The original line-up consisted of Dave Chandler (guitar), Mark Adams (bass), Armando Acosta (drums) and Scott Reagers (vocals). They recorded their first two albums before Scott Weinrich replaced Reagers in 1986. The line-up of Chandler, Adams, Acosta and Weinrich is the longest-lasting. The third album Born Too Late (1986) is generally acknowledged as their best release.[3]
After breaking up in 1996 and briefly reforming in 2003, Saint Vitus reunited again in 2008 with the band's "classic" line-up, featuring Weinrich, Chandler, Adams and Acosta, and embarked on a successful tour. However, after 30 years in the band, Acosta left Saint Vitus in 2009 due to worsening health, and was replaced by Henry Vasquez. By 2016, both Weinrich and Adams had left Saint Vitus and were replaced by Reagers and Patrick Bruders respectively, leaving Chandler as the only constant member of the band and reuniting two-fourths of the original lineup.
The End of the End
Saint Vitus Lyrics
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I don't want to hear
You brought them upon yourself
I don't want to hear
You thought nuclear war was
The right thing to do
Now you've brought armies of mutants
Upon me and you
You give me excuses that make no sense
I don't want to hear
You know my feelings, you can't understand
I can't make it clear
Take a good look at the world
That you destroyed
This is what we get because you played
With lives, like toys
Once upon a time, when everything was green
The Earth was pure and happy and everything was clean
Then along came man, he trashed and spoiled it all
And now he wonders why, why is he going to fall
Now you 're sorry, now you 're crying
I don't want to hear
Ask for salvation, nobody listens
They don't want to hear
You have started the end of the end
You've done your bit
The rest of us are leaving now
You live with it
The lyrics to Saint Vitus's The End of the End are a commentary on the destructive nature of humanity and the consequences of our actions. The singer in the song is angry with someone who is trying to justify their wrongdoings and pass the blame onto others. The singer states that they do not want to hear the excuses and justifications of this person and that they are responsible for the chaos and destruction that surrounds them.
The lyrics touch on the issue of nuclear war and how it has resulted in the creation of mutants. The singer highlights the fact that these mutants are the direct result of this person's actions and that they are now suffering the consequences. Additionally, the lyrics describe how humanity has destroyed the Earth and the natural world, and now we face the consequences of our actions.
Ultimately, the song is a call to action, urging people to take responsibility for their actions and to recognize the impact they have on the world around them. The singer is clear in their message that it is too late to ask for forgiveness or to seek redemption, as the damage has already been done.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't tell me about your problems
I don't want to hear about your problems.
You brought them upon yourself
You are responsible for your own problems.
I don't want to hear
I do not wish to listen to you.
You thought nuclear war was
The right thing to do
You believed that engaging in a nuclear war was the correct action.
Now you've brought armies of mutants
Upon me and you
Your actions have resulted in mutant armies now appearing and attacking us both.
You give me excuses that make no sense
You provide explanations that are illogical.
You know my feelings, you can't understand
I can't make it clear
You are aware of my emotions, but you are incapable of comprehending them. It is impossible for me to articulate them to you.
Take a good look at the world
That you destroyed
Observe the world that you ruined.
This is what we get because you played
With lives, like toys
The current situation is a consequence of you toying with human lives.
Once upon a time, when everything was green
The Earth was pure and happy and everything was clean
In the past, everything was pure, abundant and nature was uncontaminated.
Then along came man, he trashed and spoiled it all
And now he wonders why, why is he going to fall
Mankind came around and destroyed it all, now he is perplexed as to why is he going to collapse.
Now you 're sorry, now you 're crying
I don't want to hear
You are expressing remorse now, whining and lamenting, yet, I have no interest in listening to you.
Ask for salvation, nobody listens
They don't want to hear
Plead to be saved, but no one listens or cares.
You have started the end of the end
You've done your bit
You have set the end in motion. Your contribution is complete.
The rest of us are leaving now
You live with it
The rest of us will depart now. You must live with it.
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