With the 2003 addition of guitarists Caleb Wilkerson and Jake Sullivan, subseven counts itself among the exciting new crop of innovative hard bands. The band's name, however, makes no bones about where its priorities lie. "'subseven' comes from two words put together. 'sub' is short for submitted and 'seven' for God's number, the number of perfection as stated in the Bible," McManaman says. "Our name means submitted to God and that's the basis of what our band has done thus far. Everything we do, we hold it committed to God."
Free To Conquer, subseven's full-length Flicker Records debut, comes on the heels of a well-received self-titled 2004 EP in addition to tours with headliners Pillar and Project 86. The dual nature of time spent in-studio and out on the road, interacting with both bandmates and fans, gives Free To Conquer a sense of perspective gained only through experience.
That idea of ultimate hope permeates the pounding attack of Wilkerson and Sullivan's guitar work, McManaman and Corbin's rhythmic structure and Fite’s part-singing/part-screaming vocal punctuation. It's hard music with a heart, presented to a generation constantly looking for answers and avenues through which to find them.
Disbanded since 2006.
Vampire
Subseven Lyrics
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This time I'll never, never die
I'll take back what's mine tonight
Though you had got the best of me
I'm back now from the dead
Once deceived but now alive
I'll take back my rights tonight
You thought that you had killed me
You thought that you had killed me
I've risen from this grave
The werewolves tonight are howling
"It's time for one more final meeting"
They're in us and we are screaming
"It's time for one more final meeting"
We'll call your bluff cause we can smell you
Aroma of the nightwe met you
But this time we'll never, never die
We'll take back what's ours tonight
You thought that you had killed me
Didn't know what you'd create
You thought that you had killed me
I've risen from this grave
We will prosper
The lyrics of Subseven's song Vampire are about a metaphorical transformation into a vampire, someone who is powerful, resilient, and unforgiving. The song speaks about how the vampire-like qualities within a person is alive and active, and seeks to regain the power that was lost. The singer speaks of how they were deceived and killed, but they never really died as they have risen from the grave, stronger than before. The werewolves in the song are howling, symbolizing the ending of an old way of life, and the start of a new one. They plan to call out the people who have wronged them, and take back what's theirs.
The song is a powerful message to people who feel weak and powerless, to recognize that within them exists an undeniable strength and resilience. Life may have deceived and killed your spirit, but with time, you can rise again and take back what's rightfully yours. Just like a vampire who cannot die, your strength can never truly be compromised; your experiences will enrich you with newfound power and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
The vampire in me is alive and I'm on the hunt tonight for
I am embracing my dark, animalistic side and seeking out prey tonight
This time I'll never, never die
I am so determined that I won't let anything stop me, even if it means sacrificing my own mortality
I'll take back what's mine tonight
I am reclaiming what was taken from me and will stop at nothing to get it back
Though you had got the best of me
You may have beaten, wounded, or subdued me before, but I am back and stronger than ever
I'm back now from the dead
I have come back to life, whether figuratively or literally, and am ready to exact my revenge
Once deceived but now alive
I was once tricked or betrayed, but now I am awakened to the truth and stronger for it
I'll take back my rights tonight
I am demanding what is rightfully mine and will not let anyone stand in my way
You thought that you had killed me
You believed that you had successfully defeated me, but you were mistaken
Didn't know what you'd create
You had no idea the power or resolve that you were instilling in me when you tried to defeat me
I've risen from this grave
I have overcome death or defeat and am now stronger than ever before
The werewolves tonight are howling
The other forces of darkness are also aroused and seeking prey tonight
"It's time for one more final meeting"
We are all coming together for a final showdown and to determine who will come out on top
They're in us and we are screaming
We are all consumed by our dark, primal desires and are not afraid to express them loudly
"It's time for one more final meeting"
We are all coming together for a final showdown and to determine who will come out on top
We'll call your bluff cause we can smell you
We will expose any deceptions or weaknesses that you may have, because we have a heightened sense of perception
Aroma of the nightwe met you
We have a distinct olfactory memory of who you are and what you have done in the past
But this time we'll never, never die
We are so determined to succeed that we are willing to fight until the bitter end
We'll take back what's ours tonight
We are not content to let others take what belongs to us and will fight fiercely to claim it back
You thought that you had killed me
You believed that you had successfully defeated me, but you were mistaken
Didn't know what you'd create
You had no idea the power or resolve that you were instilling in me when you tried to defeat me
I've risen from this grave
I have overcome death or defeat and am now stronger than ever before
We will prosper
We are confident in our abilities to come out on top and thrive in our dark, twisted world
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.