In 2003 Alex got a deal with Accession Records and released his first official album "Skin on Fire".
In 2005 he released a second album "Overkill", and at the same time got a contract with Albert Diehl (Contribe).
Albert has been and is still a good motivation for Alex, and a few months after the signing, the EP "Storm of Impermanence" was released.
In October 2006 the third album, No need to worry, was released.
On 07-09-28 the 4th studio-album "borderline" followed. The CD is divided into two chapters: "rage" and "melancholy" showing both the harsher and softer side of painbastard´s music.
Cold World
Painbastard Lyrics
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Feel the factitiousness of society
Self appointed friends clap on my shoulder
A little later they stap a knife into my back
Money soils a person, ruins existences
Greed makes you blond, reckless and emotionless
So it will be the fate of the human race
Cold world
End up in smoke
Hey you people
I spit in your face
You are a disgrace
I look forward to nothing at all
Don’t wanna hear halfhearted apologies
Will not rely on empty and catchy words
An ironic smile is everything you will see
As you sow, so you shall reap
But the final result won’t please you
As you treat me so I’ll treat you
So don’t be surprised when I’ll hurt you
The lyrics to Painbastard's "Cold World" describe the disillusionment and mistrust that the singer feels towards society and those around them. The opening line, "Everyday I burn bridges behind me," suggests a pattern of cutting off relationships rather than trying to maintain them. This may be due to a sense of cynicism and distrust towards those around them, which is further emphasized in the next line: "Feel the factitiousness of society." The word "factitiousness" suggests something that is artificial, contrived, or insincere, and this is how the singer sees society.
The next few lines describe the way that people can be friendly to your face and then betray you behind your back: "Self appointed friends clap on my shoulder / A little later they stap a knife into my back." This sense of betrayal is linked to the corrupting influence of money and greed. The lyrics suggest that these things can turn people into unfeeling and selfish beings who are willing to sacrifice anything, including their friendships, for financial gain: "Money soils a person, ruins existences / Greed makes you blond, reckless and emotionless." The final lines of the song express the singer's sense of anger and disillusionment with society, as well as their determination to protect themselves: "Cold world / End up in smoke / Hey you people / I spit in your face / You are a disgrace."
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday I burn bridges behind me
I am consistently ending relationships that are not beneficial to me.
Feel the factitiousness of society
I have come to realize the deceiving and insincere nature of the people around me.
Self appointed friends clap on my shoulder
Those who claim to be my friends only do so for their own benefit.
A little later they stap a knife into my back
My so-called friends will eventually betray me in some way, causing pain and suffering.
Money soils a person, ruins existences
Having an excessive amount of money corrupts a person's spirit and can negatively impact their life.
Greed makes you blond, reckless and emotionless
The obsession with wealth can cloud one's judgment, causing them to act irresponsibly and without feeling.
So it will be the fate of the human race
This will be the destiny of human beings due to their tendency toward destructive behavior.
To suffocate from its own lies
The human race will ultimately be consumed by the falsehoods it creates for itself.
Cold world
The world is devoid of warmth and kindness.
End up in smoke
All the things we strive for will eventually disappear into nothingness.
Hey you people
Addressing those around him whom he perceives as a disappointment.
I spit in your face
An expression of his disgust toward them.
You are a disgrace
A direct insult toward those whom he wishes to condemn.
I look forward to nothing at all
He holds no expectation for the future due to his negative experiences in life.
Don't wanna hear halfhearted apologies
He has become disillusioned with the idea of forgiveness, as he believes that apologies are often insincere.
Will not rely on empty and catchy words
Instead of insincere apologies, he wants authentic and meaningful action from those around him.
An ironic smile is everything you will see
He will hide his true feelings with a fake smile, because he has lost trust in those around him.
As you sow, so you shall reap
The consequences of one's actions will eventually catch up to them.
But the final result won't please you
The result of one's actions may not be satisfactory, especially if it causes harm to others.
As you treat me so I'll treat you
His treatment of others is a reflection of how they've treated him in the past.
So don't be surprised when I'll hurt you
If someone treats him poorly, they should expect to incur his wrath.
Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.