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.
On Deaf Ears
One Minute Silence Lyrics
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Is there a woman who keeps swallowing flies
Is there a Jesus waiting arms open wide
Too many stories, and too many.
Nobody listens any more to the trees
All moving too fast turning birds into bees
Some say the hurricane will soon be a breeze
Wake up and smell the roses trust me and leap
The hand that rocks the cradle rocks you to sleep
It's not what you think it's not what you see
Is there a future or is it just me
Some days I'm happy, some days I'm all right (victim)
Some days I'm thinking maybe dead would be nice (can I suggest)
Some days it's easy, some days it's a fight (victim)
Some days I'm thinking life itself is the price
The wind it whispers today could be your last
Annihilation but why overreact
All roads are leading to repeating the past
I see the weeds are coming up again through the cracks
Some days I'm happy, some days I'm all right (victim)
Some days I'm thinking maybe dead would be nice (can I suggest)
Some days it's easy, some days it's a fight (victim)
Some days I'm thinking life itself is the price
Some people never fly, some people fly and die
Some people tell you that ours is not to reason why
Some people live alone, some people live a lie
Some people tell you that the grass is greener if you're high
Some people sell you love, some people sell you faith
Some people sell you white and openly engender hate
Some people fight to win, some people have to fight
Some people tell you that to turn the other cheek is right
Some people have it all, some people never will
Some people go through life oblivious to all its ills
Some people live in hope,some people live in fear
Some days I'm thinking fuck it all
It's wasted on deaf ears
Nobody listen any more it's a crime
Religious freaks see it all as a sign
We're preaching equal with a mountain to climb
Am I alone here or am I wasting my
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Some days I'm happy, some days I'm all right (victim)
Some days I'm thinking maybe dead would be nice (can I suggest)
Some days it's easy, some days it's a fight (victim)
Some days I'm thinking life itself is the price
The lyrics to One Minute Silence's song "On Deaf Ears" express the frustration of feeling like nobody is listening anymore. The opening verses suggest that people are becoming desensitized to lies, even swallowing them like flies. This image of consumption and disregard for truth is applied to religion, with the mention of a waiting Jesus whose message falls on deaf ears. The following lines ask if anyone is listening to the trees or the environment, though everything seems to be moving too quickly for people to take notice. The line "Some say the hurricane will soon be a breeze" could be interpreted as people downplaying or ignoring the imminent danger of climate change. The desire to see and believe in a better future is expressed throughout the song, but there seems to be a lack of hope or optimism. The repeated refrain of "Some days I'm happy, some days I'm all right / Some days I'm thinking maybe dead would be nice / Some days it's easy, some days it's a fight / Some days I'm thinking life itself is the price" reinforces the theme of uncertainty and pessimism. The last verses address the different ways in which people cope or ignore the problems of society, from those who preach love and unity while facing a "mountain to climb" to those who peddle hate and division.
Overall, the song seems to be a call for people to wake up and pay attention, to not become complacent or apathetic in the face of social and environmental crises. It paints a bleak but realistic picture of a society that is losing faith and struggling to find meaning or direction. The title "On Deaf Ears" implies that the message is not being heard or understood, which adds to the frustration and disillusionment expressed in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody listens any more to the lies
People have stopped paying attention to deceitful stories
Is there a woman who keeps swallowing flies
Asking if there is someone who is consistently ignoring harmful actions
Is there a Jesus waiting arms open wide
Wondering if there is a savior figure ready to welcome people with open arms
Too many stories, and too many.
There are too many tales to keep track of
Nobody listens any more to the trees
People do not pay attention to their environment anymore
All moving too fast turning birds into bees
The fast-paced lifestyle is causing chaos and confusion
Some say the hurricane will soon be a breeze
Some believe that what seems like a big problem now will soon become insignificant
I want to see it I want to believe
Expressing a desire to witness significant change
Wake up and smell the roses trust me and leap
Advising people to appreciate the beauty around them and take chances
The hand that rocks the cradle rocks you to sleep
Caregivers have a significant influence on your life
It's not what you think it's not what you see
Things are not always as straightforward as they seem
Is there a future or is it just me
Contemplating if there is something worth looking forward to in the future
Some days I'm happy, some days I'm all right (victim)
Acknowledging that emotions can vary from day to day, feeling like a victim at times
Some days I'm thinking maybe dead would be nice (can I suggest)
Feeling overwhelmed by thoughts of death
Some days it's easy, some days it's a fight (victim)
Denoting how some days are effortless while others are more challenging
Some days I'm thinking life itself is the price
Believing that surviving comes with a significant cost
The wind it whispers today could be your last
The wind symbolizes the fragility of life
Annihilation but why overreact
Asking why people are overly concerned about destruction and chaos
All roads are leading to repeating the past
Patterns repeat, and history has a tendency to repeat itself
I see the weeds are coming up again through the cracks
Bad habits or ideas continually resurface
Some people never fly, some people fly and die
Some individuals never take the opportunity to succeed while others risk everything and fail
Some people tell you that ours is not to reason why
Some suggest that questioning things is not productive
Some people live alone, some people live a lie
Some people are isolated while others live in denial
Some people tell you that the grass is greener if you're high
Encouraging substance abuse to make things seem better
Some people sell you love, some people sell you faith
Some individuals try to sell love, faith or beliefs
Some people sell you white and openly engender hate
Drugs are advertised and celebrated while hate is promoted
Some people fight to win, some people have to fight
Some people continually struggle to get what they want while others have to fight for their survival
Some people tell you that to turn the other cheek is right
Suggesting that only nonviolence is the right way to react to harm
Some people have it all, some people never will
Contrast between those who have everything and those who will never get anything
Some people go through life oblivious to all its ills
Some people are ignorant of the problems in the world
Some people live in hope, some people live in fear
Some people are optimistic while others are very fearful
Some days I'm thinking fuck it all
Feeling completely hopeless about everything
It's wasted on deaf ears
People have stopped paying attention
Nobody listen any more it's a crime
Ignoring important messages is a significant problem
Religious freaks see it all as a sign
Denoting that certain individuals use faith as an excuse for their actions
We're preaching equal with a mountain to climb
Advocating equality despite significant barriers and obstacles
Am I alone here or am I wasting my
Asking if everyone feels the way I do or if I am just wasting my time
Some days I'm happy, some days I'm all right (victim)
Acknowledging the fluctuations of emotional states.
Some days I'm thinking maybe dead would be nice (can I suggest)
Experiencing depression and the desire for escape.
Some days it's easy, some days it's a fight (victim)
On certain days, activities come naturally, but the next day, it can become challenging.
Some days I'm thinking life itself is the price
Wondering whether life is an expensive burden
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: BRIAN JOHN BARRY, EDWIN GEORGE DEEN STRATTON, GLEN MARIO DIANI, MASSIMO FIOCCO
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