Forme… Read Full Bio ↴Gaza was an American metalcore band from Salt Lake City, Utah.
Formed in 2004, they were signed to Black Market Activities and released one extended play and three full-length albums. They are known for their complex and heavy sound, as well as their outspoken anti-religious and political views.
Discography:
2004: East EP
2006: I Don't Care Where I Go When I Die
2009: He Is Never Coming Back
2012: No Absolutes in Human Suffering
Not With All the Hope in the World
Gaza Lyrics
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You weren't ivory like the movies.
The dirt stained you, dissolved you, eroded you, revealed you.
You couldn't escape that. Not with your faith.
Not with all the hope in the world.
So I kissed you on the teeth and laid there with you in the sun.
And you answered more questions there than you ever did breathing.
The dirt eroded you. Dissolved you. Destroyed you.
The lyrics of Gaza's song "Not With All the Hope in the World" depict a scenario where the singer is with someone who is slowly deteriorating and ultimately succumbs to their inevitable fate. The opening line of the song sets the stage by painting a peaceful and warm environment. The phrase "You weren't ivory like the movies" suggests that the person the singer is with is not some idealized, perfect character as we often see in movies. The person's imperfections are highlighted by the dirt that stains and erodes their body. Despite their faith and hope, the person cannot escape their eventual fate.
The next few lines suggest that the singer spends time with this person before they pass away. The line "So I kissed you on the teeth" suggests a romantic notion or perhaps just a gesture of love and closeness in the face of such a harrowing situation. When the person passes away, they "answer more questions there than you ever did breathing." This line may suggest that the answers the singer was searching for came after the person had passed away, implying that sometimes closure is only achieved after the fact. The final line, "The dirt eroded you. Dissolved you. Destroyed you." reiterates the imagery of the person's body being consumed by the environment and nature.
Overall, the lyrics of "Not With All the Hope in the World" illustrate the inevitability of death and the fleeting nature of life. It highlights the fact that no matter how much hope or faith we have, we cannot escape our ultimate fate.
Line by Line Meaning
The earth was warm from the sun.
The environment was comforting and nurturing in a natural way.
You weren't ivory like the movies.
You weren't perfect like the unrealistic portrayal of people in movies.
The dirt stained you, dissolved you, eroded you, revealed you.
The challenging circumstances you faced changed and exposed you in a harsh way.
You couldn't escape that. Not with your faith.
Even with your strong beliefs, you couldn't avoid the negative effects of your situation.
Not with all the hope in the world.
No amount of optimism or positivity could prevent what was happening.
So I kissed you on the teeth and laid there with you in the sun.
I showed affection to you and comforted you in a time of difficulty.
And you answered more questions there than you ever did breathing.
You were more honest and vulnerable in that moment than you ever had been before.
The dirt eroded you. Dissolved you. Destroyed you.
The tough conditions you experienced wore you down physically and emotionally.
Contributed by Reagan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JNJNQJ
Insanely late timing but those two lyrics you missed that were inbetween Not with all the hope in the world and So I kissed you on the teeth
'I remember your code.
'I remember your roots.'
Adjusted lyrics
The earth was warm from the sun.
You weren't ivory like the movies.
The dirt stained you, dissolved you, eroded you, revealed you.
You couldn't escape that. Not with your faith.
Not with all the hope in the world.
I remember your code.
I remember your roots.
So I kissed you on the teeth and laid there with you in the sun.
And you answered more questions there than you ever did breathing.
The dirt eroded you. Dissolved you. Destroyed you.
Legalize Sherm
These guys really were something...I'll definitely be playing more of them on my school's radio station.
Carl Eklof
Can Gaza PLEASE reunite?! This album is seriously my favorite "metal" (or whatever you wanna call it) of all time. Cult Leader is very good, but there is something very special about Gaza.
Jon Twiggs
We all need this fucking album.
Akhin
Even five years after listening to this song for the first time, I still cant get over that Doom riff that appears at the middle of the song and leads towards the ending. Brilliant stuff.
artisli4e
Gotta love the album art! It's like he's letting you know "Only YOU can change the way this world looks and see's you as an individual!" " Work for what you need for yourself and your family and don't let anybody tell you that your wrong for having a free mind, speak for the good of the people who want it and accept it at their own free will!"
NYC Lurker
The lyrics are profound
Dominic Dimartino
This kills but nothing beats I Don't Care Where I Go When I Die.
Xavierrex3
Goddamn this is incredible
yugang08
holy shit this is heavy!
Black Hat
Yeah, that is crust punk.