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.
Doomsday
War Of Ages Lyrics
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Without letting go
Let our faith renew all hope
Without letting go
The full effect of the front line
Waving a banner for the hell of it
Holding truth no matter who it hurts
You're the father of lies
Bouncing back to the free world
Fallen, you have fallen
Taking your faith as weakness
Bound through chaos we thrive
Our inconvenience has left you wanting
You burn
So calm and collected seeing the pain
In what you've created
Blinded by self worth from every soul
Feel the fire
Would you break from your freedom?
Given the choice before the fall
Start with our failures, set it off
Even now you're relentless fueled by rage
When the fool meets the hard road
Give him strength, give him strength
The lyrics of War Of Ages's song, Doomsday, talk about the battle between good and evil, the struggle to hold on to faith and hope in the midst of chaos, and the consequences of succumbing to the father of lies. The beginning of the song talks about the gradual fading away of the soul without the willingness to let go, urging the renewal of faith as the only way to hold on to hope.
The song continues with a description of the front line and the banner waving for the sake of it, the importance of holding on to the truth regardless of the impact it will have on others, and being bold in the face of chaos with no regrets. The father of lies is mentioned in reference to his attempts to bring down the free world, but the singer believes that he has fallen and that the weakness of faith has been taken from him.
The chorus talks about thriving in the face of chaos, with the singer urging the listener to break free from self-centeredness, even at the cost of freedom, and set off a chain of events that will result in strength. The song culminates in the plea to give strength to those who meet the hard road, and the hope that ultimately, good will triumph.
Line by Line Meaning
We are fading from our soul
We are losing touch with our true selves
Without letting go
While still holding onto the things that hold us back
Let our faith renew all hope
Believing in something greater can restore our optimism
Without letting go
Without abandoning our beliefs
The full effect of the front line
The true impact of leading the charge
Waving a banner for the hell of it
Making a statement for the sake of rebellion
Holding truth no matter who it hurts
Staying true to oneself, regardless of the consequences for others
Bold in chaos zero regrets
Taking risks without hesitation or remorse, even in times of disorder
You're the father of lies
You are responsible for steering others towards falsehoods
Bouncing back to the free world
Breaking free from a situation that once held you down
Fallen, you have fallen
You have succumbed to your own demons
Taking your faith as weakness
Viewing someone's belief in a higher power as a vulnerability
Bound through chaos we thrive
Amidst disorder, we find our strength
Our inconvenience has left you wanting
Our suffering has created a sense of lack in you
You burn
Your desire for power consumes you
So calm and collected seeing the pain
Remaining composed while witnessing the suffering of others
In what you've created
The outcomes of your own actions
Blinded by self worth from every soul
Ego prevents you from truly empathizing with others
Feel the fire
Embrace the passion that drives you
Would you break from your freedom?
Are you willing to relinquish your independence?
Given the choice before the fall
Making a decision while still in a position of power
Start with our failures, set it off
Learn from our mistakes and take action
Even now you're relentless fueled by rage
Your anger continues to motivate you
When the fool meets the hard road
Challenges expose one's true character
Give him strength, give him strength
Empower those who face obstacles
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chris Barnes, GREG GALL, Steve Swanson, Terry Butler
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