Solemn regret, transgressions fill my head
A measure of success is how well to forget
And the past is dead
Strewn about the battlefield of life are the remainders of history
When convenient we exalt them and pay them such respect
As if we're all in an equivalent trajectory
And trash piles high in the rubble we forgot
The angels of our nature just sit and watch it rot
Now, the past is dead
Let's focus on tomorrow instead
Oh the tragic present said
The past is dead
Who can say what constitutes the most important sector of society?
The dominant portion seek an instant gratification
And are proud of intellectual poverty
I'd like to be empathetic but I can't
The jeopardy is too great to make a stand
Now the past is dead
Good deeds won't help you get ahead
The modern signpost read the past is dead
My next great decision is just lying in wait
The action might turn out to be the world's most grievous mistake
The past is dead
More veritable words have never been said
The tragic present said the past is dead
Past Is Dead is written by Brett Gurewitz, Greg Graffin. ✔️
When was Past Is Dead released?
It is first released on January 21, 2013 as part of Bad Religion's album "True North" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album. ✔️
What is the meaning behind Past Is Dead lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the song "Past is Dead" by Bad Religion shows the band as the fiercest critics of mankind who in this case point toward the urge for instant gratification and proclaiming wars on errors in the decision-making process. The lyrics of Past is Dead mainly express feelings of angst, reflection, social commentary, despair, and anger. On the other hand, the song at each verse moves closer to the point of asserting the need to forget the past, consequences of ignoring history, modern society's focus on instant gratification, the risks of being apathetic and lacking empathy, and the uncertainty of the future. There are parts in the lyrics that deal with mature themes and a very critical society view which can be hard for the younger listeners. The language and themes used in the song lead to a recommendation of PG-13, which means that parents should be informed about the content before letting their children under 13 listen to it. ✔️
Which genre is Past Is Dead?
Past Is Dead falls under the genre Rock. ✔️
How long is the song Past Is Dead?
Past Is Dead song length is 2 minutes and 38 seconds.
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