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'.
Dark As Night
Genuflect Lyrics
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Our final destination shall remain anonymous
We're creeping through the forest
Down the path to No More Consequences
Hiding from the ghosts
And the goblins
And our skeletons
You never know when your time is up
So say your prayers and pack your bags and kiss the ones you love goodbye
Now follow me down into the deep
Who knows what we will find?
Come on let's take a trip to a place-
Where the sun don't shine
I am on my way
I am walking through the valley of the shadow of eternal darkness
Hopping over coffins
Often stopping, talking to the carcass
One particular one caught my eye-
It was the angel's body
Opened up her eyes
Fantasizing got me thinking naughty
Now she's got me looking over my shoulder
Offered me her sin for my soul
So I told her,
If you can share your body baby,
I can share the wine
Come on let's take a trip to a place-
Where the sun don't shine
I am on my way
I am all alone in the dark
In the dark
Dark as night
I've never had a God
I don't need one
Anyone can see that I am right where I want to be
You've never had a heart
You don't need one
Anyone can tell that you're just another pretty shell
You- will- not- see- God- when- you- die
I am on my way
I am racing to escape my fate
I take it Satan's got my number
Armageddon's coming
Overhead I hear the rolling thunder
I've given away my hate
Now I must state what I'm about
I'll do whatever it takes to make this statement
Face it, faith is fake
It's LIGHTS OUT
The lyrics of "Dark As Night" by Genuflect explore the themes of mortality and darkness. The song takes listeners on a journey through the darker aspects of human nature and encourages them to face their fears and doubts. The opening lines depict a journey into the unknown, where the destination is unknown, and the path is filled with darkness. The chorus urges listeners to embrace the darkness and descend into the unknown depths to discover what lies below. The lyrics speak to the fear of mortality, reminding us that we never know when our time will come and that we should treasure the people we love and hold dear.
In the second verse, the lyrics take on a more explicitly sexual and sinful tone. The singer describes hopping over coffins and talking to the carcasses in a graveyard. One particular body, that of an angel, catches their eye, and they indulge in sinful fantasies. The angel tempts the singer with the offer of sin for their soul, and the singer replies with the suggestion of trading wine for bodily pleasure. The lyrics emphasize the primal and lustful aspects of human nature, contrasting with the thematic emphasis on mortality.
Despite its dark themes, the song ends on a note of defiance and empowerment. The last lines of the lyrics suggest that faith is fake and that we should embrace the darkness as our own. The song urges listeners to take control of their lives and live in the moment, freed from the constraints of religion or societal expectations. In all, "Dark As Night" is a powerful exploration of human darkness and mortality, challenging listeners to embrace their fears and to live courageously.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's take a trip through the darkness in all of us
We're going on this journey through the hidden, shady aspects of our being
Our final destination shall remain anonymous
We don't know where this path will lead us, but we'll keep going regardless
We're creeping through the forest
We're moving slowly and cautiously through this dangerous and mysterious place
Down the path to No More Consequences
Our road ahead leads to a place where we don't have to worry about the repercussions of our actions
Hiding from the ghosts
We're avoiding our past mistakes and regrets that still haunt us
And the goblins
And the malevolent forces that try to thwart us on our journey
And our skeletons
And the secrets and sins we've kept hidden for so long
You never know when your time is up
Life is uncertain and unpredictable, and we never know when it will end
You never know when you're going to die
Death can come at any moment, without warning
So say your prayers and pack your bags and kiss the ones you love goodbye
Prepare for the worst and cherish those closest to you
Now follow me down into the deep
Come with me on this journey into the unknown
Who knows what we will find?
We can only guess what awaits us on this dark and uncertain path
Come on let's take a trip to a place-
Let's explore this mysterious place together
Where the sun don't shine
A place of darkness and obscurity that few venture to explore
I am on my way
I am willingly moving forward on this uncertain path
I am walking through the valley of the shadow of eternal darkness
I'm traversing the path of the unknown future, which is a place of permanent obscurity
Hopping over coffins
I'm jumping over the graves of the deceased who couldn't escape their own fate
Often stopping, talking to the carcass
I sometimes pause along the way to speak with the dead, perhaps to learn from their experiences
One particular one caught my eye-
One dead person specifically caught my attention
It was the angel's body
This specific corpse belonged to an angelic being
Opened up her eyes
The supernatural corpse appeared to come alive
Fantasizing got me thinking naughty
Imagining the impossible allowed my mind to wander to forbidden places
Now she's got me looking over my shoulder
The experience has made me paranoid and mistrustful
Offered me her sin for my soul
The supernatural being offered me a temptation that would come at a steep price
So I told her, If you can share your body baby, I can share the wine
I responded with a compromise, suggesting we trade favors instead of making an irreversible deal
I am all alone in the dark
I'm by myself in a place where no one can see or hear me
I've never had a God
I've never felt the need for religious beliefs or guidance
I don't need one
I'm content with my own moral compass and decision-making abilities
Anyone can see that I am right where I want to be
It's clear to anyone observing me that I'm satisfied with my current situation
You've never had a heart
You lack empathy and compassion for others
You don't need one
You're content with your own self-serving motives and actions
Anyone can tell that you're just another pretty shell
It's apparent to anyone observing you that you prioritize superficial appearances over meaningful substance
You- will- not- see- God- when- you- die
You won't receive divine judgment or be rewarded/punished after death
I am racing to escape my fate
I'm in a hurry to avoid facing the consequences of my actions
I take it Satan's got my number
I feel like I'm marked for an inevitable punishment for my wrongdoing
Armageddon's coming
A disastrous and catastrophic event seems to be approaching soon
Overhead I hear the rolling thunder
I can sense the impending danger and destruction in the air
I've given away my hate
I've let go of the negative emotions that have been weighing me down
Now I must state what I'm about
It's necessary for me to clearly state my values and actions
I'll do whatever it takes to make this statement
I'm committed to living out my principles, even if it means making difficult choices
Face it, faith is fake
Believing in a higher power or divine morality is unconvincing and insincere
It's LIGHTS OUT
The end is near, and there's no turning back
Contributed by Emily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Virgil Zandig
I wish there was a video of this song being played live, as I'd be really impressed if the vocalist could do the rapping parts without stopping to catch a breath.
Otheranother
I've just found this brilliant band and will get to listen to all their songs for the first time, envy me :p
Winston Wins
I hope you checked out Reveille as well. That was his previous band b4 Genuflect. These guys came just about the time record companies and commercialism was destroying Rap Metal. They got overlooked and it's a damned shame.
h0llygh0st
Awesome song, for some reason I can sing it completely when and wherever I feel like :S
GrapHix
Holy shit what a great band !
Grubus
Check out old band Reveille
Winston Wins
The band that single handedly legitimizes Rap Metal of course w/Reveille.
FryManAuty Vlogs
This song is my entire teenage years
phoenix christa
so awesome!!
Hugh
EVERYONE LOVES IT