YEAR OF CONFESSION has built a foundation of support within diehard fans that continues to grow today. Since originally forming in 2003, the band has made some needed changes to the line up in order to take the music as far as possible. With drummer Brian Calhoun taking over duties for Steve Simari, came a confidence in bringing their goals that much closer. Year Of Confession has released two EPs on their own (Cycles of Man, and A Blood Decree), both of which are currently available through most popular download sites on the internet. Their music has been played across internet and college radio stations, and they have also made it to the Semi Finals in the Emergenza Music Festival. Hard work and self promotion has earned YEAR OF CONFESSION shows with artists such as Unearth, All That Remains, The Acacia Strain, Shai-Hulud, Trivium, Full Blown Chaos, The Sleeping, It Dies Today, and many others. Their intense live show can be seen captured in the March 07 issue of REVOLVER MAGAZINE. Some venues they have played include The Crazy Donkey, The Downtown, Club Ritual, The Living Room, The Stone Pony, and The Knitting Factory.
S.O.S.
Year of Confession Lyrics
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So you left me,
Left me here.
Broken/tortured.
Blind to all the pain.
I just walked away that morning.
I no longer feel the warming,
The deeper nail had torn me through.
Save our Sanity.
Two times the grace, two times the fear.
Crushed below one minute's hand.
Nothing can be done for now,
Although I still believe that there still is time,
But I can see that you don't care, they still don't belong,
In a world that never thought that they could be wrong.
Nothing.
Forcing malice,
On those who are,
Weaker than me.
These devils eyes,
Are focused on you,
They bring the ache.
Can you believe that one can turn,
To face their fears and learn the truth.
One can make the difference in this.
Nothing can be done for now.
Although I still believe that there still is time.
But I can see that you don't care, they still don't belong,
In a world that never thought that they could be wrong.
No.
A toss up between good and evil, A dramatic and life altering decision.
On that fateful day I was to either brand myself a bigot or a saint.
I would burn that day into the molded scroll of history and relive it
Everyday for the rest of my feeble existence. This point, although
Moot to me, still acts as a guideline for all those who will come
After me... for generations.
Break through,
Examine the structure.
Still can't see,
Water through mud.
Tragedy,
Spill my own blood here.
Fallen,
Angels will suffer. [x2]
Tragedy.
In Year of Confession's song S.O.S, the lyrics depict someone who has been left broken and tortured by a person they cared about. The singer is blind to the pain and cannot escape the memories of the relationship. They feel abandoned and have lost their trust in others. The person who has left represents both grace and fear, but the singer feels crushed by them. The words "save our sanity" suggest that the relationship may have been toxic, and the singer hopes to find solace and peace from the hurt they endured.
The lyrics go on to describe the feeling of helplessness that the singer experiences. They believe there is still time to mend things, but the other person does not seem to care. The lyrics state that the other person does not belong in a world that never thought they could be wrong, implying that the other person cannot reconcile their actions with their true self. The song highlights the crucial decision between good and evil that humans face every day. The singer acknowledges that one can face their fears and learn the truth, creating change in themselves and the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
So you left me,
I feel abandoned and alone because you have left me.
Left me here.
You have left me in this place and I am still here without you.
Broken/tortured.
I am shattered and in agony since you left me.
Blind to all the pain.
I am unable to see past my own suffering and cannot comprehend the pain others may be experiencing.
I just walked away that morning.
I disassociated from reality during that moment and now feel separated from my previous way of life.
Hidden from the truth.
I refused to acknowledge the reality of the situation and avoided any confrontation.
I no longer feel the warming,
I have lost the feeling of security and comfort that was once present.
The deeper nail had torn me through.
The emotional pain was so deep that it left me feeling wounded and vulnerable.
Two times the grace, two times the fear.
The feeling of favor and terror loom twice as strong in this moment.
Crushed below one minute's hand.
This brief moment has the power to cause immense harm and suffering.
Nothing can be done for now,
I am currently powerless to change things.
Although I still believe that there still is time,
I have hope that things can improve in the future.
But I can see that you don't care, they still don't belong,
You are not showing concern and compassion for the people affected, even though they don't deserve to be treated as outsiders.
In a world that never thought that they could be wrong.
The society we live in has created an environment where people are unwilling to admit they are mistaken or have faults.
Forcing malice,
Causing harm and ill will towards others.
On those who are,
Directing this malice at individuals who are perceived as weaker or more vulnerable.
Weaker than me.
This malice is directed towards people who are not perceived as strong or capable as myself.
These devils eyes,
The cruel and unyielding gaze of those who are perpetrating this act.
Are focused on you,
They are honing in on their target, aiming their cruelty at a specific person.
They bring the ache.
Their actions and words bring immense pain and suffering to their victim.
Can you believe that one can turn,
Is it possible to change and overcome this type of behavior?
To face their fears and learn the truth.
Is it possible for someone to confront the reality of their actions and learn from their mistakes?
One can make the difference in this.
A single individual can have a positive impact on this situation.
A toss up between good and evil, A dramatic and life altering decision.
This is a critical moment where a choice must be made between doing the right thing and perpetuating harm.
On that fateful day I was to either brand myself a bigot or a saint.
The decision made on this day will have lasting ramifications on how I perceive myself and how others perceive me.
I would burn that day into the molded scroll of history and relive it Every day for the rest of my feeble existence.
This decision will be a defining moment in my life and will haunt me forever.
This point, although Moot to me, still acts as a guideline for all those who will come After me... for generations.
This choice has significance not only for myself but also for future generations who will learn from my actions.
Break through,
Breaking free from the constraints of the situation.
Examine the structure.
Analyzing and understanding the underlying factors at play.
Still can't see,
Despite this examination, I am still unable to perceive a way forward.
Water through mud.
The solution is elusive and murky like trying to find clear water in muddy conditions.
Tragedy,
An unavoidable and devastating event.
Spill my own blood here.
I am willing to sacrifice myself for the greater good.
Fallen,
Those who have succumbed to the tragedy.
Angels will suffer.
Even those who are perceived as pure and innocent will experience the negative effects of the tragedy.
Contributed by Logan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ashbolea
What an awesome night! Thank you Fetus!
liquidalloy
You're very welcome bro!!! it was a great night. So much fun :) I messaged Dan on FB when I uploaded the videos.