With Faith Or Flames formed in December 2004, released their debut full-length (engineered by Jamie King: BTBAM, Glass Casket, TTIOTD) in December 2005 and began touring nationally in January 2006. Mike Milliken (guitar) was added to the equation in August of 2006 after the departure of Dustin Lane. Mike quit in April 2007 and Trevor DeGaine joined shortly thereafter. With Faith Or Flames released another full length, A Conquest Triumphant, on Stand and Deliver Records in early 2008.
After touring the summer with Carnifex and Killwhitneydead, bassist Eric Collins and guitarist Trevor DeGaine left the band. The current members of the band are Ian Sharp on vocals, Eric Weatherford on guitar, and Andrew Core on drums. While searching for new members, Andrew and Ian became involved with Destroy Destroy Destroy, with Eric contributing to their new album and Ian performing vocals with them on tour. They still plan to continue With Faith or Flames, however.
A Thin Line Between Profound And Profane
With Faith Or Flames Lyrics
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we shall sing in victory as if it were our only song
for the wicked here are brewing and a dark day we shall name
as we surround ourselves in pleasure we subject ourselves to pain
the life of a sinner is a song you've yet to sing
but the tune is surely ringing in your ear
inside you admire what the truth has come to be
your hopeless bliss, your dreamless nightmare
their endless bliss, their perfect nightmare
a warrior I must become
if I'm to see the morning sun
some heartbeats fade, still mine beats on
and still I strive to be reborn
a warrior I must become
if I'm to see the morning sun
some heartbeats fade, still mine beats on
and I must be reborn
with the sword of belief at hand
I still endure this wicked sorrow
tempted by my quest for power
and by my own selfish remains
time will pass before us and before the sun is gone
we shall sing in victory as if it were our only song
now the time is gone and I pray to be forgiven
I fear the day will come when my prayers will be too late
The lyrics to "A Thin Line Between Profound And Profane" by With Faith Or Flames speaks about the duality of life and the choice between faith or darkness. The first verse talks about the passing of time and the inevitability of death before calling for victory in the present moment. The line "for the wicked here are brewing and a dark day we shall name" suggests an impending doom and the need to be prepared for it.
The next verse describes the inner conflict of a sinner who has yet to embrace the truth. The line "a false security to numb your deepest fear" highlights the idea of living in denial and the need to face reality. The chorus "your hopeless bliss, your dreamless nightmare, their endless bliss, their perfect nightmare" draws a contrast between different ways of life.
Line by Line Meaning
time will pass before us and before the sun is gone
We will live for some time, but eventually the sun will set and our lives will end.
we shall sing in victory as if it were our only song
We will celebrate our victories as if they are the only important things in our lives.
for the wicked here are brewing and a dark day we shall name
There are evil forces at work and we will call the day these forces prevail a 'dark day.'
as we surround ourselves in pleasure we subject ourselves to pain
When we seek pleasure, we also expose ourselves to the possibility of experiencing pain.
the life of a sinner is a song you've yet to sing
Living a sinful life is something you have not yet experienced.
but the tune is surely ringing in your ear
You are aware of the temptation to engage in sinful behavior.
inside you admire what the truth has come to be
You are inspired by the idea of living a truthful life.
a false security to numb your deepest fear
Engaging in sinful behavior provides a temporary feeling of safety that helps you ignore your deepest fear.
your hopeless bliss, your dreamless nightmare
Your happiness is without hope and your nightmares have no meaning.
their endless bliss, their perfect nightmare
Other people seem to have never-ending happiness but experience their own unique sufferings.
a warrior I must become
I need to become a fighter to face the challenges in my life.
if I'm to see the morning sun
If I want to continue living, I need to push through the difficulties and survive until morning.
some heartbeats fade, still mine beats on
Even when others have passed away, I am still alive.
and still I strive to be reborn
I want to start over and become a better, stronger person.
with the sword of belief at hand
I am ready to fight with the power of my faith.
I still endure this wicked sorrow
I continue to face pain and sadness.
tempted by my quest for power
I am drawn to seeking more control in my life.
and by my own selfish remains
My own self-centered desires are contributing to my difficulties.
now the time is gone and I pray to be forgiven
Time has passed and I hope to be forgiven for my past mistakes.
I fear the day will come when my prayers will be too late
I worry that I will not be forgiven if I wait too long to ask for it.
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