2. Johan Liiva - former Arch Enemy and NonExist singer - formed the band Hearse, with Mattias Ljung on guitar and ex-Furbowl bandmate Max Thornell on drums.
3. Sludge/doom metal from Ithaca, New York
4. An extreme funeral doom band from Salem, Oregon with members of Merkstave, Leech, Ancestortooth, and Münn. One release, "O Ye Spheres," was released on Greysun Records in 2017.
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End of Days
Hearse Lyrics
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Have to find a way how to save ourselves
A downward spiral taking us so deep
Into the planets core all Hell's unleashed
Taken by surprise, wouldn't realize
They've now found a way for us to die
On the meadows of afterlife...
No one knows who's in control
We have now reached the end of days
The sole survivors, their fight's just begun
As all their dreams turned to dust
Another world - another breed
In the afterlife - who will see?
On the meadows of afterlife - who will see?
The song "End of Days" by Hearse is a somber reflection on the inevitable moments before the apocalypse dawns. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song, and the ticking clock serves as a metaphor for the dwindling time they have left. The singer is forced to find a way to save themselves and those around them from the impending doom, but it seems like it's a losing battle. The downward spiral has taken them so deep that there seems to be no way out. The reference to the planet's core unleashing hell serves as a warning that the end is nigh and nothing can stop it.
As the song progresses, the sense of despair and hopelessness gets stronger. The survivors are left alone to fight a battle they're not sure they can win. Their dreams have turned to dust, and they're forced to reckon with a new reality. The afterlife is unknown, and there's no guarantee of salvation. The reference to the meadows of afterlife is a poetic homage to the unknown that awaits us all. The song ends on a somber note, leaving the listener with a sense of quiet contemplation and unease.
Line by Line Meaning
When the time has come nearly five to twelve
As we approach the end of time
Have to find a way how to save ourselves
We must take action to preserve our lives
A downward spiral taking us so deep
We're spiraling down towards destruction
Into the planets core all Hell's unleashed
The very depths of the earth are ablaze with chaos and destruction
Taken by surprise, wouldn't realize
Caught off guard, we were unaware
They've now found a way for us to die
Our enemies have discovered a means to end our lives
No one knows who's in control
We are living in a state of chaos and disorder
We have now reached the end of days
We have arrived at the end of history
The sole survivors, their fight's just begun
Those who remain now face a difficult struggle to survive
As all their dreams turned to dust
The hopes and aspirations of the people have been dashed
Another world - another breed
The world that emerges from the ashes will be very different from the one we knew
In the afterlife - who will see?
In the new world that awaits us, what kind of existence will we have?
On the meadows of afterlife - who will see?
As we enter the unknown realm of the afterlife, will we be able to find meaning and purpose?
Contributed by Sophie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Darkdevil1584
so this is where johan went... just give this band some time.. they will become big
Darkdevil1584
if u think about it... every one that loves pre arch enemy times with johan will find this band if they look for where he went. so the fan base will grow
mondaachucho
johan writes so fucking great songs...
Kareem C
Agreed
mondaachucho
totally agree with you
Saul Morsa
i think johan was so much better in bridge of destiny's arch enemy song, or angel clow doing det whit angela