This band does not stick to one overall formula for music. Encompassing the variety of music genres and styles is what keeps the songs fresh and at times, unexpected. The members write songs ranging over a broad base of style and content. The subject matter is as diverse as their individual and collective interests and beliefs. Some songs cary messages, others are written simply for the hell of it. One song may carry a statement on society or about the human psyche, and the next would deal with dead things eating brains. This diversity keeps the members challenged and keeps crowds interested in what's coming next. It also has mass appeal to different audiences.
aftermath
Ripsnorter Lyrics
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Turning dawn into night time ash
Life's summer bliss
Now dead winter cold
A flash of light brings everlasting night
Skyscraper skeletons - death by thirty megatons
The price for peace is eternal vigilance
No voices left to shout the battle cry
Rest in peace
Vaporized in the blink of an eye
Push of a button the planet earth dies
A shadow of humanity's legacy
Earth's death by man's brutality
Mankind's worldwide epitaph
Are silhouettes on brick walls
A flash of light brings everlasting night
Skyscraper skeletons - death by thirty megatons
Vaporized in the blink of an eye
Push of a button the planet earth dies
The lyrics of Ripsnorter's song "Aftermath" paint a vivid picture of a post-apocalyptic world that has been destroyed by man's own choices. The opening lines "Mighty titans clash, turning dawn into nighttime ash" set the stage for a catastrophic event that has torn apart the fabric of civilization. The juxtaposition of "life's summer bliss" with "dead winter cold" highlights the suddenness and finality of the destruction.
The imagery of "skyscraper skeletons - death by thirty megatons" adds to the sense of scale and devastation, with the use of "thirty megatons" emphasizing the sheer power and force of the attack. The phrase "warhead - you're dead" is chilling in its simplicity, epitomizing the brutal reality of war and conflict. The notion that the price for peace is "eternal vigilance" is a poignant reminder of the fragility of existence and the need for constant effort to maintain peace.
The final lines are especially haunting, as they describe the silhouettes of humanity's legacy as "on brick walls." This image of shadowy figures etched into the remains of a ruined city serves as a potent symbol of the transience of human achievement and the cost of our violent tendencies. The repetition of "vaporized in the blink of an eye" and "push of a button the planet earth dies" underscores the abruptness and finality of the destruction, emphasizing the tragedy of what has been lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Mighty titans clash
Two great powers engage in an epic battle
Turning dawn into night time ash
The destruction caused by the battle creates darkness in the midst of day
Life's summer bliss
The joy and vitality of life
Now dead winter cold
The aftermath of the battle results in death and the absence of life
A flash of light brings everlasting night
The detonation of a nuclear bomb causes an eternal darkness
Skyscraper skeletons - death by thirty megatons
The devastation of the bomb reduces buildings to skeletal structures
Warhead - you're dead
The effect of the bomb on its target is immediate death
The price for peace is eternal vigilance
Continuous effort is necessary to maintain peace
No voices left to shout the battle cry
The death and destruction of the battle silenced those who would fight
Rest in peace
A wish for eternal rest for the dead
Vaporized in the blink of an eye
The destruction caused by the bomb happened instantaneously
Push of a button the planet earth dies
The ability to destroy the earth rests in the hands of humanity
A shadow of humanity's legacy
The destructive power of humanity will long outlast any positive contributions to civilization
Earth's death by man's brutality
The earth's destruction is ultimately the result of human actions
Mankind's worldwide epitaph
A message or statement commemorating humanity's destructive nature
Are silhouettes on brick walls
A reminder of humanity's destructive legacy seen through the shadows of destroyed buildings
Contributed by Ava N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.