Being As An Ocean - Sins Of The Father Lyrics






"You don't want to go in there," is all the officer said
His face pale as the dead
The ride-along saw white grow on his head
Hand on his clip, cold metal on his hip
Thinking of wasting that monster
Sat so close you could spit

This is no man
No man could do this
Heartless
This is no man

[Chorus:]
Gentle grace, met with violence (met with violence)
In this dark place, I feel Your silence

Stared at the window on the right
Winter air and the fear of what was inside
Sent shivers down his spine
That flashing red light
The young man found comfort in the stars
Taking his mind off homicide
Walked up the path through the yard
The door stood ajar
He stepped hesitantly into the dark
Just then another ran past him
Eyes wide, hands clasped to his face
Shoved him into the wall as the first spray escaped
The remainder of the vomit planted in the garden
Pointed to the, "First door on the right"
That same flashing red light

No man could do this
No man could do this

[Chorus:]
Gentle grace, met with violence (met with violence)
In this dark place, I feel Your silence

He gathered his courage and tried not to think of what he was about to see
Tried to not visualize a child of three
Running into the first door on the right
Hoping to stop the fight
Red on the walls
Red on the presents
Her angelic head, left blood and fragments
Red on the tree
Red on her fleece
He put her down as she tried to flee

We are all given a chance to be free
"I will be better than my father before me!"

[Chorus:]
Gentle grace, met with violence (met with violence)
In this dark place, I feel Your silence

That little girl was his redeeming grace
The thing to help him forget the misery
Cause he was never shown it
He spat in its face
Now this brave young one lays cold
Planted under a tree
Given no chance to grow old
(I feel it haunting me)





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  1. J.... v....

    11:11...I miss you.

  2. A.... K....

    Haven't listened to baao in awhile.. forgot how beautiful this song was.

  3. B.... H....

    Atualmente sendo minha banda favorita!

  4. A.... ....

    They ballets that they write is just priceless.

  5. d.... u....

    This was more emotionally devastating than I expected. Thanks for that.

  6. C.... H....

    can't wait to see them in feb

  7. E.... ....

    11 : 11 PM.

  8. C.... T....

    This song blew me away. Fucking excellent.

  9. M.... P....

    Does anyone know the story behind these lyrics? can't stop wondering..

    M.... P....

    +Marcis Palsins This song is about a friend of Joel's that went on a police ride along on Christmas eve. Unfortunately they had to respond to a murder scene of a man who murdered his little 5 year old girl. (I can hardly write this without crying) that is why the lyrics mention "blood on the presents" "blood on the tree" "blood on her dress" It represents the ultimate form of child abuse in keeping with the theme of many songs on the album. Possibly how things could have turned out for "Little Richie" when he grew up, had he not found his way out. The song paints the scene very vividly starting with the suspect in the police car and then moving forward through the murder scene. The person running from the scene trying not to vomit, has just come out of the house where the murder took place. I must tell you the first couple times I listened to this track I just sat there after it was over and I was speechless. Can't really express it fully. I hope this helps you understand a little more about the heart of Joel and all the members of this incredible band.

  10. A.... L....

    fav song tbh

  11. M.... T....

    album of the year? (love it)

  12. E.... ....

    SO GOOD.

  13. R.... C....

    The lyrics are beyond amazing!

  14. T.... G....

    Favorite one

  15. H.... H....

    I recorded a guitar cover of this song and it's up on my channel, if you wanna learn this song or like covers check it out!

  16. f.... ....

    This album gave me chills
    I love it!❤️

  17. M.... B....

    I've been waiting for a song to make me realize this album can stand on it's own & not just be "It's alright but it's not Dear G-d" & I do believe this is the song. Great job, all of you guys!

  18. l.... n....

    many impressed.

  19. D.... T....

    I saw them live about two days ago and honestly they were the best live, Joel got in the crowd and we sang along with him
    All of the members were so nice and amazing

  20. p.... -....

    I feel it haunting me.

  21. H.... H....

    I don't even know what to say. I am left speechless with goosebumps. This is my favorite so far. This can compare to "The Hardest Part." Stoked on this new album!

  22. L.... M....

    Holy shit, read the lyrics and i guarantee you'll get shivers down your spine...

  23. J.... K....

    This is fucking unreal. I'm actually gobsmacked you could top How We Both Wondrously Perish but I think you actually have. Amazing.

  24. J.... W....

    i love this band

  25. A.... D....

    I've been listening to them since Dear G-d, they never disappoint. This song is amazing good job guys love you guys.

  26. b.... x....

    I really hope they preform this at Warped! I'm so stoked to see you guys live period tho!

  27. H.... W....

    Major goosebumps right now! this is such a vivid story and it's my favourite off the new album so far.

  28. P.... J....

    shivers down my spine !

