The band members are Leroy Hamp (vocals), Branon Bernatowicz (guitar), Steve Brown (guitar), T.J. Alford (bass, vocals) and Alex Hamp (drums), all of whom are Christians. They played over 250 shows in 2005 with bands such as Bury Your Dead, The Acacia Strain, As I Lay Dying, and Throwdown.
They have since released their self-titled debut album War of Ages in July 2005 on Strike First Records and in February 2006, they were moved to the Facedown Records roster and recorded their second full-length album, Pride of the Wicked, released in September 2006. Arise and Conquer was released in 2008. Eternal, was released April 13th, 2010, and will be the last album released under their Facedown Records contract.
Chaos Theory
War Of Ages Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Light pierces though the glass before you give up
Life is simple, living the dream
Holding my cup filled three fingers deep
We are the broken
Here for the moment
We are the broken
We won't believe you are hopeless
Praying for you with tongues of fire
Look at me when I tell you
You were loved at your first breath
Broken promise starts to spread
Where only thoughts can hurt you
You won't let go until you're dead
You will never escape this
Unless you drop the act as if you wanted it
Life is a blur fearing the fall
The past is one thing I'm not afraid of
We are the broken
Here for the moment
We are the broken
Here for the moment
We won't believe you are hopeless
Praying for you with tongues of fire
Look at me when I tell you
You were loved at your first breath
Broken promise starts to spread
Where only thoughts can hurt you
You won't let go until you're dead
We won't believe you are hopeless
Praying for you with tongues of fire
Look at me when I tell you
You were loved at your first breath
We won't believe you are hopeless
Praying for you with tongues of fire
Look at me when I tell you
You were loved at your first breath
The lyrics to War Of Ages's song "Chaos Theory" talk about the struggles and the "brokenness" that people experience in their everyday lives, and how they sometimes turn to destructive behavior to cope with it. The first verse describes someone who is holding a bottle to their throat, on the verge of breaking down. They are aware that life can be simple and fulfilling, but they are still holding onto their pain and fears. The chorus emphasizes that even though they are broken, they are still here, for the moment, and there is hope for them. The second verse talks about the broken promises and the damage that negative thoughts can cause. The song ends with the repeated message of hope and love, reminding the listener that they were loved from the moment they were born.
The lyrics of "Chaos Theory" are quite emotional and meaningful, addressing universal themes of despair and hope in a heartfelt way. The band's style of metalcore adds to the intensity of the message, creating a sense of urgency and passion. The song has been well-received by fans and critics alike, further cementing War Of Ages's reputation as a powerful and insightful metal band.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold the bottle to your throat before you breakdown
You are on the verge of losing control and feel like giving up.
Light pierces though the glass before you give up
The bright light outside the bottle represents the hope that is still shining through despite wanting to give up on life.
Life is simple, living the dream
The simplicity of life and the idea of living the dream can provide a sense of comfort and hope amidst chaos and uncertainty.
Holding my cup filled three fingers deep
The cup may represent a sense of solace or an escape in order to cope with the overwhelming emotions being experienced.
We are the broken
Here for the moment
We are the broken
Here for the moment
Despite feeling broken or damaged, there is still a sense of purpose and significance in being present and living in the moment.
We won't believe you are hopeless
Praying for you with tongues of fire
Look at me when I tell you
You were loved at your first breath
Despite feeling hopeless, there are those who care and believe in your worth and value as a human being.
Broken promise starts to spread
Where only thoughts can hurt you
You won't let go until you're dead
The pain of a broken promise can linger and spread, even in one's thoughts. There may be a sense of holding onto that pain and not being able to let go.
You will never escape this
Unless you drop the act as if you wanted it
Life is a blur fearing the fall
The past is one thing I'm not afraid of
It is difficult to move on from negative experiences unless you stop pretending that you wanted them to happen. The fear of falling can make life feel like a blur, but the past can be faced without fear.
We won't believe you are hopeless
Praying for you with tongues of fire
Look at me when I tell you
You were loved at your first breath
No matter how hopeless things may seem, there are those who believe in and care for you from the very beginning of your existence.
We won't believe you are hopeless
Praying for you with tongues of fire
Look at me when I tell you
You were loved at your first breath
There is a repeated message of believing in one's worth and value, and the collective effort to support this belief through prayer and positive affirmation.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jonathan Rollings
LYRICS:
Hold the bottle to your throat before you breakdown
Light pierces though the glass before you give up
Life is simple, living the dream
Holding my cup filled three fingers deep
We are the broken
Here for the moment
We are the broken
Here for the moment
We won't believe you are hopeless
Praying for you with tongues of fire
Look at me when I tell you
You were loved at your first breath
Broken promise starts to spread
Where only thoughts can hurt you
You won't let go until you're dead
You will never escape this
Unless you drop the act as if you wanted it
Life is a blur fearing the fall
The past is one thing I'm not afraid of
We are the broken
Here for the moment
We are the broken
Here for the moment
We won't believe you are hopeless
Praying for you with tongues of fire
Look at me when I tell you
You were loved at your first breath
Broken promise starts to spread
Where only thoughts can hurt you
You won't let go until you're dead
We won't believe you are hopeless
Praying for you with tongues of fire
Look at me when I tell you
You were loved at your first breath
We won't believe you are hopeless
Praying for you with tongues of fire
Look at me when I tell you
You were loved at your first breath
Jeremy Cobb
War of ages is going to aid me in the battle back to faith. Prayers for me guys and my healing. Thank you love everyone walk with Him
Jake Loeppky
Hey brother, hope you're doing alright. Praying for you.
Seth Nimal-hill
Hope you're doing okay man
Andrew Park
May Lord shine His face upon brother - we are all messed up and broken in this world but we will sit with the King on His throne one day.
Israel Fowler
Recently saw your comment. How are you doing in your walk with the Lord?
Mortuus Intus
Same amen
brock hines
Honestly thank GOD FOR CHRISTIAN METALCORE
Drummerbum 1
@Kyle Robinson Impending Doom
Hero of Ages
Favorite genre by far, it’s the truest to real life in the spirit
Mortuus Intus
Amen