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.
Overcome
God Forbid Lyrics
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Not ready to fall
No regrets, no dismay, nothing ventured and nothing gained
Never fear the storm of change, don't look back
I'm not ready to disappear. I won't go
Into the herd of forgotten sons
Seeds of doubt, sabotage with smiling faces
Tear down the walls and face your fears
And see what can become
Deceptioninfected thoughts to bring you down
Impossibleit's real, too real
Keep strong and realize
You have power..the power of one
Tear down the walls and face your fears
And see what can become
Th will, in your heart, will let you overcome
No regrets, no dismay, nothing ventured and nothing gained
Never fear the storm of change, don't look back
I'm not ready to fall
Fall fall fall
Tear down the walls and face your fears
And see what can become
The will, in your heart, will let you overcome
The song "Overcome" by God Forbid is an inspiring message about standing firm in your resolve and not giving up in the face of adversity. The repetitive lines of "I'm not ready to fall" indicate a refusal to let circumstances defeat the singer. The lyrics speak of rejecting regret and fear and embracing change. The metaphor of disappearing into the "herd of forgotten sons" suggests a desire to stand out and make a difference instead of just blending in.
The bridge of the song encourages the listener to tear down walls and face their fears, promising that with the will to overcome, anything is possible. The repetition of "tear down the walls and face your fears" emphasizes the importance of taking action and not letting fear hold you back. The final lines of the song repeat the message of not falling and not giving up, reinforcing the idea of resilience and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not. I'm not. I'm not. I'm not
I am not ready to give up.
Not ready to fall
I am not willing to fall into despair.
No regrets, no dismay, nothing ventured and nothing gained
I have nothing to lose and nothing to regret. I am willing to take risks and accept the consequences.
Never fear the storm of change, don't look back
I am not afraid of change and will not dwell on the past.
I'm not ready to disappear. I won't go
Into the herd of forgotten sons
I refuse to be forgotten and lost in the masses of people who have given up on their dreams.
Seeds of doubt, sabotage with smiling faces
People around me may try to bring me down with their doubts and sabotage, but I won't be fooled by their smiling faces.
Tear down the walls and face your fears
And see what can become
I will break down my mental barriers and confront my fears to see what opportunities await.
Deception infected thoughts to bring you down
Impossible it's real, too real
Negative thoughts may try to deceive me into thinking success is impossible, but I know it's real and achievable.
Keep strong and realize
You have power..the power of one
I will stay strong and remember that I have the power to make a difference as an individual.
The will, in your heart, will let you overcome
My determination and resilience will help me overcome any obstacle.
Fall fall fall
I will not surrender to failure.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Byron Keith Davis, Corey Dana Pierce, John M Outcalt, Marlon David Coyle, Matthew Wicklund
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