The music is an intense concoction of hard drums, driving distorted guitars, dooms day bass laced with the almost angelic vocals of Braden Evans.
Formed by high school friends Braden Evans and Jamie Baker in early 1998, the band developed their sound and endured several line-up changes to secure a EP deal with Bonza records in the early naughties.
Their finalised line-up consisted of Vocalist and lead singer Braden Evans, Drummer Jamie Baker, Bass Player Ben Solomon and additional guitarist Neil Frizzo.
In 2006 the band went on an indefinite hiatus predominantly due to Braden Evans' desire to explore a more acoustic solo sound.
In 2009 Evans and Baker have formed a new band Lowella.
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Rivers-End Lyrics
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No guiding star in iron skies
We lost our way and there's no turning back
We are the law, we are the crime
But still we fight each other until the end of time
There were dead hearts on the rise
No guiding voice in iron skies
We are the law, we are the crime
But still we fight each other until the end of time
Until there's, until there's nothing left of us
Now there's dying in our eyes
Hearts eating lies
Until there's nothing left of us
Now there's crying and demise
Hearts pumping ice
Until there's nothing left of us
There was a place beyond the pain
A garden burnt time and again
We lost our way to struggle there and then
We are the law, we are the crime
But still we fight each other until the end of time
Until there's, until there's nothing left of us
Now there's dying in our eyes
Hearts eating lies
Until there's nothing left of us
Now there's crying and demise
Hearts pumping ice
Until there's nothing left of us
The lyrics of Rivers-End's song "Until" explore the idea of the destructive nature of conflict and the constant struggle between opposing forces that can never seem to find peace. The song talks about the negative effects of war, both on the individuals who fight it and the larger society that they belong to. There is a sense of despair and hopelessness in the lyrics as the lead singer talks about the loss of direction and the darkness that has consumed the world. The repeated line ''We are the law, we are the crime'' speaks about how we as humans are capable of both good and evil, and how often it is difficult to distinguish between the two.
The song begins with the phrase "There was bad blood on the rise," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The imagery of iron skies and lost guiding stars adds to the bleak imagery of the song. The chorus "But still we fight each other until the end of time" speaks of the futility of war and how it seems to be an endless cycle of violence. The line "Now there's dying in our eyes, hearts eating lies" talks about the emotional toll that war takes on those who are fighting it and the negative impact it has on their mental health. The bridge "There was a place beyond the pain, a garden burnt time and again" brings in a sense of nostalgia for a time when things were better, but that time is long gone.
Overall, "Until" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that speaks to the complexities of the human condition and the devastating effects of war and conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
There was bad blood on the rise
Tensions were escalating and conflict was becoming more frequent
No guiding star in iron skies
There was no clear path or direction to follow in the midst of danger and uncertainty
We lost our way and there's no turning back
We made a mistake and there's no going back to fix it
We are the law, we are the crime
We have both the authority and the guilt for our actions
But still we fight each other until the end of time
Despite everything, we are still locked in a bitter struggle that seems never-ending
Now there's dying in our eyes
We have lost hope and any joy in life
Hearts eating lies
We have become cynical and distrustful of others
Until there's nothing left of us
We will continue to struggle and hurt each other until there's nothing left
Now there's crying and demise
We are facing loss and destruction
Hearts pumping ice
Our hearts have grown cold and we are numb
There was a place beyond the pain
There was a time and place where things were better and peaceful
A garden burnt time and again
That place was destroyed and ruined, repeatedly
We lost our way to struggle there and then
We were unable to adapt to the changes and challenges of that place
Until there's, until there's nothing left of us
We will continue to fight until there is nothing left of us, our spirit or our humanity
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