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PRISM

by ACRID

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1.
Strength 03:03
Yesterday I had a vision of you, you were screaming Endless pain, so much loss The end of hope, the birth of fear Is this the end? Will you believe that I’m you’re friend? I will not leave you Is this the end? I will not leave you Arms stretched out beside you, palms turned upward Facing the sky with an endless scream Try to find your inner strength, turn grief into hatred Yesterday I had a vision of you, you were screaming Endless Pain, so much loss, The end of hope, the birth of fear Is this the end? I will not leave you Time to open your eyes, a new beginning Bend your sorrow, to make a fist Find your reason to focus the hatred, open up and let it all out Yesterday I had a vision of you, you were screaming Endless pain, so much loss, The end of hope, the birth of fear The birth of strength
2.
Misguided 03:20
The question we ask: the goal you achieve? The reason you mask religion to deceive?   Haven't you found a reason to live, To make us believe and not forgive?   The light in your eyes is a dark shade of hate Blinded by empty promises of eternity The wisdom you seek is shrouded in the flame The lies they speak are all in God’s name   What is the point of bloodshed and blame, When all you achieve is more of the same?   The light in your eyes Is a dark shade of hate Blinded by empty promises of eternity The question we ask: the goal you achieve? The reason you mask religion to deceive?
3.
Sovereign 04:23
Why would i believe? Nothing is what it seems Influences all around, everything tied in together Break all ties to the outside, find strength in yourself Never point your finger, a recluse I will be: the Sovereign This is my destination, I have reached the point of no return Break all ties to the outside, there is nothing more for me to learn Do you think that is all, my friend? Why do you wish to know me? Break all ties to the outside, a recluse I will be: the Sovereign This is the reason why, I look at myself No one else i can trust, I’m the one responsible for me...for me How can anyone believe in you, if you don’t see what should be true? Strength comes from within; self-confidence Face the world, embrace the balance Only then will you be the Sovereign, finally Break all ties to the outside, find strength in yourself Never point your finger, a recluse I will be: the Sovereign
4.
Arena 03:34
Press "START" to die   Just fucking do it: kill your world, erase your truth... and I will rule it Swallow the bullet, chew the lead and taste the blood, there's nothing to it   Give war a chance, let chaos commence until only one stands So let the love die, so let the hate grow, so let the blood flow   Sink my fangs into your skull, suck out every thought inside And let you slip into the night   Press "KILL" to continue Just fucking say it, you know the words, you know the game, just fucking say it I’m tired of waiting, you fucked me up, I'll fuck you up, so stop complaining   Give war a chance, let chaos commence, until only I stand So let the love die, so let the hate grow, so let the blood flow   Sink my fangs into your skull, suck out every thought inside And let you slip into the night   Your world is mine
5.
Hypocrisy hiding treachery, Thievery breeding apathy Hiding... always lying, Hating... forever waiting   Sympathy worth nothing, Nothing left for anyone Sympathy worth nothing, All this hate for no one   Reality slowly shifting, Falsified; always twisting   Taking... always wasting, Cheating... forever feeding   Sympathy worth nothing, Nothing left for anyone Sympathy worth nothing, All this hate... it’s all done Worthless... Lifeless... Loveless... Endless...
6.
It Begins... 00:19
7.
Hide away, run from the light, hide away Fade away into the dark of night, fade away I am the black prince of hate; feeding on your fear, live to let you die I am the blood prince of darkness I am the taker of crimson streams Emerging from the shadows and I strike when least expected Emerging from the shadows and I set you free Let the blood flow forever... Immortal Run away, hide from the light, run away Fade away into the cloak of night, fade away A slave of nocturnal bloodlust, A child born into eternal darkness I am the black prince of hate; feeding on your fear, live to let you die I am the blood prince of darkness I am the taker of crimson streams Emerging from the shadows and I strike when least expected Emerging from the shadows and I set you free Let the blood flow forever... Immortal I am the bringer of waking dreams and I could give an endless life I am the black prince of hate; feeding on your fear, live to let you die I am the blood prince of darkness I am the taker of crimson streams
8.
TearJerker 04:06
The flesh is weak... or so you tell me, but I'm thick skinned baby The mind is strong... or so they say, but I just blow my mind away Green eyes, white lies, black ties: nine years wiped away with three words Purple haze, chaos and demons... join me on this trip to the absurd Don't look at me 'cause all I am is pain Shed these acid tears to burn it all away Everything worth anything dies here in my hands I've got the river Styx flowing through my veins Is that first blood I smell? Is it yours or mine? Is it just the scent of time? Is that a tear I see? Is it the first or last? Green eyes, white lies, black ties: nine years wiped away with three words Purple haze, chaos and demons... join me on this trip to the absurd Don't look at me 'cause all I am is pain Shed these acid tears to burn it all away Everything worth anything dies here in my hands I've got the river Styx flowing through my veins All i am is pain
9.
Much too long I’ve been nowhere close to my heart Taken so far beyond limitations Broken down to the bone, how could I ever be whole? Left to bleed on my own, my redemption Hate is stronger than fear: Annihilate all you hold dear Rage is all, I can’t contain myself Rage overflowing all, what’s left to fear? Far too much I’ve seen the shattering of dreams Broken shards of hope, violations Strayed so far from home, faith keeping me sane What’s left is my belief, my reflections Hate is stronger than fear: Annihilate all you hold dear Rage is all, I can’t contain myself Rage overflowing all, what’s left to fear? I can feel nothing less than this, this hate it grows far beyond all else All my fear gone, there is none, no one This hate explodes, blistering... final
10.
Enemy:Entity 03:47
Enemy... ending me, Entity... empty me Your pain... justified, Your life... borrowed time Pray for peace with God my friend, Pray that He receives them all Pray that you will find a place... I couldn't care less You'll feel it soon, crawling inside, Unknown to you, eating away Nowhere to run, no place to hide... This is the end; your killing day Your pain... justified, Your life... borrowed time Make your peace with God my friend, Pray that He forgives them all Pray for painless judgement... I couldn't care less You'll feel it soon, crawling inside, Unknown to you, eating away Nowhere to run, no place to hide... This is the end; your killing day This is my enemy, this is my entity This is my pain, this is my life This is your pain, this is your life
11.
Art Of War 04:35
Conflicts in modern age, twisted into an art Sculptures are rising high, surveying the skies Calculate, devastate, and propagate; Another form of modern war in my face At any cost, lives are lost, feed the pain; Media fuels the war machine Immortal, I’m marching through lands of frozen tears Creating confusion, I shall not be revealed In madness I’m searching to manipulate In darkness I’m hiding, the truth will be erased Eyes in the sky reflecting lies, Symbolize the score; the art of war Feeding on human blood to gain publicity Censor the views of loss, confuse the enemy Calculate, devastate, and propagate; Another form of modern war in my face At any cost, lives are lost, feed the pain; Media fuels the war machine Immortal, I’m marching through lands of frozen tears Creating confusion, I shall not be revealed In madness I’m searching to manipulate In darkness I’m hiding, the truth will be erased Eyes in the sky reflecting lies, Symbolize the score; the art of war
12.
Sin 05:56
My patience wears thin Is that so hard to understand? But I don't want your forgiveness I don't need a damn thing...from you No use waiting for an ending It's here right now It's done, finished I've had it with your lies Beyond the realm of threat Not holding back anymore There is no reason to lose...anymore No use waiting for an ending It's here right now It's done, finished Premeditated sin Where should I begin? Never will I bow Never will I lose
13.
Parasite 04:24
I can’t stand this feeling inside, It tears me up and crawls around It spoils my head with useless thoughts It feeds the hate that feeds the pain Take it all, take everything, open me up and feast Sacrifice my mind... sacrifice my mind The parasite of blackened might has taken me out single-handedly Nothing I try matters anymore, there is no cure for this disease The madness slowly eats away And thoughts of hope are all in vain Take it all, take everything, open me up and feast Sacrifice my mind... sacrifice my mind The parasite of blackened might has taken me out single-handedly I’ve given up the will to fight, now I see no use in going back Starting to like it in this dark; A special place where I’ll remain
14.
Actions speak louder than words So stop screaming...you can’t be heard The power of a clenched fist Is unstoppable, it’s unbreakable They say “Listen to us” They say “Close your eyes” And they say “There is no need to be afraid…” There is always another choice There’s only so much a man can take And now it’s time to draw the line… Because we’re running out of time Cast away all fear and doubt Break the chains... unleash the pain The power of a clenched fist Is indestructible, so unmerciful They say “Listen to us”, They say “Close your eyes” And they say “There is no need to be afraid…” There is always another choice, There’s only so much a man can take And now it’s time to draw the line… Because we’re running out of time

