1) SOiL is a four-piec… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) SOiL is a four-piece nu metal band from Chicago, formed in 1997 by ex-members of renowned death metal acts Broken Hope and Oppressor. After three efforts (the EP SOiL, the EP El Chupacabra and the first album Throttle Junkies), they gained international success with their album Scars. Their success was helped by singles such as Halo and Unreal, which bear their distinctive harsh but emotional and melodic sound.
Current members
- Ryan McCombs β Vocals (1997β2004, 2011-present)
- Adam Zadel β Guitar (1997βpresent)
- Tim King β Bass (1997βpresent)
- Jon Wysocki - Drums (2011-present)
Former members
- Tom Schofield β Drums (1997β2010)
- A. J. Cavalier - Vocals, Guitar (2005β2010)
- Shaun Glass β guitar (1997β2007)
Touring members
- Jordan Lee - Vocals (2010β2011)
- Mike Tignino - Drums (2010β2011)
Discography
- SOiL (EP) (1997)
- El Chupacabra (EP) (1998)
- Throttle Junkies (1999)
- Scars (2001)
- Redefine (2004)
- True Self (2006)
- Throttle Junkies [Remastered] (2007)
- Picture Perfect (2009)
- Re-LIVE-ing The Scars (2012)
- Whole (2013)
In 2002, SOiL played at Ozzfest and on the Ozzfest 2002 CD you can find the track 'Halo' played live with Zakk Wyld of Black Lable Society.
2) S.O.I.L (Czech band) was founded in spring of 2003. The original formation consisted of the singer Zuzana KropΓ‘ΔovΓ‘, keyboard player Jakub Zitko, drummer Roman VΓcha and bass guitar player AleΕ‘ SlavΓk. In spring 2004, a guitar player JiΕΓ Ε imek joined the band and this is the final arrangement up to the present day.
The band performed not just in Czech clubs but also on several big festivals e. g. Creamfields 2003, Open Air Field 2004, Mezi Ploty, Summer of Love 2003, Semtex Culture 2004 etc.
Current members
- Zuzana KropΓ‘ΔovΓ‘ - vocals
- Kuba Zitko - keyboard
- AleΕ‘ SlavΓk - bass
- Jirka Ε imek - guitars
- Roman VΓcha - drums
Discography
- In Fields
- Looking Back (2008)
3) SOIL - Jensen Henrik & Lankin.
4) Soil - Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Domingo Laranio, Dave Hakopyan, and later, Shavo Odadjian.
Serj Tankian founded his first rockband "Soil" in 1993. Two years later, in 1995, after one supposed jam session recording and one live show, Dave and Domingo left. Shavo (who went on to become the bass player) brought in drummer Andy Khachaturian. The four of them then named themselves System of a Down.
5) Soil is a gardencore band from Olympia, WA.
Halo
Soil Lyrics
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That's pure inside
Everyday, every way I smell of suicide
Bitter sins how they grow within
So you tell me it ain't right
I am, all sins
And you're my reason for life
I will stone you,stone you
Wrap my arms around you
I will stone you,stone you
My little HALO
I'm the man,I'm the king,I'm the one
That's broken from giving
Everyday, every way I swear just one last try
Killing me with the death to be
Something that's so right
I am all sins
My hands are scarred with time
Feel through my eyes
I'm the man with the rock in his hand, got
the rock in my hand gonna stone you stone you
Make a change, gotta rearrange
Idle minds,crushing time
I am all sins
And you're the reason for life
The song "Halo" by SOiL presents a character suffering from inner turmoil due to the overwhelming presence of negative emotions and the struggle to find a sense of purpose in life. The persona claims to be "the man, the king, the one that's pure inside," indicating a sense of superiority while asserting that their heart remains pure, despite what they have done. However, they also proclaim to smell of suicide every day, suggesting their constant battle with suicidal thoughts or tendencies. The lyrics further delve into the concept of sin, with the persona describing themselves as all sins, and the listener as the reason for their existence.
In the chorus, the persona claims they will stone the listener, and wrap their arms around them, creating a conflicting image, implying emotional and physical harm. This concept of "I will harm you, but I will also protect you" might indicate an unhealthy or toxic relationship dynamic, which could relate to the internal battle the persona is experiencing. The lyrics further reinforce this notion, with the persona claiming to be willing to kill for something that is "so right," indicating their inner conflict between what they know is morally right and their conflicting emotions.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of inner turmoil and the desperate need for emotional stability, presenting a persona struggling to come to terms with their conflicting thoughts and yearning for acceptance and love, despite their inner battles.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the man,I'm the king,I'm the one
That's pure inside
Everyday, every way I smell of suicide
I am the leader, the one who is virtuous on the inside, but I exude a sense of self-destructiveness in everything I do.
Bitter sins how they grow within
So you tell me it ain't right
I am, all sins
And you're my reason for life
My inner demons manifest in the form of sins, but you are the driving force behind my existence.
I will stone you,stone you
Wrap my arms around you
I will stone you,stone you
My little HALO
I will show you tough love by being brutally honest with you, but I will always keep you close and protect you like a guardian angel.
I'm the man,I'm the king,I'm the one
That's broken from giving
Everyday, every way I swear just one last try
Killing me with the death to be
Something that's so right
I am all sins
My hands are scarred with time
I am the one who has been broken by giving too much, and I keep trying with the hope of getting it right. The damage of constantly striving to be right is killing me from the inside. My hands carry the scars of my past mistakes.
Feel through my eyes
Experience my perspective.
I'm the man with the rock in his hand, got
the rock in my hand gonna stone you stone you
I am willing to make difficult decisions and take tough actions to protect you and show you what's right.
Make a change, gotta rearrange
Idle minds,crushing time
I am all sins
And you're the reason for life
We need to make a change and break out of our mundane routine before it's too late. I am the embodiment of all sins, but you are what gives my life meaning.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM VICTOR ZADEL, RYAN S. MCCOMBS, SHAUN D. GLASS, THOMAS M. SCHOFIELD, TIMOTHY WILLIAM KING
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