how unique the band is in many different ways.
Tl;dr: Avenged Sevenfold is unique as fuck in multiple ways.
@michaelblakley845
Hes good but "one of the best" is a stretch lol
@dick8997
Ugh that was fucking awful lol