Isaac Holman (Vocals, Drums) and Laurie Vincent (Guitar, Vocals) released their debut mini-album "Sugar coated bitter truth" through Girl Fight Records in July 2012. Where's Your Car Debbie?, Hey and The Hunter, were all released in 2014. "ARE YOU SATISFIED?", the duo's first full length album, was released in June 2015, preceded by the three track 7" Feed The Mantaray in February. Their second album, Take Control, was released in September 2016. Their third album, Acts of Fear and Love was released in August 17, 2018.
2) The Alt-Rock/Post-Hardcore band SLAVES is now renamed as Rain City Drive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_City_Drive Rain City Drive
As the Light Cracks the Foundation
Slaves Lyrics
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The whole time I was spread beneath the ashes
I'd rather leave but if we had to go back
I'd take all of you
Maybe my foundation was
Poured to be cracked open
I watched the light find its way inMaybe my life was meant to be tested
'Cause who you learn from, we follow
I wanna step out of your shadow
But when I do there's no sunlight
Pressed against the wall
We can't stop breaking
These nights are never promised to us
(Who we are)
I can't wait to be born again
I belong here
I was meant to be condemned for your fears
Sometimes you need to look down
To find faith again
I'd rather see you die than watch you choke
I'd rather see you die than watch you grow
I wanna step out of your shadow
But when I do there's no sunlight
Pressed against the wall
We can't stop breaking
These nights are never promised to us
(Who we are)
The song "As the Light Cracks the Foundation" by Slaves is a reflection of the lead singer's inner turmoil and struggle to break free from the shadow of someone else's influence on his life. He expresses his thoughts through the metaphor of fire and ashes, saying that he's fighting from the fire again and was spread beneath the ashes the whole time. He's not happy with where he is but is willing to take everyone with him if he has to go back.
The second verse of the song explores his thoughts about why his life may be the way it is. He wonders if his foundation was poured to be cracked open, and if it was meant to be tested. He believes that he learns from the people he follows, and it has made him who he is today. He also talks about wanting to step out of the other person's shadow, but whenever he does, there's no sunlight, meaning the path ahead doesn't seem very clear. The nights are never promised to anyone, and he knows that his life could end at any moment.
The chorus and the last verse of the song are the most powerful. The lead singer says that he can't wait to be born again and that he belongs here. He was meant to be condemned for someone else's fears, and sometimes, looking down is all one needs to do to find faith again. He emphasizes that he'd rather see the person die than watch them grow and that he can't stop breaking. He knows who he is and who he wants to be, but the other person's influence is so strong that it's hard to break free from it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm fighting from the fire again
I am struggling and trying to survive a difficult situation yet again
The whole time I was spread beneath the ashes
I have been dealing with a bad situation for a long time, feeling powerless and stuck underneath it all
I'd rather leave but if we had to go back
I would prefer to move forward and leave the past behind, but I am willing to go back if necessary
I'd take all of you
I would not abandon those who are important to me, and would take them with me wherever I go
Maybe my foundation was
Perhaps the basis of my life and beliefs were
Poured to be cracked open
Created to eventually break down and be rebuilt in a different way
I watched the light find its way in
I have witnessed new hope and positivity entering my life
Maybe my life was meant to be tested
Perhaps I am meant to face challenges that will test my strength and resilience
'Cause who you learn from, we follow
We are influenced and shaped by the people we look up to and learn from
I wanna step out of your shadow
I desire to break free from someone else's influence and become my own person
But when I do there's no sunlight
I find that it is difficult to move forward and find positivity when I am no longer in someone else's shadow
Pressed against the wall
Feeling trapped or cornered in a difficult situation
We can't stop breaking
We are constantly falling apart or breaking down, unable to remain strong or whole for very long
These nights are never promised to us
We cannot predict what will happen in our lives or whether we will be safe or comfortable
(Who we are)
(This is a reminder of our identity and what makes us who we are)
I can't wait to be born again
I am looking forward to a fresh start, and being reborn in some way
I belong here
I feel at home and comfortable in my current situation
I was meant to be condemned for your fears
I believe that someone else has placed blame on me for their own fears or mistakes
Sometimes you need to look down
It can be helpful to take a step back and look at things from a different perspective
To find faith again
This can help us rediscover hope or belief in something greater than ourselves
I'd rather see you die than watch you choke
I care deeply about someone and would rather have them not exist than watch them suffer or struggle
I'd rather see you die than watch you grow
I would rather someone not live their life than see them change or become someone I do not recognize
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LYRICS:
I'm fighting from the fire again.
The whole time I was spread beneath the ashes.
I'd rather leave but if we had to go back
I'd take only you.
Maybe my foundation was poured to be cracked open.
I watched the light find it's way in.
Maybe my life was meant to be tested.
How else will you learn from me failing.
I wanna step out of your shadow,
But when I do there's no sunlight at all.
Pressed against the wall we can't stop breaking.
These nights, they never fail to show us
Who we are.
I can't wait to be born again.
I belong here, I was meant to be condemned for your fears.
Sometimes you need to look down to find faith again.
I'd rather see you die than watch you choke.
I'd rather see you die than watch you hurt.
I wanna step out of your shadow,
But when I do there's no sunlight at all.
Pressed against the wall we can't stop breaking.
These nights, they never fail to show us
Who we are.
I wanna step out of your shadow,
But when I do there's no sunlight at all.
Pressed against the wall we can't stop breaking.
These nights, they never fail to show us
Who we are.
@zacharystewart3216
That Chorus! Gives me chills everytime!
@kendraneely5239
I'll listen to anything with jonny, for the rest of my life. this shit is too good. just makes me feel better. takes away my anxiety. feels like home!
@Jesamisus
+kendra neely same here man
@906aginuz
so much yes to this.
@CGagnon5
This is one of the greatest albums of all time. I listen to it almost daily since the release
@yeyarebolledo
This is amazing 😍😍😍🔥🔥💖🖤💖🖤💖🖤
@bloodborne_pc_2025
My favorite track on the record.
@dlrsnate5100
To the ones who dislike:
there is 14 other songs on this album that are all different. Check out a few others.
@sgors5302
this is going to sound corny but i rediscovered myself with Slaves. Thank you for this beautifull experience!
@KillerFaceification
Damn! Jonny goes hard on this! I love it!