THEOCRACY - Return To Dust (Official Music Video)
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- Опубліковано 10 сер 2023
- Taken off the album "Mosaic" (October 13th, 2023)
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Matt Smith: "'Return To Dust' is a prototypical midtempo anthem with a classic, massive Theocracy chorus. Not really progressive or anything, but infectious with a great riff and energy. The lyrics deal with the inevitability of death, and the choice of who or what we’re living for in the short time we get on this earth. The whole album runs the stylistic gamut you’ve come to expect from Theocracy, from the progressive to the thrashy to the pensive to the majestic. So while “Return To Dust” doesn’t represent the entire experience of Mosaic, consider it a nice appetizer for the full meal. Enjoy."
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Music & Lyrics: Matt Smith
Recorded & mixed by Matt Smith at Theocracized Studios and Full Moon Studios
Mastered by Emily Lazar and Chris Allgood at The Lodge, NY
Video produced by Industrialism Films industrialismfilms.com
THEOCRACY is:
Matt Smith - Vocals
Taylor Washington - Lead Guitar
Jonathan Hinds - Guitar
Jared Oldham - Bass
Ernie Topran - Drums
Lyrics:
We parse the script unwritten line by line
The mystery of life filtered through time
A blank slate open-ended to begin
To balance with our own uncertain end, once again
It’s appointed for man once to die
Maybe years, maybe tonight
No matter how hard we rage against the dying of the light
It comes for everyone
For all of us return to dust
An inventory of a lifetime passed
Of things ephemeral, and things that last
The hourglass runs out we know not when
To meet the Maker when our time has come to an end
It’s appointed for man once to die
Maybe years, maybe tonight
No matter how hard we rage against the dying of the light
It comes for everyone
For all of us
(solo: Taylor)
When I don’t know who to be
Will You watch over me as we walk to the end of the world?
They were calling for me, but You were all I could see
And Your voice was all I heard
For all that we do in this life without You is vanity
It’s appointed for man once to die
Maybe years, maybe tonight
No matter how hard we rage against the dying of the light
It comes for all of us
Return to dust
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It’s been a long 7 years…my life has changed so much since Ghost Ship. To see this again, and to have a release date for this album, man…not ashamed to admit it, I shed a tear.
me too, brother
I almost busted into tears. It's been a while since ghost ship and a lot has changed
Didn't tear up but totally get it
Was that really seven years ago? Dang. A lot has happened since then hasn’t. Theocracy and Project Aegis are always in my playlist so it doesn’t seem like that long ago.
Theocracy!!! Yeah! Finally!! 🙌🏼🔥
LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!
When it first started playing I got goosebumps.
I’m new to Jesus, still learning. But I do know great metal music well and this was a great song. It was nice to have two things that mean so much to me together again.
I love the line Matt Smith puts in the song, The Rest is Mystery. "You knew me before my bones were formed." Jesus has known you all along. I agree that having Jesus in metal is a wonderful thing.
Welcome to the family. God bless you on your journey!!
Welcome to the family of the Living God! Read the Word of God (The Holy Bible) daily, start with a easy to understand translation like the NIV (New International Version) or the New King James Version and start with the book of John in the New Testament and don't give up. Ask God to help you as the Holy Spirit leads you into His truth and it WILL change your life for the good like it did mine and millions of others! God Bless.
@@ralphfiligenzi6180Right on!! I’m working on it my friend. 😊
Welcome brother
Blessings to these brothers in Christ who use their talents to bring glory to God. Truly looking forward to Matt Smith's new masterpiece.
Thank God they're back!
To shred, To enjoy, To glorify the Lord. God bless this band and anyone reading this comment.
Deus abençoe aqui é Brasil,as cordas deram sentido a criação.
Dankjewel 🙏🏼
Glorifying an imaginary being is weird though.
@@saladederizsauvageyou can’t prove He doesn’t exist. I only need to look around me to prove He does. I sleep comfortably every night un-afraid to die. Do you?
@@alwaystraining54 Lying to yourself and not confronting reality is not a way to live a fulfilling life, my dude. But to each their own.
