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'.
Masquerade
Genuflect Lyrics
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Punch it
Do it
This is your only chance
Blow it
Drink it
Smoke it
These are your addictions
Rub it
Suck it
Grope it
Stroke it
No, don’t
Let’s be friends
The whole God damned world is out to get you
It’s all good, it’s all educational
Better run for cover now
This is hell man
The walls of society-
Break ‘em down
So long sorrow
Better run for cover now
This is hell man
The Gods of hypocrisy-
Take ‘em out
No more tomorrow
Break it
Bash it
Burn it
Let’s cause some destruction
Buy it
Sell it
Steal it
These are our decisions
Cut ‘em
Bleed ‘em
Beat ‘em
Rip his fucking head off, than he’ll see
The whole God damned world is out to get you
It’s all good, it’s all avocational
Better run for cover now
This is hell man
The walls of society- Break ‘em down
So long sorrow
Better run for cover now
This is hell man
The Gods of hypocrisy- Take ‘em out
No more tomorrow
Suicidal
I’m alone in the dark
I’ve got that pale shadow getting under my skin
I feel like nobody really knows who I am
With all that temptation
Can you feel it in your psyche?
Psychopathic infection
Dig deep and put me under the ground
Some people sleep walk just to feel they’re protected
But these walls that have been built up all around me-
I will break them all down
The lyrics to Genuflect's song Masquerade are a commentary on how society tries to control us and our choices, tempting us with addictions while simultaneously condemning us for indulging in them. The song starts with a series of commands - to "push it, punch it, do it, blow it, drink it, smoke it, fuck it, rub it, suck it, grope it, stroke it" - which are all acts of rebellion or excess. However, the song then shifts to a more philosophical tone, acknowledging that the world is against us, but that we can learn from our experiences: "The whole God damned world is out to get you / It’s all good, it’s all educational." The refrain "Better run for cover now / This is hell man / The walls of society - break 'em down / So long sorrow / Better run for cover now / This is hell man / The Gods of hypocrisy - take 'em out / No more tomorrow" encourages us to reject societal norms and expectations, and to fight back against the powers that be.
The middle section of the song takes a darker turn, with the singer feeling alone and suicidal. The lines "I’ve got that pale shadow getting under my skin / I feel like nobody really knows who I am" express deep feelings of isolation and confusion. The temptation of addiction is portrayed as a "psychopathic infection," and the singer seems to be searching for some sort of release from the pain he's feeling. However, the final lines of the song, "But these walls that have been built up all around me - / I will break them all down," assert the singer's determination to overcome his struggles and to be free from society's influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Push it
Take action
Punch it
Be aggressive
Do it
Don't hesitate
This is your only chance
Opportunity is fleeting
Blow it
Waste it
Drink it
Consume it
Smoke it
Inhale it
These are your addictions
Habits that control you
Fuck it
Forget about it
Rub it
Touch it
Suck it
Put it in your mouth
Grope it
Grab it
Stroke it
Caress it
No, don’t
Resist temptation
Let’s be friends
Take a less confrontational approach
The whole God damned world is out to get you
Everyone is trying to harm you
It’s all good, it’s all educational
It's all a learning experience
Better run for cover now
Get out of harm's way
This is hell man
This is a terrible situation
The walls of society- Break ‘em down
Reject conventional norms
So long sorrow
Say goodbye to your sadness
The Gods of hypocrisy- Take ‘em out
Expose those who do not practice what they preach
No more tomorrow
There is no future
Break it
Destroy it
Bash it
Violently smash it
Burn it
Set it on fire
Let’s cause some destruction
Engage in mayhem
Buy it
Acquire it
Sell it
Trade it for profit
Steal it
Take without permission
These are our decisions
Actions we choose to take
Cut ‘em
Slice through them
Bleed ‘em
Make them bleed
Beat ‘em
Pummel them
Rip his fucking head off, than he’ll see
Violence will teach a lesson
Suicidal
Feeling hopeless and bleak
I’m alone in the dark
Emotionally isolated
I’ve got that pale shadow getting under my skin
Feeling haunted by something
I feel like nobody really knows who I am
Feeling misunderstood
With all that temptation
Despite tempting distractions
Can you feel it in your psyche?
Do you sense it deep within yourself?
Psychopathic infection
A destructive mental state
Dig deep and put me under the ground
Eliminate me
Some people sleep walk just to feel they’re protected
Some find solace in routine
But these walls that have been built up all around me-
Barriers separating oneself from everything else
I will break them all down
I will surmount all obstacles
Contributed by Lincoln D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.