The band's sound has been described as "Soundgarden, Tool, Black Sabbath, Oceansize and Pink Floyd taking copious amounts of mind-altering substances and venturing on a trip through time and space (to another dimension), and back again." Their music is characterised by guitarist Sel Balamir's effects pedals, extended heavy sections, atmospheric compositions and philosophical lyrics.
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R.I.P
Amplifier Lyrics
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Mistakes can be fatal. Mistakes can be fatal.
This state of affairs is complex and dangerous.
Just who is a friend and who is an enemy?
Oh anaesthetist! You are the servant delving into my mind.
I'd be high above the mountaintops. I'd be deep beneath the ocean blue.
The illusionist has made the box empty.
But what is a certainty? What is a certainty?
And into the Saturn, now enter the surgeon to cut out your dignity. Cut out your dignity.
Oh anaesthetist! You are my servant.
My anaesthetist! You are the servant delving into my mind.
I'd be high above the mountaintops. I'd be deep beneath the ocean blue.
I'd be faster than the human eye. I'd be diving through an endless swoon.
Faraway across the universe. Faraway across the universe.
Faraway across the universe. Faraway across the universe.
Get faraway across the universe. The universe. The universe. The universe.
To rest in peace. To rest in peace. To rest in peace.
The lyrics of Amplifier's song R.I.P delve into themes of mortality, uncertainty, and the power dynamics between individuals. The opening lines, "Only luck keeps us out of the coffin. Mistakes can be fatal. Mistakes can be fatal," set the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the fragility of life and the importance of making the right choices. The state of affairs is described as "complex and dangerous," leaving the singer unsure of who they can trust in distinguishing friend from foe.
The singer then shifts their focus to the anaesthetist, who is portrayed as a servant delving into their mind. The anaesthetist may represent the singer's inner demons, temptations or even death itself, a force that delves deep into one's psyche. The singer expresses a desire to escape this confinement, imagining being "high above the mountaintops" or "deep beneath the ocean blue." They may also long for a state of pure bliss, "dripping in ecstasy."
The illusionist and the surgeon mentioned in the lyrics may represent manipulative figures in the singer's life, who may have stripped them of their dignity or agency. The chorus repeats the desire to "get faraway across the universe," potentially representing an urge to escape the harsh realities of life and to find a sense of peacefulness and rest in death.
Line by Line Meaning
Only luck keeps us out of the coffin.
Our survival is not guaranteed, only mere luck prevents death.
Mistakes can be fatal. Mistakes can be fatal.
Errors may lead to death, caution is advised.
This state of affairs is complex and dangerous.
The current situation is intricate and risky.
Just who is a friend and who is an enemy?
The lines between friends and foes are blurry, and may cause confusion.
Oh anaesthetist! You are the servant delving into my mind.
Oh, anesthetist! You manipulate my thoughts and body.
I'd be high above the mountaintops. I'd be deep beneath the ocean blue. I'd be far across the universe. Dripping in ecstasy. Dripping in ecstasy.
I'd rather travel across places beyond imagination, experiencing immense joy along the way.
The illusionist has made the box empty. But what is a certainty? What is a certainty? And into the Saturn, now enter the surgeon to cut out your dignity. Cut out your dignity.
The trickster has made the container void. But what truth do we truly have? And now, the surgeon enters Saturn to mutilate one's self-worth.
Oh anaesthetist! You are my servant. My anaesthetist! You are the servant delving into my mind.
Oh, anesthetist! You are at my service, controlling every aspect of my being.
I'd be high above the mountaintops. I'd be deep beneath the ocean blue. I'd be faster than the human eye. I'd be diving through an endless swoon. Faraway across the universe. Faraway across the universe. Faraway across the universe. Faraway across the universe. Get faraway across the universe. The universe. The universe. The universe.
I'd rather go beyond physical limits, getting lost in the vast wonders of the universe.
To rest in peace. To rest in peace. To rest in peace.
To die peacefully without any further struggles.
Contributed by Brody A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.