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1) melodic metalcore band
2) ambient electronic
1) God Forbid was a melodic metalcore band from New Brunswick, New Jersey that was formed in 1998. Their style is different than the styles presented by other, popular metalcore bands: God Forbid's influences are deep-rooted in thrash metal. Building up a following in the late 1990s by touring with bands such as Cradle of Filth, Nile, and Candiria, their first full album Reject the Sickness was released by 9 Volt Records in 1999. This album received heavy rotation from WSOU-FM in the New York City area, and the band was subsequently signed to Century Media Records, releasing the album Determination in 2001. They played on the MTV2 Headbanger's Ball tour with Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, and Lamb of God. In 2004, they released Gone Forever, which helped increase their status considerably. They supported Machine Head along with Caliban in Nov/Dec of 2004 in the UK. The next year, they released IV: Constitution of Treason, a concept album about the end of the world. In 2005-2006 they supported Trivium on their UK tour along with Mendeed & Bloodsimple.
In 2009, they released a brand-new album, Earthsblood. To promote this album, they went on a tour with August Burns Red, DevilDriver and Anthrax.
Antihero
God Forbid Lyrics
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In "Antihero" by God Forbid, the lyrics paint a picture of confusion and disillusionment with the idea of war, particularly the sacrifice of soldiers who are sent far from home and made to fight for a cause that may not truly align with their own beliefs. The opening lines suggest that soldiers are sent to die in a foreign land where their actions may be questioned or even deemed deceiving. The following lines highlight the struggle of soldiers to maintain a sense of purpose and belief in their fight despite being so far removed from the world they know and the people they love.
The song then turns its attention to the concept of heroism, questioning whether it is truly an admirable state of being or a dangerous trap. The chorus presents the idea of the "antihero", someone torn between right and wrong who may not fit the typical mold of a hero or villain. This idea is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "victim of life", suggesting that the struggles and difficult decisions faced by soldiers are not of their own making but rather forced upon them by circumstance. The final lines of the song question the necessity of war itself and when society will realize that fighting against war is the only answer.
Overall, "Antihero" presents a powerful critique of the negative consequences of war and the toll it takes on those who are forced to fight. The lyrics call into question the idea of heroism and instead suggest that there may be a more complex, nuanced approach to the concept of good and evil.
Line by Line Meaning
Send us to die across the seas
We are being sent away to fight in a war that may cost us our lives
Where it's told we want to deceive
The enemy is being told that we are there to deceive and trick them
Send us (Send us) So far from home
We are being sent far away from our families and homes to fight
Empty hearts want to believe (Believe)
People want to believe in the righteousness of this war, even when it may not be just
The fight is for humanity
We are being told that we are fighting for the good of humanity
Send us so far from home From home
We are being sent so far away from our homes and loved ones
Look at yourself (Look at yourself) Heroic state of existence
Take a good look at yourself and see that you are being fed propaganda, and that you are being convinced that you are a hero
Patriot in your mind
You are being made to feel like a patriot, even if the war may not be just
Look around you the world is caving in
The world is falling apart, and yet we are still sending people away to fight in wars
Victim of life (Victim of life) The antihero (The antihero)
We are all victims of life and circumstance, and yet we are still convinced to become antiheroes and fight in wars
Torn between right and wrong The antihero (Antihero)
We are often in a struggle between doing what is right and wrong, and yet we are still expected to become antiheroes and fight wars
Black white and dead all over Black white and dead all over Black white and dead all over
People of all races and colors are dying in wars that may not be just
When does the war against war begin? When does the war against war begin? When does the war against war begin? When does the war against war begin?
When will we finally stop fighting wars and work towards peace?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BYRON KEITH DAVIS, COREY PIERCE, DALLAS COYLE, JOHN OUTCALT, MARLON DAVID COYLE
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@WhatIGot89
god forbid, killswitch engage, unearth, all that remains, lamb of god..ahh the days
@Luke_totally_luke
WhatIGot89 fuck to the yes my brother
@WhatIGot89
This kind of music was the thing that got me through my late teens and having issues with depression and low self esteem
@aaronolsen7116
I actually seen these guys on the Lamb of god tour with all that remains and children of bodom. That was a fucking insane concert. He came off stage and got right in the moshpit with us after they were done with their set. Awesome guys.
@auggerautenrieth2317
WhatIGot89 What happened to UnEarth?
@krispynachos9980
LoG ain't Metalcore though bros
@ReadyToRek
Who else really missing this band still in 2020?
@CoachConn
Me.....I did shots with the lead singer when I went to a bar concert in OKC New Years eve 2012. Didn't know who he was until he went on stage. Was there to see Shadows Fall. Cool ass guy
@japrapetroz3437
2021
@jettgjr31
Same here.beautiful metal man.🤘🤘