The young, five-piece band Atomic Symphony from the Zürcher Oberland proves how varied metal music can be, so that it can even convince listeners of other musical genres. Initially (summer 2009) intended as a symphonic metal band, they developed further with several member changes and soon devoted themselves entirely to progressive metal. Their goal of gaining musical quality, the will to challenge themselves and the joy of creating exciting creations even brought them to the finals at the Axegrinder metal band contest after a few smaller concerts!
Thundering, rousing guitar riffs, adorned with virtuoso guitar solos, are supported by an energizing, fat bass and a drum game that oozes hard rhythms and thundering fills! In addition, the keyboardist gives the whole thing a unique flavor with epic, melodic strings and cutting synthesizers. The own songs are rounded off by a surprisingly powerful, feminine voice that manages to tease the last bit of power out of the music.
Diverse, from touchingly soft parts to typically hard metal passages, complex, melodic and yet compact with amazing live qualities: an atomic symphony in the truest sense of the word!
Asylum
Atomic Symphony Lyrics
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An advanced society, good nature in pretence.
In fact they are worse than their ancestors
Sick, twisted kind.
Honour killing, raping their own families,
Killing just for abnormal lust, perverted fantasies.
After all, they are bound to fall,
But there is hope if I pick up the pieces.
′Cause there is nothing I cannot achieve, it's my destiny.
I am the one, make them fall, one by one
Set their souls on fire, revenge will be mine, forever mine!
Sneaky bastards, bathing in pure jealousy,
Living a life in unbounded anarchy.
They′re breaking the weak, breaking the poor
Destruction all around us.
They are cheating on their fellow men with greed
In a place where hope is lost and progress misbelieved.
I'll shatter their mind, shatter their bones,
Make them atone for their nasty sins.
But there is hope if I pick up the pieces.
'Cause there is nothing I cannot achieve, it′s my destiny.
I am the one, make them fall, one by one
Set their souls on fire, revenge will be mine, forever mine!
I′ll give you what you deserve, this is my final scene,
I rule with an iron fist, and I'm gonna make you crawl.
It′s time to leave, release the world, and say your last goodbye...
Through the gates of hell you came, through the same you will leave.
Once and for all, you're sentenced to fall. Fall for it all!
But there is hope if I pick up the pieces.
′Cause there is nothing I cannot achieve, it's my destiny.
I am the one, make them fall, one by one
Set their souls on fire, revenge will be mine, forever mine!
The lyrics to "Asylum" by Atomic Symphony seem to be a critique of society and its flaws - from those who consider themselves advanced and good-natured but are actually worse than their ancestors, to individuals who break the weak and engage in destructive behavior. It also touches on themes of revenge and justice as the singer takes matters into their own hands and seeks to make wrongdoers atone for their sins.
The singer seems to have a deep sense of anger and frustration towards these individuals who are corrupt and immoral, and believes that they will ultimately fall and be brought to justice. However, there is also a sense of hope and determination as the singer believes that they can pick up the pieces and achieve anything they set their mind to.
Overall, the lyrics are quite intense and thought-provoking, and address some heavy themes and issues present in society today.
Line by Line Meaning
So sick of this pathetic crowd, considering themselves
Tired of the arrogant group who think they are better than everyone else.
An advanced society, good nature in pretence.
Claiming to be civilized and good-hearted, but it's just an act.
In fact they are worse than their ancestors
They are more despicable than their predecessors.
Sick, twisted kind.
A group of disturbed people.
Honour killing, raping their own families,
Committing crimes such as honour killings and incestuous rape.
Killing just for abnormal lust, perverted fantasies.
Murdering for abnormal sexual desires.
After all, they are bound to fall,
They are destined to fail and face consequences for their actions.
Doomed to be brought to justice through my hand.
I will ensure they face punishment for their wrongdoing.
But there is hope if I pick up the pieces.
There is still a chance to fix things if I take action.
'Cause there is nothing I cannot achieve, it's my destiny.
I am capable of accomplishing anything, it's meant to be.
I am the one, make them fall, one by one
I am the one who will bring them down, each one at a time.
Set their souls on fire, revenge will be mine, forever mine!
Making them suffer and getting revenge will be my eternal possession.
Sneaky bastards, bathing in pure jealousy,
Deceitful individuals, reveling in their envy.
Living a life in unbounded anarchy.
Living in a state of chaos and disorder.
They're breaking the weak, breaking the poor
They are harming and exploiting those who are vulnerable and impoverished.
Destruction all around us.
There is chaos and destruction everywhere because of them.
They are cheating on their fellow men with greed
They are deceiving and exploiting their own kind for their own selfish desires.
In a place where hope is lost and progress misbelieved.
Living in a hopeless place where progress is nonexistent or disregarded.
I'll shatter their mind, shatter their bones,
I will break them mentally and physically.
Make them atone for their nasty sins.
Make them pay for their heinous crimes and immoral actions.
I'll give you what you deserve, this is my final scene,
You will receive what you deserve, this is my last act.
I rule with an iron fist, and I'm gonna make you crawl.
I am in control and will make you submit to me.
It's time to leave, release the world, and say your last goodbye...
It's time for you to depart, let go of the world, and bid your final farewell.
Through the gates of hell you came, through the same you will leave.
You came through hell, and you will leave through the same path.
Once and for all, you're sentenced to fall. Fall for it all!
You are doomed to fail forever, and fail at everything.
But there is hope if I pick up the pieces.
Hope remains if I gather what's left and take action.
'Cause there is nothing I cannot achieve, it's my destiny.
I can accomplish anything, it's meant to be.
I am the one, make them fall, one by one
I am the one who will bring them down, each one at a time.
Set their souls on fire, revenge will be mine, forever mine!
Making them suffer and getting revenge will be my eternal possession.
Writer(s): Carlo Beltrame, Jasmin Baggenstos, Marc Friedrich, Mario Mauz, Nikola Rakic, Roberto Barlocci
Contributed by Riley E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.