In September 2010 the band reunited with new drummer Martin Davies and are currently writing material for a new album and live shows in 2011. An EP entitled "Fragmented Armageddon" will be released in June 2013.
Although they claimed not to be a "political band" — they are simply "political people" who are also musicians, they say the group's lyrics have a political message which can be interpreted as generally anti-capitalist and anarchist.
Holy Man
One Minute Silence Lyrics
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I could be right
I could be the Son of God
Selling you a little life
But you wouldn't see me
You wouldn't hear me
Why you and not me?
Is that supposed to mean something?
Am I supposed to feel something?
Am I to believe that you hold the key?
My way wrong and yours right?
I could be wrong here
You could be right
Please forgive me I have sinned
Not on your life
But that's how you want me
But I'll never fear thee
Why you and not me?
Tell me Holy Man
Is that supposed to mean something?
Am I supposed to feel something?
Am I to believe that you hold the key?
My way wrong and yours right?
You want it?
You need it?
You love it?
You keep it
You want it?
You need it?
You love it?
You keep it
You want me to bow down, lie down, accept it and die
Say what, say what, say what, say what, say why
You want me to fear you, revere you, never question your lies
Say what, say what, say what, say what, say why
The lyrics to One Minute Silence's "Holy Man" are a critique of religious institutions and figures who claim to hold divine knowledge and power. The singer acknowledges that they could be wrong or right about the existence of a higher power, but they question the authority of those who claim to have all the answers. The chorus asks "Why you and not me?" as a challenge to those who assert themselves as the only way to spiritual enlightenment.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be grappling with their own beliefs and doubts. They ask whether they are supposed to feel something or believe that the holy man holds the key to the truth. The repetition of the phrase "Is that supposed to mean something?" reflects the singer's skepticism about the supposed authority of religious leaders. The second verse acknowledges the possibility of sin and asks for forgiveness, but the singer is not willing to blindly follow the orders of the holy man.
The repeated chorus of "You want it? You need it? You love it? You keep it" can be read as a challenge to those who use spirituality for personal gain or control. The final lines of the song reject the idea of blind obedience and urge listeners to question and challenge those who claim to have all the answers.
Line by Line Meaning
I could be wrong here
I acknowledge the possibility that my perspective may not be entirely accurate
I could be right
However, I am also considering the possibility that my viewpoint may be correct
I could be the Son of God
I may seem to have divine authority, but this is not necessarily the case
Selling you a little life
Perhaps I am trying to offer a simplistic, shallow version of existence
But you wouldn't see me
Despite my efforts, you are unable or unwilling to recognize my message
You wouldn't hear me
My attempts to communicate are falling on deaf ears
Why you and not me?
I question why some individuals are chosen to receive religious or spiritual visions, while others are not
Tell me Holy Man
I am appealing to a religious figure for answers or guidance
Is that supposed to mean something?
Are these religious concepts and practices truly significant or meaningful?
Am I supposed to feel something?
I am uncertain about how to emotionally engage with these religious ideas
Am I to believe that you hold the key?
Is it reasonable to trust that this religious leader or doctrine has exclusive access to truth or salvation?
My way wrong and yours right?
I am questioning the validity of the religious teachings and whether they accurately reflect reality
Please forgive me I have sinned
Acknowledging wrongdoing and seeking spiritual redemption
Not on your life
I reject the notion that only this religious authority can grant me forgiveness or absolution
But that's how you want me
The religious leader may be manipulating or persuading individuals to comply with their beliefs
But I'll never fear thee
Despite these efforts, I will not be intimidated or coerced into submission
You want it?
The religious figure may be seeking power or control over individuals
You need it?
Religious leaders may use the promise of salvation or divine favor to keep followers loyal
You love it?
Some individuals may genuinely find meaning and fulfillment in religious devotion
You keep it
Ultimately, individuals are responsible for their own religious beliefs and practices
You want me to bow down, lie down, accept it and die
I feel pressure to conform to dominant religious beliefs and practices, even if this means giving up my own autonomy or critical thinking
Say what, say what, say what, say what, say why
I am demanding an explanation or justification for these religious expectations and practices
You want me to fear you, revere you, never question your lies
There may be an imbalance of power between religious leaders and followers, where leaders expect blind obedience and unquestioning faith
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: BRIAN JOHN BARRY, GLEN MARIO DIANI, EDWIN GEORGE DEEN STRATTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Anyone listening in 2021? Man Eddie's drum sound is so infectious. The whole damn band was so talented. Deserved to be bigger.
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2022 ☝🏻
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2022
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June 2022 insane this was 20 year ago
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Here in 2022 brother 🤘🤘🤘
@kosmotto
The most under rated band ever. The bass hit harder then life. The guitar was original over originality. The vocals n drums were just as addictive as hope n desire for life
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If you're still listening to this masterpiece, you have a good taste in music. 💞
@kapaneus4682
1 of the best Nu-Metal-Songs ever!