ON SOLID GROUND

BAND NAME: On Solid Ground

GENRE: Deathcore

STATUS: Split-up

LOCATION: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Lineup:

Joe Alspach - Vocals

David Stephenson - Guitars

Jared Taylor - Guitars

Matt Giles - Bass

Garrett Walters - Drums

Past members:

Gare McGeein - Vocals

Discography:

On Solid Ground (EP)

2007, Independent (CD)

February 19, 2024, Secret Swarm Records (Digital)

August 2024, Secret Swarm Records (12" Vinyl)

1. Thus It Begins 4:38

The faithless will soon see their end

For soon is the time when the goats will be set apart from the sheep

And so it begins, a time to see your true colors

Will you stand up for what you believe, or will you back down like you always have?

So much has been offered to you to keep you alive

His body was broken as a sacrifice

His blood shed for your soul

Hands pierced for hands to praise

He did not die in vain, he died for the sake of us

It's time to repay what has been given

Fulfill the prophecy of who we are meant to be

Created in His image

We were meant to live for so much more than this

Turn from your wicked ways, and never look back

We've tried so hard to carry on

But every time we're pushed back down

We can't hold onto things of the past

So we're rising up and taking back

Our faith will not be shaken

We will not listen to your lies

We will stand firm

Our hope will not be shattered

And your evil words will fade

2. Message For The Futile 3:08

All eyes open now, there's nothing to hide

Is this another lie, or have you swallowed your pride

When will this ignorance be put to rest?

When you're left to die and all else fades, what then will you do when there is nothing left?

Your plea for mercy will not be heard

The cries of the damned will rise to the ear of our Lord

"Depart from me for I never know you" are the words which you will hear

And so the reign of terror begins

I've said this before, I'll say it again

You will receive your reward

The time we have is petty

Death lurks just around the corner

So stand and make your decision

The decision of a lifetime

3. Hope For Despair 3:27

There will come a time when those who do not believe will become the damned

There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth

Complete agony in place of peace

The world will fall and all that's left will be laid to waste

There will be no turning back

This is the end

The great division of our time

Yet in this time of despair there is hope left

Turn your heart to Christ, He will set you free

His love will wash away your tears and your pain

By His stripes we are healed

We are made complete through Him

4. Question Of Faith 4:22

For so long you have not seen the light of day

Blinded by a darkness that consumes all things

You were left to die, to rot

But that was not his plan

Our God the creator of life

He gave you light

He offers his hands to pull you from the flames

If only you would give him your life

He made such a sacrifice for so little a thing

If you were asked to die, would you give your life?

Where do you stand now?

Is it not enough to believe

A wooden cross stained red with the blood of the lamb?

Maybe you'll see now that there is much more to this picture than you know

A life had to be given to save your own

5. Of Harlots And Abominations 2:04

Can't you see that filth and disgust lie on your every word?

Bound by remorse and infidelity

There is no honor in what you do

The deceptions and the lies ensnaring and entrapping you

Unable to breathe

I can't imagine the pain, the misery it must bring to you every night

And to think that all of this could end with one simple plea for forgiveness

But you chose the path of destruction

6. Words Define You 2:20

Let's put the past behind us

And become the better man

This is not the time to waste our time

So let's take these words and put them to good use

Set the example instead of pointing the finger to judge

Why not love our neighbor as ourselves

We say we live for God, let's act like it

We're so concerned with other people and what they have to say

This is your life, you live it once

Make the best of it

7. A Past Wasted And Buried 4:24

Why do I put up with this?

I ask for love, you steal my heart

Well take all the chances you can get

It won't happen again, I'll make sure of that

And don't even think that you can come back

You dug your grave, now lie in it

All these twists and turns

You think this is a game?

I'll sit this one out

Just say you hate me

That would make things easier than they already are

It would save me the time of buying roses for your funeral

Just don't cry wolf a third time

I won't be there to hear you scream