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.
Wicked
God Forbid Lyrics
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Images of bitter memories
As clear as a sheet of glass
Games have died
False beauty won't last
Greed and hatred,
Some will live
Left to wonder why
Pressure now unleashed
See from my point of view
Vengeance for what you do
Issues have been long forgotten
Lost, abandoned,
Suffer as I do
Torment and mention,
Ungodly choices
Act of violence,
Pain in now real
Why decide right or wrong
There is another way
You must decide for your own self
The path in which to go
Greed and hatred
Some will live
Left to wonder why
You will forever
Suffer aching pain
Pressure now unleashed
The lyrics of God Forbid's song "Wicked" delve into the themes of pain, suffering, and vengeance. The opening lines of "Shadows return showing / Images of bitter memories / As clear as a sheet of glass" set the tone for the song as the singer is haunted by painful past memories that have become crystal clear. The themes of greed, false beauty, and hatred come up as the singer reflects on the human condition. The lines "Games have died / False beauty won't last / Greed and hatred / Some will live / Left to wonder why" confront the futility of these negative and self-destructive tendencies.
The chorus brings in themes of confusion and loneliness, "Confused, lost, alone / Pressure now unleashed / See from my point of view / Vengeance for what you do." The singer feels pressure and is struggling to make sense of the world and the pain caused by others. This pain leads the singer to consider vengeance, as is evident in the lines: "Torment and mention / Ungodly choices / Act of violence, / Pain in now real." However, the song also suggests that there is another way, and the singer encourages others to make their own choices, "Why decide right or wrong / There is another way / You must decide for your own self / The path in which to go." Ultimately, the themes of the song revolve around the cyclical nature of pain, suffering, and vengeance, highlighting the human condition of conflict and struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Shadows return showing
Brings back dark memories
Images of bitter memories
Recalling unpleasant experiences
As clear as a sheet of glass
Vividly remembered
Games have died
Peaceful times are over
False beauty won't last
Deceitful appearances are temporary
Greed and hatred,
Selfishness and malice
Some will live
Survival of the fittest
Left to wonder why
Puzzled and seeking reason
Confused, lost, alone
In disarray and without support
Pressure now unleashed
Stress is building up
See from my point of view
Consider my perspective
Vengeance for what you do
Retaliation for actions taken
Issues have been long forgotten
Problems long overlooked
Lost, abandoned,
Abandoned and alone
Suffer as I do
Endure the same pain as me
Torment and mention,
Cause great suffering
Ungodly choices
Immoral decisions
Act of violence,
An action causing harm
Pain is now real
Suffering is tangible
Why decide right or wrong
Why bother choosing morality
There is another way
Alternative choices exist
You must decide for your own self
Make your own choices
The path in which to go
Decide which direction to take
You will forever
Eternal
Suffer aching pain
Experience ongoing physical or emotional discomfort
Pressure now unleashed
Stress is building up
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: ADRIAN MARC LOCKE, MOSES ANTHONY DAVIS, NEIL AMOS, NIGEL STAFF, STEPHEN MARSDEN
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Jimbo Jones
Saw these guys at h.o.b many many moons ago touring for this album, killer show. Real Polished sound
Kyle McCrane
Awesome song. Hear some old Sepultura influences
silvershadow14bh
This album should of been called perfection
Adam Antill
Every single song is freakin great
Marco Taproot
Tabs? Sick song