Headstone Epitaph is a Metal band from Germany playing traditional Heavy Me… Read Full Bio ↴Headstone Epitaph is a Metal band from Germany playing traditional Heavy Metal.

The band was founded in Mosbach, Baden-Württemberg in 1987 by Jürgen Steinmetz and Steffen Hußlik and was at first known as "Headstone" but later changed the name to "Headstone Epitaph". Reason was the existence of another band having the same name.

After several years of stagnation the band celebrates his comeback in 2008 with new live shows.

Members:

Tim Benz (Vocals)
Martin Grimm (Guitars)
Bernd Keck (Bass)
Frank Reinert (Drums)

Former members:

Andreas Sonnleitner (Vocals)
Holger Blum (Guitars)
Steffen Hußlik (Guitars)
Jürgen Steinmetz (Bass)

Released material:

Welcome (Demo, 1993)
Without the Slightest Qualm (Full-length, 1996)
Wings of Eternity (Full-length, 1998)
PowerGames (Full-length, 1999)

All for One
Headstone Epitaph Lyrics

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[Martin: step by step i added the parts together and had]
[amazing results, cool, huh? A vagabond tells a story]
[About friendship and unity which is much more important than money.]

[vers:]
we live on the sidewalk
on the path to hell
seven golden years

for our farewell
it is not that easy
to move from place to place
where we are
begins a scornfull chase
we are not envited
we're so pitiful
far away from home
and far off any rule
[ref:]
we all live under the sun
one for all and all for one
allthough bad weather
and cold and dirty air
we don't give up in despair
[vers:]
sometimes more satisfying
belonging to the poor
your friends are very close to you for sure
in the end don't regret
cause we are feeling good
we don't like the kings
just robin hood
we are not envited
we're so pitiful

closer to our friends
and closer to the rule

Overall Meaning

The song "All for One" by Headstone Epitaph tells a story of a vagabond who emphasizes the importance of friendship and unity over money. The lyrics describe the difficulty of living on the sidewalk and the constant chase faced by those who move from place to place. Despite the challenges faced by the vagabond, the song emphasizes the importance of staying together and not giving up in despair.

The lyrics suggest that sometimes belonging to the poor is more satisfying and that friends are closer to you when you are poor. This message is reiterated in the chorus, which emphasizes the idea of one for all and all for one. The song portrays a sense of rebellion against traditional authority figures and those with wealth, with the lyric "we don't like the kings, just Robin Hood."

Overall, the song "All for One" by Headstone Epitaph is an anthem for the oppressed and the importance of sticking together in the face of adversity. It is a reminder that true happiness is not always determined by material wealth but rather the bond between individuals.

Line by Line Meaning

we live on the sidewalk
We reside on the streets.

on the path to hell
Traversing towards eternal damnation.

seven golden years
A short yet gleaming period.

for our farewell
Before our departure.

it is not that easy
The journey is not simple.

to move from place to place
To wander from one location to another.

where we are
Our presence is marked by.

begins a scornfull chase
Invokes a derisive pursuit.

we are not envited
Not welcomed by society.

we're so pitiful
Our destitute circumstance inspires pity.

far away from home
Distant from our native land.