DHARMATA is vocalist Jay Slim, guitarists Chris Turbo and Matt Nasty, bassi… Read Full Bio ↴DHARMATA is vocalist Jay Slim, guitarists Chris Turbo and Matt Nasty, bassist Kevin Sanchez, and drummer JC Lackey. DHARMATA formed in the summer of 2007, in West Palm Beach, Florida, after a chance meeting between vocalist Slim and bassist Sanchez.

Since its inception, DHARMATA has quickly created a large, loyal, and growing fan base in the Florida music scene, garnering buzz for their ability to combine polished song craftsmanship with captivating high-energy live performances.

A dynamic sound captures the collective best of each member's influences, a wide-ranging spectrum that includes everything from Pantera to Jeff Buckley. In their brief existence, DHARMATA has already shared stages with artists such as 10 Years, Skindred, Sick Puppies, and Nonpoint, and has been invited to participate in large music festivals such as SunFest, MoonFest, Crue Fest, and Buzz Bake Sale.

In 2007, DHARMATA's very first song and recording, "The Fall," had an immediate impact at radio, with airplay on West Palm Beach's influential rock station, WPBZ 103.1 The Buzz. "The Fall," an apologetic homage to vocalist Jay Slim's previous band, nationally-recognized rock outfit Presence, showcases the emotionally palpable lyrics and soaring, powerful melodic hooks that have been seducing South Florida audiences.

In 2009, popular British ragga-metal rockers Skindred stumbled across a live DHARMATA performance and asked DHARMATA to join them on a tour of the Midwestern United States. DHARMATA’s first tour outside of Florida proved fruitful, as they fetched massive merchandise sales and a brand new ravenous fan base in select Midwest cities. At the request of Madison, Wisconsin’s WJJO, DHARMATA performed live on-air to immediate rave reviews. In December 2009, Benji Webbe, lead vocalist of Skindred, spoke highly of DHARMATA in a live South Florida radio broadcast, calling the band “soon-to-be international rock stars.”

DHARMATA completed sessions at Tony Bongiovi's Power Station Studios with producers Rob Roy and Joe Butera in late 2009. The single, “The Awakening,” garnered airplay on WPBZ 103.1 The Buzz as well as WHDR 93.1 (93 Rock) in Miami.

DHARMATA is currently finishing up their debut full length album with producer Matt LaPlant and Benji Webbe (Skindred) at Beiler Bros. Studios in Pompano Beach, Florida. In November 2011, the first single off the new album, “Do It Again,” was picked up as an official add at WPBZ 103.1 The Buzz with 14+ weekly spins during mid-day and evenings. In December 2011, due to a swell of positive feedback from listeners, WPBZ asked DHARMATA to headline a stage at the Buzz Bake Sale and was one of the most talked-about artists at the event, after playing to an audience of thousands.

DHARMATA will release their debut album in early 2012, followed by relentless touring in support.

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Dharmata Lyrics

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Crazy
How we all bow down
Blindly
Have you ever thought
That maybe
We can change things now
If you had a voice
What would you say?

We came to find we're all the same
So here's your call
To change the writing on the wall

Lately
Terrabytes of sound bites
Have terrorized the globe
Maybe we can turn it down
And listen to one another
What would you say?

We came to find we're all the same
So here's your call
To change the writing on the wall

Oooohh, oohhh
Writing on the wall 2x

Stopped from feeling anger
Another way to sterilize
So cover me with evil
I see it in your eyes
I'm flowing here with anger
Incandescently alive

All in time
I will find the way

We came to find we're all the same
So here's your call
To change the writing on the wall, yeah

Oooohhh, oohhhh
Writing on the wall
Writing on the wall

Stopped from feeling anger
Another way to sterilize
All in time
I will find the way

I'm flowing here with anger
Incandescently alive
All in time
I will find the way
All in time
I will find the way

All in time
I will find the way

Overall Meaning

In “The Way,” Dharmata points out the dangers of blindly following a particular ideology or belief, without questioning its effects on people and the world at large. The lyrics urge the listener to think critically and consider the consequences of their actions. The chorus states that “we came to find we’re all the same,” implying that despite our differences, we share a common humanity that should unite us.

The second verse mentions the overwhelming amount of information and noise that inundates our modern world, contributing to a lack of meaningful communication and connection between individuals. Instead, the song suggests that we need to turn down the volume and listen to one another to promote understanding and empathy. The bridge contains a message of hope and determination, with the singer declaring that they will find a way to make a positive change.

Overall, “The Way” is a call to action, asking the listener to examine their beliefs and question the status quo, while promoting unity and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Crazy
It's insane how we all submit to the same things

How we all bow down
We all obey without question

Blindly
Without seeing the bigger picture

Have you ever thought
Have you ever considered the possibility

That maybe
Perhaps there's another way

We can change things now
It's not too late to make a difference

If you had a voice
If you could speak up

What would you say?
What message would you deliver?

We came to find we're all the same
We've discovered that we're not so different after all

So here's your call
This is your opportunity

To change the writing on the wall
To alter the message that we've been given