In 2014 the band solely consisted of Buster Odeholm, also drummer for the band Vildhjarta. The HLB lineup changed in 2016, where Buster switched to guitarist instead of drummer, while warmly welcoming new vocalist Filip Danielsson, guitarist Calle Thomer, and drummer Marcus Rosell. Together releasing Detestor in 2016 and Abyssal in 2019. The band rediscovered itself with Välde released 2021, and cemented its sound with its latest release Ashen (2023). Summer 2023 the band toured with Klas Blomgren as drummer, and guitarist Tuomas Kurikka.
Past members include vocalist Marcus Hultqvist, guitarist Kristoffer Nilsson, bassist Stefan Bengtsson, and Marcus Johansson that left the band due to lack of means for dedication.
Passage
Humanity's Last Breath Lyrics
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Communicate with divinity
Eyes roll back
Witness eternity
Covered faces
Speaking in tongues
Silent voices
A passage between
Has been created
Standing in silence
Awaiting its presence
A passage between
Has been created
Clawing at walls of flesh
Urge to pass through
It's all connected
This plane and the other
It's all connected
Silent voices
Uttering words beyond language
Knowing what only whispers convey
Standing in silence
Awaiting its presence
Blood earns their keep
Cut out the tongue
Communicate with divinity
Our eyes roll back
Witness eternity
Witnessing eternity
Cut out the tongue
Communicate with divinity
Eyes roll back
Witness eternity
The lyrics of "Passage" by Humanity's Last Breath explore themes of communication with the divine, crossing over between planes of existence, and the transcendence of mortal limitations. The opening lines, "Cut out the tongue, communicate with divinity, eyes roll back, witness eternity," suggest a drastic and violent action taken to achieve a higher state of connection with the divine. By silencing the physical voice, the singer seeks to tap into a deeper, more spiritual means of communication.
The following lines describe a scene of covered faces, speaking in tongues, and silent voices, possibly referencing a gathering or ritual where individuals are communing with higher powers. The idea of being "prostrate bodies, heads hung" suggests a sense of submission and reverence in the face of this otherworldly presence.
The repeated phrase, "A passage between has been created," indicates the creation of a bridge between different realms or dimensions. This passage seems to serve as a gateway for the singer and others to cross into a realm where language becomes irrelevant and only whispers can convey deep knowledge and understanding.
The lyrics further explore the connection between different planes of existence, expressing the belief that everything is interconnected. The line, "It's all connected, this plane and the other," suggests a unity and symbiotic relationship between the mortal world and the ethereal realm.
The latter part of the song emphasizes the sacrifice and dedication required to access this higher state of being. "Blood earns their keep" implies that the individuals involved in this transcendent experience must offer something of themselves, possibly through pain, to maintain their connection to divinity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Passage" present a mysterious and enigmatic journey of seeking divine connection, delving into the realms beyond human comprehension, and challenging the limitations of mortal existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Cut out the tongue
Remove the ability to speak
Communicate with divinity
Establish a connection with the divine
Eyes roll back
Experience a transcendent state
Witness eternity
Perceive the infinite and timeless
Covered faces
Hidden identities
Speaking in tongues
Expressing in unfamiliar languages
Silent voices
Unspoken thoughts
Prostrate bodies, heads hung
Submission and defeat
A passage between
A gateway connecting
Has been created
Has been formed
Standing in silence
Being still and quiet
Awaiting its presence
Anticipating its arrival
Clawing at walls of flesh
Desperately trying to break free
Urge to pass through
Desire to move beyond
It's all connected
Everything is intertwined
This plane and the other
The physical realm and the spiritual realm
Silent voices
Unspoken thoughts
Uttering words beyond language
Expressing ideas beyond linguistic comprehension
Knowing what only whispers convey
Understanding that which can only be communicated subtly
Standing in silence
Being still and quiet
Awaiting its presence
Anticipating its arrival
Blood earns their keep
Sacrifice sustains their existence
Cut out the tongue
Remove the ability to speak
Communicate with divinity
Establish a connection with the divine
Our eyes roll back
Our perception becomes altered
Witness eternity
Perceive the infinite and timeless
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Buster Odeholm
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Circle Pit
Humanity's Last Breath - Ashen Tracklist:
1 Blood Spilled 4:58
2 Linger 3:58
3 Lifeless, Deathless 3:55
4 Withering 4:03
5 Instill 4:40
6 Labyrinthian 3:59
7 Catastrophize 4:09
8 Death Spiral 4:23
9 Shell 3:56
10 Passage 4:13
11 Burden 1:24
12 Bearer 3:45
Total length: 47:23
Releases August 4th 2023 via Unique Leader Records
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Humanity's Last Breath
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gomåren
uncontrollably laughing because of how ridiculously heavy this is
Seyr Official
relatable!
Fran Lovel Šimić
best thing ever!
spicevam
this for real. sometimes i cry a little bit when i hear a really heavy song lol. too much emotions i guess
hakkuh dan
Same here hahaha
Ahmedpipes
Meh, I’ve heard way heavier.
The Circle Pit
Humanity's Last Breath - Ashen Tracklist:
1 Blood Spilled 4:58
2 Linger 3:58
3 Lifeless, Deathless 3:55
4 Withering 4:03
5 Instill 4:40
6 Labyrinthian 3:59
7 Catastrophize 4:09
8 Death Spiral 4:23
9 Shell 3:56
10 Passage 4:13
11 Burden 1:24
12 Bearer 3:45
Total length: 47:23
Releases August 4th 2023 via Unique Leader Records
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Christian Hackl
First track on the album named Blood Spill haha Gosh that album will be filthy, up from the beginning I see
Tonaldo
Just before seeing them live, gooooood