In the Spring of 2004, Inked In Blood dropped a melodic hardcore bomb on an unsuspecting public with their release of the “Awakening Vesuvius” EP. It starts off with a little taste of the old school and then proceeds to become a melodic, metal masterpiece. With lyrics that reach far beyond the typical “teen angst” issues, IIB strives to reach their audiences with concepts such as humility, humanity, compassion and life as process, not as product. Critics say that Inked In Blood’s “Awakening Vesuvius” is five songs of pure energy, emotion, and in-your-face aggression and is easily one of the most intelligent, inspiring and hard-hitting releases to ever hit the streets of Portland. No doubt IIB has become the foam on the leading edge of the new hardcore swell.
With their motto of “hit ‘em hard and hit ‘em fast” Inked In Blood brings their most amazing attribute to the table; their live performance. If attending an IIB show, be prepared to be floored by acrobatic stage antics with plenty of finger-points, pileups and breakdowns. An intense combination of movie samples and slam poetry also help to give Inked In Blood a one of a kind show that leaves their audiences speechless.
So if you think you’ve heard all that hardcore has to offer and have found it lacking then look no further than Inked In Blood. They have raised the standard and destroyed the norm. They will fill your heart and mind with conviction, passion and hope. They will change what hardcore is today and what it will be tomorrow. For fans of Shai Halud, Misery Signals, Strongarm, As I Lay Dying and Seven Angels Seven Plagues.
Paradise Regained
Inked In Blood Lyrics
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These lyrics describe a place of rest, a paradise where we can find true love and feel at home. The singer longs for this rest, feeling like it will be as peaceful as falling asleep and where love will conquer all things. The singer expresses gratitude towards someone who has supported them through the end of everything and the start of new beginnings. The singer sees that they are beginning again and that this place of rest is the only way to feel complete. The lyrics paint a picture of a place that is dreamlike but tangible, a place where the hope of all hopes exists.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a place where the weary rest their hearts.
There exists a location where those who are tired can finally find solace and rest their weary hearts.
Where we are truly in love, and truly home.
This place is where we experience true love and a sense of being at home.
I long for that rest.
There is a deep yearning within me for that restful state.
Like falling asleep, like being at peace, where love conquers all things-just as it should.
The feeling of being in this place is akin to falling asleep or experiencing peace. In this location, love is strong enough to conquer all things, just as it should be.
We will only weep for joy.
In this place, our emotions will be so overwhelming that we will only weep for joy.
You have seen me through the end of everything.
You, a person or entity, have helped me overcome every obstacle and reach the conclusion of everything.
And now I see we're beginning again.
Now I realize that we are starting anew and embarking on a new journey.
This is the only way to be complete.
This location is the only way for us to feel completely whole and fulfilled.
A site to dream of-and not to tell.
This location is a place to dream of and keep secret, not something to be shared lightly.
Yet we will wake eternally.
Although we may sleep in this place, we will always be awake and aware, as if in a state of eternal wakefulness.
We have the hope of all hopes
In this place, we have the ultimate and greatest hope that can ever be imagined.
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.