1) Be… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists/groups who use the name Being:
1) Being is a progressive metal/rock band from Orlando, Florida. They were formerly known as 'The Mind of Solaris'. Their debut seven track EP titled 'Arrival' was released online on June 1, 2011.
Current Line-up:
Casprin Haruna - Vocals
David Furrevig - Guitar
Clint Fowler (Automatic Loveletter) - Bass
Jason Novalis (ex-Friend For a Foe) - Drums
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www.myspace.com/musicforbeing
"From this distant vantage point, the Earth might not seem of particular interest. But for us, it's different. Consider again that dot. That's here, that's home, that's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies, and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every "superstar," every "supreme leader," every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there – on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam. The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot. Think of the endless cruelties visited by the inhabitants of one corner of this pixel on the scarcely distinguishable inhabitants of some other corner, how frequent their misunderstandings, how eager they are to kill one another, how fervent their hatreds. Our posturings, our imagined self-importance, the delusion that we have some privileged position in the Universe, are challenged by this point of pale light. Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves. The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life. There is nowhere else, at least in the near future, to which our species could migrate. Visit, yes. Settle, not yet. Like it or not, for the moment the Earth is where we make our stand. It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known."
-Carl Sagan
2) Being (real name Dave Paton) was an electronic downtempo artist in the mid to late 1990s. Initial recordings were through limited edition releases for Special Emissions (a sub-label of Andy Weatherall’s Emissions label). Being released an album “Tides” on the German label Spacefrogs plus a subsequent album of re-mixes.
3) A harsh noise walls project from Dayton, Ohio (formerly Muncie, Indiana). Done by Luke Tandy, also of Heart of the Whore and the owner of Skeleton Dust Recordings. Influenced by Richard Ramirez, Macronympha, Incapacitants, Pain Jerk, The Rita, Sewer Election, and The Cherry Point.
4) A Deathcore band from London Ontario. They were signed to We Are Triumphant at one point.
5) A post-black metal band from the UK with influences from doom metal, progressive rock and ambient music.
Sorrow
Being Lyrics
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The Human Progression - Script
Inundate!
I feel the pressure.
I feel the weight.
I feel the weather.
I cannot wait,
In wonder of whether,
My own life better.
Do I create?
How would I measure?
Or desecrate,
What causes displeasure,
Or even relate,
Without any leisure,
To undertake,
What makes a life better?
I will never toe the line,
Only living life that's mine,
Through the experiences,
I consign;
If you never go the distance,
Then I promise you will miss this:
If I never go the distance,
Then I promise I will miss this…
I'm not missing out on life, this time,
Or any time.
Let go the sorrow, it will tear our world apart,
We'll build tomorrow from the pieces of our heart,
We'll overflow onto our canvas from the start,
Now that we know to make our world a work of art.
Alleviate! (Alleviate!)
I raise the pressure.
I lift the weight. (I lift the weight!)
I brave the weather.
I no longer wait, (I no longer wait!)
In wonder of whether,
Or not I make, (Or not I make!)
My own life better. (BETTER!)
I can create, (I can create!)
Without any measure,
Or desecrate, (Or desecrate!)
What causes displeasure,
When I undertake, (When I undertake!)
All of life's pleasures,
Free of the hate, (Free of the hate!)
Of those who could never.
I will never toe the line,
Only living life that's mine,
Through the experiences,
I consign;
If you never go the distance,
Then I promise you will miss this:
If I never go the distance,
Then I promise I will miss this…
I'm not missing out on life, this time,
(No I'm not missing out…)
Or any time.
(Oooh!)
The Stagnating One - Script
The Human Stagnation - Script
Where's your evidence? (Evidence…)
It sounds like you've stopped making sense? (Making sense…)
Always running around, claiming what you've found,
But you can't pay your debts?
(Pay your debts, pay your debt, pay, pay, pay…)
If you don't want to pray, (Pray…)
Or follow in the others' way, (Way…)
Well what if you're wrong, do you still belong,
When you've been led astray?
