Labeled as one of the "big six" of the 1980s Bay Area thrash metal scene (along with Exodus, Death Angel, Lååz Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence), Testament is often credited as one of the most popular and influential bands of the thrash metal scene, as well as one of the leaders of the second wave of the genre in the late 1980s. They have also been referred to as one of the "big eight" of thrash metal, along with Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Overkill and Death Angel. The band has sold over 1.4 million albums in the United States since the beginning of the SoundScan era and over 14 million copies worldwide. To date, Testament has released thirteen studio albums (one of which is a collection of re-recorded songs), four live albums, five compilation albums, twelve singles and three DVDs.
After signing to Atlantic Records in 1986, and changing its name from Legacy to Testament, the band released their debut album The Legacy in 1987, followed a year later by The New Order (1988); both albums were acclaimed by critics and the press, including heavy metal-related publications. The band achieved mainstream popularity with its third album Practice What You Preach (1989), which was Testament's first album to climb up the Top 100 on the Billboard 200 chart. A string of more successful albums were released during the early-to-mid-1990s, including Souls of Black (1990), The Ritual (1992) and Low (1994), with the first two also entering the Top 100 on the Billboard 200 chart. After Atlantic dropped the band in 1995, Testament (who had at this point had begun to experiment with a death metal-influenced sound) continued to record and perform until their temporary hiatus in 2001, when Billy was diagnosed with cancer. By 2005, his cancer was in remission and Testament had resumed activity, which saw a brief reunion of The Legacy lineup, resulting in the live album Live in London. Since then, Testament has experienced a resurgence of popularity, with four of their studio albums—The Formation of Damnation (2008), Dark Roots of Earth (2012), Brotherhood of the Snake (2016) and Titans of Creation (2020)—all entering the Top 100 on the Billboard 200, and they have continued to tour consistently.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testament_(band)
Studio albums
The Legacy (1987)
The New Order (1988)
Practice What You Preach (1989)
Souls of Black (1990)
The Ritual (1992)
Low (1994)
Demonic (1997)
The Gathering (1999)
First Strike Still Deadly (2001)
The Formation of Damnation (2008)
Dark Roots of Earth (2012)
Brotherhood of the Snake (2016)
Titans of Creation (2020)
Return to Serenity
Testament Lyrics
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No one will see us
Watch the pain as it disappears
No time for anger
No time for despair
Won't you come with me
There's room for us there
This innocent beauty
My words can't describe
This rebirth to purity
Brings a sullen tear right to your eyes
No time for anger
No time for despair
Please let me take you
'Cause I'm already there
I'm so alone
My head's my home
I'll return to serenity
Rhyme without reason is why children cry
They see through the system
That's breeding them just so they die
So please let me take you
And I'll show you the truth
Inside my reality
We shared in my youth
I'm so alone
My head's my home
And I feel
So alone (so)
You know
At last (at last)
I return to serenity
Now that I've taken you to a place far from here
I really must go back
Close your eyes and we'll disappear
Won't you come with me
Salvation we'll share
Inside of my head now
There's room for us there
I'm so alone
My head's my home
And I feel
So alone (so)
You know
At last (at last)
I return to serenity
The lyrics of the song Return to Serenity by Testament can be interpreted as a call to leave behind the troubles and pain of the world and journey inward to find peace and purity. The singer promises to take the listener to a place of serenity, away from anger and despair. The beauty of this place is so innocent that it brings tears to the eyes. The singer is alone in his own head but wants to share this journey with someone else.
The second verse seems to be a commentary on the broken system that is corrupting the youth and robbing them of their innocence. The rhyme without reason is symbolic of the meaningless world around them that is driving them towards death. The singer again urges the listener to trust him and follow him to his reality where they can find the truth.
The final verse implies that the journey is over, and the listener is asked to close their eyes and disappear, leaving the troubles behind. The message is ultimately hopeful and emphasizes that there is a way to transcend the pain and darkness of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna take you to a place far from here
I will escort you to a place that is far from here.
No one will see us
We will remain unseen by anyone else.
Watch the pain as it disappears
Observe as the distress vanishes.
No time for anger
There's no time at all for fury.
No time for despair
Do not waste any time on hopelessness.
Won't you come with me
Would you please come with me?
There's room for us there
We have sufficient space there for both of us.
This innocent beauty
This unblemished splendor.
My words can't describe
My vocabulary can't fully capture how exquisite it is.
This rebirth to purity
The revival of untarnished state.
Brings a sullen tear right to your eyes
It can evoke a melancholic tear, from your eyes.
Please let me take you
I implore you to allow me to lead you.
'Cause I'm already there
Because I am already present there.
I'm so alone
I am incredibly lonely.
My head's my home
My thoughts are all that I have to call 'home.'
Rhyme without reason is why children cry
The lack of logic in things is why children cry.
They see through the system
They comprehend the pattern.
That's breeding them just so they die
That's preparing them for an existence that ends in no time.
And I'll show you the truth
And I'll exhibit to you the veracity.
Inside my reality
In my perception of things.
We shared in my youth
We experienced that in my younger days.
At last
Finally
Now that I've taken you to a place far from here
Since I've guided you to a remote location.
I really must go back
I am compelled to return now.
Close your eyes and we'll disappear
Shut your eyes, and we'll vanish.
Salvation we'll share
We'll partake in deliverance together.
Inside of my head now
At present, in my mind.
There's room for us there
There is adequate space for both of us.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Del James, Chuck Billy, Eric Peterson
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@arvindshastry1178
@@MrShahid0072 Metallica- Fade to Black
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@j.leandroostriz8589
Lyrics:
I'm gonna take you to a place far from here
No one will see us
Watch the pain as it disappears
No time for anger
No time for despair
Won't you come with me
There's room for us there
This innocent beauty
My words can't describe
This rebirth to purity
Brings a sullen tear right to your eyes
No time for anger
No time for despair
Please let me take you
'Cause I'm already there
I'm so alone
My head's my home
I'll return to serenity
Rhyme without reason is why children cry
They see through the system
That's breeding them just so they die
So please let me take you
And I'll show you the truth
Inside my reality
We shared in my youth
I'm so alone
My head's my home
And I feel
So alone (so)
You know
At last (at last)
I return to serenity
Now that I've taken you to a place far from here
I really must go back
Close your eyes and we'll disappear
Won't you come with me
Salvation we'll share
Inside of my head now
There's room for us there
I'm so alone
My head's my home
And I feel
So alone (so)
You know
At last (at last)
I return to serenity
@roadstomadness2335
Man this takes me back to my teenage years when life was amazing hanging out with best friends watching Headbanger's ball, smokin pot, hot girls and old muscle cars. Now 50 years old and serious health issues and don't see me living to see 55. I play this music and I'm back to being a happy teenager but then realize I'm so alone and will be til I pass away but hopefully were ever my soul goes I will still here this music 🖤
@Dragonaut111
You lived through a golden age of metal music, you always have that.
@BlackAlbino2000
Stay strong brother, I know... those were some special times. But everything ends at some point , and at every ending there is a new beginning. You have a friend in everyone
@violet_smiles51230
I want to say to you my brother that I wish you the very best of the rest of your life and the metal gods will be holding a place for us 'head bangers' when we attend that eternal gig in the sky 🌌🤘🖤
@erikhansen7754
Serenity my brother!
@mortingenstrasse.
abi...
@elliothedgley6882
One of the finest solos ever written.
@robertpacho9955
Disples of the watch has a amazing solo as well
@Tomeq79
@@robertpacho9955 *Disciples of the watch
@moegreen5760
@@robertpacho9955I like the version from the first strike still deadly album