The first two track single "To Follow the Sun / Polarize" was released 20 March 2013. Recorded & mixed by Lauri Heikkilä at Astral Studio. Editing by Jukka Ruostila. Mastered by Jaakko Viitalähde at Virtalähde Analog Audio.
Prepare to kill your ego!
Line-up:
Janne Selo - vocals
Paavo Pekkonen - guitar
Niko Viita-aho - guitar
Mika Pusa - bass
Vilho Rajala - drums
Past members:
Pasi Viitala - guitar
Dimitri Martinov - bass
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SHIFT
Egokills Lyrics
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Above the water that keeps coming
Like an endless october rain
I fall under these heavy thoughts out of murky depths of mind
Overwhelming
A numb body
Soul drifting out of sight
A Heavy burden will only grow
Sinister visions! Wrong decisions?
Check. Reality breakdown
All these people sucking your trust just to fill their inner void
When the world is so rough & nothing is enough
How can we live without our toys?
Echoes of our past lives
Dreams like guidelines
Answers still remain so trivial
From bottomless empty black hole I start
To crawl towards the inviting distant sun
Knots desolved
Life resolved
Sun is getting brighter
A Sense of other dimensional touch leaves an illuminated core
A Revelation like explosión
Found my way back to the shore
Oblivion that awaits us in horizon is cast aside from thee
And all the minions
Unaware of the actions
Precession complete
Echoes of our past lives
Dreams like quidelines
Answers still remain so trivial
And as we shift into evermore
Will our existence leave behind wvidence?
Gaia whispers my name!
The lyrics to "Shift" by Egokills convey a sense of internal struggle and a journey towards enlightenment or resolution. The singer begins by describing a feeling that is evolving within them, and they try to stay positive despite being weighed down by heavy thoughts. The lyrics seem to reference a reckoning with one's past mistakes, as the singer questions whether their decisions were wrong and experiences a breakdown of reality. The sense of being burdened and overwhelmed is portrayed as a persistent rain that won't stop.
The song then turns introspective, with the singer reflecting on how difficult it can be to live in a world that is rough and unsatisfying. They suggest that people often try to fill their inner voids by taking advantage of others, leaving the singer feeling like their trust has been sucked away. The lyrics imply a sense of disillusionment and a longing for something deeper.
However, the song ends on a somewhat optimistic note, with the singer crawling out of a bottomless black hole towards a distant sun. The knots in their life dissolve and they find resolution and a new sense of purpose. They describe a feeling of enlightenment or illumination that comes with this revelation, and they no longer fear the oblivion that once awaited them.
Overall, "Shift" seems to be about the struggle to find meaning in one's life and the journey towards a clearer understanding of oneself. The imagery of rain and a black hole contrast with the idea of a bright sun and an illuminated core, suggesting that the path to enlightenment is not an easy one. However, the lyrics do suggest that resolution and peace are possible, even in the face of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
This inner feeling starts to evolve I try to hold my head up high
I'm beginning to feel something changing inside of me and I'm trying my best to remain positive and hopeful
Above the water that keeps coming
Despite the constant challenges and difficulties I face
Like an endless october rain
The challenges seem to never stop and are very overwhelming
I fall under these heavy thoughts out of murky depths of mind
I'm struggling with negative thoughts and emotions that seem to come from deep inside of me
Overwhelming
It's all becoming too much for me to handle
A numb body
I feel disconnected from my body and my surroundings
Soul drifting out of sight
I feel like my soul is leaving my body and I'm losing touch with who I am
This path is starting to take its toll
The challenges I'm facing are beginning to have a negative impact on me
A Heavy burden will only grow
The challenges and difficulties I face will only become more challenging and difficult
Sinister visions! Wrong decisions?
I'm experiencing negative thoughts and questioning whether I'm making the right choices
Check. Reality breakdown
It's becoming difficult for me to distinguish between what's real and what's not
All these people sucking your trust just to fill their inner void
People are taking advantage of me and my trust for their own personal gain
When the world is so rough & nothing is enough
No matter how hard I try or how much I have, it doesn't seem to be enough to overcome the difficulties I face
How can we live without our toys?
We've become so obsessed with material possessions that we feel we can't live without them
Echoes of our past lives
Memories of our past are still with us and influence us
Dreams like guidelines
Our dreams serve as a guide for us and help us navigate life
Answers still remain so trivial
Despite everything, the answers we seek still seem unimportant and insignificant
From bottomless empty black hole I start
Starting from a place of emptiness and darkness
To crawl towards the inviting distant sun
I begin to move forward towards something hopeful and positive
Knots desolved
All the problems and difficulties I faced are beginning to untangle and resolve
Life resolved
I'm beginning to find clarity and resolution in my life
Sun is getting brighter
The hope and positivity I'm moving towards is becoming stronger and more intense
A Sense of other dimensional touch leaves an illuminated core
I feel a connection to something greater than myself that is guiding me forward
A Revelation like explosión
Everything suddenly becomes clear and I have a moment of realization
Found my way back to the shore
I've overcome my difficulties and have made it back to a place of safety and security
Oblivion that awaits us in horizon is cast aside from thee
The possibility of a negative future is no longer a concern
And all the minions
The people who once took advantage of me are now powerless and insignificant
Unaware of the actions
They don't even realize how powerless they are
Precession complete
I've fully moved past my difficulties and challenges
And as we shift into evermore
As we continue to move forward
Will our existence leave behind wvidence?
Will we leave a lasting impact on the world once we're gone?
Gaia whispers my name!
I feel a connection to nature and the world around me that is guiding me forward
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.