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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Sweat
Egokills Lyrics
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Endless grey
In the distance paving the way
for my aching head
With a vengeance filling my days
My life
I need my fix, just the one
that I'm constantly craving
Craving for MORE
Farewell to reality
This venom in my blood
defy my sanity
It just won't go
Away
Away
Away I'm fading
Again
Again
Again degrading
Surprise
To all
My heart's still beating
Everyday
This cycle is endless
Deep Inside
My tiny shelter of glass
With every breath I feel my time has passed
The sky once open
Is falling on me
While the world I perceive through the toil & the pain is burning
Yet I'm yearning for MORE
Farewell to reality
This venom in my blood
defy my sanity
It just won't go
Away...
The lyrics to Egokills's song "Sweat" explore themes of addiction, escapism, and the constant pursuit for more. The opening lines depict a bleak and monotonous existence, with the mention of endless grey and an aching head. The singer feels like a spectator in their own life, craving something that will fill the void and bring excitement back. The repetition of the word "craving" emphasizes the insatiable desire for more, suggesting an addictive behavior or mindset.
There's a farewell to reality as the singer succumbs to their addiction, describing it as venom in their blood that defies their sanity. This addiction won't go away, leading to a cycle of fading away and degrading, in an endless loop. In a surprising twist, the lyrics reveal that despite this self-destructive behavior, the singer's heart is still beating, signifying their continued struggle to survive.
The chorus brings forth the notion of the singer's perception of the world collapsing around them. The sky, once open, is now falling on them, while they perceive the world through pain and suffering. Yet, even in the midst of this torment, they still yearn for more, perhaps indicating their inability to break free from the cycle of addiction.
Overall, "Sweat" paints a vivid picture of a person trapped in their own destructive habits, yearning for something more while being unable to escape the clutches of their addiction. It speaks to the universal struggle of trying to break free from destructive patterns and finding a sense of fulfillment in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Endless grey
A constant feeling of dullness and monotony
In the distance paving the way
Creating a path of misery and hardship
for my aching head
Causing pain and torment in my mind
With a vengeance filling my days
In a relentless and intense manner, consuming my every day
My life
The existence I currently have
I am spectating
I am only observing and not actively participating
I need my fix, just the one
I have an insatiable desire for a specific thing
that I'm constantly craving
That I always long for and desire
Craving for MORE
Desiring an even greater amount or intensity
Farewell to reality
Saying goodbye to the real world
This venom in my blood
The toxic influence or obsession that runs through my veins
defy my sanity
Challenging and disregarding my mental stability
It just won't go
It refuses to leave or dissipate
Away
Far from me
Away
Far from me
Away I'm fading
Slowly disappearing and losing myself
Again
Once more
Again
Once more
Again degrading
Continuously lowering or deteriorating
Surprise
A shocking revelation or realization
To all
To everyone
My heart's still beating
I am still alive and functioning
Everyday
Each day
This cycle is endless
The repetitive pattern has no end
Deep Inside
Within the depths of myself
My tiny shelter of glass
My fragile and vulnerable sanctuary
With every breath I feel my time has passed
With each inhale and exhale, I sense that my time is slipping away
The sky once open
The previously limitless possibilities
Is falling on me
Now weighs heavily on me
While the world I perceive through the toil & the pain is burning
As I see the world through my struggles and suffering, it seems to be in chaos
Yet I'm yearning for MORE
Nevertheless, I still desire for even greater things
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Janne Selo, Mika Pusa, Niko Viita-aho, Pasi Viitala, Vilho Rajala
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