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."
zombie
We As Human Lyrics
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Lay beside your bed
With every dose you swallow
You lose your head
(And how) is your heart still bleeding?
(Where) did the human go?
(Yeah) they might keep you breathing
Oh, where did all your fire go?
You're on the inside
And I know you're fighting
On the outside
Your flesh is dying
But this is not your funeral
Wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up the zombie
So long over medicated
Thinking nothing's wrong
Cause you're so sedated
This is not your funeral
Wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up the zombie!
Wake up the zombie!
You started forgetting who you really are
I'm getting kinda worried
You've been gone so long
(And how) is your body sleeping?
(Where) did the human go?
Has it stopped the healing?
(Oh) Have you lost you control?
Oh, where did all your fire go?
You're on the inside
And I know you're fighting
On the outside
Your flesh is dying
But this is not your funeral
Wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up the zombie
So long over medicated
Thinking nothing's wrong
Cause you're so sedated
This is not your funeral
Wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up the zombie!
Wake up the zombie!
Pretty plastic bottles
Lay beside your bed
Overdose
Gonna lose your head
The lyrics of We As Human's "Zombie" delve into the dark and terrifying world of drug addiction. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of a person trapped in the cycle of addiction with "pretty plastic bottles" strewn beside their bed, representing the prescription medication they take to quell the pain. With every overdose, they "lose their head," succumbing to the stupefying effects of the drug. The chorus asks where the person's humanity has gone, questioning if they are still alive inside and if they have lost control, while filling them with a sense of urgency to "wake up the zombie." The song's title sums it up, with the word "zombie" representing a person whose soul has been numbed by the overuse of medication, rendering them lifeless and devoid of personality.
The song's bridge reveals that the addict has reached a point where they are forgetting who they were, with the song saying "you've been gone so long." The verses ask questions but don't provide any answers. They urge the addict to take control and wake up, reminding them that this isn't their funeral yet. The song ends with a strong line that the addict is going to "lose your head," which could either mean death or a complete breakdown of the person's psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty plastic bottles
Lay beside your bed
With every dose you swallow
You lose your head
The plastic prescription bottles littered on your night table are a representation of your addiction. Each time you take your medicine, you lose a little bit of your grasp on reality.
(And how) is your heart still bleeding?
(Where) did the human go?
(Yeah) they might keep you breathing
(Oh) but they numb your soul
The medication may keep you physically alive, but the cost is the loss of your humanity. The medicine has killed your soul, leaving you as an empty shell.
Oh, where did all your fire go?
The medication has dampened your passions and drive. You no longer possess the energy and conviction to truly live.
You're on the inside
And I know you're fighting
On the outside
Your flesh is dying
But this is not your funeral
Wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up the zombie
So long over medicated
Thinking nothing's wrong
Cause you're so sedated
This is not your funeral
Wake up, wake up, wake up
Wake up the zombie!
Wake up the zombie!
The chorus implores the listener to awaken from their medicated slumber and fight the death of their spirit. It's not yet time for their funeral, and there's still hope to breathe life back into themselves.
You started forgetting who you really are
I'm getting kinda worried
You've been gone so long
(And how) is your body sleeping?
(Where) did the human go?
Has it stopped the healing?
(Oh) Have you lost you control?
The medication has not only destroyed the listener's soul, but it has taken away their memories and sense of self. The artist is worried and begs for the listener to wake up and take control of their own healing.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLAIR DALY, JUSTIN CORDLE, SKIDD MILLS
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