Pete Loeffler describes the idea and meaning behind “In Debt to the Earth”:
“That song is classic Chevelle. We started with this idea of a slow build and a huge payoff in the end. I love it. We’ve actually played it out a couple times, and it’s a bitch to sing at the end, but it’s so rewarding. The...
[Verse 1]
Resolve, I don't envy your seats
At least don't break, until we descend
To peace talks, full of remorse
But the keeper tends to remain aloof
[Chorus]
They know what we'll lose
They know what they'll lose
Such unspeakable ruin
Now then, what will we do?
[Verse 2]
Liaisons, falling in tow
This blinding forest, will bloody unfold
Don't be long, this has to be told
We weave our mazes, be in debt to the Earth
[Chorus]
They know what we'll lose
They know what they'll lose
Such unspeakable ruin
Now then, what will we do?
[Bridge]
But with gratitude and fortitude
We credit your enlightenment
The panic of his solitude is calling out until
But with gratitude and fortitude
We credit your enlightenment
The panic of his solitude is calling out
Get 'em all
Peccable
Just get 'em all
Peccable
Just
But with gratitude and fortitude
We credit your enlightenment
The panic of his solitude is calling out until
With gratitude and fortitude
We credit you, we credit you
We credit you, we credit you
We credit you, we...
[Chorus]
They know what we'll lose
They know what they'll lose
Such unspeakable ruin
What will we do?
[Outro]
Just get 'em all
Peccable
Just get 'em all
Peccable
Just get 'em all
Peccable
Just get 'em all
Peccable
Just
In Debt To Earth was written by Pete Loeffler & Sam Loeffler & Dean Bernardini.
In Debt To Earth was produced by Michael “Elvis” Baskette.
Chevelle released In Debt To Earth on Tue Apr 03 2007.