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'.
Lavation
Genuflect Lyrics
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His last thoughts are searching for a light that's not to be found
The only sound he can hear is that distant thunder
While he drowned in his own blood he wondered where his mom was
She's crying as she clutches her cross
It's just about the only thing she has to comfort her loss
Across the street, the troops boots march to the beat
The drums come with the gunfire, tanks and heat
I wonder-
What if there was no religion?
What if there were no debate?
What would we kill for then?
They say "Nothings going to change this world"
What if there was no division?
What if we said no to faith?
What would we die for then?
They say "Nothings going to change this world"
Now read the writing smeared on the wall
It's scripted in blood
Been several thousand years in the squall
The fall, The son, our father, and the holy gun
Begun first with Osiris- then it spread like a virus
So Kamikaze pilot the plane
Our future crashes down faster than the hot metal rain
Don't call it insane-
We're praying for eternal rest,
Good old self satisfaction and virgin flesh
Of course, this was all Invented when the planet was flat- the sun circled round the earth
Believe and leave it at that
From blade to gat
Fission bombs- cleanse and blaze
And with a little luck we just may bring the end of days
I wonder-
What if there was no religion?
What if there were no debate?
What would we kill for then?
They say "Nothings going to change this world"
What if there was no division?
What if we said no to faith?
What would we die for then?
They say "Nothings going to change this world"
Well I dare you to doubt them
Gona take it as far as we can take it
Gona take it as far as we can go
All my time is owed
I'm gone but I can't go
Into that shallow hole
There's got to be more to life than this
The song “Lavation” by Genuflect is a social commentary about the tragedy and futility of war, particularly the role of religion in such conflicts. The lyrics depict the devastating effects of war on innocent civilians, soldiers, and their families, urging the listener to think critically about the powers that drive conflict and what alternatives we could explore. The opening verse describes a dying soldier lying face down on the ground, wishing for a light that he knows he will never see. He is alone in his final moments, with the only sound being the roar of thunder and his own blood drowning him. As he contemplates his mother’s absence, the scene shifts to her, clutching her cross and mourning the loss of her child. Meanwhile, across the street, the troops march with boots and the sounds of drums and gunfire.
The lyrics then transition to a broader commentary about war and religion as a cause of human conflict. The artist poses a provocative question about whether the world would be better off without religion or faith-based beliefs that often fuel destructive conflicts. This is juxtaposed with the image of writing on the wall, written in blood, which represents the destructive history of war and the religious justifications for such violence through the ages. The song points out that our violent past has been shaped by religion, from ancient wars induced by deities like Osiris to the modern-day phenomenon of religious extremism, where people willingly become suicide bombers, martyrs for their faith. The artist suggests that we have created dangerous weapons that can destroy the world, all while we pray for self-satisfaction and the promise of an afterlife.
Overall, the song laments the senselessness of war and the tragic consequences of religious extremism. The artist implores us to question our beliefs and to strive for a more peaceful, just world.
Line by Line Meaning
He's laying face down on the ground
A person is lying on the ground with their face turned downwards
His last thoughts are searching for a light that's not to be found
As he dies, he is searching for something but unable to find it
The only sound he can hear is that distant thunder
The only sound he can hear around him is rumbling, distant thunder
While he drowned in his own blood he wondered where his mom was
He is dying and had the last thought about his mother
She's crying as she clutches her cross
The mother is crying as she holds on to her cross, as it's the only thing comforting her
It's just about the only thing she has to comfort her loss
The cross is her only possession that eases her pain over the loss
Across the street, the troops boots march to the beat
People marching with military boots across the road to a rhythmic beat
The drums come with the gunfire, tanks and heat
The sounds of gunshots, tanks, and heat are accompanied by the sound of drums
What if there was no religion?
Suppose there was no religion in the world
What if there were no debate?
Imagine there is no debate, no dispute in the world
What would we kill for then?
What would be the motive to kill if there was no religion or debate
They say 'Nothings going to change this world'
They say that there is no possibility of changing the world
What if there was no division?
What if there is no division or separation among people
What if we said no to faith?
What if people start rejecting any religious beliefs and faith
What would we die for then?
What could be the reason or motivation to die if there is no religion or faith
Now read the writing smeared on the wall
Look at the writings on the wall that are scribbled in blood
It's scripted in blood
The words written on the wall are written in blood
Been several thousand years in the squall
Contentious religious arguments have endured for centuries
The fall, The son, our father, and the holy gun
Reference to the Christian holy trinity and deadly weapons
Begun first with Osiris- then it spread like a virus
A reference to Osiris- the Egyptian god of the afterlife, and how religion spread like a disease
So Kamikaze pilot the plane
Taking drastic, self-destructive measures or choices, like a Kamikaze pilot, intentionally crashing the plane
Our future crashes down faster than the hot metal rain
The future is collapsing fast, like hot metal pouring down like rain
Don't call it insane-
The lyrics suggest not to consider it insane
We're praying for eternal rest, Good old self satisfaction and virgin flesh
The people are praying for eternal peace, satisfaction, and to gain a pure, virgin body
Of course, this was all Invented when the planet was flat- the sun circled round the earth
All these religious beliefs and doctrines were invented when people believed the earth to be flat, and the sun circled around it
Believe and leave it at that
Believe in the religion and follow it without any questioning
From blade to gat
From ancient weapons like swords to guns
Fission bombs- cleanse and blaze
Nuclear weapons that purify and burn everything to ashes
And with a little luck we just may bring the end of days
By using these weapons, human beings may bring their end of days, the apocalypse, and destruction
Well I dare you to doubt them
A challenge to question their religious belief and faith
Gona take it as far as we can take it
People carry on with their religious beliefs to the extreme until its limit
Gona take it as far as we can go
Suggesting to take their faith as far as they can go
All my time is owed
The time a person has is owed or belongs to someone else, like their religious belief or God
I'm gone but I can't go
The person is dead and no longer exists but cannot leave the existing world
Into that shallow hole
A reference to the burial hole, which is shallow, as the person couldn't find any deeper meaning in life
There's got to be more to life than this
Suggesting that there is something beyond our current existence, and there is more to life than what is presently visible
Contributed by Penelope N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
moxshyfter
I love the lyrics on this one - full of imagery and powerful questions. It's really too bad these guys never took off. Most of the world needs to hear this message.
beers222000
fucking awesome
william megowen
there was one more thing i wanted to say... what was it?
Sauceboogie17
The other band dude sang in never took off either and to me they were better