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.
Desire
War Of Ages Lyrics
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Arousing the essence of my soul
Bow to the pressure
While tearing your life apart
Your denial causes
A simple pathetic plea
As you bow in honor and
The lessons keep on coming
As desire starts to fade
As the healing hand of reason
Comes closer and closer
Will the answers still be the same?
Regardless of what it's worth
I'm holding still holding on
To the god of my mistakes
Rise from the pressures
destroying the walls of Rome
Lies of deception
eating away at your flesh
Fight the pain of deception
We are not alone
I Can always count on you
The lessons keep on coming
As desire starts to fade
As the healing hand of reason
Comes closer and closer
Will the answers still be the same?
Regardless of what it's worth
I'm holding still holding on
To the god of my mistakes
Fill the dying dream as your feelings begin to die
Your reason for living drowns every retreating nerve
The lyrics of War Of Ages's song "Desire" are about the concept of desire and how it can take over a person's life, causing them to lose sight of reason and rationality. The song describes the consequences of giving in to desire and not being able to control it. It's a warning against the temptation of desire and the harmful effects it can have on an individual's life. The lyrics suggest that desire can lead to self-destruction and isolation, as those who give in to their desires may find themselves alone and disconnected from the world around them.
The song starts with the idea of desire taking over the singer's essence, meaning that the compulsion they feel has become a part of who they are. The lyrics go on to describe the pressure that comes with giving in to desire, and how it can tear apart a person's life. The singer struggles to deny their desire, but ultimately fails and must deal with the consequences.
The song's chorus talks about the lessons learned from giving in to desire, and how the healing hand of reason can help overcome the temptations that desire presents. The singer struggles to find answers as they try to hold on to the "god of their mistakes," suggesting that they believe in a higher power that will help them make sense of their actions.
Overall, "Desire" is a cautionary tale that warns against giving in to temptation and the consequences that come with it. It reminds us that we have the power to control our desires and that reason and rationality can help overcome the strongest of compulsions.
Line by Line Meaning
Desire is over taking me
I am being consumed by my strong urge to have or achieve something
Arousing the essence of my soul
It is awakening the fundamental nature of who I am
Bow to the pressure
Submit to the force pushing me towards my desire
While tearing your life apart
At the same time, this desire is destroying my life
Your denial causes
Your refusal to accept the truth is responsible for
A simple pathetic plea
Your request that is weak and causes no sympathy
As you bow in honor and
While you show respect and obedience and
Choke on your words
Inability to express yourself verbally due to strong emotions
The lessons keep on coming
The teachings are ongoing
As desire starts to fade
As the strong urge begins to disappear
As the healing hand of reason
As rational thinking begins to take over
Comes closer and closer
It's getting more and more evident
Will the answers still be the same?
Even if the facts change, will my beliefs stay constant?
Regardless of what it's worth
Irrespective of the value it holds
I'm holding still holding on
I'm still not letting go of
To the god of my mistakes
My bad decisions I keep on holding on to
Rise from the pressures
Stand up to the stress that's overwhelming you
destroying the walls of Rome
Breaking down your defenses
Lies of deception
Falsehoods that mislead
eating away at your flesh
Gradually deteriorating your wellbeing
Fight the pain of deception
Combat the suffering that comes from being misled
We are not alone
We have each other for support
I Can always count on you
I know I can rely on you for help
Fill the dying dream as your feelings begin to die
Try to revive the fading aspirations while your emotions wither
Your reason for living drowns every retreating nerve
Your motivation to keep going numbs every instinct that tries to back down
Contributed by Nicholas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.