Abnegation

Where did you get your dictionary, the toilet?

Abnegation means basically to relinquish or give up something. So through our actions we are abnegating our own planet is the message here.

The part that you couldnt make out, i've been sitting here and trying to hear it all. This is what i think it is:

We are the scum and [wierd word here] we plunder and rape We cant see the new breed but act like its ours to take

There is however one word i cant make out. Maybe someone else can. And I cant say for sure that this is the real deal though.. like the "breed" word. It can be any other word that sounds like that, but is spelt different, meaning the word has another meaning.

I think Anders actually sings "I clench you, this torment, i'd rather not live in anymore" and not "grant". Well my bad.

Garrr, you beat me to it >.< you guys know any sites which from one could download this song? >D

I like this song, can't wait for their new album.

Hope it has more of a StyE-style.

any torrent site, i guess.

And yes, i really like it too :). However, its just a demo, so it might not even sound like this when its finally released. But indeed, soundtrack to your escape is my favorite album, so if it has the same style i would be happy!

I dont really see that happen though, since they change their style from album to album (thats a good thing). But i think it will be awesome like all the rest of their work :).

i believe Anders actually says: We are the scum of the Earth (it isnt some weird word) lol

uh....

We are the scavengers, we plunder and rape?

..that?

Go to In Flames' Myspace, they put up a new verison of Abnegation, and it's easier to hear the lyrics.

Having heard this...

This is what I hear in the chorus. I am almost 100% sure that it's correct... "I clench you, It's torn and I'd rather not live here anymore."

I think "but are deceased" is actually "we are DISEASED" too. I'm certain about that one.

Yep, Felidire, I think it is definitely "We are the scavengers".

As I said, have a listen to the new version...

I just listened to the new version, and yes, indeed, it is Scavangers :).

And for the "deceased" part, i have always thought it was diseased, but its hard to find out really. Both of the words kinda fit in the text.

The phrase everyone is wondering about is probably, "We are the scum of the earth" Like, Nomorningafter thinks.

And I think the chorus is actually, "I grant you - this torment and I'd rather not live here anymore." Just a couple thoughts. if you have compared Anders lyrics to what he is actually saying. It's usually not what it sounds like. Like in Cloud Connected, "Time runs backwards as a long as you're running that way." sounds nothing like how he screams it.