On January 23, 2006, the band signed with Vagrant Records for Kezia's American release on April 4, 2006. Their second full-length album, Fortress was released by Underground Operations in Canada and by Vagrant Records worldwide on January 29, 2008. The band released their third studio album, Scurrilous, on March 22, 2011.
The band released their independent and latest album, Volition on October 29. 2013.
Members
Rody Walker – lead vocals
Tim Millar – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Luke Hoskin – lead guitar, backing vocals, piano
Arif Mirabdolbaghi – bass guitar, backing vocals
Mike Ieradi – drums, percussion
No Stars Over Bethlehem
Protest the Hero Lyrics
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I'll burn all the lives of this angel illuminati
When St. Michael sized means find an end to justify
A belief to fortify this stained glass disgrace
Too beautiful to change, or perhaps too scared
The truth behind our lives will be erased (will be erased)
Begging for a crusade in which to die
Where lead locusts pierce the heart of men
And tie the tongues of those who lie (those who lie)
Cut the sinner, bleed redemption through the city streets
That resonate the prayers of "This should never be"
This should never be
Someone plunged a dagger deep into God's chest
And when he groaned it laid our entire civilization to rest
When he pulled out that dagger
And marvelled in the pain he could create
We stuck another in his back and sealed Creation's fate
So now we'll turn from wealth in the height of all our poverty
A call that renders me ageless, turning the pages of a belief
That's greater than us all, greater than us all
Amen to the fools and the Cossacks
And the pulpits (Amen!)
Amen
To the people who think there's still a way to help us
Amen to the people (Amen!)
Amen to the people (Amen!)
Amen to the people (Amen!)
Amen to the people
Amen to the people
Amen to the people who
Think there's still a way to help us
The lyrics of "No Stars Over Bethlehem" by Protest the Hero convey a sense of rebellion against organized religion and oppressive systems. The first stanza talks about burning down the "angel illuminati," or the powerful figures in the Church who claim to have a direct connection to God. The singer believes that this elite group is using their power to maintain the status quo, even if it means hiding the truth from the rest of society.
The second stanza touches on the idea of redemption through violence. The singer suggests that the only way to "bleed redemption" is to cut the sinners and let their blood flow through the streets. This is a violent and disturbing image, but it reflects the anger and desperation that many people feel when they are oppressed and powerless.
The overall message of the song seems to be a call to action against oppressive systems, including organized religion and other forms of authority. The singer is willing to fight and die for a cause that he believes in, even if it means going against the established order.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll burn all the lives of this angel illuminati
I will eradicate every single aspect of the idealistic vision of angelic beauty
When St. Michael sized means find an end to justify
When we are able to rationalize and justify our actions as righteous like St. Michael's deeds
A belief to fortify this stained glass disgrace
A faith that strengthens and upholds the shameful and hypocritical practices of the church
Too beautiful to change or perhaps too scared
The current situation is too beautiful or too frightening to even attempt to change
The truth behind our lives will be erased
The reality and facts of our existence will eventually be forgotten and disregarded
A crusader begging for a crusade in which to die
A person seeking and longing for a conflict to fight and potentially die for
Where lead locusts pierce the heart of men
A place where destruction and devastation is brought upon humanity by a powerful force
And tie the tongues of those who lie
Silence and keep from speaking the deceivers and liars
Cut the sinner, bleed redemption through the city streets
Punish and hurt the wrongdoers, as if their suffering will bring salvation to the community
That resonate in prayers of this never should be
That echo the regretful desire that this situation should never have occurred
Someone plunged a dagger deep into God's chest and
Someone dealt a heavy blow to the very idea and concept of a divine being
When he groaned it laid our entire civilization to rest
When the concept of God was wounded, it led to the downfall of our entire society
When he pulled out the dagger and marveled at the pain he could create
When the attacker withdrew the weapon, he was amazed by the amount of destruction he could cause
We stuck another in his back to seal creation's fate
We continued to inflict harm and damage that sealed our inevitable and dreadful destiny
Now we turn from wealth in the height of all our poverty
Despite having so little, we still choose to ignore the true value of material wealth
A call that renders me ageless
A fervent appeal that makes me feel timeless and eternal
Turning the pages of a belief that's greater than us all
Exploring and delving into a faith that is beyond and more significant than our individual selves
Amen to the fools and the cossacks and the pulpits
Amen to those who are foolish, brutal persecutors, and those who hold religious authority
Amen to the people who think there's still a way to help us
Amen to those still holding onto hope that there is a way to save us from our fate
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arif Mirabodlbaghi, Lucas Hoskin, Morgan Carlson, Rody Walker, Tim Millar
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