Their debut full-length, The End of the World, was released independently in May of 2007. Genuflect released their sophomore album The Shadow Side on March 13th, 2009, making it available through their Myspace as well as at the live shows on their 'Shadow Side Tour'.
Curtain Call
Genuflect Lyrics
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So follow through- Follow suit- Fall into the abyss
This is your TV talking- "Keep popping pills and shopping"
It's gone be fine, your gonna be fine, it's just your heart stopping
Turn on the radio- Audio ads, it's all the same-
"Are you medicated yet? Are you heavily sedated?" (Bated)
It's gonna be alright- Just don't forget to bow,
It's gonna be fine, you're gonna be fine-
And pay no mind to the man behind the curtain
Making certain that you sleep-
Making certain that your weak-
Iron curtain
Pay no mind to the man behind the curtain
Making certain you don't dream-
Making certain you don't scream, "Iron curtain!"
Couple hundred billion laundered from the poor to the rich
They got one eye on the prize, the others fixed on the switch
They need their day spas- They need their private jets
They need their oil, send the poor out for more- certain death
Double standards- Double barrel- Parchment barrel for waste
It's hard to stop drinking blood after you've taken a taste
It's gonna be alright- Just turn your cheek and bow
It's gonna be fine, you're gona be fine-
Just keep your head down
And pay no mind to the man behind the curtain
Making certain that you sleep-
Making certain that your weak-
Iron curtain
Pay no mind to the man behind the curtain
Making certain you don't dream-
Making certain you don't scream, "Iron curtain!"
Put up a wall- We all are falling for the curtain call
Put up a wall- We all are falling for the curtain call
Put up a wall- We all are falling for the curtain call
Put up a wall- We all are falling for the curtain call
You're no better- You're no better-
You're no better than anybody else!
You know better? You know better? You know better?
Burn this bridge down!
You're no better- You know you're no better
You know you're no better than anybody else
So you know better- You think you know better-
You know you're no better-
Burn this bridge down!
Pay no mind to the man behind the curtain
Making certain that you sleep-
Making certain that your weak-
Iron curtain
Pay no mind to the man behind the curtain
Making certain you don't dream-
Making certain you don't scream "Iron curtain!"
The lyrics of Genuflect's song "Curtain Call" speak to the idea of the manipulation of the masses by those in power. The first verse is immediately powerful, with the lines "Follow through, follow suit, fall into the abyss" setting the tone of a group of people being led to their own destruction. The lyric "It's gonna be fine, you're gonna be fine, it's just your heart stopping" is particularly haunting, as it seems to suggest that the people in charge are convincing others that their decline is natural and inevitable. The second verse points to the economic disparity that often arises from those in power, with the poor being left to suffer and die while the rich continue to accumulate wealth. The repetition of the line "Pay no mind to the man behind the curtain" reinforces the idea of people being controlled and manipulated by some unseen force.
The final verse includes the repeated line "Put up a wall- We all are falling for the curtain call", which suggests that people are beginning to wake up to the reality of their controlled state, but that it may be too late. The use of the phrase "curtain call" is interesting, as it typically refers to the end of a theatrical performance, but in this context, it is a metaphor for the end of an era or way of life. The song ends with the lines "You're no better than anybody else", which suggests that it is unwise for individuals to think they are superior or immune to the manipulations of those in power.
Overall, Genuflect's "Curtain Call" speaks to the idea of those in power benefiting from the control and manipulation of others, and urges listeners to be aware of these tactics and resist them where possible.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time coming- Now it's come down to this
After a long time, the situation has finally reached this point
So follow through- Follow suit- Fall into the abyss
Act accordingly and follow the trend, even if it leads to destruction
This is your TV talking- 'Keep popping pills and shopping'
The media is influencing viewers to engage in consumerism and take drugs to escape reality
It's gone be fine, your gonna be fine, it's just your heart stopping
The media portrays a false sense of security despite the negative impact on mental and physical health
Turn on the radio- Audio ads, it's all the same-
Advertisements on the radio promote medication as a solution, creating a negative cycle
Double standards- Double barrel- Parchment barrel for waste
There are hypocritical policies and a wasteful use of resources for selfish gain
It's gonna be alright- Just turn your cheek and bow
The idea is to submit to those in power and ignore the underlying issues
Couple hundred billion laundered from the poor to the rich
The wealthy exploit the poor and acquire their resources illegally
Put up a wall- We all are falling for the curtain call
People are being deceived and distracted from the truth, leading to divided communities
You're no better- You know you're no better than anybody else
Everyone is equal, and no one has superiority over another
Pay no mind to the man behind the curtain
Ignore the deceptive tactics used by those in power
Contributed by Jordyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hugfactory
Still listening 8 years later 💖
Hugh
@MarioMetroidFan I hear you man. And my favourite band too :D After checking their release dates they released something every two years - been two years since they released Shadow Side. I hope to God (lol God on a Genuflect video) that they keep with that regularity :D
Dropkick Nation
I want a fucking 3rd ALBUM!
the14thdragon
@MarioMetroidFan amen man but if you want another album check out Reveille (1999-2003) Genuflect is based off of Reveille
ZevanCassidy
   Reveille was the shit
Dropkick Nation
@the14thdragon There my favorite band! ;)