1) THE ORIGINAL KUBLAI KHAN ( now som… Read Full Bio ↴2 different bands with this name:
1) THE ORIGINAL KUBLAI KHAN ( now sometimes called "Kublai Khan MN" ) was an American thrash metal/speed metal band, mostly known due to their connections with Megadeth (guitarist/vocalist Greg Handevidt was a member of Megadeth in 1984). They formed the same year Handevidt left Megadeth and released a demo called Rape, Pillage & Destroy. Their only album Annihilation was released in 1987 and it was also released as a split CD with Blood Feast's Kill for Pleasure (Shark Records, 1989 - very rare!) They reunited in 2003. Their Annihilation album was reissued in 2003 by the label Exit Only.
2) Energetic, aggressive, in your face music with no regret. a four piece metalcore/groove metal band based in the Texoma area. We say whats on our hearts to express how we feel, who we are, what we stand for, and wont stand for, as well as the problems of our generation. In hopes of tapping into the underground and revealing the unseen lives and feelings of the youth in modern American society. We are fighting to make an impact in a music scape bogged down with meaningless lyrics and recycled with mindless music. Trying to push our own messages of anti-racsim, building up the young American heart, struggles with depression and addiction as well as the familiar feeling of losing people you hold close. We out here to use our music to relate with everyone on a personal level.
Tiny Moments
Kublai Khan Lyrics
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none of us chose
to be here
nothing, no one
will appear that isn't destined to disappear
do your best accept the situation
trouble is trouble hates jubilation
pressured with the task of finding my purpose
no one wants to drown but
i have been treading water for a lifetime
keeping my chin dry while the waves climb
looking up just long enough to see sunset
in those tiny moments
when i'm letting go
fully acknowledging
that i am knowledge-less
the human event
ongoing rhythm of life
one more day
i must last
pushing past
just to be
convinced that
its okay
i'm afraid
im still drowning
beauty mind sight and grace
wading a shallow pool soon a shallow grave
no wonder everyone is miserable
left missing so much because i think i know
the stage is set you get what you get
no wonder everyone is miserable
The lyrics of Kublai Khal's song "Tiny Moments" depict the difficult and often overwhelming reality of existence. The song begins by acknowledging the unfortunate truth that nobody gets to choose whether or not they are born into this world, and that every living thing is destined to disappear. Despite this, the lyrics urge the listener to do their best and accept their situation, but also recognize the challenge of staying positive when trouble seems to take over.
The song then delves into the personal struggle of finding one's purpose, and the frustration of not being able to find answers despite efforts to do so. This feeling is represented by the metaphor of treading water for a lifetime, trying to keep one's head above the waves. However, in the "tiny moments" when the pressure is released, the sunset can be appreciated and the absence of knowledge can be embraced.
The final verse acknowledges the ongoing rhythm of life and the effort needed to keep going. In the end, regardless of the struggle to find meaning or purpose, people keep pushing forward because it's what they must do, even if they are afraid or drowning.
Line by Line Meaning
sad fact is
It's a sad reality that we didn't choose to be here.
none of us chose
None of us had a say in being born.
to be here
Existence in this world.
nothing, no one
There is nothing and no one in this life.
will appear that isn't destined to disappear
Everything and everyone is temporary, no one is here to stay.
do your best accept the situation
Strive and adapt to improve one's circumstances.
trouble is trouble hates jubilation
Problems come and make it hard to enjoy life's victories.
pressured with the task of finding my purpose
Feeling overwhelmed to find the meaning of one's existence.
answers elude me. gaining distance
Unable to obtain answers despite the effort to search and move away from the source of confusion.
no one wants to drown but
Nobody desires to struggle and fail.
i have been treading water for a lifetime
Dealing with problems and obstacles for a very long time without making any progress.
keeping my chin dry while the waves climb
Enduring hardships while trying to maintain composure.
looking up just long enough to see sunset
Taking a break from problems and hardships to look at the beauty of life.
in those tiny moments
During brief moments of respite.
when i'm letting go
When I am giving up control and just letting things happen.
fully acknowledging
Recognizing and accepting.
that i am knowledge-less
Admitting that there's still so much to learn and understand.
the human event
The experience of being alive.
ongoing rhythm of life
The repetitive nature of life.
one more day
Another day of life.
i must last
I need to keep going.
pushing past
Moving beyond and overcoming.
just to be
Simply to exist.
convinced that
Believing that.
its okay
Everything will be alright.
i'm afraid
Feeling scared.
im still drowning
I am still struggling and not making progress.
beauty mind sight and grace
Appreciating the beauty of the mind, sights, and graciousness of life.
wading a shallow pool soon a shallow grave
Doing things that provide temporary pleasure can lead to dangerous paths.
no wonder everyone is miserable
It's no surprise that people are unhappy.
left missing so much because i think i know
Not seeing and experiencing the wonders of life due to the belief of knowing everything.
the stage is set you get what you get
Life already has a predestined path and one must accept what they are given.
no wonder everyone is miserable
It is not surprising that people are unhappy with this realization.
Contributed by Brody W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ian Ross
I really dig his screaming style
Fluoride Youth
hell yeah
Jakob Rathbun
Sad fact is
None of us chose
To be here
Nothing. No one
Will appear that isn’t destined to disappear
Do your best accept the situation
Trouble is trouble hates jubilation
Pressured with the task of finding my purpose
Answers elude me. Gaining distance
No one wants to drown but
I have been treading water for a lifetime
Keeping my chin dry while the waves climb
Looking up just long enough to see sunset
In those tiny moments
When I’m letting go
Fully acknowledging
That I am knowledge-less
The human event
Ongoing rhythm of life
One more day
I must last
Pushing past
Just to be
Convinced that
Its okay
I’m afraid
I’m still drowning
Beauty mind sight and grace
Wading a shallow pool soon a shallow grave
No wonder everyone is miserable
Left missing so much because I think I know
The stage is set you get what you get
No wonder everyone is miserable
Гелий Изюмов
Бля! Это заебись!
Shit! That's so fucking awesome!
Fluoride Youth
this shit kicks ass
Casey Rauch
most pissed voice in the game