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Descend
00:56
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We knew the world would not be the same. Few people laughed, few people cried, most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says, "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."
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Let's go!
Welcome
To a time where guilt is free
From all our thoughts and our self beliefs
Twisted morals and lack of dreams
As I stand alone
I always seem to find that
Time won't let go
How'd we get here?
God only knows
Drowned in a sea
Of contempt and insecurity
Now I
Stand for all those honest souls
Who work till death just to feed the dole
I know that I might seem cold
But as I look around
All I see is hatred
How's this so?
I refuse to let this go
Drenched in defeat
How?
Do you ever question
The way you're supposed to live?
Dictated cycles
Why?
Take heed to every single word that I say
You know my patience is gone
For the games that you play
Endure
Everything they throw at you
Pride is all you have
When the day is through
In time
You see I was right all along
Compared to me
You know you're not nearly as strong
Fuck you
Is all I have left to say
I'm unrelenting and you know I'm here to stay
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Litany [Explicit]
02:43
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Now this is a story
Some may say a parody
Of one's life
And all those around
Day to day we do what we're told
Obey the laws and never showing resolve
When will you have your say?
Wait, it won't be today
We have an appetite for lies
This is a story dictating our lives
Why would we ever question
How do you sleep at night
We all seek comfort
By means of repetition
I'll walk the line, I will obey
I will do everything you say
And when the time has come to prove
You know I'll stand by you
Now I'm a clone for all to see
I will never stop conforming to law
Do I give a fuck? no!
And now for me
Is it time for litany?
I'll try and hide my fears
Watch my back and stand in the clear
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I'll See You Dead
04:22
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I cast my mind
To a dream I once had
Premonitions of events
Yet to occur
Still I try and forget
What I saw
The sight before me
That lay on the floor
I have seen you fall
I have seen you dead
In a vision that I once dreamt
How do I stop these thoughts?
Will I ever be released from this?
We are brothers bound in blood
The sons of our beloved king
Yet why is it all I fear
Is jealousy to the throne you sit?
I was born to rule these lands
The rightful heir to a promised throne
I have reached the final straw
Your life is a testament to all that's wrong
Hell bent on blood and war
Do you even know what you're fighting for?
Take this evil dream away
Never will it take control
Now you see
The full extent of my crime
I'll never repent
Neither will I
Avenge your fate
I cast my mind
To a dream I once had
Premonitions of events
Yet to occur
Still I try and forget
What I saw
The sight before me
That lay on the floor
Watching you burn
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Stamp On Your Grave
04:17
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Stamp on
Take hold of anything you can
Now keep the weapon firm in hand
Now swing back and forth
Until what lies in front is just a corpse
And now devastation
Cause everything I'm told is a lie
I will not show emotion again
Until I laugh when I'm stamping on your grave
Now take one big breath
Don't stop until you have nothing left
Your life matters most
You know you're not the one who has to choke
For now your time has come
I will make your demise my only goal
Only after I destroy your life
Ignore
Everything you wanted to say
Keep it going for the thrill
At the end of the day
The clock ticks
I'm one step closer to death
And this is something
That I must learn to accept
I
I will make your demise my only goal
Only after I destroy your mind
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6. |
What You Deserve
04:37
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You have
Aggravated the devil's own
My anger knows no boundaries
No remorse for wasted souls
I do not feel the same
I think that you are to blame
My memory is scarred
So beg your pardon
I cannot say your name
All I feel is this disdain
It's time for you to face
The repercussions
I'll find my only calling
Escape is life hell bent on pain
I will give all I have
To settle my woes
And forget all my lows
Signed, sealed and delivered and so...
This is what you deserve
A glass of vengeance
Served with a black eye
That's just for starters
Wait until the cries
You have sunk to an all time low
Kicked dirt in my face
Now I'm ready to explode
No one to hear you cry
Where is your saviour?
Where is your faith now?
I take a breath
Wait a moment to consider
The choices I make
As I plan your fate
Orchestrating your very demise
As a punishment for all your lies
Devastating your very soul
As I leave you six foot in a hole
I feel it's my time, I will not stand in line
Never again will I try in vain
Die!
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Blood From a Stone
02:57
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Stand your ground!
