… Read Full Bio ↴Carpathian was a band from Melbourne, Victoria and formed in 2003.
Carpathian have been an indestructible force on unstable ground. Hampered by incessant line-up changes, they've nonetheless managed to assert their dominance in the Australian hardcore pack. Releasing their debut EP through Washed Up label in 2005, they were signed to Australian label Resist, who issued the acclaimed full-length album "Nothing to Lose" the following year. Further forging their reputation on the live front, Carpathian played second-fiddle to no one, whether mixing it with the cream of the local scene or stepping up onto bigger stages for tours with Killswitch Engage, Bleeding Through, etc. After battling line-up changes, a freshly unified Carpathian line-up toured through the UK and Europe alongside Parkway Drive and On Broken Wings. Later they became the only local band to play every date on the Australian legs of the 2007 Taste of Chaos Tour. Then in December, came the first recording by the rejuvenated line-up, a limited two-song 7"EP via Resist titled "Wrecked", unveiling a frightfully intense new Carpathian sound.
Soon after they converged upon the Getaway Group, a studio situated in the basement of Jay Maas' suburban home in Wakefield, Massachusetts. A respected hardcore producer who has pulled huge sounds from the likes of Shipwreck a.d. and Verse, Maas proved the perfect choice to help Carpathian realize their grand vision for "Isolation".
Within each of the ten songs that comprise "Isolation", Carpathian's overall growth is apparent. Cohesive song-writing, fantastic recorded performances, and a powerful collective vision shine throughout. Lyrically "Isolation" walks the desolate personal path of Carpathian vocalist/lyricist Martin Kirby. Taking on personal and social/environmental subject matter, he strives to not only express but also educate willing ears to live as positively in this negative world. Instilling the fact that Carpathian are one of the few bands out there today that remain as inspiring as they are highly entertaining.
The latest chapter of the bands life is the live split between them and American touring partners Shipwreck A.D. on vocalist Martin Kirby's own record label, Dead Souls. Recorded by Martin on the Australian tour the bands completed in 2008.
After two years of touring, Carpathian have returned with easily their most pensive work to date. Returning with a new 7" EP, entitled Wanderlust, which was produced also by Maas, Carpathian have demonstrated again they are still as inspiring as they are entertaining, with the EP containing three new tracks and a Joy Division cover.
Wanderlust was released on September 2nd, 2010 on Deathwish, and is due to be released in Australia on September 17th, 2010 on Resist Records.
On 2011. The band announced an indefinite hiatus.
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Sun Heights
Carpathian Lyrics
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Everything turns grey and desolate, everything feels weathered and fragile
Everyone you thought you loved, took you for a ride in a city called 'fucked'
And smashed through your dreams, head first down a one way street, singing
'i don't know where things went wrong for me', amidst nightmares by the f*****g
Sea, dancing at thirty three, wishing desperately for clarity
And this isn't how I pictured me, afraid to grow into the man I aspired to be
Everyday, this is why events unnerve me.
In the shadow of the greatest man, I feel naked, the lonely one, untouched by the rising sun
Desperation crashed down on me, endlessly I reach for nothing, amidst the waves of eternity.
I'm on my own against the world and I've never felt so f*****g cold.
Carpathian's song "Sun Heights" is a powerful depiction of the feeling of desperation and isolation that can come with the challenges of life. The lyrics speak to the experience of feeling weighed down and numb, as if everything is grey and fragile. The singer describes feeling taken advantage of by those they thought they loved and idealized, leaving them feeling betrayed and hopeless. The use of profanity in the lyrics is intentional, emphasizing the rawness and intensity of the emotions being conveyed.
The song also touches on the theme of identity and the struggle to find oneself. The singer sings of feeling afraid to grow into the person they had aspired to be, and the uncertainty that comes with navigating the challenges of adulthood. They long for clarity and a sense of direction, but are left feeling lost in the "nightmares by the f*****g sea." The reference to being "on my own against the world" speaks to the sense of alienation and loneliness that can come with this experience.
