Never a band to follow musical trends, The Kordz have instead been at the forefront of the emergence of Middle Eastern alt-rock and metal, effortlessly blending together guitar riff-driven rock with incredibly funky grooves and Arabic instrumentation, rhythms, and melodies. Its live shows have inspired legions of dedicated fans, and the group is known for shaking more than a few rafters during the course of a night's work.
The Kordz worked with Grammy Nominee producer Ulrich Wild (Deftones, Static X, White Zombie, Breaking Benjamin) in Canada, Los Angeles and Lebanon on their latest L.P "Beauty & the East” which effortlessly combines opposite, divergent, musical worlds in a stark reflection of the band’s origin in being the living proof of coexistence of various beliefs and different mindsets. Probably for the first time, these worlds have been engineered on such a high professional level, serving fans of modern alternative rock, traditional Arabic harmonies and those people always searching for something unique. Mark LeVine, Grammy-winning musician and author of Heavy Metal Islam, describes The Kordz as "without a doubt the best rock band from Morocco to Pakistan, and perhaps anywhere. The new album will be remembered as the avant-garde for a revolution in rock music, in which bands from the Middle East take the lead in shaping the sound of rock and metal in the new millennium. The Kordz are setting the standard for the most powerful and innovative live and recorded rock anywhere on the planet."
“Beauty & the East” is the result of the band members’ musical, social, and spiritual life experiences. It is a blend of several musical and cultural influences, as well as a clear message for change. It's not just the music that's groundbreaking; the lyrics tackle social problems, politics, change, love and acceptance - global issues that can be applied anywhere, not just the strife-ridden Middle East where the band hails from. That's not to say The Kordz are primarily a political band; rather, they are constantly pushing to transform the standard rock idioms with the experiences gained by growing-up in the hard and often harsh reality of life in a war zone. As Moe says, "It's not just about one band, in one country. It's not just about us being from the Arab world; It's about people - everywhere - all feeling this universal thing”. Many years already, and in some ways only just getting started…
THE KORDZ, “Beauty & the East” will be released in Europe during the first quarter 2012 through an international record company, following the band support, July 2011, as special guests, rock legends DEEP PURPLE for the icons’ Orchestral German summer tour, as well as they headlined other shows in Germany and Czech republic, and lately they have participated in the “Festival du Monde Arabe” creation entitled “Charabia” in Montreal, Canada along with a Classical Orchestra and Sufi singer, and other artists.
For The Kordz, poised on the edge of global success, that universal thing could turn out to be very, very big.
The Kordz lineup: Moe Hamzeh (Vocals), Nadim Sioufi (Guitar), Mazen Siblini (Keyboards), Alan Azar (Guitar), Souheil ‘Sous’ Moukaddem (Drums), Nadim Abou Chakra (Bass)
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Save Us
The Kordz Lyrics
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As long as you lead ahead
Shadows running, hiding, waiting for their turns
To come and pay respect
Don't hold me down,
leave your prejudice behind
So you'll save us
Same stories live on
While the fighting still goes on
So don't hate us
Or break us
I'll await the child within
Let me escape their sin
Races shining, rising, fading through their crimes
Just to conquer and win
Don't hold me down,
leave your prejudice behind
So you'll save us
Don't hate us
Same stories live on
While the fighting still goes on
So don't hate us
Or break us
The Kordz's song Save Us appears to be a plea to a leader or authority figure to rise above prejudice and intolerance in order to save and accept a flawed individual. The opening line, "I'll be the perfect one to spoil," suggests that the singer is aware of their imperfections and is willing to be vulnerable with their potential savior. The following lines, "as long as you lead ahead, shadows running, hiding, waiting for their turns, to come and pay respect," seem to imply that the singer is willing to follow and trust their leader or savior, even if there are dangers lurking in the shadows. The idea of "paying respect" may also suggest that they are willing to sacrifice something for their leader in exchange for salvation.
Throughout the rest of the song, the singer appeals to their potential savior to "leave your prejudice behind" and not "hate us" or "break us." It appears that there is some conflict or "fighting" that is still ongoing, and the singer is hoping that their savior can put an end to it. The line "same stories live on, while the fighting still goes on" suggests a cyclical pattern of violence or intolerance that has yet to be broken. The singer also hints at wanting to escape the sins of their past by "awaiting the child within" and rising above the "crimes" that they have committed.
Overall, Save Us seems to be a call for unity and acceptance in the face of division and conflict. The singer is willing to be vulnerable and follow their leader or savior, as long as they are able to embrace diversity and leave behind prejudice.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be the perfect one to spoil
I am willing to be vulnerable and let you take control in order to provide you with comfort and joy
As long as you lead ahead
I trust and support your decisions and believe that you are capable of making the right choices for us
Shadows running, hiding, waiting for their turns
There are unseen forces that are constantly lurking and waiting for an opportunity to cause harm or destruction
To come and pay respect
These forces will not rest until they have taken control and been acknowledged by those they wish to dominate
Don't hold me down,
Do not restrict or limit me
leave your prejudice behind
Abandon any preconceived notions or biases you may have towards certain groups of people
So you'll save us
Only by letting go of your prejudice can you contribute to rescuing our society from its problems
Don't hate us
Please do not despise, reject, or ostracize us
Same stories live on
The same negative patterns and issues continue to plague us, generation after generation
While the fighting still goes on
Even though there are constant battles and conflicts tearing us apart
So don't hate us
It is important to work together, rather than against one another, in order to solve these problems
Or break us
We must not allow these issues to crush, divide, or defeat us
I'll await the child within
I will remain in touch with my purity and innocence, even in the midst of chaos and corruption
Let me escape their sin
Allow me to flee from the negative influence and damage caused by others' selfish, hurtful behavior
Races shining, rising, fading through their crimes
People of various ethnicities and backgrounds are either flourishing, stagnating, or deteriorating as a result of the criminal actions of others
Just to conquer and win
These individuals are driven by their desire for power, control, and victory above all else
Contributed by Nathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.