Fall 2004 brought the release of the band's debut full-length "The Caitiff Choir." The titled and lyrical influences gleaned from the work of Dante's Divine Comedy, the album is a tour of the degradation and moral disintegration within the human mind. The album struck a chord throughout the media and consumer alike, having sold over 75,000 copies and allowing the band to sell out two national headlining tours with support from Bullet For My Valentine, Trivium and others. IDT then played the seminal OZZFEST in 2005.
Their 2006 release “Sirens” saw them back on the road with Atreyu, Bleeding Through, Walls Of Jericho, All That Remains, Throwdown, Machine Head and The Haunted.
On September 15th 2009 It Dies Today released their 3rd album for Trustkill entitled “Lividity”.
It Dies Today is:
Vocals - Jason Wood
Guitar - Mike Hatalak
Guitar - Chris Cappelli
Drums - Nick Mirusso
Bass - Steve Lemke
The Depravity Waltz
It Dies Today Lyrics
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May the blood of the wicked wash away
The ruins of this frozen metropolis.
Their perversions are to blame for this,
Their perversions have blackened what's left of my heart.
Yeah, I suffocate, I suffocate, suffocate in my self righteousness.
Today is the end of forgiveness,
And while sinners repent, I waste away so joyously.
The cities reduce to ash in the wake of oblivion.
I suffocate, I suffocate, suffocate in my self righteousness.
End it all, put an end to the injustice.
Open the skies above, and wipe this race away.
Wipe this race away. there is nothing pure in this world.
The human race wiped away.
The Depravity Waltz by It Dies Today is a powerful yet disturbing song that addresses themes of intolerance, self-righteousness and destruction. The song begins on a strong note with the vocalist declaring that "today is the end of tolerance". The lyrics suggest that the world has become a dangerous and unlivable place due to the actions of certain wicked people. The blood of these people is seen as a solution, one that would wash away the ruins of a frozen metropolis. The city is a symbol for the human soul that has been corrupted and tarnished by the perversions of individuals.
The singer's lament continues as he admits to suffocating in his own self-righteousness. His heart has been blackened by the sins of the wicked, and now he no longer has the ability to forgive. He hopes for an end to the injustice that plagues the world and sees destruction as the only possible outcome. He invites the heavens to open above and wipe away the race of humans, without exception. Nothing pure exists in this world anymore, and the human race must be wiped off the face of the earth.
It is unclear what has caused the singer to feel such a strong sense of frustration and despair. Whether it is personal experiences, political or social issues or a combination of both, the message is clear. The Depravity Waltz speaks to the human condition and the possibility of the evil that lives within us all.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is the end of tolerance.
There is no room for acceptance or leniency anymore. Our patience has run out.
May the blood of the wicked wash away
Let the evil ones face the consequences of their actions, and let their punishment serve as a cleansing.
The ruins of this frozen metropolis.
The aftermath of the havoc has left the city in ruin; its inhabitants are left stranded and helpless.
Their perversions are to blame for this,
The immoral actions of the wicked have caused this destruction.
Their perversions have blackened what's left of my heart.
The wicked's vile actions have caused great emotional distress and have fueled one's resentment and bitterness.
Yeah, I suffocate, I suffocate, suffocate in my self righteousness.
Feelings of superiority and self-righteousness are suffocating and consuming one's thoughts.
Today is the end of forgiveness,
There is no more room for pardoning and absolving; everyone must face their judgment.
For no one will be spared when sulphur rains again.
When punishment comes, no one will be exempt from its wrath.
And while sinners repent, I waste away so joyously.
To see the guilty suffer and show remorse brings twisted pleasure to the observer.
The cities reduce to ash in the wake of oblivion.
The cities are nothing but remnants of destruction and decay as a result of the annihilation.
End it all, put an end to the injustice.
Let it all come to an end to cease the ongoing injustice.
Open the skies above, and wipe this race away.
A plea for natural cleaning of the world by wiping the human race away.
Wipe this race away. there is nothing pure in this world.
The world is tainted, and wiping out the human race may be the only way to rid of the impurities.
The human race wiped away.
Total annihilation of the human race.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BROOKS, CAPPELLI, HATALAK, LEMKE, MIRUSSO
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