The band signed with Mediaskare Records and released their debut record, Rebirth of the Temple, on May 2, 2006. Receiving generally positive reviews, the album has sold more than 25,000 copies since its release in the United States. The band continues to tour supporting the record as Santos one day wants to establish the band as a headlining act. Their line-up consists of Jonny Santos (vocals and guitar), Dave Delacruz (guitar) , Robbie Young (bass). Drummer Chris Mora left the band in late December 2007 due to personal reasons and was replaced by former AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK drummer Ryan Halpert. May 18th 2010 saw the release of their 2nd album Ghost Stories with their 1st single being Last One Standing.
Last One Standing
Silent Civilian Lyrics
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Impose a god will include them
Return the faith to impress him
Consequence, a contained life
Subject the mass to a coma
Sedating souls and conforming
Blinding them all without warning
Chosen one a vicious lie
The last one standing - is me
Deceiving lies of who you are
But I can see through you now
Perceiving not the ones you scar
You pray on the fallen down
Demanding our adoration
Infect the soul of a nation
Deliverance and creation
False security by fear
Threaten the sinners with judgment
Innocence forced to atonement
Forcing religion with intent
Prophecy derived by man
The last one standing - is me
Deceiving lies of who you are
But I can see through you now
Perceiving not the ones you scar
You pray on the fallen down
You feed the lies they consume them
Impose a god will include them
Return the faith to impress him
Consequence, a contained life
The last one standing - is me
Deceiving lies of who you are
But I can see through you now
Perceiving not the ones you scar
You pray on the fallen down
The lyrics to "Last One Standing" by Silent Civilian seem to criticize religious leaders who use fear and deception to control their followers. The first verse talks about how these leaders feed their followers lies and impose their will upon them in the name of God. They promise a contained life or a false sense of security, sedating and conforming the masses. The "chosen one" mentioned in the lyrics is likely a reference to a religious leader who claims to be a messenger of God or the only path to salvation. However, the chorus reveals the singer's defiance and unwillingness to be controlled, ending with the declaration that the last one standing is them.
The second verse continues this theme of deception and control, speaking of leaders who demand adoration and infect the soul of a nation with their twisted beliefs. They use fear as a tool to threaten sinners with judgment, while also forcing the innocent to atone for their sins. The last line of the verse, "Prophecy derived by man," questions the validity of the religious doctrine being preached. The chorus repeats the message of the singer's refusal to fall prey to these lies and manipulation.
Overall, the song speaks out against leaders who use religion as a tool for control and deception. It highlights the importance of independent thought and questioning what one is being told. The last one standing is the one who is not swayed by false promises and who is willing to see through the deception.
Line by Line Meaning
You feed the lies they consume them
You tell lies to people and they accept them.
Impose a god will include them
You force your religion on others and make them follow it.
Return the faith to impress him
You follow religion just to impress someone else.
Consequence, a contained life
By following these lies and religion, you are limiting your life's possibilities and facing the consequences that come with it.
Subject the mass to a coma
You put large groups of people into a state of hypnotic conformity, where they lose their individuality.
Sedating souls and conforming
You are keeping people calm and docile, encouraging them to fit in with the rest of society instead of being themselves.
Blinding them all without warning
You are preventing people from seeing the truth or thinking for themselves, without them realizing it.
Chosen one a vicious lie
The idea that one person is chosen or better than others is a harmful falsehood.
The last one standing - is me
Despite all of this deception, the artist sees through it and has remained true to themselves.
Deceiving lies of who you are
You are not living an honest life, and the artist can see that.
But I can see through you now
The singer has finally gained clarity and sees through the lies that have been told to them.
Perceiving not the ones you scar
You don't realize the damage that you are doing to others.
You pray on the fallen down
You take advantage of people who are in a weakened state, exploiting their vulnerability.
Demanding our adoration
You want people to worship and adore you, putting yourself on a pedestal above others.
Infect the soul of a nation
You are spreading toxic beliefs to an entire country or group of people, corrupting them from the inside.
Deliverance and creation
You are creating a false sense of salvation or redemption, when in reality it is all a farce.
False security by fear
You are using fear to make people feel safe and secure, even though there is no real reason to be.
Threaten the sinners with judgment
You are using threats of divine punishment to force people to comply with your wishes.
Innocence forced to atonement
You are making people who have not done anything wrong feel guilty and make amends for non-existent sins.
Forcing religion with intent
You are imposing your religion on others with the express goal of controlling and manipulating them.
Prophecy derived by man
You are making up prophecies that seem to come true, but are actually just a result of human manipulation and trickery.
Contributed by Allison K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.