Overall, "Sun Heights" is a poignant and relatable reflection on the complexities of the human experience. It speaks to the struggles of finding oneself, navigating relationships and adversity, and coming to grips with the reality of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever felt so desperate?
Have you ever felt truly hopeless and dire?
Have you ever felt so dense inside?
Have you ever felt so heavy and weighed down on the inside?
Everything turns grey and desolate, everything feels weathered and fragile
Life loses its color and vibrancy, everything becomes worn and delicate
Everyone you thought you loved, took you for a ride in a city called 'fucked'
People you trusted and cared for led you down a path of destruction and chaos
And smashed through your dreams, head first down a one way street, singing
Your aspirations and hopes were destroyed without any possibility of turning back, all while others celebrated their triumphs
'i don't know where things went wrong for me', amidst nightmares by the f*****g
Sea, dancing at thirty three, wishing desperately for clarity
Amidst the turmoil and pain, you question what led you to this point and struggle for peace and understanding
And this isn't how I pictured me, afraid to grow into the man I aspired to be
The person you strived to become is now clouded with fear and uncertainty
Everyday, this is why events unnerve me.
Each day is filled with anxiety and unease because of the past experiences that haunt you
In the shadow of the greatest man, I feel naked, the lonely one, untouched by the rising sun
Compared to those around you, you feel small and insignificant, unimportant and unnoticed
Desperation crashed down on me, endlessly I reach for nothing, amidst the waves of eternity.
Hopelessness overwhelms you, leaving you reaching for something that cannot be reached, swept away by the unstoppable flow of time
I'm on my own against the world and I've never felt so f*****g cold.
You face the world alone, feeling utterly isolated and frozen with fear
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@spin3854
Have you ever felt so desperate? have you ever felt so dense inside?
Everything turns grey and desolate, everything feels weathered and fragile
Everyone you thought you loved, took you for a ride in a city called 'fucked'
And smashed through your dreams, head first down a one way street, singing
'I don't know where things went wrong for me', amidst nightmares by the fucking
Sea, dancing at thirty three, wishing desperately for clarity
And this isn't how I pictured me, afraid to grow into the man I aspired to be
Everyday, this is why events unnerve me.
In the shadow of the greatest man,
I feel naked, the lonely one,
untouched by the rising sun
Desperation crashed down on me,
endlessly I reach for nothing,
amidst the waves of eternity.
I'm on my own against the world and I've never felt so fucking cold.
@tannerthebum415
I come back to this song every few years. My favorite album of all time. Perfect from front to back.
@zeljkoputica
Same here buddy. Also The Carrier "No Love Can Save Me"
@Chron880
This song hits fucking hard. Even years later ironically i am 33, and you have no idea how relatable this song is to my life
@StansGrandson
I turn 32 Tomorrow. And I feel You. Your comment hits hard. Not the same as listening to this song at 19.
@spin3854
Have you ever felt so desperate? have you ever felt so dense inside?
Everything turns grey and desolate, everything feels weathered and fragile
Everyone you thought you loved, took you for a ride in a city called 'fucked'
And smashed through your dreams, head first down a one way street, singing
'I don't know where things went wrong for me', amidst nightmares by the fucking
Sea, dancing at thirty three, wishing desperately for clarity
And this isn't how I pictured me, afraid to grow into the man I aspired to be
Everyday, this is why events unnerve me.
In the shadow of the greatest man,
I feel naked, the lonely one,
untouched by the rising sun
Desperation crashed down on me,
endlessly I reach for nothing,
amidst the waves of eternity.
I'm on my own against the world and I've never felt so fucking cold.
@HxCSounds
melbourne city hardcore
@dwaynereuter7007
More people need to listen to these guys.
@liamtaylor9224
Feeling It...
@sunheightsband
Best.
@TheOverAndAround
phat song, killa lyrics.