The band signed with Rise Records and released the studio albums Empire Theory (2009) and Dreamhouse (2010), and independently went on to release their third album Young and Courageous in 2014 and their fourth album Everything Nothing in 2018.
DESCENT From Destiny
Tides of Man Lyrics
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by a dark deed done
was disclosed in divination
death of dead man's son
Deranged deprived delivery
darkened his decor
Ever loathesome, the executor's edict
estranges he from himself evermore
sealed his fated strife
A sacrifice seduced
to save his threatened life
And cowardice nor commerce
could call the child to cease
though the cycle of criminal commissions
could never coexist with peace
He could count only on the combustion of his chamber
as he lay the child to the floor
Ever loathesome, the executor's edict
estranges he from himself evermore
Never to neglect this night again
as naught for nuances extend
nocuously numbing him into nullification
Never to neglect this night again
as naught for nuances extend
nocuously numbing him into
into nullification
Nullification
Terribly taken by the task that transpired
tonight a tantalizing new testament was acquired
Thundering upon his tormented heart
From temptation and treachery
his almighty teachings tore him apart
Tore him apart
Tore him apart
Tore him apart
From temptation and treachery his almighty teachings
tore him apart
The song "Descent From Destiny" by Tides of Man is a dark and haunting ballad that explores the consequences of a dark deed committed by the singer. The lyrics reflect a sense of guilt and regret for the actions taken, as well as an understanding of the punishment that will surely follow. The opening lines, "The descent from destiny by a dark deed done was disclosed in divination death of dead man's son," set the tone for the rest of the song, which describes the descent of the singer from a position of power to one of despair and isolation.
The singer is described as being "deranged and deprived," with a darkened decor that reflects the inner turmoil that he is feeling. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been estranged from himself, and the executor's edict has made it impossible for him to regain his former life. The song also explores themes of sacrifice, cowardice, and the cycle of criminal commissions that can lead to a lack of peace. Ultimately, the singer is left to suffer the consequences of his actions, with nothing but the combustion of his chamber to keep him company.
Line by Line Meaning
The descent from destiny
The fall from a predetermined fate
by a dark deed done
Due to a sinister act committed
was disclosed in divination
Foretold through spiritual revelation
death of dead man's son
The loss of a deceased individual's child
Deranged deprived delivery
The way in which the act was carried out was corrupted and cruel
darkened his decor
The event cast a shadow over his life
Ever loathesome, the executor's edict
The verdict handed down by the one carrying out the sentence is forever repulsive
estranges he from himself evermore
He is forever separated from his true self, unable to reconcile with what he has done
So soon the service
The act was carried out soon after it was planned
sealed his fated strife
The event predetermined his fate
A sacrifice seduced
A life was taken to appease a greater power
to save his threatened life
To protect himself from danger
And cowardice nor commerce
Neither fear nor profit motivated his actions
could call the child to cease
No reason could justify taking the child's life
though the cycle of criminal commissions
Despite a history of wrongdoing
could never coexist with peace
Creating harmony and order were impossible with continued criminal activity
He could count only on the combustion of his chamber
His only solace was in the destruction of his own space
as he lay the child to the floor
As he killed the innocent child
Never to neglect this night again
To always remember this terrible event
as naught for nuances extend
No subtleties can change the gravity of what happened
nocuously numbing him into nullification
Slowly rendering him emotionless and empty
Nullification
Having nothing left of himself
Terribly taken by the task that transpired
Overwhelmed by the horrific event that occurred
tonight a tantalizing new testament was acquired
A new and terrible chapter was added to his life tonight
Thundering upon his tormented heart
Causing great distress and agony within him
From temptation and treachery
Lured by wrongdoing and deceit
his almighty teachings tore him apart
His beliefs and values were in conflict with what he had done
Tore him apart
Ripped him apart emotionally
Tore him apart
Destroyed him inside
Tore him apart
Left him in pieces
From temptation and treachery his almighty teachings
His faith and ethics were contradicted by his actions
tore him apart
And devastated him beyond repair
Contributed by Daniel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.