Call it restlessness, call it fear, call it being… Read Full Bio ↴Now known as Swain
Call it restlessness, call it fear, call it being out of step or call it being stubborn; This Routine is Hell has been the medium through which these, what some would call "defects" have been ruthlessly transformed into an uncompromising "NO".
Existing somewhere between today's obsolete definitions of hardcore and punk, it's hard to tell exactly what we are; but more important to us is why we're here. Where self-doubt has laid us to rest, creativity must awaken us. Where sadness only saddens more, the power of will and love must empower us. It's this path to transformation which has guided the four of us to cross borders and oceans onto uncommon ground.
The new album "Howl" is the next step into that same unfamiliar territory. We were on the verge of giving up when finally deciding to either go for it completely or simply put it all to rest. A big leap across the Atlantic was taken and we recorded our second full length at Godcity Studios with Kurt Ballou in Salem, MA in the summer of 2012.
Howl is exactly about that. Written with the basic idea that we simply refuse to let ourselves be governed by our fears and our doubts. But perhaps it's even more strongly against 'their' view on what it means to grow up (set in stone) and 'their' inability to actively shape their lives which has its virulent and devastating effects on all of us. It's about disassembling the society with the little tools we have, and rebuilding them with the ones we create.
Some people write biographies. This is rather a statement.
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Cancer
This Routine is Hell Lyrics
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Do you want a halo to match that crusade?
Set fire to the curtains, because the stage is all set.
Your little masterpiece put us all in debt.
Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bastards bite.
‘Cause these scroungers never lose their appetite.
Clench your fist, we’ll be the catalyst.
A glimmer of hope for any tide that’s been turned.
I salute to every flag that gets burned.
The song "Cancer" by This Routine is Hell is a commentary on the hypocrisy and deception within society. The first line, "open wide and swallow the charade," urges listeners to not blindly accept societal norms and beliefs. The lyrics then mock those who claim to be on a moral crusade or have a halo, suggesting that their actions may not be as virtuous as they seem. The line "set fire to the curtains, because the stage is all set" is a call to action, encouraging listeners to rebel against the status quo and create their own path.
The chorus of the song offers a sense of strength and resistance. The line "clench your fist, we'll be the catalyst" suggests that change comes from action and determination. The lyrics then offer hope, stating that "a glimmer of hope for any tide that's been turned" exists. The final line of the song, "I salute to every flag that gets burned," is a metaphorical statement that references the act of burning a flag as a symbol of rebellion and protest.
Line by Line Meaning
Open wide and swallow the charade.
Accept and believe the false persona that society imposes.
Do you want a halo to match that crusade?
Are you seeking recognition for your superficial actions?
Set fire to the curtains, because the stage is all set.
Destroy the artificial and embrace the true self.
Your little masterpiece put us all in debt.
Your actions have serious consequences for everyone involved.
Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bastards bite.
Don't let the corrupt or oppressive people bring you down.
‘Cause these scroungers never lose their appetite.
The selfish and greedy will always want more.
Clench your fist, we’ll be the catalyst.
Hold on tight, we will be the driving force for change.
The surge to clear the cancer, we’ll resist.
We will fight against the negative and destructive influences.
A glimmer of hope for any tide that’s been turned.
Even in darkness, there is always a chance for renewal and positivity.
I salute to every flag that gets burned.
I acknowledge those who challenge authority and status quo.
Contributed by Julian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.