1) Schizoid is a 2 man thr… Read Full Bio ↴Multiple artists share the name Schizoid.
1) Schizoid is a 2 man thrash metal band from Nicaragua 🇳🇮. Formed in 2002, current members include Alejandro Bolanos (Guitars/Songwriting/Bass) and Federico Peña (Vocals). Johny Rodríguez and Ricardo Reyes have both contributed on the drums. They have released 4 full length albums ‘Asylum’ in 2005,
‘Liver’ in 2013 and ‘Evil Incarnate’ in 2017. They’ve also released 2 EP’s ‘ABCh (Acoustic Instrumentals) EP’ in 2017 and ‘Phobic’ in 2019. Along with many single releases.
2) Toronto Canada's, SCHIZOID has been a staple of the extreme electronic-music underground, since the project began in 1998.
SCHIZOID has appeared in many high-profile publications such as UK's TERRORIZER, ZERO TOLERANCE and KERRANG! magazine, featured for his SCHIZOID recordings as well as for leadership of the Canadian and worldwide record collective D-TRASH RECORDS.
SCHIZOID's most well known release "All Things Are Connected" was key in securing a North American distribution deal under the flag of the infamous DIGITAL HARDCORE Recordings from Germany. As well, in 2002 the same year, DHR head Alec Empire, also selected many D-TRASH Records artists to appear on a 3xCD compilation "Don't Fuck With Us!", which was notable for its introduction and acknowledgement of the North American contributions to the scene.
SCHIZOID continued through the 2000's, either as independent CD or MP3 releases through D-TRASH or other common labels - As well as having fronted PROFOUND LORE Records artists DEAD OF WINTER. Now at the cusp of the 2010's, SCHIZOID remains standing in a genre evacuated by most of its important artists, who've moved onto questionable musical territories.
Insolence, paranoia, apathy, political tyrannies, the struggle of daily life in these end times, all are touched upon under SCHIZOID's microscope of rebellious DIY punk approach to the digital hardcore/breakcore frameworks...
3) Schizoid from St. John's, NF Canada were a Hardcore Metal band spanning 1985-1988. They released one offical EP and a number of demos over their career.
4) Schizoid is the vaporwave project from SCREAMING GORILLA's Sylvie Anne H. formed in 2014. Debuting in the fall of that year with the EP SGB コマンダー, Schizoid crafted a sensually titillating sound evocative of sunny beach highways with the top down.
Amputate
Schizoid Lyrics
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BY THE SHACKLES OF SUBMISSION
BY THE FORCES WHO FROM BIRTH, WHO'VE FORCED US INTO A POSITION
OF SUBSERVIANCE WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THEIR VAPID BELIEF SYSTEMS!
THE END DRAWS NEARER...
PROSPECTS GRIMMER...
RID THE CANCER...
SUBMIT? NEVER!
AMPUTATE THE HAZE OF TAME THEY CLOUD YOU WITH TO KILL YOUR BRAIN
THEN AMPUTATE THAT BALL AND CHAIN OF APATHY TO KILL YOUR PAIN
IT'S CHANGING FAST INTO UNSTABLE GROUND NOW...
WHAT FROM HERE?
AMPUTATE WEAKNESS - LET'S STRENGTHEN OUR MINDS!
AMPUTATE WEAKNESS - NOW IS THE TIME!
LET'S CHANGE OUR MINDS
AND IMPLEMENT THOUGHT ON WHY
THINGS ARE THE WAY THAT THEY ARE
AND WHERE OUR REAL PROBLEMS LIE!!!
AMPUTATE...
AMPUTATE THE HAZE OF TAME THEY CLOUD YOU WITH TO KILL YOUR BRAIN
THEN AMPUTATE THAT BALL AND CHAIN OF APATHY TO KILL YOUR PAIN
LET'S AMPUTATE IT...
AMPUTATE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The lyrics of Schizoid's song "Amputate" convey a strong sentiment of rebellion against oppressive systems and a call for personal empowerment and change. The song begins by expressing a sense of being trapped and imprisoned by societal expectations and belief systems that have been imposed on individuals since birth. The lyrics suggest that these forces of submission have led to a state of subservience and confinement, and the end draws near, with prospects becoming increasingly grim. However, the core message of the song is one of defiance and refusal to yield. The repeated line "Submit? Never!" emphasizes the rejection of conformity and the determination to break free from the constraints imposed by others.
The chorus of the song centers around the idea of amputation as a metaphorical act of liberation. It encourages the removal of the "haze of tame" that clouds one's mind, likely referring to the manipulation and control exerted by external forces. By amputating this mental haze, one can regain clarity and intellectual autonomy. Additionally, the metaphorical "ball and chain of apathy" represents the emotional and psychological burden that prevents individuals from experiencing genuine fulfillment and happiness. By amputating this apathy, one can alleviate their pain and embrace a more fulfilling existence.
Overall, "Amputate" expresses a strong desire for personal agency and the need to break free from societal constraints and oppressive belief systems. It encourages critical thinking, self-reflection, and the pursuit of personal empowerment in order to overcome obstacles and find true liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
ENDLESSLY IMPRISONED
Continuously trapped in a state of confinement
BY THE SHACKLES OF SUBMISSION
Bound by the chains of obedience
BY THE FORCES WHO FROM BIRTH, WHO'VE FORCED US INTO A POSITION
By those who have imposed a predetermined role upon us since birth
OF SUBSERVIANCE WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THEIR VAPID BELIEF SYSTEMS!
Being subservient to their shallow belief systems
THE END DRAWS NEARER...
The conclusion is approaching
PROSPECTS GRIMMER...
The future appearing more bleak
RID THE CANCER...
Eradiate the destructive influence
SUBMIT? NEVER!
Refuse to surrender
AMPUTATE THE HAZE OF TAME THEY CLOUD YOU WITH TO KILL YOUR BRAIN
Remove the delusion of complacency imposed upon you to free your mind
THEN AMPUTATE THAT BALL AND CHAIN OF APATHY TO KILL YOUR PAIN
Then eliminate the burden of apathy that is causing your suffering
IT'S CHANGING FAST INTO UNSTABLE GROUND NOW...
The situation is rapidly transforming into unpredictable territory
WHAT FROM HERE?
What should be done next?
AMPUTATE WEAKNESS - LET'S STRENGTHEN OUR MINDS!
Eliminate weakness and fortify our mental resilience
AMPUTATE WEAKNESS - NOW IS THE TIME!
Remove any vulnerabilities now while it is opportune
LET'S CHANGE OUR MINDS
Let's alter our perspectives
AND IMPLEMENT THOUGHT ON WHY
And deeply consider the reasons behind
THINGS ARE THE WAY THAT THEY ARE
The current state of affairs
AND WHERE OUR REAL PROBLEMS LIE!!!
And identify the true sources of our problems
AMPUTATE...
Remove
AMPUTATE THE HAZE OF TAME THEY CLOUD YOU WITH TO KILL YOUR BRAIN
Eliminate the deceptive influences that limit your intellectual capacity
THEN AMPUTATE THAT BALL AND CHAIN OF APATHY TO KILL YOUR PAIN
Then discard the emotional impediment of indifference to relieve your suffering
LET'S AMPUTATE IT...
Let's eradicate it
AMPUTATE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Completely eliminate it
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Written by: JASON SMITH
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