The Fallen State was raised in the Autumn of 2013... when five young men with a mutual love for powerful, anthemic and beautifully executed rock, found themselves in a room together. For these guys togetherness isn't just a dream but a reality… they have that extra, indescribable ‘musical magic’ tattooed across their songs… the artistic ink of five individuals harmonised into something greater than the parts.
Individually, they’ve graced stages with the likes of Alter Bridge, Heaven’s Basement and Clutch… they live for the live show, with their stylish take on the musical legacy of both sides of the Atlantic.
Musically, The Fallen State combine the exuberant, smooth and soulful voice of frontman Ben Stenning with a harmonic wall of warm, contemporary rock guitars. Add the artfully emotive phrasing of lead six-stringer Jon Price - not to mention a grooving, ruthless rhythm section - and there can only be one outcome… infectious, body-rocking songs that'll leave crowds hungry for more.
The Quickening
The Fallen State Lyrics
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it's on all your heads
you'll find us on this island
searching for ourselves
instead
the divided state
we'll hold our hands united
singing can't we stand as one?
when it all comes down
will it all run out?
when it all comes down
you're stronger despite it
and there's no use denying
when you fight it you fight it on your own
you were strong al' the start
but when it's all said and done
you will invite it
you fight it on your own
you're not the only one
we live
but the end is near
inside i feel it calling
tearing me back home
we reign and we'll never let
you spread your plague inciting
the violence in our sons
you're stronger despite it
and there's no use denying
when you fight it you fight it on your own
you were strong al' the start
but when it's all said and done
you will invite it
you fight it on your own
you're not the only one
you're not the only one left after dark
in an lonely after thought
and lonely
you're not the only one
you're stronger despite it
and there's no use denying
when you fight it you fight it on your own
you were strong al' the start
but when it's all said and done
you will invite it
you fight it on your own
you're not the only one
when it's all said and done
you're not the only one
The song "The Quickening" by The Fallen State is an introspective piece that explores the tension and conflict between unity and individuality. The opening lines "we live, it's on all your heads, you'll find us on this island searching for ourselves instead" suggests that the band is on a journey of self-discovery, possibly a metaphorical island from which they are searching for themselves. The following lines "the divided state, we'll hold our hands united, singing can't we stand as one?" conveys the idea that despite the divided state they find themselves in, they are still hopeful for unity, and they refuse to be divided.
The chorus "you're stronger despite it, and there's no use denying when you fight it you fight it on your own, you were strong at the start, but when it's all said and done you will invite it, you fight it on your own, you're not the only one" highlights the internal struggle that individuals go through when trying to find their place in the world, the strength they have to summon, and the fact that they are not alone in this struggle. The lines "we reign and we'll never let you spread your plague inciting the violence in our sons, " suggest that the world is a place of struggle and sometimes people try to control others and sow division, but the band refuses to let that affect them.
Line by Line Meaning
we live
We currently exist in this world
it's on all your heads
The responsibility for our actions lies on everyone
you'll find us on this island
We are currently isolated and searching for ourselves
searching for ourselves, instead
Rather than focusing on external factors, we are looking inward for answers
the divided state
Our society is currently split and disconnected
we'll hold our hands united
We aim to come together and unite as one
singing can't we stand as one?
We are pleading for unity and togetherness
is it all you've got?
We are questioning if there is more to life than what we see
when it all comes down, will it all run out?
We wonder if everything we know will cease to exist in the end
you're stronger despite it
Despite the hardships, we are resilient and powerful
and there's no use denying when you fight it you fight it on your own
We can't pretend that facing our struggles alone isn't difficult
you were strong al' the start
We have always possessed strength and courage within ourselves
but when it's all said and done, you will invite it
In the end, we may welcome our struggles as they have helped us become who we are
you're not the only one left after dark, in a lonely after thought
We are not alone in feeling lost and isolated in the world
you're not the only one, you're stronger despite it
We take comfort in knowing that others are also strong and can overcome their struggles
we reign and we'll never let you spread your plague inciting, the violence in our sons
We will not allow destructive behavior and actions to harm future generations
when it's all said and done, you're not the only one
Despite feeling alone, there are others who feel the same and can empathize
Contributed by Elizabeth P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SplitLocked01
Lyrics:
We live
It’s on all your heads
You’ll find us on this island
Searching for ourselves
Instead
The divided state
We’ll hold our hands united
Singing can't we stand as one?
Is it all you've got?
When it all comes down
Will it all run out?
When it all comes down
You’re stronger despite it
And there's no use denying
When you fight it you fight it on your own
You were strong at the start
But when it's all said and done
You will invite it
You fight it on your own
You’re not the only one
We live
But the end is near
Inside I feel it calling
Tearing me back home
We reign and we'll never let
You spread your plague inciting
The violence in our sons
You’re stronger despite it
And there's no use denying
When you fight it you fight it on your own
You were strong at the start
But when it's all said and done
You will invite it
You fight it on your own
You’re not the only one
You’re not the only one left after dark
In an lonely after thought
And lonely
You’re not the only one
You’re stronger despite it
And there's no use denying
When you fight it you fight it on your own
You were strong at the start
But when it's all said and done
You will invite it
You fight it on your own
You’re not the only one
When it's all said and done
You’re not the only one
@SplitLocked01
Lyrics:
We live
It’s on all your heads
You’ll find us on this island
Searching for ourselves
Instead
The divided state
We’ll hold our hands united
Singing can't we stand as one?
Is it all you've got?
When it all comes down
Will it all run out?
When it all comes down
You’re stronger despite it
And there's no use denying
When you fight it you fight it on your own
You were strong at the start
But when it's all said and done
You will invite it
You fight it on your own
You’re not the only one
We live
But the end is near
Inside I feel it calling
Tearing me back home
We reign and we'll never let
You spread your plague inciting
The violence in our sons
You’re stronger despite it
And there's no use denying
When you fight it you fight it on your own
You were strong at the start
But when it's all said and done
You will invite it
You fight it on your own
You’re not the only one
You’re not the only one left after dark
In an lonely after thought
And lonely
You’re not the only one
You’re stronger despite it
And there's no use denying
When you fight it you fight it on your own
You were strong at the start
But when it's all said and done
You will invite it
You fight it on your own
You’re not the only one
When it's all said and done
You’re not the only one
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