Tägtgren's experience as a producer may also have led to the band's change in musical direction, as he is more closely involved with many other bands while producing their albums.
After twice cancelling a U.S. tour in 2009, Hypocrisy confirmed a North American tour for 2010. Joining them on the "Long Time, No Death" tour were Scar Symmetry, Hate, Blackguard and Swashbuckle. From January to March 2010, they toured Germany, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, finishing in Moscow. Their North American tour took place in May 2010.
On 14 October 2011, Hypocrisy released a DVD called Hell Over Sofia - 20 Years of Chaos and Confusion. It contains a full concert from the "Long Time, No Death" tour. The DVD also contains a one and a half-hour documentary about the band. On 10 November 2011, Mikael Hedlund announced writing material for a new studio album during an interview with Metal Shock Finland's chief editor, Mohsen Fayyazi. Mikael tells Metal Shock Finland:
It's too early to say what it's going to sounds like, but all I can say is that it's not gonna be any change of style. It will be a classic HYPOCRISY album without [any] compromises. We already got some material and we're really looking forward to enter the studio again. We don't know yet when it will [be], but hopefully after the summer 2012. Nothing is confirmed yet. We're doing the Metalfest tour [of Europe] in May/June plus some other festivals. That's the plans at the moment.
In early 2012 the band began to write new material for a follow up to A Taste of Extreme Divinity. On 21 December 2012 Hypocrisy announced that the title of the upcoming album is End of Disclosure. It was released on 22 March 2013.
Hypocrisy's thirteenth studio album, and first in eight years, Worship was released on 26 November 2021. The album was preceded by a music video for the first single "Chemical Whore". It was later elected by Loudwire as the 32nd best metal song of 2021. On 5 April 2022, via the band's official Facebook page, the band announced the departure of Horgh from the band. He was replaced a week later by Henrik Axelsson of The Crown.
Musical style and lyrical themes
Musically, the band started off with a traditional death metal sound on their early albums, but soon turned into a melodic death metal band. Their early lyrics – written by original vocalist Masse Broberg – dealt with anti-Christian themes and Satanism. The band later focused on themes such as the paranormal and extraterrestrials. Their tenth album, Virus, contains themes more typical of death metal such as violence, the horrors of reality, insanity, torture, war, drug addiction, and emotional strife. Their twelfth album, End of Disclosure, uses conspiracy and anti-Illuminati themes.
Studio albums
Penetralia (1992)
Osculum Obscenum (1993)
The Fourth Dimension (1994)
Abducted (1996)
The Final Chapter (1997)
Hypocrisy (1999)
Into the Abyss (2000)
Catch 22 (2002)
The Arrival (2004)
Virus (2005)
A Taste of Extreme Divinity (2009)
End of Disclosure (2013)
Worship (2021)
Lies
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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Going back and forth.
Loose control.
Always try to open new doors.
Don't get too close, you might disappear.
They will bury your bones, in the sand.
Break away, from the waves.
Into the oceans of, lies!
All those lies.
All those lies, is what you get.
All those lies.
All those lies, is what they're feeding to you.
All those lies.
All those lies, that will stop your quest.
All those lies.
All those lies, it's a dead end.
Don't cry to freedom
It's a one way ticket to death.
Face reality.
End up without traces.
Don't get too close, you will disappear.
They will break your bones, into sand.
How come this cold world, exists?
Why am I made this way?
All those lies.
All those lies, is all you're given.
All those lies.
All those lies, is what they're feeding to you.
All those lies.
All those lies, is what will stop your quest.
All those lies.
All those lies, it's a dead end.
All those lies.
All those lies.
The lyrics of Hypocrisy's song Lies touch upon the theme of how lies can ultimately lead to a dead end in one's quest for the truth. The first verse speaks of the seeming contradiction of the world still being full of conflict and violence, even though many people believe we are living in the end times. The lines "Going back and forth. Loose control. Always try to open new doors" suggest that humanity is stuck in a cycle of repeating the same mistakes, without ever truly learning from them. The idea of not getting too close or disappearing refers to how dangerous it can be to get too involved in the game of power that many people play. The lyrics caution that those who do risk being consumed by those who hold the power, and their bones will be "buried in the sand."
The chorus speaks directly to the idea that lies are a major obstacle in the search for truth. The repetition of the phrase "All those lies" emphasizes the weight that falsehoods can carry, and how they can quickly become overwhelming. The lines "is what they're feeding to you" conveys the message that lies are often spoon-fed to people by those in power, and it takes a concerted effort to push past them.
The second verse continues the idea of the first, questioning why this world is so cold and violent, and why people are made in such a way as to allow for such behavior. The lyrics "Don't cry to freedom. It's a one way ticket to death" suggests that the pursuit of freedom can often be fruitless and even harmful in certain situations, and it is better to face reality and accept one's lot in life. The final lines of the song "All those lies, it's a dead end" hammers home the theme one last time: that lies, no matter how tempting or convenient, can only lead to a dead end.
Overall, "Lies" is a powerful meditation on the weight of falsehoods and how they can be a major roadblock to finding the truth. The lyrics touch upon the dangers of power dynamics, the repetition of cycles in human behavior, and the need to face reality head-on instead of being consumed by illusions.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this the end of time, and how come we are still killing ourselves?
Despite the possibility that time is running out, why do we continue harming each other?
Going back and forth.
Repeating the same mistakes over and over again.
Loose control.
Losing our grip on the situation at hand; giving in to negative impulses.
Always try to open new doors.
Continuing to search for new opportunities and possibilities.
Don't get too close, you might disappear.
Approaching something or someone with caution, for fear of being consumed or lost in the process.
They will bury your bones, in the sand.
Being discarded and forgotten after death.
Break away, from the waves.
Breaking free from the patterns of turbulence and chaos.
Into the oceans of, lies!
Submerging oneself in a world of falsehood, where truth is hard to find.
All those lies.
The numerous deceptions and falsehoods that exist.
All those lies, is what you get.
Being exposed only to a world of lies.
All those lies, is what they're feeding to you.
Being force-fed deceptions by external sources.
All those lies, that will stop your quest.
The falsehoods that hinder one's search for truth and knowledge.
All those lies, it's a dead end.
The lies lead nowhere but to a dead end.
Don't cry to freedom
Freedom cannot be achieved by mere tears.
It's a one way ticket to death.
Choosing a path that leads to harm and destruction.
Face reality.
Confronting the world as it truly is, rather than through a distorted lens.
End up without traces.
Dying without leaving any meaningful impact behind.
Don't get too close, you will disappear.
Approaching something or someone with caution, for fear of being consumed or lost in the process.
They will break your bones, into sand.
Being completely destroyed and forgotten by others.
How come this cold world, exists?
Questioning why the world can be so harsh and unforgiving.
Why am I made this way?
Questioning why one must face the world under certain difficult conditions and circumstances.
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Written by: PETE TOWNSHEND
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