As the first song started being developed the band found itself marching towards the heavier side of rock, which wasn't really a big surprise considering each member's influences.
Shortly after a draft of the first song was done, guitarist Marcelo Seabra left the band for personal reasons.
Caco, Felipe and Thiago continued on as a power trio, and for the following months of 2007 wrote many songs over the weekends.
By this time it was safe to say Bad Salad was a Progressive Metal band. Long songs, heavy riffs, odd arrangements and time signatures, instrumental sections, and all that good stuff.
The term progressive metal is being thrown around like crazy these days. So how to separate Bad Salad's sound from the millions of bands who define themselves as being part of this mainstream unfriendly yet increasingly growing genre of rock music? Well, for starters, Bad Salad's music has strong personality. Each song is unique, and scars you with it's identity. They're like olives, or anchovies, for example. Like it or not, you will know what it is when you taste it! Another quality that stands out in the band's sound lies in the rhythmic section. Bad Salad's music is very hammering! At times it almost feels like a full-throttle construction of a building. Some of the grooves are very tribal/ethnic. There are many fun poly-rhythmic games between the instruments.
2008 and 2009 were inactive years for Bad Salad. They had an album's worth of material, but the band was incomplete as a trio. They knew a keyboard player would have to join the team, aswell as a vocalist later on. Unable to find the right guys to complete the lineup at the time, and having other important things to do stacking up, the band was put on hold.
In January 2010 Caco, Felipe and Thiago resumed BS activities. 2 years down the line, more mature and educated, they were set on finally making an album, with or without a keyboardist.
They scheduled writing sessions everyday, and revised every single song from the 2007 sessions, making sure they were up to their new (ever evolving) standards.
After unofficially talking about the idea for many months, César Zolhof (keyboards) joined the band full time in March 2010, completing the band's instrumental lineup.
In the period of April 20th to June 20th 2010 an online Vocal Tryout was held to search for the final missing member of the band. A section of one of our unreleased songs, which goes by the working title #8 "Susto" (later to be named 'Crowded Sky'), was put on youtube in order to promote the tryout internationally. Dozens of entries were received and reviewed by the band, some of them quite worthy. In September 2010 the band happily announced the "winner", Mr. Denis Oliveira.
Deep Roots
Bad Salad Lyrics
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Think again, nobody owes you anything
You always give them war
It's always someone else's fault
Everyone's against you
Show your face and accept it
The problem lies in you
You never let go
You won't change a thing
You deserve nothing and your hands aren't clean
Remember there is life beside your own
Don't you feel?
You're bleeding hate
A rotten tree with the roots too deep
I don't think you have any soul
Take a look and see what you have built
Walls so high guarding nothing inside
Poor of soul and weak of mind
A blindfolded ego makes you live a misleading life
You went too deep to raise your throne
You're all alone and your hope is gone
There's no way back from where you are
Face your destiny
Redemption is far
Poison words are all you got
And cheating others is your game
A devil in disguise
Trying to live in the sky
Selling others dirty lies
Making your believers slaves
Then leave them behind
Take a look and see what you have built
Walls so high but they break upon sight
Frail as your soul, ruined as your mind
That blindfolded ego will be your demise
What did you learn and what have you gained
Treating others like shit, you have just yourself to blame
The world is spinning but you remain the same
You know, revolution isn't your name
What did you learn and what have you gained
Treating others like shit, you have just yourself to blame
The world is spinning but you remain the same
You know, revolution
Stuck to the ground
Feeding from fear
Your time has come
Your time has come
I'll be here when your kingdom falls
I'll be standing here to see it all
Your poison words won't convince anymore
I will watch you lose your own war
The lyrics of Bad Salad’s song “Deep Roots” are about an individual who believes that the world owes them something for simply being born, but in reality, they are the problem. This individual always starts wars, believes that everyone is against them, and refuses to acknowledge their wrongdoing. They built walls so high to guard whatever was inside, but in actuality, there is nothing inside, their souls are weak, and their minds are ruined. This blindfolded ego will be their own demise, and no one else is to blame. In the end, the person will lose their own war, and the singer will be there to witness it.
