Origin
My original lyrics file say this song was written on Oct 5, 2002, with some edits on May 20, 2003. I know there have been more edits since.
Music & Production
This is among the simplest songs in our catalog. The verse and chorus have very similar chords. It’s meant to be an uptempo rock number but it was during this EP’s production that I came up with the idea to change up the drum groove in the chorus to half-time, meaning, make the snare drum hit half as often. That was a big decision that really gave the song much-needed contrasts.
The choir part was arranged and scored as if writing for a 4-part male choir. Bob sang each part four times and I sang twice. We hope to publish the score some time, so the audience can pick a part that suits your range and sing along.
Lyrics
Another song dominated with war imageries, this one however oscillates between medieval/mystical (chariots, Iscariots) to modern (airplanes, concrete) references, which make the subject matter rather vague. The melody is fairly steady and understated, but there are allusions to some grave violence.
When the new order came with chariots
And fire planes of goldWith faith in the sun of Iscariots
I burned the scars untoldThrough the veins of concrete
I have lost my life
Throw away this comfort
Cut me up with a knifeShe made the move, I justified
As other souls have doneA chain of command, so dignified
I gave my code, begoneThrough the veins of concrete
I have lost my life
Throw away this comfort
Free me up with a knifeWhen I’m on the other side
When I’m through this strife
I will right our raid
I will sing for your life
Written by Ari Koinuma