The first album "Future Prophecies" was released in 2004 on Out of Line Records (a German label) and featured a variety of different ebm and electro styles and was met with generally good reviews. In 2007 the latest album "Loudspeaker" was released on Scanner (Europe) and COP International (United States).
Following the release of "Loudspeaker", Destroid have embarked on a tour of Europe and the United States.
As of October 2012 Destroid have changed their name to DSTR. Their new Facebook page is here.
2. The combined forces of dubstep/electro producers Excision and Downlink and ex- Pendulum drummer KJ Sawka united as a full-on live dubstep band.
Official website: www.destroid.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/destroidmusic
Open My Eyes
Destroid Lyrics
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It seems so funny, I don't remember waking up
I've walked these roads a thousand miles
It seems so funny, I don't remember going anywhere
I've seen the grass a million times
Enough to know it's colorless sometimes
I've seen my face a hundred million times
Enough to know I don't even know it anymore
When I open my eyes
I go where my mistakes will carry me
When I open my eyes
I'll be the one I choose to be
But you'll never know
Oh you'll never know
Yeah you'll never know
My pain
What will it take
Let me open my eyes
The lyrics to Destroid's song "Open My Eyes" speak to the feeling of being disconnected from one's own life and experiences. The singer has seemingly been going through the motions, walking the same roads and seeing the same things over and over, until they've lost all meaning. This is exemplified by the line "It seems so funny, I don't remember going anywhere." The repetition of these mundane experiences has led to a sense of detachment, even from one's own identity. "Enough to know I don't even know it anymore" suggests a sense of disconnection from oneself.
However, in the chorus, the singer has a turning point. "When I open my eyes, I go where my mistakes will carry me." The act of opening one's eyes, of truly seeing and engaging with the world, allows for a sense of agency and self-discovery. The line "I'll be the one I choose to be" is a powerful statement of individualism and the ability to shape one's own destiny. The final lines, "Let me open my eyes," serve as a plea for clarity and connection.
Overall, "Open My Eyes" is a song about breaking out of a cycle of detachment and rediscovering one's own sense of self and purpose. The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey the depth of this emotional state, and the chorus offers a glimmer of hope for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been asleep so many times
I have been lost and unaware several times
It seems so funny, I don't remember waking up
It is amusing that I cannot remember an instance of being conscious
I've walked these roads a thousand miles
I have traversed these paths frequently
It seems so funny, I don't remember going anywhere
It is strange that I have travelled a lot but do not recall any destinations
I've seen the grass a million times
I am familiar with observing grass repeatedly
Enough to know it's colorless sometimes
With experience, I am insightful enough to realize that grass is not always green
I've seen my face a hundred million times
I have viewed my reflection extensively
Enough to know I don't even know it anymore
My face has become unfamiliar to me through constant scrutiny
When I open my eyes
In a moment of clarity
I go where my mistakes will carry me
I am propelled forward by the consequences of my errors
I'll be the one I choose to be
I will make decisions that will shape who I am
But you'll never know
However, you will not be cognizant of this
Oh you'll never know
It is unlikely that you will realize
Yeah you'll never know
You will never discover
My pain
The anguish that afflicts me
What will it take
What action must be taken
Let me open my eyes
Allow me to gain clarity and insight
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
brendonwife (Rena Sumeragi)
Heart-breaking melody.
KJ
somehow reminds me of depeche mode