5 piece Melodic-Hardcore band f… Read Full Bio ↴Melodic hardcore band from united states
5 piece Melodic-Hardcore band from the Chicago-land area. Formed in 2008 under the name of Cadence, the band saw a name change and some member changes in late 2010. Their debut EP entitled "Wanderer" was released on May 17th, 2011 and is currently available for free download here - http://restore.bandcamp.com/
On April 26th, 2012, the band released a 2 song demo entitled "The Loss In Living" featuring 2 brand new songs which can be downloaded for free.
A full length release for the fall of 2012 is expected.
No Illusion
Restore Lyrics
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Tell me this can’t be real.
Four years and counting.
Your hands fastened at my throat.
Options are running thin.
How much longer will I last?
You are with me. Always with me.
Unable to find severance.
Following my footsteps.
Tracing my tracks.
Always at my back.
There is no end in sight.
There is no end in sight.
I can't keep up the pace.
It's too late, it's too late.
These fears have taken shape.
Into these ghosts that I face
Brought on from taunted times.
Can I push them away?
How long must I wait?
So I will pop the pills to calm the fucking shrills and
heal the scars time will not erase.
You are with me. Always with me.
A ghost, a presence.
Unable to find severance.
Following my footsteps.
Tracing my tracks.
Always at my back.
There is no end in sight.
There is no end in sight.
I don’t want to be afraid.
Do anything to set you free.
I don’t want to be afraid.
Do anything to set you free.
In "No Illusion," Restore addresses the overwhelming feeling of being trapped in one's own mind. The song begins with a plea for someone to tell the singer that what they're experiencing isn't real, but as the song progresses, it becomes clear that they're struggling with their own internal demons. The line "your hands fastened at my throat" suggests that the singer feels suffocated by their fears and anxieties. They feel as though they're running out of options and wonder how much longer they can hold on before they break.
The chorus of the song provides a metaphor for the way the singer feels, likening their struggles to that of a ghost haunting them continuously. They feel as though they're unable to break free from the grip of their fears and anxieties and are constantly weighed down by them. The line "I can't keep up the pace" is particularly poignant, emphasizing the feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to keep fighting.
The song's bridge provides a glimmer of hope, as the singer acknowledges that they want to break free from their fears and anxieties. The line "do anything to set you free" suggests that the singer recognizes that their internal struggles are holding them back and that they're determined to overcome them. The song ends with a repeated refrain of "there is no end in sight," suggesting that while the singer is still struggling, they're continuing to fight and to try to find a way to escape their own mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me this can’t be happening.
I'm in disbelief and hope that this is not really happening.
Tell me this can’t be real.
I'm hoping that this is all just an illusion or a dream.
Four years and counting.
This has been going on for an extended period of time.
Your hands fastened at my throat.
I feel trapped and suffocated under your control.
Options are running thin.
I'm running out of ways to escape this situation.
How much longer will I last?
I'm starting to doubt my ability to endure this for much longer.
You are with me. Always with me.
Even though you're not physically present, your influence and control over me continues to exist.
A ghost, a presence.
Your hold on me is like that of a ghost or a memory, never leaving my side.
Unable to find severance.
I have not been able to escape your grasp.
Following my footsteps.
Your control over me dictates where I go and what I do.
Tracing my tracks.
You continue to follow my every move, leaving no room for me to escape.
Always at my back.
You are constantly lurking, never allowing me a moment alone.
There is no end in sight.
I see no way out of this cycle of control and fear.
I can't keep up the pace.
I'm struggling to keep going under the pressure and control.
It's too late, it's too late.
I feel like I've reached a point of no return.
These fears have taken shape.
The fears that I've had have become a reality.
Into these ghosts that I face
I am confronted by the memories that haunt me most.
Brought on from taunted times.
These memories have been triggered by past experiences of being tormented.
Can I push them away?
I am unsure if I can overcome these haunting memories.
How long must I wait?
I am waiting for a resolution to this cycle of fear and control, but don't know how long it will take.
So I will pop the pills to calm the fucking shrills and heal the scars time will not erase.
I am turning to medication to help subdue the anxiety and pain that comes with these memories and fear that persist regardless of time.
I don’t want to be afraid.
I am hoping to find a way to move past this fear and control.
Do anything to set you free.
I want to break free from the hold you have on me, no matter the cost.
I don’t want to be afraid.
The fear and control that I face is a heavy burden and one that I don't want to carry anymore.
Do anything to set you free.
I am willing to take any steps necessary to find freedom from the cycle of fear and control that exists in my life.
Contributed by Parker Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin De Crop
This is amazing <3
TheBrutalWorm
the shit