Before Evanescence, John LeCompt (Evanescence guitarist) fronted a little known, but explosive three-piece hard rock band, Mindrage. With the success of Evanescence, John has put Mindrage on the back burner. But for fans of the heavier Evanescence material, we highly suggest this CD. Not only is this some of John's best guitar work, but he also carries lead vocals.
With the initial release originally slated for 1998 on rescue records (home of POD), then delayed numerous times, Bulletboy Music intervened to rescue this more than worthy release from the purgatory of greatest records that never saw the light of day.
Powerfully abrasive metal with a twist of groove, the music of mindrage is nearly without comparison..
Not Alone
Mindrage Lyrics
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Robbing God for all his grace
Reaching out in bloodied grasp I know
Without his warm embrace I stand alone
Calling out with all my heart His Song
Of Sacred Consciousness for everyone
Born again not from the womb but fire
I'm not alone anymore
My rock, My sacrifice
By his hands and feet are hung for me
He gave His - He gave His life
Driven rusty nails that pierced him
Javelin stuck into his side
Hollow shell a man called Jesus
I give My - I give My life
He's my wall, My strength, My fortress,
My rock, My sacrifice
Jesus Lord I hear You calling
I give My - I give My life
The lyrics of Mindrage's song Not Alone reflect a deep sense of spirituality and a profound connection to God. The first two lines suggest that the singer feels far from being worthy of God's favor and grace, acknowledging their own imperfections and the ways in which they may have fallen short in their devotion. Despite this, they reach out to God with a "bloodied grasp," indicating a sense of desperation and need for a greater spiritual connection in their life.
The next lines describe the singer's sense of isolation without God, suggesting that a true connection with a higher power can provide a sense of comfort and support in times of struggle. The lyrics go on to express a sense of reverence for Jesus Christ, whom the singer sees as their rock, fortress, and sacrifice. The lines "By his hands and feet are hung for me / He gave His - He gave His life" refer to the crucifixion of Jesus, highlighting his sacrifice and unconditional love for humanity.
The song ends on a powerful note, with the singer expressing their willingness to give their own life to God as an expression of devotion and commitment to their faith. Overall, the lyrics of Not Alone reflect the transformative power of spirituality and the ways in which faith can provide a sense of support and guidance in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Far away from shining like my Lord
I am a sinner and far from the perfection of God.
Robbing God for all his grace
By sinning, I am taking away from God who continues to show me grace.
Reaching out in bloodied grasp I know
Acknowledging my sins and seeking God's forgiveness, even if it means sacrificing my own desires.
Without his warm embrace I stand alone
Without God in my life, I am alone and lost.
Calling out with all my heart His Song
Singing praises and worshiping God with my whole being.
Of Sacred Consciousness for everyone
Spreading awareness of God's presence and love to all people.
Born again not from the womb but fire
Being reborn through accepting God's love and the Holy Spirit, which purifies like fire.
I'm not alone anymore
With God in my life, I am never truly alone.
He's my wall, My strength, My fortress,
God is my protector, my source of strength, and my safety in times of need.
My rock, My sacrifice
In times of difficulty, God is my solid foundation, and His sacrifice for my sins is the ultimate act of love.
By his hands and feet are hung for me
Jesus willingly died on the cross to pay for my sins.
He gave His - He gave His life
God's love and sacrifice for me is the ultimate gift.
Driven rusty nails that pierced him
The physical pain that Jesus endured on the cross for my salvation.
Javelin stuck into his side
The spear that pierced Jesus' side, which flowed with blood and water, a symbol of his sacrifice.
Hollow shell a man called Jesus
Jesus' human form in death, after giving his life for me.
I give My - I give My life
I surrender my life to God and live it in accordance with His will.
Jesus Lord I hear You calling
I am listening to God and following his calling for me.
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mud bug
John sent me a copy of this when he first recorded it , I thought it was awesome then , and still today Preaching the metal the growling word of god keep on rocking teacher !!!
James Ferreira
Amazing, havent heard these guys in years =D LEGEND!!!!
husq48
I just ordered this lp last night from Amazon, they were the first band I saw at my first Cornerstone fest in 98.
Ana Miércoles
This is good