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 Wings Eclipse
With Faith Or Flames Lyrics
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into a world that's long since looked and turned away
yet hope remains that we may find these phantoms
and show this world what they are still afraid to say
do not accept the answers given by those with evil bias
do not accept the truth they've come to in their delusions
as each day passes when we are forced to live in fear
for here we stand, our truth is our only shelter
from the hatred that spews forth from what they dread to hear
rise. we will arise. we will regroup. we will arise for this is not the end.
we will arise to fight the air of ignorance around us
we will not stray from battle, we will not fall victim
should we succumb to those forces that seek to destroy us
all hope will be forgotten, all truth will not be seen
and so we ride into the fray
on backs of dragons we will soar
we shall not fall, not on this day
we shall receive our great reward
the fight begins, the weapons clash
the enemy is falling fast
with mighty steeds of creatures past
our day of hope will come at last
the sun has set, the war is gone
our dead lay numbered on the ground
yet still we fight what can't be seen
our enemy cannot be found
no truth can stop the depth of misguidance
we're far too gone to ever overcome
the dragons fall beneath the heel of oppression
despite the power, the truth is a pill that will not be swallowed
The Wings Eclipse by With Faith Or Flames is a song about standing up against ignorance and oppression. The song begins by painting a picture of dragons rising from a land of lost beginnings into a world that has long since turned a blind eye to their existence. The hope remains that these phantoms can be found and shown to the world. The lyrics then urge the listener not to accept the answers given by those with evil bias or the truth they've come to in their delusions.
The next verse talks about how each passing day while living in fear is doomed to be forsaken. The only true shelter is the truth. The chorus repeats the message of rising up against ignorance and not falling victim to those who seek to destroy. The following verse describes the battle with weapons clashing, and the enemy falling fast. The victory is celebrated, but the song ends with the dragons falling beneath the heel of oppression.
Overall, the song is a call to action to fight against the oppression that comes with ignorance. The lyrics encourage the listener to seek truth, stand up against bias and delusion, and fight for a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
the dragons rise from the land of lost beginnings
Powerful beings have emerged from a forgotten land
into a world that's long since looked and turned away
They have come to a world that has lost its curiosity
yet hope remains that we may find these phantoms
We still believe in the possibility of discovering these mythical creatures
and show this world what they are still afraid to say
We will reveal the truth that others have been too scared to speak
do not accept the answers given by those with evil bias
Reject the responses given by those who seek destruction
do not accept the truth they've come to in their delusions
Do not be fooled by the lies they have told themselves
tomorrow's time is doomed to be forsaken
The future will be bleak if we do not act now
as each day passes when we are forced to live in fear
Every day we choose to live in terror is a step towards destruction
for here we stand, our truth is our only shelter
The only thing we can rely on is our reality
from the hatred that spews forth from what they dread to hear
We will protect ourselves from the anger that stems from their fear
rise. we will arise. we will regroup. we will arise for this is not the end.
We will fight back and not surrender because this is not the end of our journey
we will arise to fight the air of ignorance around us
We will challenge the ignorance that surrounds us
we will not stray from battle, we will not fall victim
We will stay strong and not become victims of their attacks
should we succumb to those forces that seek to destroy us
We may fail if we let them break us down
all hope will be forgotten, all truth will not be seen
If we give up, we will lose hope and they will continue to hide the truth
and so we ride into the fray
We will face the battle with courage
on backs of dragons we will soar
We will rise up and fight with the power of these mythical beasts
we shall not fall, not on this day
We will not be defeated today
we shall receive our great reward
We will be rewarded for our efforts
the fight begins, the weapons clash
The battle has commenced and the weapons are being used
the enemy is falling fast
Our opponents are losing ground quickly
with mighty steeds of creatures past
We have the power of these majestic animals on our side
our day of hope will come at last
Our time of victory will arrive
the sun has set, the war is gone
The conflict has ended with the setting of the sun
our dead lay numbered on the ground
Our fallen comrades are laid to rest
yet still we fight what can't be seen
We continue to face an enemy we cannot clearly identify
our enemy cannot be found
Our adversary is difficult to locate
no truth can stop the depth of misguidance
The extent of their misguided beliefs is too deep to be swayed by truth
we're far too gone to ever overcome
We may be too far along in this battle to win
the dragons fall beneath the heel of oppression
Even the powerful dragons cannot withstand their oppressors
despite the power, the truth is a pill that will not be swallowed
The truth is too difficult for them to accept, even with our powerful allies
Contributed by Victoria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Clay Smith
One of my fav's!
SquidwardAddams
I’ve searched those “this is not the end” lyrics just to hear him scream it four times in succession like he does thinking the band was With Blood Comes Cleansing for over a decade thanks to the infinitesimal amount of searchable information on either groups. Holy crap
Kyle Pew
This album is impossible to find, glad to see this upload. This album release show at club fathom was madness!
XxxanaxxX
Holy fucking shit !!!i was there !!!!!!!
darkarchangel186
thanks for uploading, bought my copy awhile back but the site wont let me re download it
UnspokenTriumphMetal
that graphic looks awesome. but lol at the watermark. if you get the time, you should post one of those "full album" videos with all the songs, so ppl can just let it play in the background. if not, no biggie. <3 u.
haunkyboy
Fuck yeah used to jam the fuck out of this shit. My girlfriend from like 200 girlfriends ago bought me this in tallahassee.