God Forbid is the name of more than one artist:
1) melodic metalcore ban… Read Full Bio ↴God Forbid is the name of more than one artist:
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.

Gaia
God Forbid Lyrics

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What is it you said? Say it again you piece of shit
I spilled your blood, and the earth soaked it up
The blood in my veins fueled with the fire of past generations
I spilled your blood, and the earth soaked it up
You pulled the finger of the only one that left me in chains
I spilled your blood, and the earth soked it up
Now I'll never walk away. Never walked away
I can't try to hear your words

I won't try to be a vulture
I thought I could turn away
Hide to try to live in this would
Gaia. Gaia. Gaia. Gaia
What is it you said? Say it again you piece of shit
I spilled your blood, and the earth soaked it up
The blood in my veins fueled with the fire of past generations
I spilled your blood, and the earth soked it up
You pulled the finger of the only one that left me in chains
I spilled your blood, and the earth soaked it up
Now I'll never walk away. Never walked a way
I can't try to hear your words
I won't try to be a vulture
I thought I could turn away
Hide to try to live in this world
Make of this what you will. Make of this what you will
(Lead:Dallas)
Make of this what you will. Make of this what you will

Make of this what you will. Make of this what you will
(Lead: Dallas)

Overall Meaning

God Forbid's song "Gaia" is a powerful expression of anger and frustration towards a person or entity that has caused the singer an immense amount of pain or suffering. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery of spilled blood and the interconnection between humanity and the earth. The repetition of the phrase "I spilled your blood, and the earth soaked it up" highlights the importance of recognizing the impact our actions can have on the world around us.

The mention of "Gaia," a goddess from Greek mythology who represents the earth, adds another layer of meaning to the song. The singer seems to be acknowledging the interconnectedness of all living things and the importance of respecting and protecting the planet we inhabit. The final line, "Make of this what you will," suggests that the singer has reached a point where they have done everything they can and are now leaving it up to fate or a higher power to decide the outcome.

Line by Line Meaning

What is it you said? Say it again you piece of shit
I will not tolerate any disrespect from you and I am ready to fight back.

I spilled your blood, and the earth soaked it up
Through violent means, I have made sure that the world knows of your transgressions and the earth bears witness to this act.

The blood in my veins fueled with the fire of past generations
My actions are guided by the strength and wisdom of my ancestors who have overcame adversity before me.

You pulled the finger of the only one that left me in chains
You have insulted the only person who had power over me and I will not let you get away with that.

Now I'll never walk away. Never walked away
I am determined to face any challenge and will never back down from a fight.

I can't try to hear your words
I am not interested in your attempts to explain or justify your actions.

I won't try to be a vulture
I refuse to take advantage of anyone's weaknesses or misfortune.

I thought I could turn away
I had hoped to avoid conflict, but the situation has escalated beyond that point.

Hide to try to live in this world
I cannot simply ignore or avoid the problems that exist in the world and must face them head on.

Gaia. Gaia. Gaia. Gaia
This repeated chant is a call to Mother Earth to bear witness and grant strength to the artist.

Make of this what you will. Make of this what you will
These final lines are a challenge to the listener to interpret the meaning and significance of the preceding words and actions.

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