[Verse 1]
We parse the script unwritten line by line
The mystery of life filtered through time
A blank slate open-ended to begin
To balance with our own uncertain end, once again
[Chorus]
It’s appointed for man once to die
Maybe years, maybe tonight
No matter how hard we rage against the dying of the light
It comes for everyone
For all of us return to dust
Return to dust!
[Verse 2]
An inventory of a lifetime passed
Of things ephemeral, and things that last
The hourglass runs out we know not when
To meet the Maker when our time has come to an end
[Chorus]
It’s appointed for man once to die
Maybe years, maybe tonight
No matter how hard we rage against the dying of the light
It comes for everyone
For all of us
[Guitar Solo]
[Break]
One, two, three, four!
[Bridge]
When I don’t know who to be
Will You watch over me as we walk to the end of the world?
They were calling for me, but You were all I could see
And Your voice was all I heard
For all that we do in this life without You is vanity
[Chorus]
It’s appointed for man once to die
Maybe years, maybe tonight
No matter how hard we rage against the dying of the light
It comes for all of us
Return to dust
Theocracy album is always a highlight for me. Matt Smith is always trying to create a creation that won't let go for a long time. The melodies are always multi-step, the songs touch the soul. Mirror Of Souls is a timeless song for me, it has such incredible transitions. It's a masterpiece that you can re-listen to and discover new meanings. I'm really looking forward to October. I hope the album will be another masterpiece.
I couldn't agree more with a comment
Agree
Create a creation
I never heard of this band before. I love them instantly. Now I have new music to worship my Lord with when I am in my car, cleaning my house, thank you Brothers in Christ!
Please stream and save the new song here to support the guys🤗theocracy.afr.link/returntodustYT 🙏
Any chance of a shipping partner in the US for this one? I was going to pre-order, but 30+ euro in shipping is a bit more than I'd like. :(
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U can buy it as a stream or digital download, dumas. 🤗
Same here. Signed to a label where we have to pay inflated prices for an import. I think I will sit this one out.
killer riff...Love the message!God Bless Theocracy👍🤘
A lot of bands can take a note from this song. The foundational riff is fairly simple but my gooooodnesss is it catchy. Harmony and melody are missing from so much of the hard rock/metal music of today. Bravo. And of course, lift up the name of Jesus above every name!
Have you heard of Lovebites yet? These ladies do harmonies and guitar solos like no other. All their music is positive and uplifting. ua-cam.com/video/KqCpAT_EnIw/v-deo.html Enable CC for the lyrics.
Maranatha!
Voltaram com tudo Jesus abençoe cada um de vocês ❤️🎸🥁✝️
This is phenomenal.
Poetic yet poignant lyrics? Check.
Crisp lead and chunky rhythm guitar, with Mirror of Souls style keys layered in? Check
Those acoustic guitar hits in the chorus!? Double check
Fascinating.
and a key change for the chorus!
Let's begin with saying that I love every album, every song I've heard from Theocracy.
Now, at first listen, the only thing I had a problem with was the final chord, that didn't go back to the tonic. I'm used to powerful and catchy finales in Theocracy's songs, so I wasn't expecting that kind of “experimental mood” where it ends on a tension chord. I don't know why so much people refuse to go back to the tonic for the final chord these days...
But then I got it.
None of us get to chose when his end comes. The song ends abruptly because so does life. Well thought!
Could it also be a nod to becoming dust not being the end? Like there should be a few more notes to come? Death is not the end?
@@iexist91 I guess both options are possible, but as a composer, if I had to illustrate continuity within my final chord, I would have priorized an inversion of the tonic chord. Tension chords not only give the impression of the unfinished, they also leave an impression of insatisfaction / interruption.
Rock on Brothers ! For the ROCK !👑!!!
Welcome back and Memento Mori! Christ is King!
The drought is at long last over. And the rejoicing of metals fans everywhere carried well into the night.
Just saw Theocracy at Immortal Fest, they were awesome! If there is a way possible Theocracy and Stryper need to tour together, guaranteed to pack houses at every venue.
