CEREBRAL TURBULENCY is a "hard grind metal core" band from Czech Republic. … Read Full Bio ↴CEREBRAL TURBULENCY is a "hard grind metal core" band from Czech Republic. They arose in late 1993 as a teenage duo (drums and guitar/vocal) and quickly expanded with a revolving cast of members, with a new line-up every release. CT has a style that ranges from thrash metal to grind core, employing various vocal styles, and catchy grind riffs. Their releases include: four CD albums, two professionally recorded cassettes (debut demo "right to choose" 1995 and 3way split with Gride and M. Tumour 1998), and one split EP with Indonesians TENGKORAK (CT put same stuff as on the 3way split tape...). Over the last 10 years CT has played both high and low quality gigs through Czech Republic and other countries in Europe.

Only One
Cerebral Turbulency Lyrics

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You're shining, heating, you are life
But to approach you is death
Like windstorm you've flown through my mind
Spreading the disaster nevertheless I wish to see you again
Salvation or fate?
You know it, you are life
But how to find it if to approach you is death?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cerebral Turbulency's song "Only One" speak to the complexity and contradiction of life. The subject of the song is addressed as being "life," shining, heating, and full of vitality. However, the singer acknowledges that approaching this life is dangerous, likening it to death. The imagery of a windstorm emphasizes the chaos and destruction that come with trying to get close to this life force.

Despite the danger, the singer expresses a desire to see this life force again. The final lines of the chorus pose a question - is approaching this life salvation or fate? The singer recognizes the power of this "only one" and the potential risks involved in getting closer to it, yet remains drawn to it nonetheless.

Overall, the lyrics of "Only One" weave together themes of attraction and danger, reflecting the complexity of human emotions and the challenges inherent in pursuing our deepest desires.

Line by Line Meaning

You're shining, heating, you are life
You radiate with beauty, warmth, and vitality, embodying the essence of life itself.

But to approach you is death
Getting close to you brings about danger and destruction, almost like facing death.

Like windstorm you've flown through my mind
You've swept into my thoughts like a fierce, unpredictable storm, causing chaos in your wake.

Spreading the disaster nevertheless I wish to see you again
Despite the destruction you've caused, I still yearn to be near you once more, unable to resist your pull.

Salvation or fate?
I'm left to ponder if being with you will lead to my redemption or if it's simply meant to be my destiny.

You know it, you are life
You are fully aware of the power and influence you possess, being a symbol of vitality and existence.

But how to find it if to approach you is death?
Even though I know that getting close to you is dangerous, I'm still unsure of how to experience the life you embody without risking everything.

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