The band formed in 1997 as Mindset, a product of the extremely expansive and influential New York Hardcore scene. Since its inception the band has centered around vocalist Sal Lococo and guitarist Lorenzo Antonucci.
The band's early output as Mindset was limited to a demo, an appearance on the New Found Hope II - The First Amendment compilation CD, and a 3 song 7 inch named State Of Mind.
Soon after the State Of Mind release, another band named Mindset appeared on the underground metal scene, having existed as Mindset before the Queens Mindset. Therefore, Sal, Lorenzo, Mike Raffinello, Jimmy Sagos and Paul changed their name to Sworn Enemy.
The band continued to improve and play shows anywhere they could, making an incredible name for themselves in a very short time. In 2001 the band released Negative Outlook on Jamey Jasta's Stillborn Records. The record was a brutal mix of old school hardcore punk and new school breakdowns and attitude, and it quickly gained the band attention in the entire hardcore scene. Soon after came Integrity Defines Strength, the title being a play on the I.D.S. crew that Sworn Enemy claimed loyalty to. It contained 3 new songs and a live set at CBGB.
Sworn Enemy's association with Stillborn and hard working business ethic led to the band signing a release deal with Elektra Records in 2003. The result was As Real As It Gets. It was clear that the band was expanding their style as the CD featured a large thrash metal influence, as well as abrasive, near-black metal styled vocals on Sal's part. The new style and worldwide distribution led a large number of heavy metal fans to Sworn Enemy, as did tours with bands such as Anthrax.
In early 2006 The Beginning Of The End was released on Abacus Records, a division of Century Media focusing on underground metal and hardcore inspired bands. The new record displayed even more thrash influence, and was immediately followed with a national tour with Six Feet Under.
Shortly after the release of The Beginning of the End, Abacus Records folded and Sworn Enemy was once again without a label. This time, their former parent company Century Media took them in, and the band released the heavier, thrash-metal inspired Maniacal in 2008. Though the album was well-received, Century Media decided not to renew their contract and the band was released. They quickly bounced back and released Total World Domination in June 2009 via Regain Records.
After The Fall
Sworn Enemy Lyrics
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The pain the hate how much longer do we have to wait
We live we die too many questions no answers just why
The pain the hate how much longer do we have to wait
Put on the news and what do I see
The horror of a nation
Forsake the future of the not yet born
Poverty stricken laid to waste
We keep denying the children crying
Self absorbed in our own damn greed
No motivation to live this life that we lead
After the fall After the fall what’s left nothing at all
After the fall After the fall we had a choice we made the call
After the fall what's left nothing at all
After the fall we had a choice we made the call
After the fall what’s left nothing at all
After the fall we made the call
We live we die too many questions no answers just why
The pain the hate how much longer do we have to wait
We live we die too many questions no answers just why
The pain the hate how much longer do we have to wait
Crimes of hate race against race
Truth be told how much more can we take
Violence and anguish death tolls rise
The sins are cast open your eyes
We need to learn from the mistakes of the past
A living suicide it won’t be the last
False hope can’t get much worse
Someone tell me why this life is such a curse
After the fall After the fall what's left nothing at all
After the fall After the fall we had a choice we made the call
After the tall what's left nothing at all
After the fall we had a choice we made the call
After the fall what’s left nothing at all
After the fall we made the call
We all fall down
The lyrics to Sworn Enemy's song "After The Fall" portray the frustration and hopelessness that the world can often evoke. The lyrics question the purpose of life and the lack of answers to fundamental questions. The repetition of the phrases "we live we die" and "too many questions no answers just why" emphasizes the cyclical and unfulfilling nature of life. The lines "The pain the hate how much longer do we have to wait" further convey the feeling of being stuck in a never-ending cycle of suffering.
The second half of the song addresses specific issues plaguing society, such as poverty, racism, and violence. The lyrics express disgust at the way children are neglected and how people refuse to take responsibility for their part in perpetuating these problems. The mention of "living suicide" implies that people are willingly contributing to their own destruction by not actively trying to make a change.
The chorus of "After the fall what’s left nothing at all" suggests that the world is on the brink of destruction and that people's actions have severe consequences. The line "we had a choice we made the call" highlights the idea that every decision we make has a lasting impact on ourselves and the world around us. In summary, "After The Fall" is a song that calls for introspection and action in light of the world's problems.
Line by Line Meaning
We live we die too many questions no answers just why
Life is full of unknowns and uncertainties that leave us with more questions than answers
The pain the hate how much longer do we have to wait
The world is filled with pain and hate and we are tired of waiting for things to get better
Put on the news and what do I see
The news is often filled with terrible things and it's hard to find any hope
The horror of a nation
The terrible things happening in our country are truly horrifying
Forsake the future of the not yet born
We are neglecting and harming the future generations with our actions today
Another day another face
Every day we see new tragedies and new victims, but it's becoming routine
Poverty stricken laid to waste
People living in poverty are often left to suffer with no help or hope for the future
We keep denying the children crying
We are ignoring the cries of innocent children who are suffering and need help
Self absorbed in our own damn greed
We are too focused on ourselves and our own desires to care about the needs of others
No motivation to live this life that we lead
We have lost our motivation and drive to live in a world that seems so bleak and hopeless
After the fall After the fall what’s left nothing at all
When everything falls apart, there may be nothing left to salvage
After the fall After the fall we had a choice we made the call
Even though things may have gone wrong in the past, we still have the power to make choices and take control
Crimes of hate race against race
Hate crimes are tearing apart our society and pitting people of different races against each other
Truth be told how much more can we take
The truth is, we are at our breaking point and can't handle much more pain and suffering
Violence and anguish death tolls rise
Violence and suffering are leading to high numbers of deaths and casualties
The sins are cast open your eyes
The terrible things happening in the world are a result of our own actions and we need to take responsibility and see the truth
We need to learn from the mistakes of the past
In order to move forward, we must look back and learn from our past mistakes
A living suicide it won’t be the last
We are slowly killing ourselves and our world with our reckless actions and it's not going to stop anytime soon
False hope can’t get much worse
We are tired of false promises and hope that never becomes a reality, it can't get any worse than this
Someone tell me why this life is such a curse
We are questioning why life seems so full of pain and suffering, why it seems like a curse
After the fall we made the call
Even in the aftermath of a tragedy or disaster, we still have the power to make choices and take action
We all fall down
In the end, we all will face hardships and obstacles. It's how we handle them and move forward that matters
Contributed by Aria A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
painkiller666666666
fuck yea, today this song popped up in my head and I had to listen again💥
Vinny Gonzales
wow I didn't know Tim lambesis was on this track. after all these years lol damn
painkiller666666666
He is?! wtf dude 😁
Mike Messick
O yes