  29. S.... M....

    Ive listen to this single 20+ times today, fucking amazing!

  30. A.... C....

    Stoked as hell for the new album, you guys never fail to make me happy with your music

  31. x.... ....

    Pure perfection..

  32. b.... ....

    This is amazing!

  33. T.... R....

    Omg!!! IN LOVE with this song!! really love it, i can't stop this video :3

  34. J.... H....

    I love this band.

  35. k.... m....

    This album is gonna be fucking amazing

  36. J.... A....

    The emotion in their voices... Can't wait for this record

  37. D.... ....

    They never fail to impress me. This song is why melodic hardcore is the most passionate.

  38. T.... ....

    These guys are a special brand of band! One of a kind! Keep up the stellar work.

  39. V.... J....

    Them raw feels.

  40. J.... R....

    Sins of the Father is EPIC in every sense of the word. One of the themes of this album is stopping the cycle of generational abuse and violence. God how I love this band! They really are deep, pulling my heart out of my chest.

  41. F.... P....

    Cant wait for album !

  42. J.... D....

    I have a feeling this album is going to be a strong contender for album of the year. Every track released so far has been nothing short of amazing.

  43. C.... D....

    This album is gonna be pure bliss.

  44. J.... W....

    production is top notch

  45. d.... k....

    Oh shit this album IS GONNA BE PHENOMENAL

  46. C.... D....

    Being as an ocean is what my soul sounds like

  47. W.... R....

    mark my words...the best album of the year

  48. A.... W....

    Stop complaining about it not sounding like Dear G-d, they changed there sound and it sounds awesome. Dear G-d Was a very memorable album but this album is going to be very memorable also let's be honest here

    A.... W....

    Dude you should go see their post on Facebook then. That's most of the comments on it @Jason LovesPWD​​

    A.... W....

    Well that's what I was referring to whenever I made the comment @Jason LovesPWD​

    A.... W....

    @Jason LovesPWD Hey, Jason

    A.... W....

    Nope! You're just everywhere!

  49. N.... G....

    Amazing work on this track, love it! Can't wait for the full album!

  50. L.... R....

    BAAO can do no wrong

  51. P.... ....

    Brilliant track. Really looking forward to this album.

  52. M.... A....

    Awesome song <3 BAAO <3

  53. C.... F....

    If I could sing just for one minute like michael or just scream for one minute like joel.....I would be free of all my wounds and heaviness on my heart. And my pain that insists subliminal but consistent. I just fucking ADORE you guys. You are HEALING me! Thank you for that!

    C.... F....

    If you have that words in your mind, you can do anything...

    C.... F....

    @ciscoisaboss <3

    C.... F....

    @Vegan Architects got at it, don't lose focus <3

    C.... F....

    your the only one keeping yourself from singing...

  54. R.... ....

    Holy shit, this is probably my favorite track so far. So damn good.

    R.... ....

    @Rizz3n man i've seen you comment on like every song in existence lmao

    R.... ....

    @NotYourEnemy™
    I guess we just listen to the same kind of music, haha.

    R.... ....

    @Rizz3n

    R.... ....

    I agree, this song is so amazing! I wonder how orgasmic the rest of the album will be 😅

    R.... ....

    +Rizz3n hahaha same i see you everywhere XD

  55. S.... S....

    Joel's and Michael's vocals sound perfect together.

  56. W.... ....

    I haven't listened to you guys for very long, but I honestly don't think that there is a band greater than you, especially when it comes to lyrics and the meaning behind them.

  57. R.... T....

    goddamn.

  58. I.... ....

    <3<3<3<3

  59. R.... S....

    This album is gonna be huge.

  60. G.... W....

    They get better with every release. Just amazing!

  61. A.... ....

    sounds rather la dispute like

    A.... ....

    Hell no it doesn't.

    A.... ....

    They not as spoken word driven as la dispute, a bit more aggressive on the emotions.

    A.... ....

    @Alex Wilson the only thing that's similar to la dispute is the storytelling aspect of the song, but that's it. There's no musical similarity and the song structure is more regular (and I don't mean that as a bad thing to either band) than what la dispute usually do.

    A.... ....

    @Lukáš Himer thats what i meant, i probably couldve specified

  62. B.... V....

    really good sounds but all the new songs are just preaching there won't be no song like The Hardest Part?

  63. M.... L....

    I fucking love this band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  64. R.... C....

    This is how you surprass your two first cd's with 4 singles.

    R.... C....

    @Rui Carneiro No, this is how they evolved in a good way, but not "surpass"!

  65. S.... P....

    hooooooly shit I hope this album gets big.

  66. d.... ....

    This is SO good!

  67. B.... D....

    awesome

    B.... D....

    @Bruno Dias tu és awesome <3

    B.... D....

    @Rui Carneiro sempre querido este menino <3