With Faith or Flames isn't what you'd expect of a metal band hailing from C… Read Full Bio ↴With Faith or Flames isn't what you'd expect of a metal band hailing from Chattanooga, TN. Their sound can only be described as 'Metal'; From their soaring guitar solos and dual harmonies to the thundering double bass and blastbeats, they encapsulate every aspet of the genre.

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.

The Captain Trips Baby
With Faith Or Flames Lyrics

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Behold the power of the righteous as we march
Into the battlefield with shields of metal mightier than steel

Their spears of destiny will never strike us down
As we defend His holy kingdom and His crown
These are the final days so we shall make them last
Our greatest weapon is our wisdom of the past

Ignorance is fatal bliss
Deadlier than satan's kiss

Open your heart and search for the truth
Open your heart to the notion that love is power

Ignore the flood and you'll always have errors
For knowledge is golden and knowing is half the battle

Remember the flood

A thousand declarations does not prove a single thing
Only evidence will bring us truth and meaning

Look closely at what you've been told for all these years
And you will find nothing more than bias and ego spawning

There is no truth in modern science
It is nothing but a new religion...

... Whose spears of destiny will never strike us down
As we defend His holy kingdom and His crown
These are the final days so we shall make them last
Our greatest weapon is our wisdom of the past

Behold the power of the righteous as we march
Into the battlefield with shields of metal mightier than steel

Overall Meaning

The song "The Captain Trips Baby" by With Faith or Flames is a heavy metal song that touches upon the themes of religion, war, and knowledge. The first two stanzas, "Behold the power of the righteous as we march / Into the battlefield with shields of metal mightier than steel / Their spears of destiny will never strike us down / As we defend His holy kingdom and His crown," talk about the power of faith and the belief in a divine protector that will lead them to victory in war. The lyrics depict a sense of bravery and courage as they face the final days and will make them last.

The next few lines, "Ignorance is fatal bliss / Deadlier than Satan's kiss," warn that ignorance can be more dangerous than the devil himself. The song urges listeners to open their hearts to the truth and love, and to never ignore the importance of knowledge as it is half the battle. The line "Remember the flood" refers to the great flood from biblical stories, which could be a metaphor for a catastrophic event that one must prepare for.

The final stanza talks about modern science being a new religion, suggesting that science is not to be trusted as the sole means of finding the truth. The last two lines reiterate the theme of the first two stanzas, "Whose spears of destiny will never strike us down / As we defend His holy kingdom and His crown." Overall, the song seems to promote a sense of courage and bravery in the face of war, but also emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge and being open-minded.

Line by Line Meaning

Behold the power of the righteous as we march
Witness the strength of those who follow the righteous path as we move forward

Into the battlefield with shields of metal mightier than steel
Entering the war with invincible protection that nothing can break

Their spears of destiny will never strike us down
No weapon wielded by our enemies can defeat us as we were born for greatness

As we defend His holy kingdom and His crown
Protecting the divine land and its ruler is our primary purpose and we will never let it fall

These are the final days so we shall make them last
In the end times, we will prolong them through our unwavering commitment

Our greatest weapon is our wisdom of the past
The lessons learned from previous generations are our greatest advantage

Ignorance is fatal bliss
Choosing to remain unaware of the truth is a deadly mistake

Deadlier than satan's kiss
It is more dangerous than any evil force could ever be

Open your heart and search for the truth
Explore your innermost being to uncover the reality of the world

Open your heart to the notion that love is power
Embrace the truth that love is the most influential force in the universe

Ignore the flood and you'll always have errors
By disregarding the inundation of information, we will be prone to errors in our thinking

For knowledge is golden and knowing is half the battle
Acquiring wisdom and applying it is key to winning the war

Remember the flood
Recall the abundance of information available to us

A thousand declarations does not prove a single thing
Multiple statements cannot prove anything without proper evidence

Only evidence will bring us truth and meaning
Truth and meaning only exist when supported by tangible proof

Look closely at what you've been told for all these years
Scrutinize the information that has been presented to you over the years

And you will find nothing more than bias and ego spawning
You will discover that much of the information is influenced by personal prejudice and self-interest

There is no truth in modern science
Modern science does not hold absolute truth, but instead is constantly evolving

It is nothing but a new religion...
It is comparable to a belief system with a devoted following

Whose spears of destiny will never strike us down
Even the most powerful tools of modern science cannot defeat us

As we defend His holy kingdom and His crown
Because we are defenders of the divine land and its ruler

These are the final days so we shall make them last
We will do everything we can to extend these last days

Our greatest weapon is our wisdom of the past
We have the advantage of knowing what those before us did not

Behold the power of the righteous as we march
Observe the might and strength of those who are committed to the virtuous path

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