Born from a basement in Lowell, MA back in 2002, Now Denial has consistentl… Read Full Bio ↴Born from a basement in Lowell, MA back in 2002, Now Denial has consistently been exploring the fringes of genres - from punk and hardcore, to classic rock and metal - while never sticking to a blueprint; being heavy on their own terms with no regard for current trends. The band has maintained a very hands-on/DIY approach from the beginning, and has continued to do so with every song, recording, release, tour, and promotion. Now Denial has worked with various labels such as Get Young Records, Gatehouse Anchor, and others... but has worked primarily with Providence, RI's Tor Johnson Records.

Following the release of their sophomore album, "Facemelter", the band found themselves in need of a new drummer, and in early 2009 Brian Donovan (also of Furnace) took over on drums. This ushered in a new era for Now Denial and was followed by the release of the "Fuck Now Denial" EP, a split 7" with Get Laid, and a handful of weekends and tours out of New England. In 2012, Now Denial was nominated and won the award for "Best Punk/Hardcore Act" in The Boston Phoenix / WFNX's annual Best Music Poll. The band is focusing now on writing material for their third album, playing solid shows in New England, and touring when possible.

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Burn On
Now Denial Lyrics

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Board up the windows. Deadbolt the door.
Board up the windows. Deadbolt the door.

We are the fires to set ablaze.
They come with cancer and scream our names.
They salt the earth.

These days wash over us like waves to put us in our graves.

Against these shadows we're lost.
There is no refuge, no trust, and no option left...
no will to forgive, backed against the wall.

They came with cancer screaming our names.
We are the fires they've set ablaze.

Burn on.

Burn on.
Burn on.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Now Denial's song "Burn On" seem to convey a sense of desperation and hopelessness in the face of a destructive force that has come upon the singer and those around them. The repetition of the phrases "board up the windows, deadbolt the door" emphasises the need for protection and the urgency of the situation. The following lines "we are the fires to set ablaze" and "they come with cancer and scream our names" imply a sense of conflict or opposition between the people and the destructive force. The use of "cancer" as a metaphor for the invading force further emphasises the overwhelming and destructive nature of the situation.

The repeated line "they salt the earth" adds to the despair of the situation, suggesting that not only are the people under attack, but the very land and environment around them is being destroyed. The line "these days wash over us like waves to put us in our graves" implies a sense of inevitability and resignation, as if the people are powerless to stop the encroaching danger. The phrase "against these shadows we're lost" emphasises the feeling of helplessness and the inability to fight back against the looming threat.

The repetition of "Burn On" throughout the song adds to the intensity and urgency of the situation, as if the people are urging themselves to keep going in the face of overwhelming odds. The last line "we are the fires they've set ablaze" can be interpreted as a defiance against the destructive force, suggesting that even though they have been attacked and hurt, they will keep burning on.

Line by Line Meaning

Board up the windows. Deadbolt the door.
Secure your safety by taking measures to protect yourself.

We are the fires to set ablaze.
We are the ones causing destruction and chaos.

They come with cancer and scream our names.
They bring destruction and chaos, and aim to harm us.

They salt the earth.
They leave nothing and no one unscathed in their wake.

These days wash over us like waves to put us in our graves.
The ongoing hardships and struggles have an effect similar to drowning us.

Against these shadows we're lost.
We are helpless and hopeless in the face of this darkness.

There is no refuge, no trust, and no option left...
There is nowhere to turn, no one to rely on, and no choices remaining.

no will to forgive, backed against the wall.
We have no desire or ability to forgive those who have caused us harm, with no other options and no escape from danger.

They came with cancer screaming our names.
They brought ruin and destruction and called us out for it.

We are the fires they've set ablaze.
We are the outcome of the destructive forces that they have put in motion.

Burn on.
Continue to rage on and burn the world down despite everything.

Burn on.
Persist in your destructive ways, do not stop now.

Burn on.
Keep going until all is ruined and destroyed, there is no turning back now.

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