On this week’s Find You Muse(ic) we have groove masters Paradigm and their lyric video “Die Trying“. With sounds akin to that of Pantera and Machine Head, “Die Trying” proves to be a heavy hitter packed with fantastic riffs that serves as a tribute to our men and women in the armed forces. The lyric video displays personal pictures of various troops and soliders from the United States military submitted by fans, creating a visual tapestry of heroism and strength. “Die Trying” bears a powerful message lyrically as the words flow across the screen, hitting on topics of being away from home, engaging in combat, PTSD, and the loss of loved ones. With stellar lead guitar work and impassioned vocals, the band lead the charge into battle without fear throughout this monolithic track. While musically the band is tight and musically sound, it is the lyrics that really paint the picture here. Below are some lines from “Die Trying” that depict a chilling reality of the men and women in the services and what they live through day to day:
“Some will go but the others merely taken,
watching our backs through the hourglass,
Courage and determination strong,
Will there be another day to remember all the ones that came before me”
“All the friends that held beside me,
Too long ago I called home ,
Is there anyone there to save me from my own personal guilt?
Too long ago I called home to find my family, Ill die trying”
“Die Trying” serves as a reminder that while we celebrate and honor the courage of our friends and family in the armed forces, their struggles and sacrifices continue everyday.
Be sure to keep tabs on Paradigm, following them on social media and pick up a copy of their album Monolith today!
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