Futility Report
White Ward Lyrics


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Glow of fire storming somewhere in the sky among the stars
Lightens up the countless rooftops with a tender golden light
Under roofs beloved nooses hug the necks now and again
Guard the wrinkled mental health against reality

Embarrassed dead men drag themselves alongside endless walls
Trying to comprehend why they still belong to this world
Embarrassed dead men drag themselves alongside endless walls
Trying to comprehend why they still belong here

Roadways reek of the madness
Noone walks plague-stricken streets
Only lanterns patrolling
Beacons for the restless souls

Drowned men stay in the row
At deserted silent piers
Follow dying old man with their eyes
Full of salty tears

Massive cross of intellect
On the back of mental patient
Presses me into the ground
Shedding pain and desolation

All the efforts are futile
All the attempts are condemned to failure
Heavy rain through all the life
Deafens incoherent prayers

All the efforts are futile
All the attempts are condemned to failure
In the mad world where God
Has become the first self-killer





All the efforts are futile.

Overall Meaning

The song "Futility Report" by White Ward paints a picture of a dystopian world where the glow of a firestorm somewhere in the sky lights up countless rooftops, yet under these roofs are beloved nooses that hug the necks of individuals who struggle with the reality of their existence. The song addresses the struggle and confusion of the dead who still manage to exist and how they drag themselves alongside endless walls trying to figure out why they are still part of the world. The roadways in this world reek of madness, and nobody walks the plague-stricken streets. Lanterns patrol the areas, serving as beacons for restless souls.


The lyrics of the song evoke sorrow and despair, and one cannot help but feel as if all efforts in this mad world are futile. The lines "all the efforts are futile, all the attempts are condemned to failure" express that people in this world try to make changes, yet they do not succeed. The world is so mad that God has become the first self-killer, and deafening incoherent prayers and heavy rains follow people through their lives.


In conclusion, "Futility Report" is a song that paints a grim picture of a dystopian world that is characterized by despair, hopelessness, and confusion. The lyrics describe a world where people struggle to understand their existence, and their efforts to change things are futile.


Line by Line Meaning

Glow of fire storming somewhere in the sky among the stars
A magnificent fire burns in the night sky, illuminating the rooftops with a soft golden glow.


Lightens up the countless rooftops with a tender golden light
The light of the fire gently illuminates the rooftops, brightening up the view for all to see.


Under roofs beloved nooses hug the necks now and again
Despite the beauty of the rooftops, there are those who find themselves trapped in despair, sometimes resorting to suicide.


Guard the wrinkled mental health against reality
They do this in an attempt to protect their deteriorating mental health from the harshness of reality.


Embarrassed dead men drag themselves alongside endless walls
The deceased are forced to wander aimlessly, unable to understand why they are still in this world.


Trying to comprehend why they still belong to this world
These dead souls can't comprehend why they weren't taken with the doors of death, but rather left to suffer through life.


Roadways reek of the madness
The very streets seem to be emanating with lunacy, corrupting all who tread there.


No one walks plague-stricken streets
The state of madness is so overwhelming that no sane person chooses to roam the streets.


Only lanterns patrolling
The only light comes from the lanterns of those who patrol the area, making the area seem bleak and hopeless.


Beacons for the restless souls
These lanterns provide guidance and a sense of clarity, guiding the lost and restless souls in their time of need.


Drowned men stay in the row
Despite the lack of life, drowned men follow each other line by line.


At deserted silent piers
Their journey only leads them to silent, abandoned docks, devoid of life and activity.


Follow dying old man with their eyes
Their only guidance comes from a dying old man, who they intently follow with their sight, hoping for salvation.


Full of salty tears
Tears stream down the faces of the drowned men, showing the pain and anguish they have suffered.


Massive cross of intellect
A symbol of great intelligence and knowledge rests upon the willing, but burdened to facilitate greatness.


On the back of mental patient
A heavy burden tacked on the already existing and immense mental instability of the patient.


Presses me into the ground
The mental burden becomes too much that one feels crushed emotionally and physically pushed into the ground by the cross.


Shedding pain and desolation
This physical pressure causes much pain which is often enough to make one feel life-deprived and lonely.


All the efforts are futile
Despite trying to change and improve, society cannot escape the darkness of the world and its inevitable, oppressive outcome.


All the attempts are condemned to failure
Even attempts to change and improve the world are met with the failure of society's damning weight oppression, a reminder of the callous nature of life.


Heavy rain through all the life
Life itself seems to metaphorically pour down the heavy rain of hardship and difficulties upon all.


Deafens incoherent prayers
The incessant noise of this oppressive downpour drowns out any hope for miracles and is the cause of the deafening of their requests for a solution.


In the mad world where God
A world that has lost its divine touch and nature, where God has abandoned his role and mankind is left with nothing but darkness


Has become the first self-killer
A world where people have lost hope in their creator, leading humans to self-destruct and perpetuate a cycle of chaos, calamity, and darkness.




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HellriderHellas

As a big lover of Black Metal - as well as of post Black - and saxophone I had been waiting for an album like this for months. Futility Report is not a just a good album, is a great album. This band turned a wish into reality in a truly awesome way. This scene needs more bands with such creativity and this band more recognision. 10/10

music man

Post black metal,yes that would be a good thing

J F

You may enjoy Five the Hierophant

Esteban Burroughs

Maybe you'll like Phuture Doom - Great Schism Protocol part I & II. It combined sax and death metal in an interesting way ;)

Nowheremovies

The sax is really a nice touch, adds a lot of melancholy.

Ukiyo Rose

my literal favorite band and album of all time. the pure emotion thats put into the lyrics and vocals makes it so much better. a lot of bands could learn something from these guys. 10/10

urantia666

excelente disco, primera vez que lo escucho

Denis Chavez

underrated music, this should be listen by everybody. amazing!

misty

not everyone can understand and appreciate this.

Pygmalion Aprilis

A trully great album , a great surprise. If you like this you will probably love Aenaon as well.

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