Seventeen-year-old CJ shines as the band’s lead guitarist and shares vocals with sixteen-year-old Maggie, who rocks dual instruments on bass and keys. The youngest of the group, thirteen-year-old Lulu, anchors the band with an intensity on drums that is way beyond her years.
GFM’s edgy sound resonates in the familiar dark corners of its rock genre; but with influencers like Skillet, Memphis May Fire, Bring Me the Horizon, Red and Disciple, GFM’s lyrics shine with a universal light. Through their individual journeys, GFM manages to blur the lines of the Christian sub-culture, reaching both conservatives and listeners beyond the devout. Drawing its name from the original gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, GFM proves that while the guitar’s distorted, the message is clear – the mission is the music.
Graveyard of Identities
Gold Frankincense & Myrrh Lyrics
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Cry, die a little, and then repeat
Starve yourself, fake a smile, avoid people
Cry, die a little, and then repeat
The prettiest smile hides the deepest secrets
The brightest eyes have cried the most tears
The kindest hearts have felt the most pain
We are the new breed rising
With the fire in our eyes
We don't fear anything
Because we′ve already died
I've shed my skin so many times
Graveyards of those I used to be
Some are born with tragedy in their blood
I need a different identity
She once was innocent, playing with feathers
Now on the floor of the devil's lair
That innocence replaced with twisted reality
I don′t recognize my face in the mirror
We are a new breed rising
With the fire in our eyes
We don′t fear anything
Because we've already died
I′ve shed my skin so many times
Graveyards are full of those I used to be
Some are born with tragedy in their blood
I need a different identity
Pain is when you're slowly dying on the inside
And you′re way too weak to speak about it
So you keep silent and you suffer alone
I've shed my skin so many times
Graveyards are full of those I used to be
Some are born with tragedy in their blood
I need a different identity
As the story ends, I was the villain all along
I′ve been killing myself this whole time
Will You save me from the demons I hide
You're the only one who knows the truth
The song "Graveyard of Identities" by Gold Frankincense & Myrrh explores themes of internal struggle, pain, and the search for identity. The opening lines of the song depict a cycle of self-destruction and emotional turmoil, where the person starves themselves, fakes a smile, avoids people, cries, and repeats the process. This suggests a desperate attempt to hide their true emotions and struggles from the outside world.
The following verse delves deeper into the facade that people often put up. It acknowledges that even those who appear the happiest may be concealing the darkest secrets, and those with the brightest eyes may have shed the most tears. The line "I'm not the same girl, pain changed me" indicates that the singer has undergone some form of pain and it has transformed them.
The chorus introduces a sense of empowerment and resilience, as the singer identifies themselves as part of a "new breed rising" who fearlessly face their challenges. They declare that they have already died, suggesting that they have already faced and overcome their greatest fears or hardships.
The following verses continue to explore the idea of shedding one's past identities and seeking a new identity. The singer feels a disconnect from their former innocent self, now replaced by a "twisted reality." The graveyard metaphor is used to represent the discarded versions of themselves, as they seek a different identity to escape from the pain and tragedy that seems engrained in their blood.
The bridge of the song delves into the concept of silent suffering. The singer describes the pain of slowly dying on the inside and being too weak to speak about it, leading to isolation and suffering alone.
The closing lines reveal a revelation – the singer realizes that they have been their own worst enemy all along. They have been killing themselves emotionally and ask if there is someone who can save them from the demons they are hiding. The final line suggests that they have found someone who knows the truth and can potentially offer them salvation.
Overall, "Graveyard of Identities" explores the struggles of internal pain, the need for self-reinvention, the disguises we wear, and the quest for someone who can truly understand and save us.
Line by Line Meaning
Starve yourself, fake a smile, avoid people
Engage in self-destructive behaviors, put on a facade of happiness, and isolate oneself from others
Cry, die a little, and then repeat
Experience emotional pain, feel a small part of oneself dying, and go through the same cycle again
The prettiest smile hides the deepest secrets
A beautiful smile conceals profound inner turmoil
The brightest eyes have cried the most tears
Eyes that shine the brightest have shed the most tears
The kindest hearts have felt the most pain
Those who possess the most compassionate hearts carry the weight of immense suffering
I'm not the same girl, pain changed me
I have undergone a transformation due to the profound impact of pain
We are the new breed rising
We represent a new generation emerging
With the fire in our eyes
Burning with passion and determination
We don't fear anything
We are unafraid of any challenges or obstacles
Because we've already died
Having already experienced great pain or loss, we carry a sense of fearlessness
I've shed my skin so many times
I have undergone numerous transformations or changes in identity
Graveyards of those I used to be
The remnants of my previous selves lie in metaphorical graveyards
Some are born with tragedy in their blood
Certain individuals are inherently destined to face hardship or misfortune
I need a different identity
I yearn for a new sense of self, detached from previous pain and experiences
She once was innocent, playing with feathers
There was a time when she was pure and carefree, engaging in innocent activities
Now on the floor of the devil's lair
Now trapped in a dark and dangerous situation
That innocence replaced with twisted reality
Her pure innocence has been replaced by a distorted and harsh reality
I don't recognize my face in the mirror
I have lost a sense of self-identity, feeling detached from my own reflection
Pain is when you're slowly dying on the inside
Experiencing pain means enduring a gradual internal demise
And you're way too weak to speak about it
Feeling too powerless to articulate or communicate one's pain
So you keep silent and you suffer alone
Choosing to remain silent and endure suffering in solitude
As the story ends, I was the villain all along
Upon reflecting on the narrative, I realize that I have been my own antagonist
I've been killing myself this whole time
I have been self-destructive and causing harm to myself throughout
Will You save me from the demons I hide
Seeking salvation from the internal demons I keep concealed
You're the only one who knows the truth
You hold the sole knowledge of the real me and my struggles
Writer(s): Magdalene English, Cj English, Evie English, Larry Schroeder, Damien Starkey
Contributed by Adalyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrKaraokeguy88
They should tour with Lacey sturm
@jeremyhilderbrand4250
Ikr, thats what ive been thinking
@stinkyfranki5223
As a mailman, I sometimes sing this out loud to myself in my mail truck as I drive to my route. Such a great song!
@theGFMband
That's great!!
@disturbed587
This is pure beauty core I dig it they head banging CJ, Maggie scream vocals pure metal I love it👊 also that make up Rocks!
@theGFMband
Chris Barientos thanks
@gumofilc77
Fantastic band!!! Great drumming!!!
@Sancte_Benedicte
I'm excited my band is playing with these girls here in a few months!
@marcdominguez7541
Just discovered this band yesterday. I was truly impressed. Then found out they are now on hiatus as they go separate ways. Well at least the main singer is carrying the torch on. Lets see what she does.
@zmarffy
I like that YouTube still recommends I watch this every single day even though I did the day it came out.