And now
I will not show remorse
For the things that I have broken
Determination
To have my say
I will never
Be mis-spoken
I will not plead
Never on my knees
I'll hold my own
Blood from a stone
I'll rise up from the ashes
Make a stand for the sake of pride
In death I'll find my honour
A legacy that'll live beyond this life
Life is a test
Of determination
Of your pride
Only the weak will taste defeat
It's just a matter of time
Live for the fight
For every challenge is a gift
A form of honour
That's bound in blood
So you must stand your ground
A different chapter to have my say
The story's always told by those who win
Who would ever want to be good
When instead we can live in sin?
I'll start my contrivance
As I begin to deceive my very own existence
As I try to make it all on my own
Blood from a stone
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Reign
04:53
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"In the wake of darkness
You choose to disguise your pain
It's for a matter of pride
That you show your disdain
With your backs against the wall
Your enemies will never surprise you
Defeat is never an option
Allow your passion to drive you!"
Those were the words that he lived by
The lessons he learnt from years of betrayal
Success was all that he sought out
But as you'll hear, all he brought was pain
It started out almost perfect, born ruler of the land
The crowds all loved him for the glory he promised
Instead all they got was bloodshed
Blood struck and downed by blame
Dumbstruck to all that he held dear
This day marks the end of his reign
The final day of a decade of pain
Throat slashed a stone on his back
This tyrant's blue blood runs black
His reign has come to an end
A palace built by the labour
Of those he called friends
And in the courtyard the bones of those who failed
A kingdom built on a thousand broken spines
Revolution
Royal blood stains the flag red
Slaves take up arms and smash down the gates
The king's guardians look the other way
Blood struck and down by pain
Dumbstruck to all that he held dear
Damn your legacy
You have gone and taken the only good from me
Damn your legacy
History knows your deeds
Rulers with no remorse will be made to pay
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The Old Lie
04:57
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Knee deep in the mud
Dead friends at every turn
The enemy comes - they smell your sweat
And as you die you should remember
Now you die for your country
Blood marks the lines on the map
For oil, or gold, or one man's pride
You march to your end
March! Through the crimson field
March! Through adversity
March! To the gates of hell
March! It's your destiny
March! Through the trench of death
March! To your early grave
March! As your country calls
March! As the bullets rain
March! It's your destiny
You've had your day and now you're gone
A name on a grave, a thought on a wreath
Another skull in the dirt
Better for you to still be alive
A forgotten son, a mother's tears
Another worthless hero
Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori
It's good and right to die for your country
Walk through the fields of fire
Show me your bravery
Steel yourself and face your foe
Shred them to pieces
And for what?
Why should they fall?
Blood soaks the fields
Just another pointless war
Why won't you die?
Where is your pride?
A memorial marking your name
A cross in the dirt
Another well trained martyr
A flag on a coffin
A stain on our honour
The old lie for which you die
March to your end
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10. |
When Will They Return
05:06
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Why do I venture so far away from home?
Will I ever make my return?
Killing in the name of a nation
Fighting a war I never chose
Where is the line between duty and murder?
Is there honour in being a martyr?
And as I fight through the boundaries of death
Begin to question why I left
Is it a job or a duty to serve?
Or a question of holding my nerve?
For queen and country I'll lay down my blood
The reasons why are misunderstood
Will I ever see my loved ones again?
Or see the days when all wars end?
It's in our nature to destroy those around
Exterminating all who oppose
The lives of many dictated by few
Control our actions and over we go
As feelings fade
My vision dies
All things just turn to grey
My way is lost
My soul is tired
I can't go back this way
I cross the Styx
I enter Dis
At the feet of death I pray
My life is gone
I won't see the light of day
And as we stand
We stand tall
Never again will you see us fall
As we stand in your face
And we'll give
More than you can take
Mark my words we will return
Despite of all your actions
I will not fall
I will not crawl
I'll let my actions speak
I will not stop
I'll struggle on
I'll fight until the end
I am alive despite your plans
Leaving you to count the days
When you know that we will return
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Dismanibus Colchester, UK
Dismanibus are a five-piece metal band from Colchester, Essex (England).
Dismanibus have
recently released their debut album "The Old Lie" which is available to buy RIGHT NOW from various websites, or our good selves (and for a cheaper price) from Dismanibus at any live event. It's also available to stream directly on the usual music-streaming websites.
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