The band takes influences from contemporary alternative music as well as melodic hard rock groups. In April 2008, Quietdrive parted with Epic Records, and the guys released an album titled 'Deliverance' on October 14, 2008 with the Militia Group. In 2009, they parted with Militia Group and released an independent EP called 'Close Your Eyes' on their own independent record label, which they dubbed Sneaker 2 Bombs Records. Their third full-length album, titled simply 'Quietdrive', debuted on December 14, 2010. The band's most recent release is 'Up or Down', coming out on April 24, 2012.
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Rise From the Ashes
Quietdrive Lyrics
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I fell right through the floor
And I am certain I've become
Broken, bruised, and numb
Would you restate your opinion
And hold back your investigation
Do you see the sins you're making
Cause I've made them all before
I will now rise from the ashes
Don't call me pretentious
I'm sitting here making my own rules
And if I fall from the ceiling
You'll be down there waiting
And my only hope
Is falling down
And by my own admission
You'll find that my condition
Is worse than you imagined
You're better off if you know
But every time before that I
Tried to measure pain inside
You can't ignore it
Right now I can't ignore it
I will now rise from the ashes
Don't call me pretentious
I'm sitting here making my own rules
And if I fall from the ceiling
You'll be down there waiting
To finish me
Inside of me (x7)
I'll take my heart
And rip my feelings out
Before they make me doubt
And I'll fall down with flames burning
Alive again
As long as you know that
I will now rise from the ashes
Don't call me pretentious
I'm sitting here making my own rules
And if I fall from the ceiling
You'll be down there waiting
To finish me
Finish me
The song "Rise From the Ashes" by Quietdrive depicts a sentiment of survival, perseverance, and self-reliance. The lyrics convey a sense of self-examination, pain, and numbness that the singer has gone through but is determined to rise above. The first stanza of the song talks about the singer's state of brokenness, and how they feel unsupported and judged. The lines "Would you restate your opinion, And hold back your investigation" reflect the singer's resentment and frustration towards those who judge them. However, the lyrics also reveal that the singer has made mistakes in the past, and they acknowledge their own flawed nature. In the chorus, the singer declares that they will overcome, and rise from the ashes. Even if they fall, they know that there are those who will be waiting for them.
The second stanza further emphasizes the singer's state of mind, where they recognize their condition is worse than others may realize. They realize the pain they feel may be hard to ignore, but they want to rise above it. The chorus repeats, and in the third stanza, the singer reflects on what they’re willing to do to heal. The line "I'll take my heart, and rip my feelings out, Before they make me doubt" highlights the sacrifice the singer is willing to make to grow and heal. The final lines of the song affirm the singer's determination and knowledge that they will rise from the ashes.
Line by Line Meaning
I felt this way before
I have experienced these feelings previously
I fell right through the floor
I was knocked down by my emotions
And I am certain I've become
I am confident that I am now
Broken, bruised, and numb
Emotionally exhausted and unable to feel
Would you restate your opinion
Please clarify what you believe
And hold back your investigation
Don't try to delve too deeply into my issues
Do you see the sins you're making
Are you aware of your own mistakes
Cause I've made them all before
Because I have made similar errors in the past
I will now rise from the ashes
I will overcome my struggles and start anew
Don't call me pretentious
Do not accuse me of being arrogant or self-important
I'm sitting here making my own rules
I am establishing my own guidelines and norms
And if I fall from the ceiling
Even if I experience a major failure
You'll be down there waiting
You'll be there to witness my downfall
And my only hope
My sole aspiration
Is falling down
Is to fail spectacularly
And by my own admission
I confess myself
You'll find that my condition
You'll discover that I am in this state
Is worse than you imagined
It is even more severe than you think
You're better off if you know
It's better if you are informed
But every time before that I
But each previous instance when I
Tried to measure pain inside
Attempted to gauge my own emotional agony
You can't ignore it
You cannot overlook it
Right now I can't ignore it
At this moment, I cannot disregard my pain
I'll take my heart
I am going to remove my emotions
And rip my feelings out
And tear my sentiments away
Before they make me doubt
Before they cause me to question myself
And I'll fall down with flames burning
I will fail remarkably and spectacularly
Alive again
But I will then be reborn
As long as you know that
Provided that you are aware of it
To finish me
To witness my failure
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Written by: KEVIN TRUCKENMILLER
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