His influences include classical, speedcore, breakcore, dnb, trip hop, metal and more. Some of the biggest influences are Venetian Snares, Aphex Twin, Meshuggah, Bjork, Autechre etc... Those influences can be felt a lot in his compositions, trying to mix a maximum of those styles into one direction.
In 2011 he began approaching Dubstep trying to create something new and personal with heavy distorted basses, gabber-like synths and a heavily melodic foundation.
Fall of the republic
Arkasia Lyrics
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It's more despotic than monarchy
More insolent than autocracy
More selfish than bureaucracy
I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country
Corporations have been overthrown
an era of corruption will follow
and the money power of the country will endeavor a prolongous reign by working upon the prejudices of the peopleuntil the wealth is aggregated in a few hands
and the republic is destroyed
It's more despotic than monarchy
More insolent than autocracy
More selfish than bureaucracy
I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country
Corporations have been overthrown
an era of corruption will follow
and the money power of the country will endeavor a prolongous reign by working upon the prejudices of the people
until the wealth is aggregated in a few hands
and the republic is destroyed
The lyrics of Arkasia's "Fall of the Republic" describe the political and social upheaval of a nation that leads to the destruction of its democratic system of governance. The singer portrays his fears that the republic is rapidly slipping into a despotic state, where the interests of the few overrule the wills of the masses. The singer claims that the republic is more greedy, corrupt, and oppressive than a monarchy, an autocracy, or a bureaucracy, and warns of an approaching crisis that will put his country in danger.
The lyrics suggest that corporations will play a central role in the downfall of the republic. The collapse of corporations will lead to an era of corruption and the accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few elites that exploit the weaknesses and prejudices of the common people. The singer trembles for the safety of his country as he imagines the dire scenario of the wealthy holding all the power while the masses suffer under oppression.
Overall, the song portrays the singer's fears of the dangers of unchecked greed, corruption, and power that may overwhelm modern societies democracies. It emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize care for everyone, including the common people, rather than serving the interests of the elites who hold the purse.
Line by Line Meaning
and the republic is destroyed
The downfall of the republic is imminent.
It's more despotic than monarchy
The current state of the republic is worse than that of a monarchy, which is ruled by a king or queen with absolute power.
More insolent than autocracy
The behavior of those in power in the republic is more disrespectful and contemptuous than that of an autocracy, which is ruled by a single person with unlimited power.
More selfish than bureaucracy
The current administration of the republic is more self-centered and focused on its own interests than that of a bureaucracy, which is a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives.
I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country
The artist foresees a crisis coming soon that worries them and makes them fear for the safety of their country.
Corporations have been overthrown
The corporations that once had significant influence and power have been dethroned or removed from power.
an era of corruption will follow
A time of dishonesty and unethical behavior will come next.
and the money power of the country will endeavor a prolongous reign by working upon the prejudices of the people
The wealthy and influential will try to maintain their power and control by exploiting the biases and beliefs of the general public.
until the wealth is aggregated in a few hands
Eventually, the majority of the wealth will be held by only a select few.
and the republic is destroyed
This accumulation of wealth and power will ultimately lead to the downfall and destruction of the republic.
It's more despotic than monarchy
The singer reiterates that the current state of the republic is worse than that of a monarchy.
More insolent than autocracy
The behavior of those in power is still more disrespectful and contemptuous than that of an autocracy.
More selfish than bureaucracy
The motives and actions of the administration are still more self-centered than that of a bureaucracy.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jonathanf7950
Masterpiece. Take me back to the good old days. It’s on my gym playlist, anybody listening to it in 2024*?
Editing it every year haha
@vuxus129
Ofc! Listened since I was a kid and always will! <3
@cgood
+1
@oncerain
bet
@vuxus129
@@oncerain Man of culture ✌️
@N54MyBeloved
This was also my gym mix when I was a kid lmfao
@mBUSHattack
This song was considered the pinnacle of dubstep, and now I've learned how to make it myself and it still guides me :]
@fictitiouselements6094
good for you lmao
@johann1371
“I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. . . . corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed.”
—U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, Nov. 21, 1864
@Paid2Win
Gee, I wonder why he was executed.