Dude, I've been saying that for a long time, I would pay good money for that show and drive hours to see it.
@@Grimsterrr Right?! Me too. Just saw Stryper last night in Leesburg va. Heading to Uprise Fest this morning in Pa where I will see them again!
I’ve said that for years
I left the Church years ago for my own reasons. One extremely minor (worthless, in the grand scope of things, yet noticeable to me) complaint I always had growing up was that I could not find any Christian bands that understood music for what it is, a middle ground of skill, enjoyment and passion. Good sound. It all sounded like aimless dancing and rambling scripture to me every sunday. I was beyond excited when I found Theocracy. You are a testament to your faith and to your craft, and I respect that. You're phenomenal musicians. Please don't stop making music. Sound that can not only reach an apostate, but be enjoyed by one is nothing short of miraculous.
Amazing, amazing!!!!!
Hello from Brazil! Theocracy is a veeery good band!
God bless you all!
Awesome band! Greetings from Argentina!!!
Yes. It's a fantastic band! Greetings from Norway 😆
Theocracy never disappoints! Can’t wait for the October release of the album
Fantastic band. For the Glory of God!
All Praise Glory and Honor to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Great singer
Great guitars
Great drums
Great Song
🙏🥳☀️
Great Bass
@@coreycrossman3447Of course🤟
Theocracy roars back into the metal landscape like a LION and thanks it's throngs of fans with the PEFECT first single off of Mosaic! This has that quintessential Theocracy punch, crunch, and edge. Solid jams, gorgeous, glorious vocals, amazing memorable chorus that screams sing along with me. SO WORTH THE WAIT!!!! I just hate that we have to wait until October to hear the full album...... Okay, fine, call it an early Christmas present......
What a legendary lyricist. His verses amalgamate in such prose that is just fascinatingly enlightening. WHAT A LEGENDARY LYRICIST!!! What a joy to be alive in 2023 when you have this kind of music composers… MINDBLOWN by the beautiful lyrical statements accompanied by the exquisiteness of the progressive musicianship…. Just Exquisite fascinating midtempo song.
What a riff!
And I love "all that we do in this life without you is vanity." What a great message!
Legends!
It's Friday and I'm in love with this song ❤️
I Loved it! The riffs are so good, the solo, the bridge. I cried a little when I read the lyrics of the bridge, because it's what we will think when we achieve the Eternal Life❤️✝️
Lord Jesús !!! Thanks bros for this rock
God bless this band that I love so much.💙🙏
Excelente! Dios le siga ayudando mis hermanos. Saludos desde 🇻🇪
Amazing, the best for the King!
Alright! New Theocracy means new domination in the Progressive Power Metal World! And as always, Rockin' for the Rock!
Ahoj, jsi super a díky. Má žena jede podle tvého kurzu a je moc, moc, moc spokojená . Přeju ti ať se daří . Làdin.😊
Thank you Theocracy for this new album we are feasting on.
Thank this label for signing power metal bands, sign more of them!
Absolutely worth the wait. Taylor’s solo is unbelievably catchy and the perfect blend of melodic/ripping. The bridge is so haunting yet hopeful. Beautiful work as always!
Yes, but I must ask what kind of metal fan are you? It's the main riff is what stands out in this song! 😎🥍👆❤🔥
@@gulanhem9495 Main riff is awesome too. Production is stellar as always. Song has been stuck in my head all day. Too many good things to cover in one comment 😄
I'm a huge fan of Theocracy and looked forward to this awesome *new album. So happy to see Ernie Topran still on drums, that guy is excellent! Also, so happy to see TAYLOR WASHINGTON playing lead guitar, that guy has mad skills!
You've heard his own band then right? ua-cam.com/video/RIWmfpRnrLE/v-deo.html dude's a monster on vocals too. I hope they throw another I Am type song on this album and let Taylor lend some vocal work to the effort as well.
