Crossover thrash from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

A lot can… Read Full Bio ↴Crossover thrash from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

A lot can be said about a band who plays more than 100 shows in the first 6 months of their existence. Especially in a day and age where all it takes for certain bands to "make it" is to create a MySpace profile with glossy promo photos and tens of thousands of "fans". GRAVE MAKER is a band who blasted out of the gate, without help from anyone. No label support, no management, and no booking agent. Bailey, bassist and member of Canadian heavy hitters FIGURE FOUR (Solid State Records) comments "The chemistry of GRAVE MAKER works well because we are a group of friends who all share similar ideas about we want to do with our lives and where we want to go with the band. We're just trying to escape the every day 9-5 jobs we've all worked and have the experiences that only ever seem to come from being on tour." GRAVE MAKER may be a new band, but the members have grown up in the hardcore scene. Look for the North West natives in your town before the end of 2008 supporting their debut "Bury Me At Sea". The full length effort was produced by Roger Camero (THE WARRIORS, NO MOTIV) and features guests including Andrew Neufeld of COMEBACK KID and Rick Jimenez of THIS IS HELL and SOLDIERS. Look for it in stores on July 22nd, 2008.

Currently signed to Victory with a new album under their belt, Ghosts Among Men.

Melt To The Mold
Grave Maker Lyrics

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I have no faith in the things you do.
In the end, whatever is easiest is what you'll choose.
Time to grow up and figure it out.
Wouldn't it make sense to stand up for who you're rolling with?
You'll never have it in you to say what the fuck you gotta say.

Fence walker!
Shit talker!

Melt! To! the mold!
Fucking pushover! Just doin' what you're told!

You left me sick.
Yeah, you son of a bitch.
I can deal with it now.
You'll die who you ride with.
If you can't believe in me,
If you can't make up your mind,
If you can't pick a side,
Then I'm not worth the fight!
You'll die who you ride with.

Fence walker!
Shit talker!
Melt! To! the mold!

All you are is just another fuckin' pushover
Just doin' what the fuck you're told!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Grave Maker's song "Melt To The Mold" are a scathing critique of a person whom the singer has lost faith in. The person is portrayed as someone who always chooses the easiest path, never taking a stand or speaking up for what they believe in. The singer accuses them of being a fence walker and shit talker, someone who just goes along with what they're told and melts into the mold of societal expectations.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Melt to the mold" as a derisive insult, suggesting that the person has no real identity or backbone of their own. The singer also points out that this person has left them feeling sick and betrayed, implying that their lack of loyalty or conviction has real consequences for others.

Line by Line Meaning

I have no faith in the things you do.
I don't believe in what you're doing.

In the end, whatever is easiest is what you'll choose.
You always opt for the easy way out.

Time to grow up and figure it out.
It's time to mature and solve your problems.

Wouldn't it make sense to stand up for who you're rolling with?
Doesn't it make sense to support those you're aligned with?

You'll never have it in you to say what the fuck you gotta say.
You lack the courage to speak your mind.

Fence walker!
You're indecisive, standing on the fence.

Shit talker!
You talk trash but don't follow through.

Melt! To! the mold!
You conform to societal norms and lose your individuality.

Fucking pushover! Just doin' what you're told!
You're a weakling, obeying commands without question.

You left me sick.
You made me feel ill.

Yeah, you son of a bitch.
You're a terrible person.