Members include:
Joseph Tierney (vocals)
Edward Cross (guitars)
David Thorne (bass)
Bolund Maice (drums).
Discography:
"Intracranial Mass" (1988)
"Open Up My Mind" (1992)
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Lazarus Sin Lyrics
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They've a million ways to kill you
In this dangerous world there's an art to growing old
Taking chances, magic happens
One mistake's all it takes and your life has come undone
Walk away 'cause you're breaking up the girl
It's a drag, I know it's hard but you're tearing her apart
I am afraid that there's much to be afraid of
Here today and gone tomorrow
Don't end up in the gutter just like the one before
You're just the same, you're such a loser
One mistake's all it takes and your life has come undone
Walk away 'cause you're breaking up the girl
It's a drag, I know it's hard but you're tearing her apart
Walk away 'cause you're breaking up the girl
You've go to let her go
Because you're breaking up, girl, girl
One mistake's all it takes and your life has come undone
Walk away 'cause you're breaking up the girl
It's a drag, I know it's hard but you're tearing her apart
Walk away 'cause you're breaking up the girl
Breaking up the girl, breaking up the girl, girl, girl
In this song, Lazarus Sin warns his friend about the dangers of modern culture. He cautions that there are many ways to fall victim to the harsh realities of life. Yet, he also reminds his friend that there is an art to growing old, including taking chances and making things happen. However, he warns that one mistake is all it takes to unravel everything. If you walk away, you can avoid hurting those around you, particularly the girl you are with.
The chorus repeats the message to walk away from the girl, as she is being torn apart due to the singer's actions. The tone of the song is melancholic yet poignant, with a sense of regret for mistakes made. The lyrics warn against making the same mistakes and ending up down the same path as others before them. The final line, "Breaking up the girl, breaking up the girl," repeats, driving home the message of the song that this is a tragic event that needs to be avoided.
Line by Line Meaning
In a modern culture, my friend you must be careful
In today's society, you have to be cautious and watchful of the various ways they can do harm to you.
They've a million ways to kill you
There are countless methods that people can use to end your life in this dangerous world.
In this dangerous world there's an art to growing old
Surviving in this perilous world requires a certain skill, and aging gracefully is part of that art.
Taking chances, magic happens
By taking calculated risks, you can experience great things and opportunities that you may not have encountered otherwise.
One mistake's all it takes and your life has come undone
It only takes a single mistake to completely derail your life and everything that you've worked towards.
Walk away 'cause you're breaking up the girl
If you continue to stay and cause damage to the person you're with, it's better to leave and end the relationship for their sake.
It's a drag, I know it's hard but you're tearing her apart
Even though it may be tough, staying in the relationship will only cause more harm and pain to the other person.
I am afraid that there's much to be afraid of
There are a lot of things in this world that can make us feel fearful and uneasy about our safety and well-being.
Here today and gone tomorrow
Life is unpredictable, and we never know when our time will come to leave this world.
Don't end up in the gutter just like the one before
Learn from the mistakes of those who came before you and avoid falling into the same trap as they did.
You're just the same, you're such a loser
Repeating the same mistakes as others makes you no different than those who failed before you.
You've go to let her go
The only way to stop causing damage to the person you're with is to release them from the relationship and allow them to move on.
Breaking up the girl, breaking up the girl, girl, girl
The repetition of this line emphasizes the importance of ending the relationship in order to prevent further harm and destruction.
Writer(s): Steve W. Marker, Douglas Elwin Erickson, Bryan D. Vig, Shirley A. Manson
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.