From their inception, Righteous Vendetta has never been comfortable with sitting still. After releasing two full-length albums on Red Cord Records and touring extensively on that material, they decided it was time for a change. “We finished our 2011 release Lawless and started thinking what we were going to do next. After some ideas were tossed around, we decided to try something that would really challenge our songwriting skills and push us to our creative limits. So we took the intensity and high-energy of our older metalcore sound and tried to take it in a more appealing direction”, writes guitarist Justin Olmstead. The result of this new direction was their single “This Pain”, which spent fifteen weeks in the Top 20 on Billboard’s Christian Rock chart. Since then they’ve hit the ground running with the independently released Righteous Vendetta, Vol. I. Though the band’s style has changed with their latest release, their brand of hook-infused rock has found fans on the airwaves and at venues throughout the country. Their newest single, “The Fire Inside”, has spent more than a dozen weeks on the Christian Rock chart, peaking at #9 and sharing the Top 10 with the likes of Skillet, Red, and P.O.D.
Even after nearly a thousand shows to date, the band’s touring schedule is as busy as ever. Last year, Righteous Vendetta made their performance debut in Europe, playing to packed venues in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, and more. This year they’ve already supported Hurt and Smile Empty Soul as the first installment in a series of major tours, followed by runs with Trapt, Taproot, and 10 Years, playing more than sixty dates with some of the biggest names in hard rock.
The band recently recorded their third full-length record The Fire Inside with Milwaukee-based producer Joel Wanasek at JTW Studios. “The new record is sure to be one of the biggest, hardest hitting mixes in the genre,” said vocalist Ryan Hayes. “It’s heavy, catchy, melodic, and will have you singing every chorus after the first time you hear it.” Armed with a melodic, infectious sound and a habit of hitting venues across the nation hard, fast, and often, Righteous Vendetta is destined to make waves. Look for their new record The Fire Inside this fall.
Take Over
Righteous Vendetta Lyrics
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We're taking over
This is war then
We're Taking over
We're Taking over
We're Taking over
Words unspoken now
Show me how it use to be
when everything was easy
With the pieces in my hands
I'm ready to face the dark
Every step I take Is getting harder and harder
You feel us rising
We're taking over
This is war then
We're Taking over
(Stand) til there's nothing left
Fight, until your dying breath
Live, with no regrets
We're talking over (yeah)
Give up your lives, give up your guns
This is a take over
If you want to live, say leave and you'll be ran over
We have you locked in every minute
You want to make it out alive
Expect a take over
With the pieces in my hands
I'm ready to face the dark
Every step I take Is getting harder and harder
You feel us rising
We're taking over
This is war then
We're Taking over
(Stand) til there's nothing left
Fight, until your dying breath
Live, with no regrets
We're talking over
You feel us rising
We're taking over
Let the flame come and take you in
It only burns for a moment
Let the flame engulf your skin
Let your mind embrace the silence
(You feel us rising)
(We're taking over)
You feel us rising
We're taking over
This is war then
We're Taking over
(Stand) til there's nothing left
Fight, until your dying breath
Live, with no regrets
We're talking over (yeah)
We're taking over
We're taking over
WE'RE TAKING OVER
The lyrics of "Take Over" by Righteous Vendetta depicts a battle cry for a revolution, an uprising, a takeover. The song is a call to arms for those who feel oppressed, marginalized, and unheard. They want to take over and be in control of their own destiny, to fight for their rights and live life with no regrets. The lines "You feel us rising, we're taking over" emphasizes the power of unity and strength in numbers. The repeated phrase "We're taking over" reinforces the idea of a hostile takeover, where they are taking control by force, not by diplomacy.
The lines "With the pieces in my hands, I'm ready to face the dark, Every step I take is getting harder and harder" narrates the struggles and hardships one may face in their pursuit of change. They may be facing obstacles and opposition, but they will not falter. The chorus "Stand until there's nothing left, fight until your dying breath, live with no regrets" are words of encouragement to keep pushing forward, to live every day as if it's their last, to fight until the end.
The lyrics of "Take Over" is a statement of rebellion, of standing up against the status quo and taking charge of one's life. It is a call to arms for all those who feel oppressed, marginalized, or unheard and want to take matters into their own hands.
Line by Line Meaning
You feel us rising
We are gaining power and influence
We're taking over
We are assuming control and domination
This is war then
We are engaged in a struggle for supremacy
Words unspoken now
Actions speak louder than words
Show me how it use to be
Demonstrate a past that was simpler and easier
When everything was simple
Before complexity and difficulty arose
when everything was easy
Before challenges and obstacles emerged
With the pieces in my hands
In control of the situation
I'm ready to face the dark
Prepared to confront danger and uncertainty
Every step I take Is getting harder and harder
The challenge is increasing and becoming more difficult with each advance
(Stand) til there's nothing left
Persist until the very end
Fight, until your dying breath
Battle to the end, even if it means giving your life
Live, with no regrets
Lead a life without remorse and missed opportunities
We're talking over (yeah)
We are taking control and assuming authority
Give up your lives, give up your guns
Surrender your very existence and your means of defense
This is a take over
We are seizing absolute control and power
If you want to live, say leave and you'll be ran over
If survival is your goal, retreat or be crushed
We have you locked in every minute
We have you under constant surveillance and control
You want to make it out alive
You seek to survive this confrontation
Expect a take over
Anticipate our conquest and domination
Let the flame come and take you in
Embrace the struggle and accept its consequences
It only burns for a moment
The pain and suffering will be transient
Let the flame engulf your skin
Submit yourself to the flames of battle and be consumed by them
Let your mind embrace the silence
Mentally prepare yourself for the struggle by calming your thoughts
WE'RE TAKING OVER
We are assuming complete control and overpowering all opposition
Contributed by Avery N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.