The band was known to add progressive elements to their metal music making them different from most of the other metalcore bands. Their vocals were a mixture of melodic vocals (Reinholdz) and screaming (Jägerskog). They were last signed to Relapse Records.
Burst were formed by a couple of friends for no real intention but to just make fast paced, heavy music. They were initially called Dislars. Their older music was more grindcore and crust punk oriented. They played a few live shows across Sweden. They later started playing a brutal style of hardcore punk. The more they improved their playing skills, the band shifted towards a more progressive style while still sticking to their Hardcore roots. They later decided on the name Burst. The band then began to take their music more seriously and decided to record demos. During this period they toured heavily. They eventually inked a deal with Melon Records. Their first two studio albums were released there. However, the band was not satisfied with the results and began to add more changes to their music. They released a few EPs after this.
In 2003, Burst released Prey On Life through Relapse Records. This is the album that not only set the bands style but also gained them more popularity. This was because Relapse was a better-known label, having in its roster bands like Nile and Mastodon, as well as many well known bands in the metal community. The release was generally well received. By touring with Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon and other bands, Burst began to slowly rise in popularity. Before writing their new album, they knew what direction they had to go. Instead of sticking to a formula that worked, they intended to push themselves even further. The result was Origo, which was praised by magazines such as Terrorizer, Metal Hammer and Kerrang! and saw the band becoming more popular than ever before.
Burst's new record, "Lazarus Bird", was recorded at Bohussound Studio in Kungälv, Sweden, and produced by Burst and Fredrik Reinedahl. Relapse Records released the new album on September 16, 2008 in the United States, September 19, 2008 in Germany, and September 22, 2008 in the rest of Europe. On July 30 Burst announced they would break up as band after their fall tour in 2009.
The World Denied
Burst Lyrics
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The words I spoke left unheeded
No lesson learned, no will to hear
You never knew what you needed
The world denied
Mockery my reward
This world deprived
So I guess I'll try my best
No need to maintain the lie
Your eyes and ears sewn tight shut
Your stagnant vision prevails
That's when I wanted it to end (coward)
That's when I wished for release (coward)
The lyrics to Burst's song The World Denied dives into a state of frustration and disappointment towards the world around them. The first stanza begins with "So I remain the misanthrope," suggesting that the singer has become bitter and hostile towards humanity. The next lines, "The words I spoke left unheeded, No lesson learned, no will to hear, You never knew what you needed," expresses the idea that despite the singer's efforts to communicate and make a difference, their words have fallen on deaf ears, and people continue to remain unaware of their own needs.
The next stanza delves deeper into the misery the singer is enduring with lines "The world denied, Mockery my reward, This world deprived, Of it's essence." These lines convey the belief that the world is missing something vital, that is, the essence it needed, and instead the world is rewarded with mockery. The singer observes the world as cold, dark, and purposeless. In the final lines of the song, the singer seems to confront the idea of giving up, "That's when I wanted it to end (coward), That's when I wished for release (coward)." The repeated word coward arguably serves to undermine the singer's sentiment and perhaps implies that the singer has no intention of giving up despite their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
So I remain the misanthrope
I am still the person who dislikes humanity and avoids society.
The words I spoke left unheeded
My words were ignored or disregarded by others.
No lesson learned, no will to hear
None of the parties involved gained or wanted knowledge or understanding from the situation.
You never knew what you needed
You had no understanding or knowledge of what you truly required.
The world denied
The existence or reality of something was rejected or not acknowledged by the world.
Mockery my reward
I got ridicule as a consequence or compensation.
This world deprived
This world is lacking or without its necessary or typical characteristics.
Of it's essence
The world does not embody the features, properties, or qualities that make it distinct.
So I guess I'll try my best
I assume I will do all that I am capable of doing.
No need to maintain the lie
There is no purpose or goal to keep the falsehood or deception going.
Your eyes and ears sewn tight shut
You were deliberately or unconsciously unable or unwilling to see or hear what was presented.
Your stagnant vision prevails
Your unchanging, motionless perspective or perception dominates or wins.
That's when I wanted it to end (coward)
That was when I desired it to cease (cowardly).
That's when I wished for release (coward)
That was when I longed for liberation from the situation (cowardly).
Contributed by Caden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.