"Children of Fate" began with the idea of a battle cry for our fans. We wanted a song that was distinctively theirs but still integrated itself into the world of September Mourning.

The story that propels September Mourning into the music realm is about life and death, love and loss... things that people often feel at the mercy of. As if they are helpless to the ramifications of such actions. I wanted to write a song that would empower us all... that would solidify the idea that your life is in your own hands. Your choices, your decisions. That even though the chips will fall where they may, you have the power to influence and direct them into place. You can become anything and everything you have always wanted to be by just making yourself assertive in your own life and following your passions. You can make your own fate. That being said, the term "Children of Fate" was coined.

Musically, we wanted a sense of unique theatricality for the song. We chose a 6/8 tempo with a middle eastern guitar riff to lead off with. We kept the dynamics in the song very dramatic as well from verse to pre chorus to chorus. The bridge vocal literally came out of me in the first take. I wanted something that escalated to a scream and had a vibrant intensity to it. The lyric and rhythm was instinctual and just worked for the part. The chorus upholds it's battle cry feeling as it is layered vocally and almost chanted in a rhythmic pattern.

The song can be related to by anyone. We have all had times in our lives when we have felt out of control. This song lets you know that it's okay Because there are others out there that feel as you have felt, and that with courage you can overcome anything you set your mind to.