Slowgate reborn:
Nick returned his focus to Slowgate again and with a newborn enthusiasm they restarted the band. Now much was changed, the sound, the attitude, almost everything but not the name. They also needed two new members and after many auditions the line-up except Nick, Thomas and Erik was: Johan Hedlund on vocals and Peter Uven on bass. Each one with very different musical background. This line-up was selected to combine the strength of death and thrash metal with the explosive anger of Swedish hardcore. Small pieces of both black metal and doom metal was also thrown into the creative grinder, the result was something new, fresh and devastating punch-in-the-face brutal. They directly went back into the studio to record the demo tape ”The descent” which was well received by Swedish media. Now with great confidence Slowgate started to convince the live audience of their chosen path. If your not afraid of the expression of humanity's violent failure, be sure to see the full force of Slowgate live!
Such a Shame
Slowgate Lyrics
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Empty faces roaring engines be pathetic standing in the line
I am listening at a crowd completely insane, I am watching at souls without a name
Face it now, let´s give them pain
See the crowd like some animals, eating shit just to taste the pain
Hysterical motherfuckers with no respect for a human life
I am listening at a crowd completely insane, I am watching at souls without a name
Face it now, let´s give them pain
See the world watch it burning and the suckers doesn´t even know
Tell me why are the brains of mankind full of fucking flames
I am listening at a crowd completely insane, I am watching at souls without a name
Face it now, let´s give them pain
give them pain
give them pain
pain
The lyrics of Slowgate's song "Such A Shame" delve deep into the depiction of a society consumed by meaningless competition and disregard for human life. The opening lines "Screaming message a competition with no meaning it's tearing me apart" suggest a desperate cry for attention in a world where success is sought after at any cost, leading to a sense of internal turmoil. The juxtaposition of "empty faces" and "roaring engines" portrays a soulless environment where materialism and superficiality reign, with individuals mindlessly following the herd and standing in line, devoid of identity or purpose.
The chaos and insanity of the crowd are highlighted in the lyrics "I am listening at a crowd completely insane, I am watching at souls without a name," emphasizing the dehumanization and lack of individuality prevalent in society. The call to "give them pain" reflects a desire to shock or awaken the masses from their apathy and complacency, to disrupt the cycle of conformity and blind consumption. The imagery of the crowd being compared to animals eating excrement to relish in pain speaks volumes about the twisted nature of humanity's obsession with self-destruction.
The lyrics continue to paint a grim picture of society, with "hysterical motherfuckers" symbolizing those devoid of empathy or regard for the sanctity of life. The cry to "fight the fools with false words, kill 'em all we can't take no more" showcases a deep-seated frustration and anger towards the ignorance and callousness prevalent in the world. The mention of the world burning and people being unaware of their own destruction points to a collective blindness or indifference to the repercussions of their actions, encapsulating a sense of impending doom and self-inflicted downfall.
The questioning of why mankind's brains are filled with flames symbolizes a reflection on the destructive tendencies and irrationality that govern human behavior. The repetition of "give them pain" at the end of the lyrics serves as a haunting reminder of the cycle of suffering and devastation perpetuated by societal norms and values. Overall, Slowgate's "Such A Shame" paints a bleak and scathing portrayal of a world consumed by chaos, conformity, and a disregard for the intrinsic value of life, urging listeners to confront these harsh truths and strive for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Screaming message a competition with no meaning it´s tearing me apart
Feeling overwhelmed by the meaningless noise and chaos of competitive messages
Empty faces roaring engines be pathetic standing in the line
Seeing lifeless people going through the motions, lacking purpose
I am listening at a crowd completely insane, I am watching at souls without a name
Observing a chaotic, mindless crowd of anonymous individuals
Face it now, let´s give them pain
Acknowledging the need to confront and challenge the status quo
See the crowd like some animals, eating shit just to taste the pain
Viewing society as mindlessly consuming negativity for its own sake
Hysterical motherfuckers with no respect for a human life
Recognizing the callous disregard for humanity among some individuals
Face it now, let´s give them pain
Accepting the necessity of confronting injustice and cruelty
Fight the fools with the false words, kill em all we can´t take no more
Resisting those who spread lies and deception, unable to tolerate their actions anymore
See the world watch it burning and the suckers doesn´t even know
Witnessing the destruction and obliviousness of those causing harm
Tell me why are the brains of mankind full of fucking flames
Questioning the aggressive, destructive nature of human thought
give them pain
Asserting the need to push back against negativity and injustice
pain
A plea to acknowledge and address the suffering in the world
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Christoffer Larsson, Jan Lindberg, Kenneth Olofsson, Nicke Johansson
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