about

Joep Heijen - Lead Vocals
Arjan Heijden - Bass
Frank Debij - Drums
Claus Toet - Lead Guitars
Mark Pilk - Lead Guitars & Backing Vocals

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released August 16, 2015

All music created, composed & produced by Acrid

Lyrics to “Strength” & “Sovereign” written by Joep Heijen
Lyrics to “Arena” & “Tearjerker” written by Frank Debij
Lyrics to “Art Of War” written by Arjan Heijden
All other lyrics written by Mark Pilk

Drums recorded by Hans Pieters in December 2004 at the Excess Studios in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Drums processed by Mark Pilk from February 2015 through April 2015 at home in Zeeland & Wassenaar, the Netherlands

All guitars recorded by Mark Pilk & Claus Toet from May 2004 through July 2015 at home in The Hague & Wassenaar, the Netherlands

All vocals recorded by Mark Pilk from December 2004 through June 2015 at home in The Hague & Wassenaar, the Netherlands

Mixed by Mark Pilk in July 2015 at home in Wassenaar, the Netherlands

Mastered by Mark Pilk & Claus Toet in July 2015 at home in The Hague, the Netherlands & Zebegény, Hungary

"Trifold" artwork by Sven Geier

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ACRID The Hague, The Netherlands

ACRID (est. 1994 in The Hague) has been a guarantee for ultra-tight & energetic METAL for more than 25 years! Their music hints at elements reminiscent of bands like Soilwork, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, Killswitch Engage, Death, Dream Theater and As I Lay Dying. Their most recent track “CUR(S)E” was released on November 2nd, 2019. ... more

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