GLORY GLORY GLORY!!!! WE MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! GOD BLESS YOU GUYS 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌✨✨
I have been waiting many years for a new album, seeing this announcement fills me with joy as I remember that 2012 when I met Jesus and Theocracy, each album accompanied me in a different stage of my career. Thanks Matt. God bless you❤🎉
Love it. Another hit from Theocracy. Saw them in concert in Ohio last month, and they were fantastic!!
I was there and I concur!
Oh. Great song. And band. Can't wait to get my copy
Glória A Deus O Theocracy Voltou
when i first saw this i was like OMG THEY RELEASED A NEW SONG and when i clicked on it it was the best 4 minutes of my life,you have no idea how long me and everyone else have been waiting for this to come,im a huge theocracy fan and my dad is a even bigger fan and thank you atomic for helping them with this song they deserve all the love we can give them and more
Not only Taylor, Ernie's also a great addition to the band. Since I never went to a Theocracy concert (I'm from Brazil), this is the first time I see and hear him play a full song, and he's great!
Brasileiro com ótimo gosto musical 🎼
What a great song, I'm so happy to see theocracy releasing the new album. Taylor was a perfect addition to the band.
Greetings from Brazil, looking forward to a Latin American tour asap ❤🔥
I am turning into a huge fan of these guys, Jesus power rock will live on!!
Listen to this and lots of other of there songs tonight just crying God is amazing
Definitely going to see these guys in concert. Ready for the new album.
The wait was, of course, worth it. Theocracy delivers again, no question. All glory to God!
That solo gives me chills every time. So beautiful.
This is the first song I've heard from these guys. I'm genuinely surprised by how great this is. The lyrics are fantastic. The singer's voice has an awesome classic metal tone. The key transition from the verse to chorus is seemless. The rhythm guitar isn't double tracked like in most metal songs, but it still works so well. Also, most modern metal keeps drop tuning, which is something that I love, but you guys keep the standard tuning and still make it sound fitting for the modern era of metal. Bravo! I'm looking forward to checking out more.
I STRONGLY STRONGLY urge you to check out the rest of their material. Highlights are the 22min masterpiece Mirror Of Souls and Easter the closer of Ghostship. But honestly, their discography is spot on all around. All (probably 5) albums are fantastic!
А отличный трек, слушайте. И альбом очень даже ничего. Слуханул пару раз, остался доволен. 😊
Não tenho nem palavras, agora falta uma turnê aqui no Brasil.
That guitar solo tho, sooo catchy! 🙌
Ahh yessss, now this is what we need! Man it has been too long but I am glad to see Theocracy is back and still rocking hard
This is definitely a good start! It sounds great and I really like the lyrics to Theocracy''s songs! They are not watered down and they make you think and I really like that!
Man when they come back to the grove after the solo, such a huge sound.
Can't wait for the new album! The song is amazing!
this song is just a taste of what's to come. 7 1/2 years since their last studio release, means that Mosaic is going to be something earthshattering.
Great song Great album !! Well done guys. Album Of the year for me in the genre of heavy power metal!!
Finally a lead guitarist worthy of Theocracy. Better skills, better sound. Nice find.
Good song.
lol
This is a solid Power Metal song. Can't wait for their new album.
It seems this genius composer is the only one that might deliver those I AM kind of Multiple 3 layered verses and choruses and this song might the beggining of those majestic choruses because this lyrically is just glorious. He is indeed clever when putting every verse. Greetings from Mexico, Ciudad Juarez , Chihuahua. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations. Another midtempo masterpiece. (I love how the last solo note is suspended while Ernie the drummer ,ends his toms ,floor progression then to keep the last note played again in suspension while Ernie retakes that last part addressing the cymbal. Just fantastic. Mesmerizing.
Amazing, have you heard the bands other stuff? Everything is quite incredible.
@@MsBluessy Absolutely. Been following since 2012 . The first song I heard was “Absolution day”. They came as recommendation from UA-cam algorithm after listening to “The Harvest “ by Sonata Arctica. Then I bought As The World Bleeds album after listening to “30 Pieces of Silver”. I love the progressive elements , intricate or complex choring system and the orchestral elements the band adds to the general concept of its musical idea. It’s indeed incredible. I agree with you. All albums are fascinating since the first and including all The Christmas songs which are quite Dynamic.
