The band confirmed in an interview with HM magazine that they are NOT a Christian band. They broke up in 2008, due to financial problems, touring, personal reasons.
Current members:
Mike Williams – lead vocals (2002–2008, 2013–present), bass guitar (2001)
Chris Emmons – guitar (2001–2008, 2013–present)
Brian Hodges – guitar (2004–2008, 2013–present)
Jay White – bass (2016–present)
Former members:
Daniel Hickman – rhythm guitar (2001)
Rod Burguiere – lead vocals (2001–2002)
Johnny Lloyd – lead guitar (2001–2003)
Matt Shannon – bass guitar (2003)
Brian Stewart – bass (2006)
Garrett Grover – bass (2001–2003)
Ryan Folden – drums (2007–2008)
Chris Rye – bass (2006–2008, 2013–2015)
Stephen Kaye – rhythm guitar (2003–2005)
Brent Masters – drums (2001–2006, 2013–2015)
Rapture
The Agony Scene Lyrics
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Bring famine, flood and plague to end our tortured existence.
Let us suffer forevermore.
We forged this path of resistance and died for an empty cause when there was nothing to live for.
Let us suffer forevermore.
Is this the reason we bleed?
We never thought to question why.
A life lived in fear is so meaningless.
Is this what we've suffered for?
Hopeless and self-deprived, we are forever discontent. line) -->
The lyrics to "Rapture" by The Agony Scene are intense and powerful, conveying a sense of desperation and hopelessness. The song speaks to a feeling of despair and futility, as though humanity has brought its own destruction upon itself through greed, violence, and neglect. The first lines of the song call for the "death of creation," and for the forces of nature to bring an end to the suffering of the human race.
The song then speaks to the idea that humanity has "forged this path of resistance" against something that does not exist. It is as though we have created our own enemies and fought for a cause that ultimately proved to be empty and meaningless. The chorus repeats the idea that we must suffer forevermore, suggesting that we are trapped in a cycle of self-destruction from which there is no escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Give us the death of creation.
We are so tired of living that we are asking for the ultimate destruction of everything.
Bring famine, flood and plague to end our tortured existence.
We want suffering to end so badly that we are willing to accept any natural disaster that could wipe us out.
Let us suffer forevermore.
We have lost our hope for a better future and believe that eternal suffering is our fate.
We forged this path of resistance and died for an empty cause when there was nothing to live for.
We have struggled for something we now know was pointless and have lost our sense of purpose.
Let us suffer forevermore.
We re-emphasize that we believe suffering to be our destiny.
Is this the reason we bleed?
We are questioning the purpose of our pain and searching for an answer.
We never thought to question why.
Until now, we have blindly accepted our fate and never questioned why we suffer.
A life lived in fear is so meaningless.
We have realized that living in fear is pointless and robs us of any potential joy or fulfillment.
Open your eyes.
We urge others to see the truth and question their own suffering.
Is this what we've suffered for?
We are reflecting on our previous struggles and asking if they were worth it, now that we are suffering once again.
Hopeless and self-deprived, we are forever discontent.
We are truly hopeless and lack any sense of self-worth, leading to our constant state of dissatisfaction.
Contributed by Hunter S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.