Now these two virtuosos have teamed up to form SUFFER WELL (formerly Sorrows) and the result is a hammer-to-the-skull exercise in guitar coupled with live-wire electronics and topped off with both Schieppati's unmistakable bloody bark and a surprisingly melodic sensibility. The duo has inked a deal with Century Media Records, making sure that this truly epic LP will see a worldwide release in 2011. Fans have the opportunity to visit the official SUFFER WELL MySpace page for a chance to hear a brand new track, "Treachery" from the upcoming full length.
"I wanted to stay away from what was 'expected'," says British native Kenney. "I wanted to create music that broke the rules and could not be described as falling into a particular genre. I wrote this from the heart." SUFFER WELL is already in rehearsal for what will be a busy touring schedule in 2011 alongside a live band that features former members of 18 Visions and Combichrist.
"SUFFER WELL has elements from both of our other bands but with its own identity and uniqueness," states Brandan. "I can't wait for people to hear and see what we've created."
The Funeral
Suffer Well Lyrics
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Infecting each other's minds
And now your sky is falling down
Give us what we want
Feed us what we crave for
Make it short and sweet
Because we rather stop listening
To the sound of mankind gasping for air
And now your halos are choking us to death
Right before our eyes
Our lives are being stripped away (away, away)
Right before our eyes
Ignore the warning, no escape
Give us what we want
Feed us what we crave for
Make it short and sweet
Because we rather stop listening
To the sound of mankind still gasping for air
And now your halo will drag us to our knees
Right before our eyes
Our lives are being stripped away (away, away)
Right before our eyes
Ignore the warning, no escape
(No salvation
No escape, no escape)
No salvation
No escape
We are the infected now turning back from life
So many dreams left from reality
And I'm so numb I can't care anyway
So many dreams left from reality
And I'm so numb I can't care anyway
God bless this funeral
(Right before, right before)
Right before our eyes
Our lives are being stripped away (away, away)
Right before our eyes
Ignore the warning, no escape
The lyrics of The Funeral by Suffer Well are a commentary on the dehumanization of society as we focus more on our own desires and less on the welfare of others. The first verse describes how we are wasting away the last breath of humanity by infecting each other's minds, which can be interpreted as how we are influenced by the opinions and beliefs of others without taking the time to think for ourselves. This is followed by the line "And now your sky is falling down," which suggests that our actions and thoughts are leading to our downfall as a society.
The chorus repeats the line "Give us what we want, feed us what we crave for," which can be seen as a critique of our consumerist and materialistic culture. The desire for instant gratification and constantly wanting more leads us to ignore the needs of others and becomes a distraction from the important issues facing humanity. This is emphasized by the line "Because we rather stop listening to the sound of mankind gasping for air," which shows how we are becoming increasingly apathetic towards the struggles of others.
The final verse describes how we have become infected by this way of living and are now "turning back from life." The repetition of "So many dreams left from reality, and I'm so numb I can't care anyway" suggests that we have become so desensitized that we are no longer capable of empathy or concern for others. The final line "God bless this funeral" is a somber acknowledgement of the death of our humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Wasting away the last breath of humanity
Humanity is on the verge of collapse and destruction, and we are powerless to stop it.
Infecting each other's minds
Our thoughts and beliefs are being poisoned by corrupt influences, leading us to act against our own interests and values.
And now your sky is falling down
The institutions and structures that once gave us hope and stability are crumbling, leaving us with nothing to hold on to.
Give us what we want
We have become entitled and demanding, expecting to be catered to at every turn.
Feed us what we crave for
Our desires are insatiable and our appetites are never fully satisfied.
Make it short and sweet
We have a short attention span and no patience for anything that requires effort or depth.
Because we rather stop listening
We are no longer interested in engaging with the world around us, preferring instead to retreat into our own narrow interests.
To the sound of mankind gasping for air
We are indifferent to the struggles and suffering of others, even as the world as a whole is dying.
And now your halos are choking us to death
The symbols of moral virtue and authority that we once looked to for guidance and meaning have become oppressive and suffocating.
Right before our eyes
We are witnessing our own demise and degradation, with no power to stop it.
Our lives are being stripped away (away, away)
We are losing the things that matter most to us, and we can do nothing to prevent it.
Ignore the warning, no escape
Despite the clear signs that we are headed for disaster, we continue to ignore them and refuse to take any action.
(No salvation
There is no hope for redemption or salvation from our current path.
We are the infected now turning back from life
We have become infected with a fatal disease that is slowly but surely killing us, and there is no way to turn back the clock or reverse the damage.
So many dreams left from reality
We had high hopes and big dreams for our lives and world, but they now seem more distant and unattainable than ever before.
And I'm so numb I can't care anyway
We have become desensitized and apathetic, no longer able to feel or care about anything.
God bless this funeral
We have given up on the world and everything in it, and welcome our own demise as a release from the pain and agony of life.
(Right before, right before)
We are seeing the end of everything we once knew and hoped for, and there is no way to escape or turn back.
No salvation
Our fate is sealed, and there is no hope for redemption or rescue.
No escape
We are trapped in a nightmare of our own making, with no way out except death and destruction.
Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.