As its title suggests, Blacked Out – the debut album from Now And On Earth … Read Full Bio ↴As its title suggests, Blacked Out – the debut album from Now And On Earth – is a dark and dangerous affair. It’s a record that’s riddled with depression and despair and which is set in a world on the verge of collapse. Yet at the same time, the powerful force of these songs – which explode in vicious torrents of angst and anger – battle against that darkness, fighting against it as much as they encourage it. For Now And On Earth is a band that thrives from darkness, that lives in the shadows, that exists to tear everything down.

“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.’”

Overtime
Now And On Earth Lyrics

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This ain't no, one shit wonder
We're here to stay,
So get out of our way
We ain't got time for your shit
We're in control,
Bitches climbing up the walls
The liquor's gonna flow,
Like Niagara falls

We're here to keep this party alive
Our fifty minutes aren't over
We're clocking overtime
We're here to keep this party alive
We took the city,
But we taking the world this time

For those who left us to die
Step to the back of the line
V.I.P's in the front let me jump
For those who left us to die

We're here the clip this shit
The cones are gonna blow
Don't even have to try
Satisfaction guarantied
So raise your glasses up
And let me see you bounce
Skip the Foreplay 2.0 up in the house

We're here to keep this party alive
Our fifty minutes aren't over
We're clocking overtime
We're here to keep this party alive
We took the city,
But we taking the world this time

For those who left us to die
Step to the back of the line
V.I.P's in the front let me jump

We're here to stay
We're not going anywhere
You left us to die
Burn to the ground
But we crawl through the ashes
We're here to stay
We're not going anywhere
You left us to die
But we are not done
This is just the beginning

For those who left us to die

Step to the back of the line
V.I.P's in the front let me jump

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Now And On Earth's song "Overtime" speak to a certain defiance and perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "This ain't no, one shit wonder / We're here to stay, / So get out of our way," set a bold tone for the rest of the song. The band seems to be speaking to those who may have doubted their ability to last in the music industry and are determined to prove them wrong. The repeated refrain of "We're here to keep this party alive / Our fifty minutes aren't over / We're clocking overtime" reinforces this idea of working hard and pushing beyond one's expected limits to achieve success.

There's also a sense of confidence and swagger in the lyrics, with lines like "We're in control / Bitches climbing up the walls" and "The liquor's gonna flow / Like Niagara Falls." The band is asserting their dominance and enjoying the fruits of their labor.

The lines "For those who left us to die / Step to the back of the line / V.I.P's in the front let me jump" seem to be a direct call-out to those who may have abandoned or betrayed the band in the past. The band is declaring that those who stuck with them through tough times are the ones who deserve to be at the forefront of their success.

Overall, "Overtime" is a confident and defiant anthem for those who refuse to give up on their dreams despite setbacks and naysayers.

Line by Line Meaning

This ain't no, one shit wonder
We are not a fleeting success, but a lasting force

We're here to stay,
Our presence in this industry is not temporary

So get out of our way
Do not obstruct our path to success

We ain't got time for your shit
We are focused on our goals and do not tolerate distractions or negativity

We're in control,
We dictate the direction of our career and have agency over our own lives

Bitches climbing up the walls
Our fame attracts attention from many people, including some who may behave erratically

The liquor's gonna flow,
Alcohol will be consumed and the party will continue

Like Niagara falls
The amount of alcohol being consumed will be abundant and continuous

We're here to keep this party alive
Our goal is to ensure that everyone has a good time and to maintain a lively atmosphere

Our fifty minutes aren't over
Our performance time is not limited to the standard hour slot

We're clocking overtime
We will continue to perform beyond our scheduled time

We took the city,
We have achieved success in our local music scene

But we taking the world this time
We are aiming for global recognition and success

For those who left us to die
For those who did not believe in us or support us in the past

Step to the back of the line
Do not expect special treatment or attention from us now

V.I.P's in the front let me jump
Our loyal fans and supporters will be given priority and attention

We're here the clip this shit
We are here to deliver an amazing performance

The cones are gonna blow
The singers and sound system will produce an incredible volume and quality of sound

Don't even have to try
Our talent and effortlessness speaks for itself

Satisfaction guarantied
We guarantee that everyone in attendance will enjoy themselves

So raise your glasses up
Let's cheers to a good time and success

And let me see you bounce
We want to see the crowd participating and having a good time

Skip the Foreplay 2.0 up in the house
Our energetic and lively performance will keep the party going

We're not going anywhere
We will continue to pursue our dreams and succeed

You left us to die
You did not support us in the past and now we have achieved success without you

Burn to the ground
Even if everything falls apart, we will continue to rise

But we crawl through the ashes
We will persevere through tough times and overcome challenges

But we are not done
We still have more to achieve and accomplish

This is just the beginning
We have a long journey ahead of us, and this is only the start

Writer(s): Pete Rugolo

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Cannibalmat

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OVERTIME (lyrics)

This ain’t no, one shit wonder
We’re here to stay,
So get out of our way
We ain’t got time for your shit
We’re in control,
Bitches climbing up the walls  The liquor’s gonna flow,
Like Niagara falls

We’re here to keep this party alive
Our fifty minutes aren’t over  We’re clocking overtime  We’re here to keep this party alive  We took the city,
But we taking the world this time

For those who left us to die
Step to the back of the line
V.I.P’s in the front let me jump
For those who left us to die

We’re here the clip this shit
The cones are gonna blow
Don’t even have to try Satisfaction guarantied
So raise your glasses up
And let me see you bounce
Skip the Foreplay 2.0 up in the house

We’re here to keep this party alive
Our fifty minutes aren’t over  We’re clocking overtime  We’re here to keep this party alive  We took the city,
But we taking the world this time

For those who left us to die
Step to the back of the line
V.I.P’s in the front let me jump

We’re here to stay
We’re not going anywhere
You left us to die
Burn to the ground
But we crawl through the ashes
We’re here to stay
We’re not going anywhere
You left us to die
But we are not done
This is just the beginning

For those who left us to die
Step to the back of the line
V.I.P’s in the front let me jump

All comments from YouTube:

Lige Williams

9y↑2

It's funny. Here I was looking for the MP3 formats of songs from Bullet For My Valentine's new album, Venom, then from out of the blue, I run into this band. Every song I've heard from them so far is just too awesome to be believed, which is what I always say about Demon Hunter. Now And On Earth . . . you guys are awesome as FUCK!!! I'm adding you guys to my music list!