Now known as Swain

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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Gather Your Stones
This Routine is Hell Lyrics

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Enough is enough is enough is enough.
Gather your stones when the going gets tough.
The bankers, the crooks, the robbers must die.
Feast on their guilt, close an eye.

Enough is enough is enough is enough.
Gather your stones when the going gets tough.
We fail to see what’s underneath.

Show your gritted teeth.

Overall Meaning

In This Routine is Hell's song Gather Your Stones, the lyrics exude a sense of frustration towards the corrupt institutions and individuals that plague society. The repetition of "enough is enough" emphasizes the exhaustion of dealing with these issues, and the call to "gather your stones" suggests a desire for action and a stand against injustice.

As the lyrics continue, the focus becomes more specific, calling out "bankers, the crooks, [and] the robbers" as targets for retribution. The line "feast on their guilt" indicates a thirst for revenge, but the final line "close an eye" suggests the potential moral ambiguity of such actions.

The chorus is once again repeated and the lyrics take a more personal turn, calling out society's failure to see beyond surface-level appearances and encouraging the display of determination through "gritted teeth." Overall, the song conveys a powerful message of frustration and calls for action against corrupt systems and individuals.

Line by Line Meaning

Enough is enough is enough is enough.
The level of injustice and harm caused by certain people or systems has reached a breaking point and demands swift action.

Gather your stones when the going gets tough.
In moments of adversity, it's important to gather one's resolve and take a firm stance against those who perpetuate harm or oppression.

The bankers, the crooks, the robbers must die.
Those who are responsible for systemic oppression and exploitation should be held accountable for their actions and face the consequences of their wrongdoing.

Feast on their guilt, close an eye.
Those who have suffered at the hands of oppressors can find vindication in seeing their oppressors plagued by guilt and shame, but should also not become complacent and ignore ongoing injustices.

We fail to see what’s underneath.
Often, we only see the surface level of a problem or issue, and fail to recognize the deeper roots and causes that must be addressed to bring true change.

Show your gritted teeth.
When facing difficult challenges, it's important to summon one's courage and determination to persevere through the struggle and stand up for what is right.

Contributed by Brody O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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