From the sharp shooter blast and commencing sonic assault of “National Amnesia” to the scornfully anthemic chorus of “Televangelist”, Twelve Tribes reemerges from their Dayton, Ohio homestead with a newfound intensity and a greater sense of urgency. Their distinctive brand of hardcore is thoughtfully driven, but this time Twelve Tribes marches into the square waving their flag of opposition—turning their organic sound into an all out public execution.
Twelve Tribes followed the release of their Ferret Records debut, 2004’s The Rebirth Of Tragedy, with relentless touring. They shared the stage over the past 3 years with bands like Lamb Of God, Killswitch Engage, Soulfly, Machine Head, Zao and It Dies Today. It was the tour overseas in 2005 with Killswitch Engage (which sold out every venue before the bands stepped foot on European soil) that set the band up for what would be a very successful year across the pond. Twelve Tribes returned overseas two more times with 36 Crazyfists and then with their label mates Every Time I Die and A Life Once Lost.
Now in 2006, the band is already hitting the road in the US and plan to call the UK and Europe their second home over the next two years promoting the October 3rd release of Midwest Pandemic, produced by Andreas Magnusson (The Black Dahlia Murder, Scarlet)
The Devil's Chord
Twelve Tribes Lyrics
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The lyrics "we all bleed into the sky and you and me we all run dry" from Twelve Tribes's song "Devil's Chord" is a reflection on the fragility of human life. It speaks to the truth that no matter who we are or what we do, we all eventually die and fade away into the vastness of the sky. The use of the word "bleed" is particularly powerful, invoking the image of our life force flowing out of us like blood, joining the other spirits in the heavens. The phrase "you and me we all run dry" implies that we have a finite amount of time on this earth, and no matter how much we may try to hold onto it, eventually we all come to the end of our journey.
The lyrics could also be symbolically referring to the notion of mortality, where we as human beings are bound to die and our bodies will eventually turn to dust. This phrase could also express the idea that, in spite of our differences and our perceived strengths, we are all vulnerable and subject to the same fate: death. Overall, the song seems to speak to the transience of human life, emphasizing the importance of living fully in the moment and cherishing the relationships we have with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
we all bleed into the sky
We all leave a mark on the world, even after we're gone and forgotten. Our actions and emotions affect the environment and the people around us.
and you and me we all run dry
Everyone has a breaking point, a moment when they can't hold on anymore. We all have limits to our endurance and strength, and we're all vulnerable to exhaustion and fatigue.
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