“The album,” explains guitarist Mathieu Maltais, “was really, really hard work. We put all of our emotion into it. It’s a really, really big piece of work and we put all our hearts and so much time into it. We’re very proud of it, but it is very dark.”
That’s an understatement. Incredibly intense and aggressive, yet simultaneously catchy and hook-filled, the band’s strain of metalcore is underpinned by neo-classical instrumentation, making the songs all that more epic and widescreen. Lead single and album opener ‘Intoxicated’ – which adds gothic leanings and ’80s guitars to the equation – is a blistering, relentless burst of gloom, while the title track is a constant crescendo that continues to build and build until there’s nowhere else left for it to go. Elsewhere, ‘Vicious Circles’ is a frenzied and visceral eruption of rage, while album closer ‘Your Number Is Up’ is the sound of the whole world going up in flames.
“It’s very dark,” admits Maltais, “and we always used the same sounds to make it even more dark. We have a classical pianist, which makes the album more intense. And the result is really heavy, but also really sad and depressing.”
Featuring a few ex-members of Skip The Foreplay, the band – Maltais, lead singer Marc-Andre Fillion, lead guitarist Charles Pilon, bassist/clean vocalist Anthony Alain-Rossi, keyboard/synth player Phillipe Ferguson and drummer Phil Beauchamps – and their destructive, apocalyptic vision of the world has now fully come to life. Produced by Frank Shooflar – “Every band has a producer they like to work with,” says Maltais, “and for us it’s him” – Blacked Out sees Now And On Earth charging straight ahead into the ominous, fiery skies of its future. It’s the pure sound of a band falling together as the world falls apart around it.
Yet amidst all the chaos and carnage, there is one true moment of quiet contemplation – the short and calming instrumental ‘Interlude’. A gentle piano-led piece sandwiched between ‘Vicious Circles’ and the equally vicious ‘Lust Over Loyalty’, it’s soft and soothing in equal measure, and adds an extra dimension to the widescreen, orchestral under layer of the record. “I just found the music beautiful for the album,” says Maltais. “We have different influences, so it’s not about hardcore. It’s not about having tattoos and drinking beer and being cool. We’re trying to do something new with Now And On Earth.”
Though yet to play live, the band is gearing up to take these songs on the road for the first time. It’s already had some attention after ‘Intoxicated’ was featured on Epitaph’s Metalcore Sampler at Warped Tour last summer, but things are really starting now. It’s time for the band to watch the world burn – and help burn it down.
“We’re tour addicts,” Maltais says, “so we hope we’re going to tour a lot. I just hope the people who listen to it will recognize themselves in the album and share the same vision as us. I hope people will see the album in ten years and say ‘It’s still one of my favourites.’”
Majesty
Now And On Earth Lyrics
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This is not a test
This is your nightmare
And I feel so blessed
To be a part of it
But I digress
It's hard to digest with this pain in my chest
GO
Burning the bridges, ya you failed to listen
The TV is on but there's nobody home
And I am provoking and I am not joking
When I tell you this
Do you get it got it good GO!
I bowed my knees to you my majesty
And you Stoll every piece of my sanity
Without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you
You're a part of me I can't rip out
Tearing me from the inside out
Without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you
It's like I've been, counting sheep for eternity
Now you'll be the one losing sleep at night
Revenge served cold on a silver platter
We'll crack your teeth when you take a bite
Burning the bridges, ya you failed to listen
The TV is on but there's nobody home
And I am provoking and I am not joking
When I tell you this
Do you get it got it good GO!
I bowed my knees to you my majesty
And you took every piece of my sanity
Without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you
You're a part of me I can't rip out
Tearing me from the inside out
Without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you
I'm so sick, so sick of it all
I'll take the blame
It's all my fault
For trusting you
Gave you everything
My majesty, My travesty
Your heart of gold, was bought and sold
Your hollow crown, means nothing now
Your heart of gold, turned to rust
Your vanity, infected us
Wake the fuck up
The song "Majesty" by Now And On Earth is a powerful commentary on the betrayal and pain caused by those in positions of power. The opening lines, "Wake the fuck up, this is not a test, this is your nightmare, and I feel so blessed to be a part of it" emphasize the urgency and severity of the situation. The singer is confronting a figure of authority who has let them down, stating that they are "burning the bridges" and causing damage that cannot be undone.
