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.
Words
One Minute Silence Lyrics
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They fought and fell and died and never came home
Words
For words they fought and words they fell and words alone
War
I tried to see it your way, tried to see it your way, but words fail me
Life
So here we are
Dawn of a new day
Fuck how it looks
Fuck yesterday
I'm not saying forget
That's not what I'm saying
That's not what I'm saying
You make me feel like I'm nothing
But that's life
Yeah, that's life
50 million
A small price for freedom
My freedom
Fuck freedom if I'm not alive to live it
I'll fight for it
I won't kill or die for it
This is a rich man's world
Let the rich man fry for it
Strange
On no man's land for no man's land how brave how grand how very dead
Indeed
Hope
How many more if any more how many roads before the hand we hold is free
War
I've tried to see it your way, tried to see it your way, reasoned but with
Reasoning life only echoes mine
Life
Above all else if nothing else, I can't see my way again,
I can't see my way again
So here we are
Dawn of a new day
Fuck how it looks
Fuck yesterday
I'm not saying forget
That's not what I'm saying
That's not what I'm saying
You make me feel like I'm nothing
But that's life
Yeah, that's life
50 million
A small price for freedom
My freedom
Fuck freedom if I'm not alive to live it
I'll fight for it
I won't kill or die for it
This is a rich man's world
Let the rich man fry for it
Peace
They fought and fell and died and never came home
Words
For words they fell and words they fought and words alone
I've tried to see it your way I've tried to see it your way
Words fool me
Words fail me
The lyrics of One Minute Silence's song Words reflect on the impact that words alone have had throughout history, especially during times of war. The opening lines depict the loss and tragedy that comes along with war, as people give up their lives fighting, with nothing to show for it but words. The song then transitions to the frustration and futility of trying to reason with others, especially those who seem to be blind to the truth. Despite this, the singer acknowledges the importance of fighting for freedom but asserts the value of life over freedom. He speaks on the idea that the cost of war, which can be too high at times, should be paid by those in power and not the innocent. The closing lines of the song suggest that the pursuit of peace is desirable, but also acknowledges that words can often be misleading or even fail entirely.
Line by Line Meaning
Life
Life can be cruel and unfair as many people fought and died in war but never came back home.
Words
In war, soldiers fought and died for words and words alone.
War
Despite my efforts to understand and empathize, I find myself unable to fully comprehend the horrors of war.
Life
In times of confusion and uncertainty, it can be difficult to navigate my way forward.
So here we are
We stand at the start of a new day, ready to face whatever challenges come our way.
Fuck how it looks
I don't care how things appear on the surface; I'm more concerned with what's underneath.
Fuck yesterday
I refuse to dwell on the past; I'm focused on moving forward instead.
I'm not saying forget
I'm not advocating for ignoring history or past events entirely.
You make me feel like I'm nothing
Your words and actions have led me to believe that I am worthless or unimportant.
But that's life
Sadly, unjust treatment and feelings of inferiority are a part of life.
50 million
The lives lost in war is a staggering and heartbreaking number, but some might argue that it was a necessary sacrifice for freedom.
My freedom
Freedom is important, but not at the cost of losing my own life in the fight for it.
I'll fight for it
I'm willing to put up a fight for my freedom or what I believe in, but not at the cost of killing or dying.
I won't kill or die for it
I refuse to take part in killing or dying for the sake of a cause or belief.
This is a rich man's world
The world is dominated by those with wealth and power, who often use their resources to further their own interests.
Let the rich man fry for it
These powerful individuals who contribute to war and destruction should face the consequences and bear the brunt of the destruction instead of innocent civilians.
Peace
Peace seems like an ideal solution, but its attainment requires understanding and compromise, which can be difficult to achieve.
I've tried to see it your way I've tried to see it your way
I've made a genuine effort to empathize and see things from your perspective.
Words fool me
Despite trying to understand the power of words, I find myself unable to fully grasp their impact and significance.
Words fail me
Despite my attempts to communicate my thoughts and feelings, I find myself at a loss for words.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PATRICK RICHARD MASCALL, MARK BATES, PAUL BARRY, BRADLEY SIMPSON, JAMES DANIEL MCVEY, TRISTAN EVANS, CONNOR SAMUEL JOHN BALL
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