The five members used to play in punk band Carving. They released their debut eponymous album Skip the Use produced by CALYSTA and NPE. The latter also organized their French tour and other tours in countries such as Canada, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania for the promotion of their album recorded in YellowSub studios with Yves Jaget and Manu Guiot member of NPE, and released 5 October 2009. They also took part in a string of music festivals allowing them to gain fame.
In early 2011, they launched a well-followed blog and a single "Give Me Your Life" accompanied by a music video and in October of same year the EP Sound from the Shadow on Polydor with 5 tracks made available on digital download although limited edition CD was made of the EP but available only at live concerts of the band.
In January 2012, they were nominated for "best live group or artist revelation of the year" at Victoires de la musique. "Ghost" launched at French TV entertainment show Taratata accompanied by a choir. This was a prerelease for their album Can Be Late released on 6 February 2012. A limited edition also offered an 8-track of live renditions during a concert at Paris' Moulin Rouge La Machine venue on 27 October 2011.
The Story Of Gods And Men
Skip The Use Lyrics
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Wondering about life and death
People falling in the name of gods
Shot by hate, oh you know
Where is the faith of love?
They trample on ancient wisdom
(we) got no angels no, just soldiers
(and) no justice… ho no
This is a message to mankind
Yeah we all come from different tribes
Only one word to unify
Love
Have no fear, release your pain
It's time to live and give your best
Death will get you anyway
Enjoy life, oh you know
This is the faith of love
Knowledge is our best weapon
Cos we got no angels no, just soldiers
No justice oh no…
These lyrics from Skip The Use's song The Story Of Gods And Men offer a poignant commentary on the state of the world in which we live. The singer of the song is taking a moment to pause and reflect on the violence and hatred that seems to be prevalent everywhere. They wonder about the meaning of life and death and are deeply troubled by the fact that people are falling in the name of gods. The lyrics suggest that the singer is frustrated with the way that faith has been distorted and used as a justification for violence and destruction.
The line "they trample on ancient wisdom" is particularly powerful, as it captures the idea that humanity has lost touch with its own history and the knowledge that has been passed down through the ages. The singer notes that there are "no angels" to protect us, only soldiers who are caught up in the cycle of violence and injustice. Despite all of this, the song puts forth a message of hope and unity. The singer urges listeners to embrace love and to recognize that we are all part of the same tribe. Even though we come from different backgrounds and cultures, we are all connected by our humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Hand on knees i take a breath
Pausing to reflect on life
Wondering about life and death
Questioning the meaning and purpose of existence
People falling in the name of gods
Victims of religious violence
Shot by hate, oh you know
Harming others due to anger and intolerance
Where is the faith of love?
Questioning the absence of compassion and understanding
They trample on ancient wisdom
Rejecting the lessons of the past
(we) got no angels no, just soldiers
Acknowledging the lack of divine intervention and relying on human efforts
(and) no justice… ho no
Expressing frustration at the absence of fairness and impartiality
This is a message to mankind
A call for human enlightenment
Yeah we all come from different tribes
Acknowledging the diversity of humanity
Only one word to unify
Proposing love as a unifying force
Love
The ultimate solution to human conflict
Have no fear, release your pain
Encouraging emotional healing and liberation
It's time to live and give your best
Urging people to seize the moment and fulfill their potential
Death will get you anyway
Every person will eventually pass away
Enjoy life, oh you know
Emphasizing the importance of cherishing life
This is the faith of love
Affirming love as a guiding principle
Knowledge is our best weapon
Promoting education and learning
Cos we got no angels no, just soldiers
Reiterating the need for human action and intervention
No justice oh no…
Reinforcing the sentiment of injustice
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: Mathieu MONNAERT, Yann STEFANI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Coffeh Avenue
I am so late on finding this band, but man, I love their stuff
Anthony Talent
Its never too late for things that we love
KateTheNerd
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@Shrey JHA well shit
Shrey JHA
@KateTheNerd not late as me
Brunon
2020 and I still love this song...
Despacindor
what about now
Sweet Pie
2021 and i like it
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