1) Last Rites consist… Read Full Bio ↴There is at least four artists with this name:
1) Last Rites consists of the Wright brothers (Paul and Nod) and can best be described as dark, melancholic rock with electronic textures. They were the driving force behind Fields of the Nephilim (1984-1991) when the original line-up of FotN split. After FotN the Wright brothers and the other remaining members (minus Carl McCoy) together with vocalist Andy Delaney started up Rubicon and released several EP's and two albums before calling it quits. In the late 90'ies the Wright brothers started up Last Rites to continue to evolve musically and stylistically. After two albums and one EP they're currently working on a third album (2008).
2) Last Rites is also a UK '82 Punk band from around the Glasgow area of Scotland. They released an EP in '83 (We Don't Care EP), an EP in '84 (Fascism Means War EP) and an LP in 1984 (This is the Reaction.) In 1985 they released tracks on a couple compilations. "Scarred for Life" was released on the "No Visible Scars" compilation. Two more tracks were also released on the "A Kick Up the Arse" compilation. Little information on this band is available these days.
3) Last Rites is also the name of a German black metal band related to the bands Satans Sign of War and Armatus.
4) Last Rites is also the name of a Greek crust/hardcore punk band.
Full Circle
Last Rites Lyrics
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It's finally come around
While I still think clear
Can I still think here
Follow my lead
From this place we must away
Live to die another day
He will run away
The more I fall down
The more I fall down
He will run away
The more I fall down
The more I fall down
So I see
We've finally run aground
I still have these hands
I still have these hands
Live to die live to die live to die
I still have these hands
Live to die live to die live to die
I still have these hands
With which to break you anyway
You alone can make your way
Through the lies
Just realise you leave forever
You leave forever
Can I still think here
While I still think clear
You alone can make your way
You alone he will run away
The more I fall down
The more I fall down
Can I still think here
Can I still think here
Live to die live to die live to die
Can I still think here
Can I still think here
You leave forever
The lyrics to Last Rites' song "Full Circle" convey a sense of coming to terms with a difficult situation and the need to take action in order to move forward. The first verse acknowledges that a turning point has been reached and questions whether the singer will be able to maintain clarity of thought during this time. The second verse is a call to action, urging the listener to follow the singer and face the challenges ahead with bravery and determination. The third verse suggests that the situation may be dire, as the singer feels they have reached a dead end or "run aground". However, the singer still feels that they have the strength to fight and even break their opponent, whom they refer to as "he". The chorus echoes the idea of perseverance, with the repetition of "live to die" and "the more I fall down". Finally, the song ends on a note of encouragement, with the singer telling the listener that they have the power to navigate the lies and leave forever.
Overall, "Full Circle" is a song about resilience and the strength to keep going despite setbacks. The lyrics suggest that while times may be tough, the singer believes that they have the ability to overcome their obstacles and emerge triumphant. The song's slow tempo and haunting melody reflect the seriousness of the lyrics and add to the sense of tension and foreboding.
Line by Line Meaning
So I see
The singer is observing their surroundings
It's finally come around
Some anticipated event or culmination has occurred
While I still think clear
Despite what has happened, the singer is still thinking rationally
Can I still think here
The artist is questioning whether it is still safe for them to be present
Follow my lead
The artist is taking charge and leading the way
From this place we must away
The group must leave their current location
Live to die another day
The group should survive now to potentially face death another day
Fight another way
The group must come up with a new plan of attack or defense
He will run away
The individual being referred to will retreat or flee
The more I fall down
The artist is encountering obstacles or facing defeat
The more I fall down
The singer is encountering obstacles or facing defeat
He will run away
The individual being referred to will retreat or flee
The more I fall down
The singer is encountering obstacles or facing defeat
The more I fall down
The singer is encountering obstacles or facing defeat
So I see
The singer is observing their surroundings
We've finally run aground
The group has reached a point of failure or lack of progress
I still have these hands
The artist still has the ability to act or fight
I still have these hands
The singer still has the ability to act or fight
Live to die live to die live to die
The cycle of living to die and facing danger continues
I still have these hands
The artist still has the ability to act or fight
Live to die live to die live to die
The cycle of living to die and facing danger continues
I still have these hands
The artist still has the ability to act or fight
With which to break you anyway
The singer intends to use their abilities to defeat their opponent
You alone can make your way
The individual being addressed must find their own path
Through the lies
The individual must navigate through deception
Just realise you leave forever
The individual must come to terms with their mortality
You leave forever
The individual will not return from whatever danger they face
Can I still think here
The artist is again questioning whether it is safe to be present
While I still think clear
The artist is still able to think logically
You alone can make your way
The individual being addressed must find their own path
You alone he will run away
The individual being addressed will not receive help from others and their opponent will retreat
The more I fall down
The artist is encountering obstacles or facing defeat
The more I fall down
The artist is encountering obstacles or facing defeat
Can I still think here
The artist is once again questioning whether it is safe to remain present
Can I still think here
The singer is once again questioning whether it is safe to remain present
Live to die live to die live to die
The cycle of living to die and facing danger continues
Can I still think here
The singer is still questioning whether it is safe to be present
Can I still think here
The singer is still questioning whether it is safe to be present
You leave forever
The singer is reminding the individual being addressed that they will not survive their current situation
Contributed by Joshua J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.