@@MsBluessy What Songs do you like.
Great lyrics, sung by a man who has the holy spirit of God within him.
Music video is 🔥🔥 the song is epic 🤘🤘 absolutely worth the wait! Thank you for giving 100% to your craft
Tremendous. Everything about Theocracy is a gem. Oh guys, God bless you
Wow this mix has got to be Matt's best yet. This is an astonishingly great mix. Its so great to hear that even a mid tempo song like this can be exciting and interesting to listen to. Both on a production and writing level.
I was so excited to see Taylor join too, and I wasn't disappointed. Spectacular solo, and a nice addition to the chior of Matts :3
God bless, man.
I listen to Theocracy and praise the Lord. There is no band who ever has lifted me up like these guys. The music is great but also so edifying. There have been times im just in my room listening with my hands to the sky praising God.
I'm really impressed with this album 😍Theocracy was my first Christian metal band. They didn't disappoint again, it sounds Phenomenal!!🎶🎸👏
Amazing to finally listen to a band where the vocalist can sing!!! ...and masterfully do so. What a great band and a nice find!!!
Seven years have passed since the last album. The material will definitely be great. The new lead guitarist is very talented. I think he fits in perfectly with the band.
Believe it or not, this is quite a surprise for me, since I had never heard about these guys. Shame on me, of course. It sounds terrific and the chrous melodic line is easily among the best I've listened to in quite a while. Definitely, I need to catch up on all stuff Theocracy. Keep on rocking!!🤘🤘🤘
As alway theocracy is great christian metal band. I love this band since 2012.... ❤❤❤❤
God bless theocracy... 🎉🎉🎉
For God is our rock..🤘🤘🤘
One of the best songs I have heard in a long time. Stunning.
What an incredibly beautiful song, Theocracy NEVER disappoints on their Albums and what a pride to have a band at this level in the Christian world because many secular bands don't play even half of what Theocracy demonstrated in this clip, greetings from Brazil, and whoever comes touring this new Album for South America, all of BRAZIL loves you 🇧🇷🇧🇷
7 long years later! 👍👍👍
Been on a black metal kick lately, but a few bands have brought me back to the power metal!
This years power metal releases are looking pretty good, Marc Hudson, Angra, and of course Theocracy! Power metal is the best!
Theocracy has been in my band list since 2005, and they have still yet to disappoint.... this us putting on hide in the fairytale energy.... and thats really hard to do.
"I don't know who to be, will you watch over me?" Felt that completely. ❤😢
Incredible! Amazing dynamics; undeniable orchestric choruses; magnificent musicianship - all make for a truly stellar track from Theocracy! This album will definitely blow some doors down, musically and spiritually! Can't wait! Huge thumbs up!!!
Simply amazing as always..Theocracy my band!❤
Where's the 1-bazillion likes button?
I just came across this band and I AM IMPRESSED!!! I love this music. This is amazing metal.
Worth the wait !!! Great track full of great Melodies ,the trademark of Theocracy
I love this song so much--I have had it on repeat all day. SOOOOOOO happy to have new Theocracy music to listen to!
When I first heard this song I thought it was Stryper. Awesome band ❤
Just so happy to have new material from Theocracy. Thanks guys, soar free.
I’m new to this band….these are some killer melodies.
Awesome single. Praise God
Theocracy choruses are always epic!!!!
Incredibly beautiful music, vocals, lyrics and everything as always is the case with theocracy!
I’m so stoked for a new album. This song is awesome. You guys should also sell the necklace.
I'm overjoyed to see fresh material from these guys. I've been a fan for years. They're way underappreciated.
Glory to God forever!
Drummer straight fuckin chillin, while killin it!! Bad ass
I'm so happy to see you all performing again!! As the World Bleeds was such a good album! I listen to it very often and you all have such a strong passionate beautiful relationship with Christ. I can't wait to stream "Mosaic" when it comes out.
Keep rockin Ernie! Great song 😁 - Mike from RIT