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'.
Lonely Road
Genuflect Lyrics
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Well now you've got it
Our time is bartered so we best make haste
A lie will travel round the world tonight
And by the time it comes back it'll be way too late
It's operation occupation- Capital, Corporations
You feed the fire but it's never enough
I don't make records, I make weapons
Now who do you trust?
Tossing and turning - I'm losing control
As I'm traveling down this lonely road
Never been better, this never gets old
I'm just traveling down this lonely-
Road to perdition
I'm having visions
Am I in prison or just lying in wait?
A lie will travel round the world tonight
And by the time it bites back it'll be way too late
Imperialistic, Cystic,
Capitalistic- So sadistic
You feed the fire but it's never enough
This is what you wanted
It's what you wanted
This is what you wanted
Well now you've got it!
Tossing and turning - I'm losing control
As I'm traveling down this lonely road
Never been better, this never gets old
I'm just traveling down this lonely-
Yeah, look what we've become-
The atom bomb, Bhopal, the Love Canal-
Take a closer look and look what we've become
Exxon Valdeze / Mobil, Chernobyl-
Take a look around and look what we've become
Three Mile Island welcomes refugees from Thailand
Open up your eyes man-
What have we done?
There's no solution- Just pollution
Humanity? Fuck this institution
No absolution- Persecution
Spin that revolver- "Revolution"
Propping up a puppet- Corrupt motherfuckers
Dealing with you suckers through diversional goad
Worship the War Ship
Market horse shit
Unraveling
We travel down this lonely road
This is what you wanted
It's what you wanted
This is what you wanted
Well now you've got it
The lyrics of the song "Lonely Road" by Genuflect appear to address the theme of disillusionment with modern society and the corrupt nature of those in power. The opening lines of the song suggest that the listener has got what they wanted, but that time is now running out. The reference to a lie travelling around the world highlights how the actions of those in power can have a far-reaching impact that may not be immediately evident. The lyrics also touch on the operation of capitalism and corporations, where the constant need for profit feeds a never-ending fire.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as it describes the singer feeling lost and losing control as they travel down a lonely road. This road is not just a physical journey but also a metaphor for the spiritual and emotional journey that the singer is undertaking. Their belief system is crumbling as they become more disillusioned with the world around them. The reference to "road to perdition" suggests that the singer sees a bleak future for society if things continue as they are.
The final stanza of lyrics contains numerous references to disasters and events that highlight the negative impact that human beings have had on the planet. These observations are made without offering any solutions, which may suggest that the singer believes that the situation is too dire for things to be fixed. Overall, the lyrics of "Lonely Road" are a reflection of a society that has lost its way, and the singer's sense of being lost and alone on this journey is a poignant metaphor for the isolation that many people feel when they are confronted by the corruption and decay of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
This is what you wanted
You asked for this outcome
Well now you've got it
Your wishes have been granted
Our time is bartered so we best make haste
Time is a limited resource, we must use it wisely
A lie will travel round the world tonight
Falsehoods can spread quickly and cause irreparable harm
And by the time it comes back it'll be way too late
The effects of the lie will have already taken hold before anyone realizes it's untrue
It's operation occupation- Capital, Corporations
The system in place is designed to benefit those in power and the wealthy
You feed the fire but it's never enough
Attempts to satisfy greed are futile
I don't make records, I make weapons
The artist creates music that challenges the status quo and inspires change
I send 'em off like time bombs ticking down-
The lyrics are intended to be a catalyst for action
Now who do you trust?
It's important to question sources of information and authority
Tossing and turning - I'm losing control
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and helpless in the face of societal issues
As I'm traveling down this lonely road
The artist feels isolated in their beliefs
Never been better, this never gets old
The artist is committed to advocating for change
Road to perdition
The path of current society leads to ruin
I'm having visions
The artist can see where current actions will lead
Am I in prison or just lying in wait?
The artist feels trapped in a system that doesn't allow them to create meaningful change
Imperialistic, Cystic,
Society is built on the control and exploitation of others
Capitalistic- So sadistic
The capitalist system is inherently violent and cruel
This is what you wanted
You asked for this outcome
It's what you wanted
Your wishes have been granted
Yeah, look what we've become-
Society has devolved into something ugly and destructive
The atom bomb, Bhopal, the Love Canal-
Examples of catastrophes caused by human greed
Take a closer look and look what we've become
It's important to examine the current state of society
Exxon Valdeze / Mobil, Chernobyl-
Examples of environmental disasters caused by corporate greed
Take a look around and look what we've become
The current state of society is a reflection of our actions
Three Mile Island welcomes refugees from Thailand
The effects of human actions can have far-reaching consequences
Open up your eyes man-
It's important to acknowledge the truth of the situation
What have we done?
Society has caused irreparable damage to the planet and its inhabitants
There's no solution- Just pollution
There are no easy fixes for the problems we've created
Humanity? Fuck this institution
The artist has lost faith in humanity's ability to do better
No absolution- Persecution
The current system does not allow for true forgiveness and redemption
Spin that revolver- "Revolution"
The artist advocates for a radical change in the current system
Propping up a puppet- Corrupt motherfuckers
Those in power are only interested in maintaining their own status
Dealing with you suckers through diversional goad
Those in power distract the masses with meaningless issues to avoid addressing real problems
Worship the War Ship
Society's obsession with violence and war is destroying us
Market horse shit
The current capitalist system is built on lies and manipulation
Unraveling
The current system is falling apart
We travel down this lonely road
The artist feels isolated in their beliefs and their journey towards change
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