The release of their EP Burning Satellites, produced by Grammy and Dove award-winning producer Travis Wyrick (P.O.D., Disciple, and Pillar), shows that We As Human pulls no punches when it comes to speaking the truth and getting their point across to the listener. Hard-hitting topics saturate this collection of songs, ranging from false prophets to dying to oneself and even touching on abortion from the child's perspective.
In regards to the messages penned within the lyrics, lead vocalist Justin Cordle states, "When people put in a We As Human album I want it to challenge their thinking, challenge their mentality a bit...because if you can get people thinking, they'll do the rest. They'll make up their minds; they'll make the choice, right or wrong. It says to simply present the gospel, to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. What I would hope people take away is a whole lot of things to think about. And what they do with those thoughts, emotions and feelings is completely up to them."
With a highly anticipated tour with The Wedding and six festivals already booked for 2009, We As Human is looking forward to bringing their message and self-efficient rock show to the people.
"Rock and roll was born out of this experience that people were having. They loved the huge sound; they loved the big lights, the big stages, the big guitars..." Justin Cordle states. "We believe that the rock and roll feel has been dumbed-down in the Christian industry and that the industry holds the mentality that the bands that include too much of themselves into the ministry become selfish and prideful."
Justin disagrees with that form of thinking completely, responding, "I think the reason people come to shows is because they want to be entertained...it's still an entertainment business. And while we do talk about our faith, we do consider it a ministry, we do make sure that we keep ourselves in check and in balance--at the same time, we love rock and roll and the show and everything that the people love, so we try to do it as big and as bad as we can."
Even though We As Human is all about bringing rock and roll back to the masses, the band does not shy away or pretend to leave behind their main purpose for being a band."If I could get on a megaphone to the entire world right now I would want to tell them that there is hope in Jesus and that their life can be changed entirely by Jesus...when the lights go out and everything is over that's the only message that I would really want people to know--and that's the only message that even matters in this whole world."
Burning Satellites
We As Human Lyrics
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Dressed to the nines,
You look divine,
You plead with people through their television screens,
And laugh as bankrupt tears fall from their eyes,
How do you sleep at night, how do you sleep at night?
(Chorus)
You sons of men,
You will not stand there in the end,
And rape the word of God,
To feed your selfish sins,
But you can change,
There is still time,
God help the scales fall from their eyes,
And haste the day when we see burning satellites
Your words are death inside a darken box,
But we're poking holes one at a time,
And though you try to fight soon everyone will see,
When all your wicked games are brought to light,
And all those tears they cry,
Will then fall from your eyes
(Chorus 2x)
I can see them falling,
Falling down,
I can see them falling,
Falling down,
I can see them falling,
They're falling down,
I can see them falling,
Burning
"Burning Satellites" by We As Human talks about the corruption and selfishness that some people in power exhibit. The first verse is a direct call-out to these people, who dress up impeccably and use television screens to send out their pleas, while disregarding the people who are suffering due to their actions. The chorus calls these people filthy dogs, because they are not standing on the right side of the line. the lyrics suggest that in the end, their sins will catch up to them and they will not be able to escape punishment. But there is still hope for them, as they can change their ways and see the error in their actions. The verses talk about how even though these people try to hide behind their wicked games, eventually, the truth will be brought to light, and their tears will fall from their eyes.
The overall theme of the song emphasizes the fact that we are all responsible for our actions, and that there will eventually be consequences for our actions. The song is a call for accountability and suggests that we need to be mindful and responsible for the legacy we leave behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at you standing there so selfishly,
Observing the narcissistic nature in which you present yourself to others.
Dressed to the nines,
Adorned in expensive or fashionable clothing reflecting your superficiality.
You look divine,
Epitomizing a sense of godliness or divine status in your own eyes.
You plead with people through their television screens,
Using manipulative tactics through media to beguile others.
And laugh as bankrupt tears fall from their eyes,
Deriving pleasure from the suffering and desperation of others who have nothing left.
How do you sleep at night, how do you sleep at night?
Questioning the morality of your actions and the ease of being able to sleep afterwards.
You filthy dogs,
Addressing the corrupt and malevolent nature of those being called out.
You sons of men,
Referencing the biblical concept of humanity's sinful nature.
You will not stand there in the end,
Making a promise that their corrupt actions will not go unpunished and unchanged.
And rape the word of God,
Using religion and faith as a tool for self-serving desires.
To feed your selfish sins,
Using manipulation and corrupt actions to fuel their own self-centered desires.
But you can change,
Acknowledging the possibility for individuals to change and correct their damaging behaviors.
There is still time,
Implying that change is possible and must be made before it is too late.
God help the scales fall from their eyes,
Asking for divine intervention to help those who have been blinded by deceit to see the truth.
And haste the day when we see burning satellites
Seeing the fall of those in power, and rejoicing in the destruction of their manipulations and schemes.
Your words are death inside a darken box,
Describing the destructive nature of the lies and deceit spread by those in power.
But we're poking holes one at a time,
Slowly revealing the lies and bringing to light the truth.
And though you try to fight soon everyone will see,
Regardless of their attempts to continue their corrupt actions, the truth will eventually be revealed to all.
When all your wicked games are brought to light,
When all of their evil actions and schemes are made known to the public.
And all those tears they cry,
The tears of those they have hurt and manipulated.
Will then fall from your eyes
The reality and consequences of their actions will finally hit them.
I can see them falling,
The visions of the destruction and fall from grace of those in power.
Falling down,
The decline of their power and influence.
Burning
The destruction and downfall of the corrupt status quo.
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bvitamin-12 Official
They seriously need to add this album to Spotify. This song is my favorite!
Joaovictor Tertuliano Do Amral
Absolutely, and to Deezer too, this album is fucking awesome
J.E.Oltmann.Music
But there are plenty of Christian artists and Christian songs on Spotify. How would that make sense?
matt zubak
oh I totally agree. They cant though. Any mention of the word "God" in a song and they cant publicly produce it. That's why the songs on spotify don't have that mention and the songs that aren't on spotify do. So sad.
Rex 101
ikr
Chad West
2018 and still rocking out. Sad they split.
Tommy Ohanlon
100% 2021
sam Petek
Chad West 2020 and same.
1FNJO
Ain't no such thing as a Luke warm Christian in a Burning Satellite.
Laer Bear
I just want everyone to know, Jesus loves you, even if nobody else does.