Through the lyrics, we can see a recurring theme of an individual refusing to take responsibility for their actions and always placing blame on others. The song highlights the importance of acknowledging one's own faults and communicating in a positive manner rather than propagating hate and disunity. These lyrics serve as a reminder to always stay humble and be accountable for one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
You think the world owes you just because you were born
You wrongly believe you're entitled to certain privileges just because you were born
Think again, nobody owes you anything
In reality, no one owes you anything, so you must work for what you want
You always give them war
You're always confrontational and aggressive towards others
It's always someone else's fault
You tend to blame others for your problems, refusing to take responsibility
Everyone's against you
You feel that everyone is conspiring against you, even if it's irrational
Show your face and accept it
You should admit your faults and face your problems head-on
The problem lies in you
Your issues and challenges stem from within, rather than external factors
You never let go
You struggle to move on from the past, holding onto grudges and regrets
You won't change a thing
You refuse to change your behavior or mindset, even if it would benefit you
You deserve nothing and your hands aren't clean
Your actions and behavior make you unworthy of respect or praise, and you have done wrong to others
Remember there is life beside your own
You should consider the experiences and feelings of others, rather than solely focusing on yourself
Don't you feel?
Can't you sense the negative energy and emotions surrounding you?
You're bleeding hate
You're constantly filled with anger, aggression, and bitterness
A rotten tree with the roots too deep
Your negative behavior has grown deep and wide-reaching, impacting all aspects of your life
I don't think you have any soul
Your lack of empathy, compassion or warmth leads one to believe you lack a soul
Take a look and see what you have built
Reflect on the consequences of your actions and words, and the impact they've had on your life and others around you
Walls so high guarding nothing inside
You've created emotional barriers that isolate you and prevent others from getting close to you
Poor of soul and weak of mind
You lack depth, self-awareness, and the ability to handle life's challenges
A blindfolded ego makes you live a misleading life
Your self-interested ego blinds you from the truth, leading you to make misguided decisions
You went too deep to raise your throne
Your negative behavior has grown too deeply rooted to make any meaningful changes in your life
You're all alone and your hope is gone
Your negative behavior has caused others to distance themselves from you, leaving you feeling isolated and hopeless
There's no way back from where you are
Your behavior has caused irreversible damage, and there's no way to return to where you once were
Face your destiny
Acknowledge the path you're on, and begin to accept whatever outcomes come your way
Redemption is far
It will take much effort and time to make up for your past misdeeds
Poison words are all you got
The only way you know how to communicate is through hurtful, negative, or deceitful speech
And cheating others is your game
You derive pleasure from taking advantage of others and leading them astray
A devil in disguise
Your negative behavior is hidden behind a facade of respectability and righteousness
Trying to live in the sky
You're attempting to reach for something unattainable or above your station
Selling others dirty lies
You actively deceive others for your own benefit, spreading falsehoods and insecurities
Making your believers slaves
Those who follow you are trapped and do not have the freedom or courage to think independently
Then leave them behind
You're quick to distance yourself from those loyal to you once they're no longer of use to you
Walls so high but they break upon sight
The emotional barriers you've created will not withstand even minor challenges or criticisms
Frail as your soul, ruined as your mind
Your emotional and mental states are fragile and damaged, leaving you vulnerable and weak
That blindfolded ego will be your demise
Your inflated sense of self will be your downfall, leading to your ultimate failure
What did you learn and what have you gained
Reflect on how you've grown and what you've learned from your experiences, even the negative ones
Treating others like shit, you have just yourself to blame
The negative outcomes and consequences resulting from your behavior are entirely your fault
The world is spinning but you remain the same
Others are progressing and evolving, but you're stuck in the same negative mindset and behavior
You know, revolution isn't your name
You're not a revolutionary or agent for positive change, but rather a source of negativity and toxicity
Stuck to the ground
You're fully anchored to your negative behavior and incapable of change
Feeding from fear
Your negative behavior is motivated by fear and insecurity, driving you to hurt or deceive others
Your time has come
It's time for you to face the negative consequences of your behavior and mindset
I'll be here when your kingdom falls
Others will abandon you when your negative behavior catches up to you, but there will be those who remain to witness your downfall
I'll be standing here to see it all
Those who see through your negative behavior will not turn a blind eye to your demise, but rather witness it in full
Your poison words won't convince anymore
Your speech and behavior have lost their power and influence, and they no longer fool or manipulate others
I will watch you lose your own war
You will ultimately lose your negative battle, victim to a self-inflicted downfall
Contributed by Zoe F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rafael Lima
Deveriam dar um prêmio para quem inventou o metal progressivo
Diego Guimarães
Sou fã de DT desde 1996 e detecto semelhança de longe ... mas aqui eu digo que apesar do estilo (PROG METAL) .. essa música (não posso falar da banda ainda pois estou conhecendo agora) tem sua identidade...a sua assinatura...que, aliás, me agradou bastante como ouvinte e como músico tb.
