The band was formed by Christian Olde Wolbers and Raymond Herrera (formerly of Fear Factory) who had recorded a demo for a new band. They sent the demo to Threat Signal vocalist Jon Howard and Arkaea was spawned. They tried to obtain Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit for bassist, who was all for it but then decided to back down due to location. Ryan Martinie of Mudvayne then offered his services for the album but it was felt it would be too difficult for another bassist to replicate his unique basslines live as he could not tour due to Mudvayne commitments. After some time spent searching for the perfect bassist, another Threat Signal member, Pat Kavanagh, was finally chosen.
Their debut entitled Years in the Darkness was set to be released on March 3, then March 10 but was not released until July 14, 2009, selling roughly 980 units in its first week. Half of the songs that appear on the album were originally intended to be for a possible new Fear Factory album. In addition to a 5 minute long sampler the band posted the opening track "Locust" on their Myspace.
Members
Jon Howard - Vocals (Threat Signal)
Christian Olde Wolbers - Guitar (ex-Fear Factory)
Pat Kavanagh - Bass (Threat Signal)
Raymond Herrera - Drums (ex-Fear Factory)
My Redemption
Arkaea Lyrics
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Inside myself until I,
Can find a place to rest my head.
If I surround myself with your negative self-respect,
I'll never get the chance to live.
Time for change,
Deceptions killing me,
My redemption.
Take this life create another I choose to be what I admire,
This skin is growing old, is growing old.
Lack of pride and self destruction I push aside and feed production,
This truth that will be told, that will be told.
I'm breaking through this weakness that lies behind my secret, to find the truth inside my head.
If I divide myself from this fear that's holding me down, I'd finally get the chance to live.
Time for change,
Deceptions killing me,
Break the chains,
My redemption.
Take this life create another I choose to be what I admire,
This skin is growing old, is growing old.
Lack of pride and self destruction I push aside and feed production,
This truth that will be told, that will be told.
Take this life you lead far away from me I will not be controlled.
Take this life create another I choose to be what I admire,
This skin is growing old, is growing old.
Lack of pride and self destruction I push aside and feed production,
This truth that will be told, that will be told.
Choose your fate, reach for salvation.
Choose your fate, reach for salvation.
My redemption!
The lyrics to Arkaea's song "My Redemption" speak of the inner journey of a person who is trying to find a place of peace within themselves. The first few lines describe the search for inner peace and rest, emphasizing the need to move away from negative self-talk and respect oneself. The person is trying to break the chains of deception that have been killing them, and they want their redemption.
The chorus then speaks of taking this life and creating another one. The person wants to be the person they admire and let go of their old skin that is growing old. They push aside lack of pride and self-destruction and instead embrace production and hard work. They talk about the truth that will be told and how it will set them free.
The second verse emphasizes the person's willpower to break through their weakness and find the truth inside their head. They want to let go of the fear that's been holding them down and finally get the chance to live. The chorus repeats, showcasing the importance of choosing one's fate and reaching for salvation as a means to personal redemption.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of taking control of one's life and fighting for inner peace and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm searching deeper inside,
I am introspecting and trying to understand myself better.
Inside myself until I,
I am looking within myself and exploring my innermost thoughts and feelings.
Can find a place to rest my head.
I am seeking inner peace and tranquility.
If I surround myself with your negative self-respect,
Surrounding myself with people who have no respect for themselves would make it difficult to accomplish my goals.
I'll never get the chance to live.
Having negative people around me will prevent me from living my life to the fullest.
Time for change,
It is time for things to change.
Deceptions killing me,
Lies and deceit are causing me emotional pain and distress.
Break the chains,
I need to break free from my limitations and constraints.
My redemption.
I am seeking to redeem myself and overcome my struggles.
Take this life create another I choose to be what I admire,
I am choosing to take control of my life and become the person I admire.
This skin is growing old, is growing old.
I am becoming older and more mature, and I need to make the most of my life.
Lack of pride and self destruction I push aside and feed production,
I am choosing to put aside negative thoughts and feelings and focus on productivity and positivity.
This truth that will be told, that will be told.
I will continue to seek the truth and be honest with myself and others.
I'm breaking through this weakness that lies behind my secret, to find the truth inside my head.
I am overcoming my weaknesses and revealing the truth about myself to find inner peace.
If I divide myself from this fear that's holding me down, I'd finally get the chance to live.
If I can conquer my fear, I will be free to truly live my life.
Take this life you lead far away from me I will not be controlled.
I am taking control of my own life and refusing to be controlled by others.
Choose your fate, reach for salvation.
I am making a conscious choice to determine my own future and work towards salvation.
My redemption!
I am determined to find redemption and overcome my struggles.
Contributed by Anthony N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.