Their breakout album came 1994, on Lost & Found Records called Scarred For Life. In 1997 recorded a split cd with a Portuguese straight edge band called X-Acto, and since then they became a big success in the European hardcore scene.
On July 20th, 2005, they announced a deal with Abacus Recordings, a subsidiary label of Century Media. The album Our Darkest Days was released on May 16, 2006. It topped the list of pastepunk.com 's top 25 albums of 2006.
Their homepage can be found under www.igniteband.com
Zoli Teglas is now the permanent singer of southern california punk legends Pennywise. He is no longer the Lead singer of Pennywise.
Man Against Man
Ignite Lyrics
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No definition of where I fit in
Blind hatred
Just a matter of pride
Presevation of the demon inside of you
Man agaisnt man
Man agaisnt man
Man agaisnt man
Taken to a frightful extreme
Blame them for the misfortune they've seen
Not perfect
He's only less than a man
Not worthy
To walk on this land as you
Man agaisnt man
Man agaisnt man
Man agaisnt man
The evil inside of you
You're guilty for having poison in hand
Separation for those who don't understand
We're a species only one form alive
There's no black or white just you
Man agaisnt man
Man agaisnt man
Man agaisnt man
Evil inside of you...
The song "Man Against Man" by Ignite talks about the problem of discrimination and hatred that exist in society. The first verse highlights the issue of skin color, which should be just a simple pigment, but often becomes a defining factor of one's identity. The lyrics suggest that blind hatred is ultimately a matter of pride and stems from a preservation of the demon inside oneself. The main refrain, "Man against man," emphasizes the destructive nature of this hatred and division within human society.
The second verse takes a more pointed focus on how people treat others who they perceive as less than them. The lyrics depict blaming others for misfortunes and belittling them as not perfect, almost like they are sub-human. This hate only fuels the evil inside people. The bridge of the song calls out the guilt that people have when they carry around hate in their hearts and encourages people to understand others rather than create separation. The song ends by countering the idea of black and white and asserting that there is only one species alive and that is a human being.
Line by Line Meaning
Pigment a simple color of skin
The color of someone's skin is just a physical characteristic that is not important in determining their worth or identity.
No definition of where I fit in
I don't feel like I belong or have a clear sense of identity because of societal or cultural expectations based on my skin color.
Blind hatred
Hatred towards others without any rational reason, often driven by prejudice or fear.
Just a matter of pride
Hatred towards others based on a perceived sense of superiority or pride, often without any valid reasons or evidence.
Presevation of the demon inside of you
The desire to hold on to negative, harmful attitudes or beliefs towards others, often fueled by fear or anger.
Man agaisnt man
People fighting against each other, often over trivialities or differences that don't matter in the grand scheme of things.
The evil inside
The negative attitudes, beliefs, and actions that can harm others and perpetuate a cycle of violence and hatred.
Taken to a frightful extreme
When hatred or violence towards others becomes extreme or unbearable, often leading to tragic consequences for both the perpetrators and victims.
Blame them for the misfortune they've seen
Assigning blame to others for events or circumstances that are beyond their control, often driven by prejudice or a lack of empathy.
Not perfect
Nobody is perfect, and we all have flaws and limitations that make us who we are.
He's only less than a man
Dismissing or devaluing someone's worth based on superficial characteristics or beliefs, often driven by ignorance or prejudice.
Not worthy
Believing that someone is not deserving of respect, dignity or basic human rights, often based on irrational fears or prejudices.
To walk on this land as you
To exist and move through the world with the same level of freedom and respect afforded to others, regardless of race, ethnicity or other characteristics.
You're guilty for having poison in hand
Feeling responsible for contributing to or perpetuating harmful attitudes or actions towards others, even if it's unintentional or a result of societal conditioning.
Separation for those who don't understand
Dividing people into groups or categories based on their beliefs or level of understanding, often leading to further division and conflict.
We're a species only one form alive
Despite our differences, we are all human beings who share a common ancestry and belong to the same species.
There's no black or white just you
Race or skin color does not define a person's worth or identity, and we should treat each other as individuals with unique qualities and experiences.
Evil inside of you...
The negative attitudes, beliefs, and actions that harm others and perpetuate a cycle of violence and hatred, which can reside within any person regardless of their background or other characteristics.
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138boris
Truely awful version
Sonni
what do you mean by that?