The Progressing One - Script
The Human Progression - Script
Let go the sorrow,
It will tear our world apart,
We'll build tomorrow,
From the pieces of our heart,
We'll overflow onto,
Our canvas from the start,
Now that we know to make,
Our world a work of art.
I can create,
Without any measure,
Or desecrate,
What causes displeasure,
When I undertake,
All of life's pleasures,
Free of the hate,
Of those who could never…
The lyrics to “Sorrow” by Being convey the message of personal growth and self-awareness. The song begins with the singer feeling overwhelmed under the weight and pressure of different aspects of life. They contemplate whether they are creating their own life and measuring up to societal expectations, or just causing displeasure. The singer realizes that they must take control and commit to their own path to achieve true happiness and fulfillment. They urge listeners to let go of sorrow and negativity that can destroy one's inner world.
The song has a juxtaposition of two characters: The Progressing One and The Stagnating One. The Progressing One is the singer who embraces change, personal growth, and self-discovery, while The Stagnating One is holding back and refusing to believe in change. The singer encourages listeners to follow their own path, even if it means going against the tides of conformity. Through this message, the song highlights the importance of embracing one's unique journey in order to truly find joy and purpose.
Overall, the song conveys a message of hope and perseverance in the face of struggles, urging listeners to overcome their sorrows and create a life that is truly their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Inundate!
Let's dive into life with full force and zeal!
I feel the pressure.
The weight of my choices and life's expectations is weighing down on me.
I feel the weight.
I can sense the gravity and magnitude of my life and its consequences.
I feel the weather.
The highs and lows of life affect me emotionally and mentally.
I cannot wait, In wonder of whether, Or not I make, My own life better.
I am eager to start transforming my life for the better, but uncertain of the outcomes and how to measure it.
Do I create? How would I measure? Or desecrate, What causes displeasure, Or even relate, Without any leisure, To undertake, What makes a life better?
I question whether I have the ability to create a better life for myself and how to evaluate it without causing harm or disappointment. I long to explore what makes life fulfilling without the constraints of time and other responsibilities.
I will never toe the line, Only living life that's mine, Through the experiences, I consign;
I won't conform to societal pressures and expectations, but will chart my own course based on my unique experiences and perspective.
If you never go the distance, Then I promise you will miss this: If I never go the distance, Then I promise I will miss this…
If we don't pursue our true passions and give our all, we'll regret the missed opportunities and experiences.
I'm not missing out on life, this time, Or any time.
I refuse to let life pass me by and will embrace every moment fully without regret.
Let go the sorrow, it will tear our world apart, We'll build tomorrow from the pieces of our heart, We'll overflow onto our canvas from the start, Now that we know to make our world a work of art.
We'll overcome the pain and disappointment of life by creating something beautiful and meaningful from the ashes of our struggles. We'll let our creativity and passion be the guiding light to build a better world for ourselves and others.
I raise the pressure, I lift the weight! I brave the weather. I no longer wait, In wonder of whether, Or not I make, My own life better. (BETTER!)
I take control of my life and face challenges with strength and determination. I won't hesitate to make my life better and will do so with confidence.
I can create, Without any measure, Or desecrate, What causes displeasure, When I undertake, All of life's pleasures, Free of the hate, Of those who could never.
I am capable of creating something beautiful and fulfilling without reservation, even if it displeases others who can't understand my vision or passions.
Where's your evidence? It sounds like you've stopped making sense? Always running around, claiming what you've found, But you can't pay your debts?
Others question my choices and direction, unable to see my progress or how it aligns with my values. They don't understand how I can pursue my dreams without neglecting my responsibilities.
If you don't want to pray, Or follow in the others' way, Well what if you're wrong, do you still belong, When you've been led astray?
If I choose not to conform to traditional paths or beliefs, will I still be accepted even if I'm going against the grain? What if what everyone else is doing is leading them astray too?
Contributed by Cooper R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.