The chorus, "I bowed my knees to you my majesty, and you took every piece of my sanity, without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you," speaks to the idea that the singer has put their trust in this person or institution but has been let down, and in turn, has been emotionally shattered. This idea is further emphasized by the repetition of "tearing me from the inside out" throughout the song.
The final lines of the song, "your vanity infected us, wake the fuck up" serve as a rallying cry for listeners to become aware of the issues of corruption and abuse of power, and to take action to prevent such abuses from happening again.
Overall, "Majesty" is a passionate and powerful protest song that confronts the harsh realities of betrayal and corruption in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake the fuck up
This is a serious situation, don't ignore it
This is not a test
This is real life, not a drill
This is your nightmare
This situation is terrifying and unpleasant
And I feel so blessed
I am grateful for the opportunity to be involved
To be a part of it
Being involved in this situation is important to me
But I digress
But let me get back on track
It's hard to digest with this pain in my chest
It is difficult to accept and cope with the emotions this situation is causing me
GO
Let's take action and move forward
Burning the bridges, ya you failed to listen
You ignored my warnings and now we're in a bad situation
The TV is on but there's nobody home
You're not paying attention to what's happening around you
And I am provoking and I am not joking
I am intentionally trying to get a reaction out of you, and it's not a joke
Do you get it got it good GO!
Do you understand the severity of the situation? Let's take action
I bowed my knees to you my majesty
I trusted you completely and revered you like a king/queen
And you took every piece of my sanity
You destroyed my mental health and well-being
Without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you
I have become a reflection of you, and it's not a good thing
You're a part of me I can't rip out
You have become a permanent influence on my life and personality
Tearing me from the inside out
Your actions are causing me emotional pain and turmoil
It's like I've been counting sheep for eternity
I've been waiting for this revenge for so long, it feels like forever
Now you'll be the one losing sleep at night
You will now be the one tormented by worry and anxiety
Revenge served cold on a silver platter
I am getting my revenge in a calculated and satisfying way
We'll crack your teeth when you take a bite
Your actions will have consequences, and we will make you pay for them
I'm so sick, so sick of it all
I am tired and fed up with this situation
I'll take the blame
I am willing to accept responsibility for my part in this situation
It's all my fault
I am acknowledging that I made mistakes and contributed to the situation
For trusting you
I put my faith in you and you let me down
Gave you everything
I put all my trust and effort into our relationship or situation
My majesty, My travesty
You were once my hero, but now you've become my downfall
Your heart of gold, was bought and sold
You used to act with kindness and integrity, but now you're corrupt
Your hollow crown, means nothing now
Your power and influence are meaningless and worthless
Your heart of gold, turned to rust
You have become jaded and apathetic towards others
Your vanity, infected us
Your narcissism and self-absorption has caused harm to those around you
Writer(s): Frank Daniel Shooflar, Ronnie Radke, Lennon Murphy
Contributed by Brooklyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cannibalmat9814
MAJESTY (lyrics)
Wake the fuck up
This is not a test
This is your nightmare
And I feel so blessed
To be a part of it
But I digress
It’s hard to digest with this pain in my chest
GO
Burning the bridges, ya you failed to listen
The TV is on but there’s nobody home
And I am provoking and I am not joking
When I tell you this
Do you get it got it good GO!
I bowed my knees to you my majesty
And you Stoll every piece of my sanity
Without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you
You're a part of me I can’t rip out
Tearing me from the inside out
Without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you
It’s like I’ve been, counting sheep for eternity Now you’ll be the one losing sleep at night
Revenge served cold on a silver platter We’ll crack your teeth when you take a bite
Burning the bridges, ya you failed to listen
The TV is on but there’s nobody home
And I am provoking and I am not joking
When I tell you this
Do you get it got it good GO!
