… 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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The rules of attraction
Carpathian Lyrics
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Motionless you drift away, and I'm left wondering
"If it means so little to us why do they fall down you like rain?"
Your hand in mine
I felt explosions for the first time
I realized words are just words
Heartbeats singing us to sleep Chasing a dream, but some things are never meant to be
The air is filled with a cold uncertainty
Your Beautiful but you don't mean a thing
Why do I even care?
As I take this first breath
Glittering blackness paints me a brand new colour
Forget 'us' this is mine, with eyes like diamonds shine
Swallow me whole sugar
Swallow me whole.
The lyrics to Carpathian's song "The Rules of Attraction" express feelings of confusion, uncertainty, and disappointment. The first verse conveys a sense of frustration, as the singer is feeling stuck and helpless - they want to lash out, but can't. The second verse is more introspective, with the singer reflecting on the complexity of human emotion and relationships. They seem to be questioning why they even bother pursuing something that seems destined to fail.
The chorus is the most straightforward part of the song, with the repeated phrase "Your Beautiful but you don't mean a thing" serving as a kind of refrain. The singer seems torn between their attraction to someone (who is beautiful) and their realization that this attraction is ultimately empty - this person doesn't really "mean" anything to them.
The final verse is the most surreal and psychedelic, with the singer describing a sense of transformation ("Glittering blackness paints me a brand new colour") and a desire to be consumed ("Swallow me whole sugar"). Overall, the lyrics to "The Rules of Attraction" seem to be grappling with the limitations of language and human connection, and the difficulty of truly understanding and connecting with someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying here and all I want is to beat my face against this wall
Feeling frustrated and helpless, wanting to take out my anger on an inanimate object.
Motionless you drift away, and I'm left wondering
Seeing you withdraw emotionally, and I'm left confused and unsure what to do or say.
"If it means so little to us why do they fall down you like rain?"
If our relationship is insignificant, why do others still seem to be drawn to you like a force of nature?
Your hand in mine, I felt explosions for the first time
Holding your hand made me feel an intense emotion or sensation for the first time in my life.
I realized words are just words
Coming to the understanding that words alone can't always convey the depth of our feelings or experiences.
Heartbeats singing us to sleep
The steady rhythm of our heartbeats lulls us into a peaceful slumber as we lay together.
Chasing a dream, but some things are never meant to be
Pursuing a goal or aspiration that may be unattainable, no matter how hard we try.
The air is filled with a cold uncertainty
Feeling a sense of unease or anxiety that permeates the atmosphere around us.
Your Beautiful but you don't mean a thing
Acknowledging your outward attractiveness, but realizing that it doesn't necessarily equate to a deeper emotional connection.
Why do I even care?
Reflecting on the fact that my feelings may not be reciprocated, and questioning why I continue to invest emotionally in this relationship.
As I take this first breath
In a moment of new beginnings, as if starting anew with a fresh perspective.
Glittering blackness paints me a brand new colour
Embracing a darker, more complex side of myself that was previously hidden or ignored.
Forget 'us' this is mine, with eyes like diamonds shine
Realizing that I need to focus on my own self-growth and development, rather than becoming overly fixated on a relationship that may not be healthy for me.
Swallow me whole sugar Swallow me whole.
Desiring to be consumed by an overwhelming emotion or experience, losing oneself entirely to passion or desire.
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HarleyRowley
This is an amazing song.
@LucidGate72
These guys kind of remind me of the old PWD which means they are AWESOME! :D