Releases by Rotersand have reached high positions in the German Alternative Charts, the Nordic Alternative Charts and the Dutch Alternative Charts. The band has also toured with Assemblage 23, has played at Dark City Festival and played Infest in 2006. They also accompanied Covenant on their Skyshaper tour, also in 2006. In 2009, they went with VNV Nation on their Of Faith, Power and Glory tour.
War On Error
Rotersand Lyrics
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This is not my life
This is not my decision
This is not my future
This is not my past
It's not my reality
It cannot last
Citizens of the world, in these times the future of mankind is at stake.
We must not refrain from responsibility, but boldly take
Any measure necessary to ensure the survival of the fittest.
To sustain order and to increase our economic, social and mental efficiency,
We've got to make sure, that we can rely on your cooperation in providing
Any requested data in a structured, detailed and predictable manner.
To eliminate any irregularities that may compromise flawless operation,
We have declared war on error. so be warned:
Random is resistance! - I repeat: random is resistance!
It's my life
It's my mind
It's my heart
- not a digit
It's my flesh
It's my blood
It's my bone
- not a digit
It's my faith
It's my will
It's my dream
- not a digit
It's my voice
It's my beat
It's my soul
- not a digit
The lyrics of Rotersand's song War On Error can be interpreted as a commentary on the control and manipulation of individuals by larger societal institutions. The repeated phrase "this is not" emphasizes the singer's sense of detachment, emphasizing that they do not feel that they have agency or control over their own life. The second stanza shifts the focus to the "citizens of the world," and introduces a message of propaganda that promotes conforming and following orders as a means of survival. The declaration of war on error implies the complete erasure of opposition and criticism, promoting a homogenized society where individuality is discouraged. The final stanza lists physical and emotional elements that are innate to the singer as opposed to being a digit, which may represent the digitization and dehumanization of individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not my world
I am not in control of the world I live in
This is not my life
I do not feel fulfilled or happy with my current situation
This is not my decision
I have no say in the actions or decisions of those in power
This is not my future
I do not see a positive outlook for what is to come
This is not my past
My past does not define me or what I am going through now
It's not my reality
The reality I am living in is not what I desire or expect
It cannot last
This situation is not sustainable and will eventually come to an end
It's my life
I have ownership over my own life and decisions
It's my mind
I have control over my thoughts and beliefs
It's my heart
I have control over my emotions and feelings
- not a digit
I am not just a number or piece of data to be manipulated
It's my flesh
I am a physical being with presence in the world
It's my blood
I have a lineage and family ties that connect me to the world
It's my bone
I have a structure and support system that keeps me standing
It's my faith
I have beliefs and values that guide me through life
It's my will
I have the power to make choices and decisions for my own life
It's my dream
I have aspirations and goals that I strive to achieve
It's my voice
I have the ability to express myself and be heard
It's my beat
I have my own rhythm and pace in life
It's my soul
I have a deeper essence and spirit that defines who I am
Contributed by Levi R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carrie
on All These Moments
I'm sitting still, the shadows climb across the walls and memories creep in.
Another day there world is bleak but I did not surrender to the void within.
The play is done, the lights are down.
The quiet stage is set again. There's no one left but still the fading echoes of your voice remains.
Living by the moment, living by the rules. Another day forgotten, another day to lose.
Living by the moment. Living by the rules. Slowly getting better, getting over you.
Living by the moment, living by the rules.
Another day forgotten, another day to lose.
Living by the moment, living by the rules.
Slowly getting better, getting over you.
On my own, on your own.
Got to learn to sleep alone.
On my own, on your own.
Got to learn to wake alone.
On my own, on your own.
Got to learn to weep alone.
On my own, on your own.
Learning not to break alone.
Living by the moment, living by the rules.
Another day forgotten, another day to lose.
Living by the moment, living by the rules.
Slowly getting better, getting over you."