I bowed my knees to you my majesty
And you took every piece of my sanity
Without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you
You're a part of me I can’t rip out
Tearing me from the inside out
Without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you
I’m so sick, so sick of it all
I’ll take the blame
It's all my fault
For trusting you
Gave you everything
My majesty, My travesty
Your heart of gold, was bought and sold
Your hollow crown, means nothing now
Your heart of gold, turned to rust
Your vanity, infected us
@marinemathurin3634
Lyrics :
Wake the fuck up
This is not a test
This is your nightmare
And I feel so blessed
To be a part of it
But I digress
It’s hard to digest with this pain in my chest
GO
[Pre-Chorus]
Burning the bridges, yet you failed to listen
The TV is on but there’s nobody home
And I am provoking and I am not joking
When I tell you this
Do you get it? Got it! Good! GO!
[Chorus]
I bow my knees to you my majesty
And you stole every piece of my sanity
Without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you
You’re a part of me I can’t rip out
Tearing me from the inside out
Without a doubt, without a doubt
I am a broken, a broken mirror of you
It’s like I’ve been, counting sheep for eternity
Now you’ll be the one losing sleep at night
Revenge served cold on a silver platter
We’ll crack your teeth when you take a bite
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
I’m so sick, so sick of it all
I take the blame, it’s all my fault
For trusting you, gave you everything
My majesty, my travesty
[Breakdown]
I bow my knees to you my majesty
Your heart of gold, was bought and sold
Your hollow crown, means nothing now
Your heart of gold, turned to rust
Your vanity, infected us
(Wake the fuck up, wake the fuck up)
This is vanity
(Wake the fuck up, wake the fuck up)
[Chorus]
@CHRISTALMOUNTAIN
NOW AND ON EARTH — M a j e s t y “ Wake the fuck up!
This is not a test!
This is your nightmare,
And I feel so blessed
To be a part of it,
But I digress,
It’s hard to digest with this pain in my chest
GO !
Burning the bridges, ya you failed to listen,
The TV is on but there’s nobody home,
And I am provoking and I am not joking,
When I tell you this,
Do you get it, got it good, GO!
I bowed my knees to you my Majesty,
And you stole every piece of my sanity,
Without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you,
You're a part of me I can’t rip out,
Tearing me from the inside out,
Without a doubt, without a doubt, I am a broken, a broken mirror of you...
It’s like I’ve been, counting sheep for eternity, Now you’ll be the one losing sleep at night.
Revenge served cold on a silver platter, We’ll crack your teeth when you take a bite.
Burning the bridges, ya you failed to listen,
The TV is on but there’s nobody home,
And I am provoking and I am not joking,
When I tell you this,
Do you get it, got it good, GO!
I bowed my knees to you my Majesty,
And you stole every piece of my sanity,
Without a doubt I am a broken mirror of you,
You're a part of me, I can’t rip out —
Tearing me from the inside out,
Without a doubt, without a doubt, I am a broken, a broken mirror of you!
I’m so sick, so sick of it all!
I’ll take the blame,
It's all my fault,
For trusting you —
Gave you everything —
My Majesty, My Travesty!
Your heart of gold, was bought and sold,
Your hollow crown, means nothing now,
Your heart of gold, turned to rust,
Your vanity, infected us! “
@TheBigdogangel
My favorite song by them but I love all their songs! Great band in general, I love line at the beginning when he says "this is your nightmare and I feel so blessed to be a part of it!"
@NarwhalNic
This is actually pretty fucking good.
@Falconsplaya
thanks Epitaph for introducing these guys to me, i now have new work out music! love it. they kill it
@monsterblood6527
Mervin Garcia If you want good workout music try Breakdown Of Sanity!
@Zephyrus139
All of their songs have been awesome so far!
@AlixDelahaute
I'm definitely in love with this band! Awesome sound.
@Rentraw
This album is going to be so fucking sick!!!
@simpdestructor
My new fav song ❤❤😍
@JOSE-BACK
Se escucha como harcod metal y punk me encanta tiene el ritmo en la sangre
@joelquerry1657
I just so happened to stumble upon this band. Listening to this song alone. reminded me of the life ive been living. The person i've been with sure was my Majesty. And now its justa broken nightmare