Parabéns ao pessoal do Bad Salad em especial ao Felipe Campos (pois tb sou baixista, então tenho que puxar a sardinha pro nosso lado kkkk).
A partir de agora, vou acompanhar vocês e recomendar tb... quando estiverem tocando aqui pelo RJ, farei questão de prestigiá-os. Sucesso !!!
Felipe
Vou deixar um comentário aqui em português por pura preguiça, mas quem quiser entender hit the damn google translator! Seguinte, não consigo entender o porque de tanto criticarem a semelhança do Bad Salad com o Dream Theater. É verdade que o estilo adotado pela banda é o mesmo, mas há milhares de casos como esse no mundo do rock, e ninguém reclama tanto assim. O que eu vejo, e isso é minha opinião, é que estão todos impressionados com o fato de que uma banda capaz de se equivaler ao próprio Dream Theater surgiu, mas não conseguem expressar tamanha felicidade em palavras. Não acho que o som deles seja semelhante por plágio ou qualquer coisa estúpida assim, pois se for analisar música de forma racional, o próprio Dream Theater tem dezenas de músicas que se assemelham à grandes bandas dos anos 80 e 90 (Tais como "Pink Floyd", "Metallica" e "Rush"). Pra mim esse novo EP foi um grande avanço na musicalidade deles e tenho certeza ABSOLUTA que o próximo álbum do Bad Salad vai ser reconhecido por todos. O que temos aqui é uma banda capaz de superar gerações. E pela primeira vez em muito tempo, uma banda me fez sentir orgulho de ser brasileiro. Mantenha a salada temperada, folks! PS: Essa música é MUITO FODA. Meus parabéns. Fuis. \o/
mamlasu
The drummer is so cool! Traditional grip + sunglasses = BADASS
Icaro Luiz Mariano da Silva
Eu diria uma mistura do álbum Train Of Thought do DT com uma pegada ainda mais pesada, tribal, brasileira. Basicamente o Angra elevado ao Metal fora do Melódico e dentro do Prog porradaria. Autêntico pra caramba!
Sebastian T
Everything about this band is top notch - they're down to earth, they're great musicians, they have great chemistry, the composition is fucking flawless and very enjoyable, even the music video is fucking great.
WHY the FUCK is the music industry NOT PROMOTING such talent, yet instead they choose those shit crap commercial tunes?
Mario Pereira
caraio vey, este foi o primeiro contato que tive com essa banda e to achando incrível a qualidade!!! BR meu!!! q orgulho, parabéns. Tb sou fã de DT, vim pelo canal The Metal Voice - Top 10 brazilian metal bands
Metal Worship | Caio Ariel
Finalmente un prog com uma levada realmente brasileira!
Davidson sousa
dá até pra imaginar o dream theater tocando essa música. foda demais, parabéns pessoal
AT THE CORE
Fresh on the scene and already masters of it. God damn this band is good!
To the people who say they sound like Dream Theater, it's a major influence, so of course it'll shine through. Just how does that influence shine with Bad Salad? Song structure between the bands is extremely minimal, but they do share a few choice note structures. Affinity towards certain scales is nothing new. Each listener picks up on certain types of deliveries and we refer to that as 'personal taste'. This same thing applies to artists as well. They're just drawing from a sum-total of information that's available to them. As a medium; sound is universal and we know its function and limits, especially when is comes to the creation of music. It's only natural that some grounds get retread. There is no such thing as a 'better artist' or a 'better creation', it's all just variations of a theme. It's a wonderful thing when you can realize just what the capacity of creativity is. Your mind begins to open itself to the beauty in all things.
Bad Salad's is the sounds of life. Enjoy!