1) A progressive metalcore… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with the name Elision
1) A progressive metalcore band from Sydney. The band released their debut EP "There Is More To Us Than You and I" on June 18 2021.
2)
Art - Vocals
Andrew - Guitar
Dave - Guitar
Jeff - Bass
Brandon - Drums
About elision
An elision refers to the least common progression in music theory. Coming together in November of 2004, Elision chose the name because they are trying to do something outside the stereotype of their genre of music. Their first album, "Reflecting on Refraction", is an album about change. Change in direction, both in music and in life. The aching melodies and dark bass lines mix with essences of rock, progressive, and alternative beats. "Reflecting on Refraction" is not an album of 11 non-identifiable songs. Each has its own personality and flavor, just like the guys.
Elision is currently trying to break the mold starting with the one embedded within themselves. We only hope that you too can be open minded as we walk out blindly towards the light.
The Spirit
Elision Lyrics
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All around me humans yet no humanity
Withered not by age but by hate
Come and see
First as tragedy then as farce
What will it take to learn from the past
Fallen out of one the two is drew
Never needing me and you
Oh I don't know what to mend what to leave behind in the end
Do I save the cabal? Or free them all
It's time we learnt that we're out of sight, we're out of mind
Forever lost and left behind
That's not a chip on my shoulder
It's your foot clamping down on my fucking neck
Out comes an evil that lives amongst us
It is not you or I, it is us, and it will be the last of us
All that is solid will melt into air
Where will you stand when all that's left is their despair
Come and see, soon enough every one of you will see that
They won't die for the Dow
At the end of the day, at the end of it all
Did we learn anything? Anything at all
This crisis is us, we're going out with a bang
We don't deserve a second chance, we deserve to hang
They bid me
Come and see us
The Spirit by Elision is a song about the state of humanity and the world we live in. The first two lines of the song, "I always feel like I'm losing my sanity, all around me humans yet no humanity," speak to the lack of compassion and empathy that seems to be prevalent in our society. The next line, "Withered not by age but by hate," highlights the destructive power of hate and the harm it can cause. The phrase "First as tragedy then as farce" references a quote by Karl Marx and suggests that we often repeat the same mistakes, only to make them worse the second time around.
The song then takes a turn towards the personal, with the lyrics "Fallen out of one the two is drew, never needing me and you." This could be interpreted as a reflection on failed relationships, with "one" representing the singer and the other person, and "two" representing the two of them falling out of love or connection. The following line, "The third to hate lost in a quaternary fate," is more difficult to decipher, but could potentially reference a situation where a third party played a role in the breakdown of the relationship.
The chorus of the song brings it back to broader societal issues, with the lines "It's time we learnt that we're out of sight, we're out of mind, forever lost and left behind." These lyrics point to the many people who are marginalized or forgotten by society, often due to factors outside of their control. The line "That's not a chip on my shoulder, it's your foot clamping down on my fucking neck" is a powerful statement about oppression and the systems that allow it to continue.
The song ends with a call to action, with the lyrics "This crisis is us, we're going out with a bang, we don't deserve a second chance, we deserve to hang." The singer seems to be suggesting that we need to take responsibility for the problems in our world and make change before it's too late.
Overall, The Spirit is a dark and powerful song that addresses important social and political issues. It calls for empathy, compassion, and action, while acknowledging the complexity of the world we live in.
Line by Line Meaning
I always feel like I'm losing my sanity
I constantly feel like I'm losing my mental stability.
All around me humans yet no humanity
Despite being surrounded by people, there's a lack of empathy, kindness, and compassion in society.
Withered not by age but by hate
People's souls are decaying due to hatred instead of the natural aging process.
Come and see
Witness and experience this situation for yourself.
First as tragedy then as farce
Initially a tragedy, but as it repeats, it becomes something non-serious, even comical.
What will it take to learn from the past
What must we do in order to learn from history's mistakes?
Fallen out of one the two is drew
Having left one group, I have now joined another. We are now the two.
Never needing me and you
The situation does not require just one person's help, but rather the joint effort of both.
The third to hate lost in a quaternary fate
The third person who hates is now doomed to suffer the same fate as the other three.
Oh I don't know what to mend what to leave behind in the end
I am unsure of what to repair and what to abandon in the end.
Do I save the cabal? Or free them all
Should I help the group or set everyone free?
It's time we learnt that we're out of sight, we're out of mind
The fact that we are not seen or remembered means that we are being ignored.
Forever lost and left behind
Permanently forgotten and neglected.
That's not a chip on my shoulder
The problem is not my own fault or responsibility.
It's your foot clamping down on my fucking neck
You are the one causing my distress and pain.
Out comes an evil that lives amongst us
The wickedness and corruption of society is now exposed and prevalent.
It is not you or I, it is us, and it will be the last of us
The devastating consequences of our actions will not only harm individuals, but society as a whole.
All that is solid will melt into air
All that was once firm and secure will dissipate and vanish.
Where will you stand when all that's left is their despair
What will you do when all that remains is the hopelessness of others?
Come and see, soon enough every one of you will see that
Inevitably, each and every one of you will witness and experience this situation.
They won't die for the Dow
People are not willing to sacrifice themselves for the stock market, economy, or money.
At the end of the day, at the end of it all
Ultimately, when everything is said and done,
Did we learn anything? Anything at all
Did we gain any knowledge or wisdom from this experience?
This crisis is us, we're going out with a bang
The crisis we're facing is caused by our own actions, and it will ultimately result in chaos and destruction.
We don't deserve a second chance, we deserve to hang
We have no right to a second opportunity, and instead, we should be punished.
They bid me Come and see us
They invited me to witness and experience the situation for myself.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Oliver Clark
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DriZkaL23
BADASS
Elision
Thank you all for spinning The Spirit!
Our EP, ‘There’s More To Us Than You and I’ is out now everywhere via https://www.elisionaus.com/
gomåren
Apart from Vildhjarta and HLB, this is the best I've heard by other bands that Buster has mixed/mastered!
Ari Arveþstein
Grayscale Season!
Roger Foster
Check out Allt and IAMTHESHOTGUN. He mixed both
Lolturtle145
Man I love this! His highs sound like Michael Barr of Volumes, lowes like Lochie from Alpha Wolf, and his mids are new to me! M O R E please!!
Mr Str
This is awesome, love the screams !
(In which part Buster was involved ? I mean he obviously mixed it, but did he also helped for the writing, does he scream, play guitar ?)
Anyway, that's a dope song
Mr Str
@Elliot Koroneos thanks for the answer !
Elliot Koroneos
Buster featured at the end of the track right before the final breakdown. He also re-amped, mixed and mastered the song. Glad you liked it!