1) Slaves were a two piece punk rock band from Kent (now renamed as 'SOFT P… Read Full Bio ↴1) Slaves were a two piece punk rock band from Kent (now renamed as 'SOFT PLAY'), signed to the Virgin EMI label.
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

Cease Fire
Slaves Lyrics

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Packet of fags and a dirty magazine
Staring, no expression, at the television screen
Sitting on your armchair rolling up a cigarette
Thinking 'bout what you'd have done and what you could have been

Sick from the nicotine coursing my veins
By mealtime come, I'm losing my brains

You! Cease fire
You! Cease fire
Do it now
You! Cease fire
You! Cease fire
Come on, kick it now

Break your habit, gotta break the chain
Douse the fire, I'll put out the flame
Across the desert lies a promised land
You and your fame walk hand in hand

Write your name with a stick in the dirt
Let the smokescreen come and cover the words up

You! Cease fire
You! Cease fire
Do it now
You! Cease fire

Yeah, you! Cease fire
Come on, kick it now

Overall Meaning

The song "Ceasefire" by Slaves addresses the destructive nature of addiction and encourages a break from negative cycles. The first verse describes a person sitting alone, smoking and watching television while becoming lost in thoughts of regret and missed opportunity. The second verse describes the physical effects of addiction and the need to break free from its hold. The chorus is a call to action, urging the listener to cease their destructive behavior and change their ways. The bridge offers a glimpse of hope, with the idea of a promised land waiting for those who break free from their addiction and choose a new path.

Line by Line Meaning

Packet of fags and a dirty magazine
You sit there with a cigarette and a magazine in your hand that you use to fill the emptiness you feel inside.

Staring, no expression, at the television screen
You watch TV without really paying attention because you're lost in your own thoughts and regrets.

Sitting on your armchair rolling up a cigarette
You roll up a cigarette, one after the other, to pass the time as you feel your life slipping away.

Thinking 'bout what you'd have done and what you could have been
You dwell on past mistakes and missed opportunities, wondering what could have been if you had made different choices.

Sick from the nicotine coursing my veins
You feel physically ill from the addiction you can't seem to shake off.

By mealtime come, I'm losing my brains
Your addiction has gotten so bad that you can't even think straight by the time you sit down for a meal.

You! Cease fire
The singer is encouraging you to stop what you're doing, to put an end to the cycle of self-destruction.

Do it now
The urgency of the situation demands immediate action.

Come on, kick it now
The singer is rooting for you, urging you to be strong and overcome your addiction.

Break your habit, gotta break the chain
You need to break free from the pattern of behavior that's holding you back, to stop the cycle of self-destruction.

Douse the fire, I'll put out the flame
If you take the first step and decide to quit, the singer promises to help you put an end to the addiction once and for all.

Across the desert lies a promised land
Freedom from addiction is within your reach, but you need to be willing to cross the desert to get there.

You and your fame walk hand in hand
As you overcome your addiction, you will find a sense of purpose and fulfillment that will bring you true success.

Write your name with a stick in the dirt
Embrace simplicity, getting back to basics, finding meaning in small things - this is a powerful way to heal from addiction.

Let the smokescreen come and cover the words up
As you move forward, the old patterns of behavior will try to hold you back - don't let them win, and don't let them cover up your progress.

Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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