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Joe Arnold – Vocals/P… Read Full Bio ↴John Arnold – Guitar/Vocals
Marc Battung – Bass
Joe Arnold – Vocals/Percussion
Jimmy Schultz – Drums
Formed 2009 in Long Beach, Cerebellion has forged a dark yet melodic sound, reflective of both the beauty and despair that seamlessly blend within their native backdrop of Southern California. Their collaborative writing approach inspires a unique sound that is both harsh and sensitive, crushing yet ambient, and crafty yet simple. From skull-crushing, bludgeoning grooves to the beauty of layered flamenco acoustic guitars, the deep and varied instrumental canvas created by Cerebellion naturally provokes wonder and contemplation while the lyrics complete the cohesion of sound and thought. Continuing what they started in 2010 with Inalienable, Cerebellion returns with their sophomore effort Regeneration, further solidifying the band’s ability to stand out amongst a genre saturated with sameness and unoriginality. Once again their lack of creative boundaries has allowed them to develop more than just a collection of songs but a truly dynamic album containing their best work to date. Regeneration is set to be released June 2, 2015.
Out of the gates, Cerebellion’s 2010 debut album, ‘Inalienable,’ achieved awe-inspiring acclaim from both fans and critics alike. Several songs were voted by listeners into top positions on MTV’s Ourstage.com, including a #1 Metal hit with ‘Undeniable’ and #1 Hard Rock Video for ‘Not the Final Destination.’ They were also nominated for ‘Best Metal Newcomer of 2010’ by Metalunderground.com alongside The Damned Things and Warbeast. The band’s single ‘Just Under the Surface’ was a top 10 most requested song on The KJML107.1 among artists such as Mastodon, Korn, and Avenged Sevenfold. The band released music videos for ‘Just Under the Surface,’ ‘Not the Final Destination,’ and ‘Breach of Security’. Cerebellion brought its energetic and engaging live act to audiences up and down the west coast of California and between states in the western desert region of the country for two years after the release of Inalienable, between 2010 and 2012.
Critics have compared the band’s sound to Tool, Metallica, Alice in Chains, and Machine Head. Cerebellion also offers a distinct Flamenco/Latin flavor to the likes of The Gypsy Kings and Santana.
Savior
Cerebellion Lyrics
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And I felt my pulse run right away
Eyes locked in, affixed to you I gazed
But it wouldn′t matter anyway
Like that the moment's over
As the feeling drifts away
One more around the corner
I can't be a savior it all, no
I can barely save me from myself
I can't be a savior it all, no
I can barely save me from myself
Couldn′t be more wrong, no
But I couldn′t care much less now
Time keeps marching on
Father waits for none
Gravity will pull the
Planets 'round the sun
I can′t be a savior it all, no
I can barely save me from myself
I can't be a savior it all, no
I can barely save me from myself.
The lyrics to Cerebellion's song Savior depict one's sense of inadequacy towards being a savior for someone else. The singer begins by narrating how they saw someone they were instantly drawn to from across the stars, only for the moment to pass by quickly. This fleeting moment symbolizes how love or connections can be temporary and how difficult it can be to hold onto them. The singer then goes on to say how they cannot be a savior for everyone as they can barely save themselves from their own problems. This feeling of insufficiency in helping someone else is further emphasized by the line "Couldn't be more wrong, but I couldn't care much less now," indicating a sense of despondency towards oneself.
The song's chorus is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the singer's sense of failing to be of help to anyone, which is relatable to many people who feel like they cannot be a savior to everyone around them. The song ultimately ends with a reflection on time, how it keeps moving forward, and how the singer can only do so much to save themselves, let alone anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw you from across the stars that day
I noticed you from afar and was drawn to you
And I felt my pulse run right away
My heart started racing as I became excited to see you
Eyes locked in, affixed to you I gazed
I couldn't take my eyes off of you
But it wouldn't matter anyway
Even though I was interested in you, it probably wouldn't amount to anything
Like that the moment's over
The moment of attraction is fleeting and quickly passes
As the feeling drifts away
The excitement I felt fades away
One more around the corner
There will be other opportunities
I'm on my way
I'm moving on to whatever comes next
I can't be a savior it all, no
I am not capable of saving everything and everyone
I can barely save me from myself
I struggle to take care of myself and my own problems
Couldn't be more wrong, no
I may be mistaken or misguided
But I couldn't care much less now
I am not concerned about being wrong
Time keeps marching on
Life continues and time passes
Father waits for none
Nothing can stop the passage of time
Gravity will pull the planets 'round the sun
Things will happen naturally and are beyond our control
I can't be a savior it all, no
I am not capable of saving everything and everyone
I can barely save me from myself
I struggle to take care of myself and my own problems
Writer(s): Unknown, Henry Walter, Akil King, Maurice Nathan Simmonds, Amethyst Kelly, Major, Lukasz Gottwald, Kyle Henry Bailey Owens
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
R.I.F.T. Nation Network
YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will debut on The Orion Effect , this Sunday night , reaching out to the world for this amazing band !
Cerebellion1
Thank you The Rift Network!!!
Dr. Danny Mann
Amazing video and I’ve always loved this song! As a fellow musician, I gotta say these are some of the raddest guys in the metal scene. Extra props for wearing the Sorizon T!!
Cerebellion1
Thanks Dr. Danny!!! Sorizon rules!!!
Dylan Crawford
That is an awesome song and video! Love it! I’m gonna have this song on repeat for a while.
Cerebellion1
Awesome!!! Thank you so much, Dylan!!!
Cerebellion1
Right on Dylan!
Pandemia Do Rock
A banda precisa fazer música nesse segmento, essa música ainda é a melhor. A segunda é aquela acústica.
Cerebellion1
Muchas gracias!!
buzzradio1
Not only a kick as track, but this video is AMAZING!!!! \m/ \m/