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)
White Nights
The Agony Scene Lyrics
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Bleed for your ignorance, suffer and die for it.
We are the dead, nothing left to bleed.
Too numb to feel a fucking thing, to blind to see.
They are the ones that took our eyes, forcing morality upon the masses longing to believe.
Their suffering was not entirely in vain.
Choke back the lies that you've been fed.
Bleed for your ignorance, suffer and die for it.
Lost faith in God and suicide.
We've closed our eyes, now give us something to believe.
Our salvation, man made doctrine.
The blind will lead the blind into the open arms of Hell.
Choke back the lies that you've been fed.
Bleed for your ignorance, suffer and die for it.
The "White Nights" by The Agony Scene speaks of the consequences of being blindly led by religious or government dogma. The lyrics are a lament for the senseless deaths, the blindness, the ignorance, and the suffering people have endured by their unquestioning adherence to the established moral codes. It starts by urging the listener to free themselves from the lies they have been fed and to not be afraid to question and challenge the status quo.
The lines "we are the dead, nothing left to bleed" and "too numb to feel a fucking thing, too blind to see" suggest that people have already given up their humanity and fallen into a spiritual death. They have shut their senses and have lost the ability to empathize with others. They are consumed by their own selfishness and greed. The song also incorporates a critique of human-made religions, and how they have been used as a means to control people and manipulate them into submission.
The phrase "our salvation, man-made doctrine" speaks about how religion has been created by humans to control others and a reminder that it is not the only way to find spiritual fulfillment. The Agony Scene urges people to open their eyes, stop being passive, think for themselves, and challenge the status quo. It is ultimately a call to arms for the audience to take control of their own lives and seek their own spiritual paths, instead of allowing themselves to be trapped in man-made doctrine.
Line by Line Meaning
Choke back the lies that you've been fed.
Suppress the false information that has been given to you.
Bleed for your ignorance, suffer and die for it.
Face the consequences of your lack of knowledge, endure the pain, and perish because of it.
We are the dead, nothing left to bleed.
We are already deceased, incapable of suffering any more harm.
Too numb to feel a fucking thing, to blind to see.
We are desensitized to our surroundings and can't recognize the truth.
They are the ones that took our eyes, forcing morality upon the masses longing to believe.
Those in power have blinded us by enforcing their own version of right and wrong onto the population.
Their suffering was not entirely in vain.
The pain they endured has some merit or significance.
With every breath we pray to die.
We hope for death with every moment we are alive.
Lost faith in God and suicide.
We have abandoned our belief in a higher power and chosen to take our own lives.
We've closed our eyes, now give us something to believe.
We have become blind to the truth and are desperate for some kind of conviction.
Our salvation, man made doctrine.
Our rescue comes from a set of principles and beliefs created by humans.
The blind will lead the blind into the open arms of Hell.
Those who are unaware of the truth will lead others into danger and destruction.
Choke back the lies that you've been fed.
Suppress the false information that has been given to you.
Bleed for your ignorance, suffer and die for it.
Face the consequences of your lack of knowledge, endure the pain, and perish because of it.
Contributed by Layla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.