The infamous Lake Effect Hardcore scene of Erie, PA spawns one of the most refreshing bands to hit the scene, xDISCIPLEx A.D. (Formally known as xDISCIPLEx). Their brand of hardcore combines powerful guitars, gritty vocals, and brutal breakdowns all with a positive Christian/straightedge message.
Even in your home xDISCIPLEx A.D. will have you starting a pit, moshing your friends, brothers and sisters into the ground. Formed in 1995, by the brothers Quiggle, Dan on vocals and Dave on guitar the band made a quick impact on PAHC scene with its brutal live show. After a few short months they released the Lantern EP on Ole Crow Records, which was later reissued by SA Mob Records. The band went out on their first national tour with Strongarm, which was capped off with an appearanceat The Cornerstone Festival. More touring followed by the release of the 7"/EP Scarab, and appearances on numerous compilations firmly established xDISCIPLEx A.D. as one of these best new bands on the scene. Now it was time to unleash their debut album.
In1998 the full length ‚Imitation Of Love‘ was released on Goodfellow Records. Once again the band was back on the road across the country, this time with San Diego’s powerhouse No Innocent Victim. 1999 saw the release of the ep No Blood No Altar Now, again released onGoddfellow and their first European release on Goodlife. The band was now playing with a wide variety of groups from Hatebreed, H2O, Downset to N.I.V. and Figure Four. Shortly after signing to Triple Crown Records in early 2000, xDISCIPLEx A.D. embarked on their first European tour with Erie counterparts Shockwave. Upon returning home the band headed in the studio for their next full length. The band chose to record at Big Blue Meanie Studios with Jason Kanter & Tim Gilles (Madball, Agnostic Front) overseeing production.
xDISCIPLEx A.D. are: Dan Quiggle: Vocals, Davey Quiggle: Guitar, Joe Vogel: Guitar, Neil Hartman: Bass, Adam Salaga: Drums
STRONGER
XDisciplex A.D. Lyrics
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my mouth so i may speak im boiling alive.
..buried alive in the waters of my environment the
lies so thick I'll never breathe again.
..don't want to breathe again my wings destroyed my
eyes will work no longer my halo is broken and burned
out by God i'm growing stronger
The lyrics of XDisciplex A.D.'s song "Stronger" is about finding liberation from the chains of society and breaking free from the constraints that have been holding someone back. The singer is asking to be released from the binds that are preventing them from speaking their truth and stifling their growth. They paint a picture of feeling trapped and suffocated in their own environment due to the lies and false beliefs that surround them.
With the metaphor of being "buried alive in the waters of my environment," the singer suggests that they feel trapped in a world that stifles their individuality, and the lies they have been fed are keeping them from breathing freely. They compare their struggles to wingless flight, saying that their potential and mind have been clipped so they cannot soar freely. Despite these struggles, they find strength in their situation, indicating that they are growing stronger as they fight against their chains.
Overall, the song is a call for liberation from the constraints of social norms and a message that through adversity, strength can be found.
Line by Line Meaning
Free my eyes unbind my hands and feet unchain my heart
I want to break free from the shackles of oppression that are holding me back and suffocating me emotionally.
My mouth so I may speak I'm boiling alive
I want to be able to speak my truth without fear of repercussions and express my emotions in a healthy way.
..buried alive in the waters of my environment the lies so thick I'll never breathe again
The lies that surround me are drowning me and I feel trapped, suffocated, and unable to escape the toxicity of my surroundings.
..don't want to breathe again my wings destroyed my eyes will work no longer my halo is broken and burned out by God
I am broken and defeated, my spirit and confidence shattered, my self-worth nonexistent. I feel abandoned by God and am struggling to find my purpose and place in this world.
I'm growing stronger
Despite the hardships, I am persevering and becoming more resilient as I work towards finding my true self and path in life.
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