As of 2022 they have released seven full length albums and eight EPs
Studio albums:
The Ghosts Among Us (2008)
We Will All Evolve (2010)
Age of Ignorance (2012)
Younger Dreams (2015)
Let Light Overcome (2019)
Overcome The Darkness (2019)
Let Light Overcome The Darkness (2020)
EPs:
We've Been Holding Back (2004)
Building Cities from Scratch (2005)
A Summer of Covers (2013)
Oak Island (2013)
Oak Island Acoustic (2014)
Decades of Covers (2016)
Selective Hearing (2017)
Empires Fall (2022)
Current members
Trevor Wentworth – co-lead vocals, additional guitars, programming (2004–present)
Matt Wentworth – co-lead vocals, lead guitar, piano, programming, keyboards (2004–present)
Tim Molloy – drums, percussion (2006–present)
Past members
Tim Valich – rhythm guitar (2004–2005)
Nick Perricone – rhythm guitar (2005–2006)
Colin Perry – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2006–2012, 2015–2017)
Matthew Valich – drums (2004–2005)
Alex "Woody" Woodrow – bass, backing vocals (2004–2022)
Joey Perricone – drums (2005–2006) (currently credited as pianist for some of the band's songs)
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Age of Ignorance
Our Last Night Lyrics
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Sat back and relaxed as the buildings burned
This is the age of ignorance
It is a sickness that brings us to the end
The poisoned our food to keep their margins high
And as they count their money, the starving die
This is the age of ignorance
It's time to stand up, get ready to fight
For all the wrongs that should be right
Or watch the world as it slowly falls apart
As it slowly falls apart
They could cure this cancer in the simplest ways
But the longer we are sick, the more the doctor gets paid
The longer we wait to get out of these days
The shorter we'll live and the faster we'll decay
This is the age of ignorance
It is a sickness that brings us to the end
It's time to stand up, get ready to fight
For all the wrongs that should be right
Or watch the world as it slowly falls apart
If the people lead, the leaders will follow
The teachers will be the ones that never played this game
This is the age of ignorance
It is a sickness that brings us to the end
It's time to stand up, get ready to fight
For all the wrongs that should be right
Or watch the world as it slowly falls apart
We'll stand up for what we believe in
And won't back down til' they see the reason
To change the world before it slowly falls apart
The lyrics of the Our Last Night's song Age of Ignorance are an indictment of the modern age and the way in which humankind is destroying itself through its own ignorance. The first verse brings up the idea of war and how people in power are willing to sacrifice their own people to perpetuate it. Instead of taking action to stop the conflict, they sit back and watch as the buildings burn. The chorus states that ignorance is what is driving the world towards its end, a disease that we must overcome.
The second verse turns to a different kind of problem that is affecting humanity. The wealthy and powerful have poisoned food just to keep their profits high. They watch as people starve to death because they are too greedy to change their ways. The bridge of the song urges listeners to stand up and fight for what is right, to take action before it's too late.
The third verse of the song highlights the fact that we have within our reach the ability to cure many of the problems facing humanity. Still, the longer we allow things to continue unchecked, the more time and money people can make from our sickness. Therefore, waiting too long to solve the problem will lead to the destruction of humankind. The final chorus is a call to action: we must stand up for what we believe in and not back down until things change.
Line by Line Meaning
They murdered their own to start and endless war
In order to initiate a never-ending conflict, they killed their own people.
Sat back and relaxed as the buildings burned
While the buildings were ablaze, they comfortably enjoyed the spectacle without any regard for the lives affected.
This is the age of ignorance
The era we currently reside in is one of much ignorance.
It is a sickness that brings us to the end
The disease of ignorance is responsible for our ultimate demise.
They poisoned our food to keep their margins high
They contaminated our sustenance to maximize their profits.
And as they count their money, the starving die
While the greedy count their wealth, the impoverished perish from hunger.
It's time to stand up, get ready to fight
The time has come to resist and prepare for battle.
For all the wrongs that should be right
We must fight for justice and to correct the many injustices that plague society.
Or watch the world as it slowly falls apart
Otherwise, we will be forced to witness the gradual collapse of civilization.
They could cure this cancer in the simplest ways
The remedy for this disease is so uncomplicated and readily available.
But the longer we are sick, the more the doctor gets paid
Unfortunately, the longer we remain ill, the more the physician benefits from our suffering.
The longer we wait to get out of these days
The more we delay transitioning away from this situation.
The shorter we'll live and the faster we'll decay
The more we procrastinate, the briefer our lives will be and the more rapidly we will deteriorate.
If the people lead, the leaders will follow
When ordinary individuals take the lead, those in power will naturally follow.
The teachers will be the ones that never played this game
Those who have never participated in this wicked scheme will be the ones instructing the rest.
We'll stand up for what we believe in
We'll rally for our convictions and what we hold true.
And won't back down til' they see the reason
We won't relent until they comprehend the rationale behind our actions.
To change the world before it slowly falls apart
Our objective is to alter the world before its gradual decline becomes more apparent.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID JONATHAN BENDETH, MATTHEW RYAN WENTWORTH
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Aldamis
If only everyone listened to these words the world would be a better place.
Brad Kokowski
How do you fix the world from these words what is truth look at the Bible That's how you fix the world unite United under what United under God the Creator of us all reveal through Jesus Christ the gospel is good news he paid the price on the cross for us get to know him and you will see the beauty
Brad Kokowski
So everyone has to ask themselves what is truth what do you mean by take action what are we ignorant from these are all questions that need to be answered can they be fixed by human understanding or do we have to look at the creator look to the creator and let him speak to his creation God is our creator we are his creation he speaks to us through the gospel gospel meaning good news shows that we all have a sickness it's called sin in the church we call it broken but in truth in front of a holy holy holy God who is perfect we are evil but the good news is the atonement for our sin has been paid Jesus Christ on the cross he took our place we should have been on the cross That's how much God loves us John 3:16 May God richly bless all the people who see this this season Christmas is about Christ it's all about him the good news the gospel message peace and understanding be with you all the understanding of God Jesus revealed who God is the son is the same as the father if you know Jesus you know God they are one in the same May the holy Spirit come down upon you Amen
Thomas McArthur
Listening to the words and allowing the action to come forth are two totally different concepts that not many people employ which has led to the conundrum that has become 'modern society'.
Imran Harun
This song started to play in my head after watching all the riots happening in US.
Justin Gibson
This song and a world divided are great examples of how society is right now. And there are countless others songs from this band
Hansol
This is why i love this genre. They sing about this that REALLY matters.
Nuel Panggabean
From 2016 to 2021 still love our last night🤘🏻🖤🔥
Matt Ank
These dudes are very talented. Sick album.
Brian Graham
I was introduced to this group a couple of months ago and they are awesome!