Quartered has toured extensively during their decade long year career. In Canada, hundreds of local Vancouver shows, dozens of West Coast tours, and two cross-country tours during 2010 and 2012 gained the band fans and respect on a national level. On an international level, two Philippines tours saw the group team up with successful metal outfit, Slapshock, where they were able to play shows in Manila and the surrounding area, network with several Asian media outlets including MYX TV and Pulp magazine, and play to crowds upwards of 4,000 people. During 2010, Quartered capitalized on the opportunity to play alongside two of Metal’s most legendary bands, Lamb of God and Testament, at the annual Pulp Summer Slam festival that drew a crowd of over 30,000 spectators. During their time touring, Quartered was able to garner the attention of a considerable fan-base that has saw their online exposure grow to over 24,000+ fans on Facebook.
To date, an EP and two full length records, The Falls of Autumn and Walks Like A Ghost, have been written and recorded by the band. The latest record Walks Like A Ghost (released through a collaboration between Thorny Bleeder Records and Universal Music Canada) was produced by Ben Kaplan, a recording industry veteran who worked on several projects including Mudvayne, Chevelle, Alexisonfire, and Rise Against.
With their new manager, Evan Nixon (currently on All Stars tour with Capture the Crown, Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin and others) on-board for the future, a new record is in the works for release in early 2014 as well as touring again at a national and international level.
Àfrica
Quartered Lyrics
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Mmm way wuh wuh wuh
Mmm way wuh wuh wuh
Mmm way wuh wuh wuh
Mmm way (woo) wuh wuh wuh (hah, woo, hah)
Mmm way (hoo) wuh wuh wuh (hah, woo, hah)
Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)
Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)
Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)
(Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)) Whoa-oh-oh-oh!
(Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)) Whoa-oh-oh-oh!
(Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)) Whoa-oh-oh-oh!
(Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)) Whoa-oh-oh-oh!
(Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)) Whoa-oh-oh-oh!
(Mooh (woo, hah), mooh (woo, hah)) Whoa-oh-oh-oh!
Hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Sift, sift
Sift through the dark
Well, I never ever wanna
Be down on my knees
Cryin, thinkin'
Clinch
Clinch to the dark
Well, I never ever wanna
Be down on my knees
Cryin', thinkin'
I can barely remember my own name
Standing alone here in thoughts of my own
And slowly, they're soundin'
The same
Soundin' the same
Breathe in, breathe out
I cannot let this in
So let's not pretend
Ah!
Startled by how your own vision is close to the ground
I've got my nose it's so close to the ground
I'm stalking you like
An animal
Animals
Breathe in, breathe out
I cannot let this in
Stop to convulse, no longer lie
You need to realize this is the end
Breathe in, breathe out
I won't let this in
Stop to convulse
Later on in the end
Heart beats, heart throbs
Heart is always in pain
Africa, these are the words
I have to say
Never again
Never again
Africa, you have him fallin' apart
He's fallin' apart all alone
In misery
Misery
Africa, you have him falling apart
Sendin' your mainline led straight to his heart
Let this indifference no longer sway
Africa, these are the words I have to
Say, say, say
Say, say, say, say
Say, say, say, say
Say, say, say, say
This can't be happening bodies divided
Want no recollection
Fallin' to pieces we're fallin' from higher
Shun away, clear the way, stay away
Left with the drum
To beat at my own wake
Shun away, clear the way, stay away
Left with the drum
To beat at my own raise
Africa, you have him fallin' apart
He's fallin' apart all alone
In misery
The lyrics of "Africa" by Quartered touches upon themes of hopelessness and despair. The opening lines of the song comprising of Mmm way wuh suggests a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty, similar to the tumultuous and confusing state of mind of the singer. The chorus phrase Mooh (woo, hah), repeated multiple times throughout the song, expresses a sense of entrapment and desperation that the character feels in his current state of being.
The singer of the song finds himself in a place of isolation and helplessness as he sifts through the dark of his own thoughts. The lyrics "Well, I never want to be down on my knees Cryin', thinkin'" further symbolizes his determination to overcome the situation he is in without any external help. However, the situation seems to be overpowering his will as he realizes that his own vision is close to the ground and he is stalking his prey, which signifies the state of his mind.
The song describes Africa as a metaphorical entity that is causing the singer's downfall. This portrayal could stem from the idea that the continent of Africa is usually associated with poverty, chaos, and suffering. The song reflects upon the complexities and difficulties that one can face in life, showcasing that it can take everything from someone if they let it. The lyrics of the song compel the listener to persevere even in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm way wuh way wuh wuh
A vocalization with no clear meaning
Mmm way wuh wuh wuh
A vocalization with no clear meaning
Hey
An informal greeting
Hey, hey, hey, hey
A vocalization with no clear meaning
Sift, sift
A command to search or sort through something
Sift through the dark
Searching or sorting through difficult, negative emotions or situations
Well, I never ever wanna
Strongly stating what the singer does not desire
Be down on my knees
Being vulnerable or powerless
Cryin, thinkin'
Expressing sadness and introspection
Clinch
To grip tightly
Clinch to the dark
Holding onto difficult, negative emotions or situations
I can barely remember my own name
Feeling disconnected from oneself
Standing alone here in thoughts of my own
Being alone with one's thoughts
And slowly, they're soundin'
The thoughts becoming repetitive and unchanging
The same
Repeating the same experience or feeling
Breathe in, breathe out
A breathing exercise to calm oneself
I cannot let this in
Refusing to let negative emotions affect oneself
So let's not pretend
Not wanting to deceive oneself
Startled by how your own vision is close to the ground
Realizing one's own limited perspective
I've got my nose it's so close to the ground
Continuing to focus on limited details
I'm stalking you like
Following someone closely and intently
An animal
Like a predator hunting prey
Breathe in, breathe out
A breathing exercise to calm oneself
I cannot let this in
Refusing to let negative emotions affect oneself
Stop to convulse, no longer lie
Stopping the negative emotions and being honest with oneself
You need to realize this is the end
The end of a difficult situation
Later on in the end
At the end of the situation
Heart beats, heart throbs
Heartache and pain
Heart is always in pain
Suffering emotionally
Africa, these are the words
Directly addressing the continent of Africa
I have to say
Sharing a message or truth
Never again
A vow to avoid a negative experience
Africa, you have him fallin' apart
Blaming Africa for causing emotional pain
Sendin' your mainline led straight to his heart
Africa being the source of heartache
Let this indifference no longer sway
Avoiding being indifferent or apathetic
Say, say, say
Repeatedly voicing or emphasizing something
This can't be happening bodies divided
Feeling like the situation is impossible to fix
Want no recollection
Wishing to forget or erase the negative experience
Fallin' to pieces we're fallin' from higher
Losing control or power and experiencing a downfall
Shun away, clear the way, stay away
Avoiding negativity and harmful situations
Left with the drum
Continuing one's purpose or passion
To beat at my own wake
Continuing to create or perform after a negative experience
In misery
Feeling emotional pain
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LLOYD N JAMES JNR, MELBOURNE N MILLER, MORTIMER SOFTLEY
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