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.
ECSTASY
War Of Ages Lyrics
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We suffer from freedom, in every choice we make
And every wound we seek.
We couldn't wait for perfect love,
Finding what we needed in a blink of an eye
And a turn of the page
I feel like it's over
Burst, we burst through the cycle
The same song played over again
Screaming never again until my heart's content
Who will save me from myself?
The look on our face reeks of pleasure and pain
Masked in endless shame
I gave her everything, she left me wrecked and on my back
I gave her everything, swallowed in hate that I created
The lyrics to War Of Ages's song Ecstasy examine the desire for a perfect world and perfect love, and the pain that comes with the pursuit of these ideals. The first two lines suggest that we yearn for a world that is flawless, one that bleeds "perfect blood". However, we are burdened by the freedom to make choices, and every decision that we make wounds us in some way. Despite this, we are unable to wait for the "perfect love", and instead seek it out quickly and easily.
The chorus suggests a frustration and anger with this cycle of desire and pain. The singer feels like it is all over and is enraged through their dying shame. However, they burst through the cycle, refusing to continue to be trapped in the same song played over and over again. There is a sense of defiant determination as the singer screams "never again until my heart's content", asking who will save them from themselves. The song ends on a note of hopelessness and self-blame, as the singer reflects on a past relationship where they gave everything but were still left wrecked, swallowed in the hate that they created.
Overall, the lyrics of Ecstasy are about the human desire for perfection and the consequences that come with it. We are trapped in a cycle of seeking out the ideal world and love, despite the pain and suffering that the pursuit of these ideals brings. There is a sense of frustration and anger with oneself, as well as a feeling of hopelessness and self-blame when these ideal pursuits lead to heartbreak and ruin.
Line by Line Meaning
The world we crave bleeds perfect blood
We desire a utopian world, free of imperfections and featuring flawless beauty.
We suffer from freedom, in every choice we make
Having too many options can be overwhelming, making it challenging to make the right decision and ultimately leading to suffering.
And every wound we seek.
We seek out pain and hurt regardless of the consequences because we feel that we deserve it.
We couldn't wait for perfect love,
We were so desperate to find true love that we settled for anything that felt right, rather than being patient and allowing it to develop naturally.
Finding what we needed in a blink of an eye
We rushed into relationships blindly without taking the time to evaluate if it was right for us.
And a turn of the page
Our lives and relationships can change so quickly, making it hard to keep up with new opportunities.
I feel like it's over
The singer is experiencing feelings of hopelessness and despair, possibly due to a recent loss or betrayal.
Enraged through my dying shame
The artist is filled with anger and self-hatred, likely stemming from personal failings and shortcomings.
Burst, we burst through the cycle
The cycle of pain and suffering feels never-ending, but the artist is trying to break free of it with force.
The same song played over again
The repetition of life's challenges and problems can feel overwhelming and frustrating.
Screaming never again until my heart's content
The singer is shouting out in defiance and refusing to let their past dictate their future.
Who will save me from myself?
The artist is struggling with their own self-destructive tendencies and is looking for someone to help pull them out of it.
The look on our face reeks of pleasure and pain
Our expressions often reveal our inner feelings, which can be a mixture of both joy and suffering.
Masked in endless shame
Despite trying to hide our pain and insecurities behind a facade of happiness, we feel ashamed of our true feelings and thoughts.
I gave her everything, she left me wrecked and on my back
The singer gave their all to someone else, only to be left feeling broken and vulnerable.
I gave her everything, swallowed in hate that I created
The artist is consumed with self-hatred, knowing that their own actions contributed to the demise of the relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SIMON BAUMANN, MELVYN NICHOLAS BUSS, ARCI FRIEDE, NABYLA SERAG
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