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)
Ready to Go
Headstone Epitaph Lyrics
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(rehearsal room while we were preparing for studio)
(cause we needed another headbanger song.)
(vers:)
oh yeah we are the hopeless generation
and so i wonder there's no revelation
you live in the past alright
ready to go
to the future
we are ready
to go on i know
to the limit
ready to go on
and on and on
(vers:)
take care of the good friends
maybe they are not like you
and see all the good things
go on to face the truth
you live ini the past alright
The lyrics to Headstone Epitaph's song Ready to Go speak to the frustration and disillusionment that many young people often feel with society and its lack of progress. The opening lines, "oh yeah we are the hopeless generation," paint a bleak picture of the current state of the world, suggesting that there is little hope for a brighter future. This sentiment is reinforced by the following line, "and so I wonder there's no revelation," implying that there is no new insight or wisdom that can help guide us towards a better tomorrow.
The rest of the song offers a glimmer of hope, however, as the chorus asserts that despite the challenges we face, we are "ready to go to the future." This suggests that even though we may feel disillusioned and frustrated with the present, we are still eager to push forward and make progress, no matter how difficult it may be. The repeated refrain of "ready to go on and on and on" reinforces this idea, suggesting a determination to keep moving forward no matter what obstacles we may encounter.
Overall, Ready to Go is a song that speaks to the frustration and disillusionment of the current generation, while offering a glimmer of hope for a brighter future. The lyrics suggest that despite the challenges we face, we are determined to push forward and make progress, no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
oh yeah we are the hopeless generation
We belong to a generation that lacks hope or optimism.
and so i wonder there's no revelation
I question why there is no new discovery or groundbreaking idea.
you live in the past alright
You are stuck in the past and unwilling to move forward.
ready to go to the future
We are ready to move towards the future and embrace change.
we are ready to go on i know
We are confident and prepared to continue forward.
to the limit ready to go on
We are willing to push ourselves to the limit to achieve our goals.
and on and on
We are persistent and determined to keep moving forward.
take care of the good friends
Take care and appreciate the friends who support and uplift you.
maybe they are not like you
Your friends may not have the same beliefs or goals as you.
and see all the good things go on to face the truth
Recognize and appreciate the positive things in life while also facing the harsh reality of truth.
Contributed by Alaina A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.