Chris Balay - Vocals
Julian Rodriguez - Guitar
Brian McGraw - Bass
Ben Kazenoff - Drums
2. Sludge/crust band from Portland, Oregon. (Changed name to Bastard Feast in 2013)
Sacred Geometry
Elitist Lyrics
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This doesn't have the be the end
Where do we go from here
Where do we go from here
As the world begins to crumble
Crumble away in front of our eyes
In this place that we find ourselves
There is no way to be sure of anything
Crumble away in front of our eyes
In this place that we find ourselves
There is no way to be sure of anything
Between you and i there is nothing, nothing
In this place that we find ourselves
We're drifting away
From the truth that we find when we search inside
(if you can feel me
If you know i'm right here beside you
Breathe in and don't let go)
We were once connected
Connected from worlds apart
We were once symmetric
My inverse counterpart
Between you and i
There is something that is missing
I can feel my grasp slipping away
There is nothing
Breathe this air from your lungs
This doesn't have the be the end
Where do we go from here
Where do we go from here
As the world begins to crumble
Crumble away in front of our eyes
The lyrics to Elitist's song "Sacred Geometry" speak to the human experience of uncertainty and the fear of losing connections with others. The opening lines invite the listener to take a deep breath of the air around them, acknowledging the physicality of their existence. However, even with this grounding, the world around them is beginning to crumble, creating a sense of anxiety and instability. The repetition of the question, "Where do we go from here?" emphasizes the uncertainty of the situation.
The song then shifts to focus on the individual's relationship with others. The line "Between you and I there is nothing, nothing" suggests a lack of connection or understanding, despite the proximity of the two individuals. The following lines express a sense of loss or disconnection, as the singer notes that they were once connected and symmetrical like mirror images. However, something is now missing, and the singer can feel their grasp slipping away.
Overall, "Sacred Geometry" speaks to the human fear of losing connections and feeling uncertain in an ever-changing world. The lyrics invite the listener to contemplate their own relationships and question where they go from here.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe this air from your lungs
Take a deep breath and ground yourself in the present moment.
This doesn't have the be the end
There is always hope and a future to look forward to, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.
Where do we go from here
As we face the unknown, we question where our next steps will lead us.
Where do we go from here
As we face the unknown, we question where our next steps will lead us.
As the world begins to crumble
The chaos and destruction around us is becoming more apparent.
Crumble away in front of our eyes
We are witnessing the collapse of the world as we know it.
In this place that we find ourselves
We are in a situation where we may feel lost and unsure.
There is no way to be sure of anything
In this uncertainty, we cannot be certain of anything.
As the world begins to crumble
The chaos and destruction around us is becoming more apparent.
Crumble away in front of our eyes
We are witnessing the collapse of the world as we know it.
In this place that we find ourselves
We are in a situation where we may feel lost and unsure.
We're drifting away
We are becoming disconnected from our true selves and the fundamental truths of life.
From the truth that we find when we search inside
The answers we seek can be found within us if we search for them.
(if you can feel me
If we are truly connected and open to each other, we can feel one another's presence.
If you know i'm right here beside you
We are not alone in this uncertain world, and there are others who share our struggles.
Breathe in and don't let go)
Take a deep breath and hold on tight to what matters most in life.
We were once connected
We were once united and in harmony with each other and the world around us.
Connected from worlds apart
Despite our differences and distances, we were still connected and similar in many ways.
We were once symmetric
We were once in balance and harmony with the natural world.
My inverse counterpart
We are each other's opposite but complementary halves, and we need each other to maintain balance.
Between you and i
The relationship between individuals is complex and multifaceted.
There is something that is missing
Despite our connection, there is still something we need to find or regain.
I can feel my grasp slipping away
The connection we once had is slipping away, and we must work to regain it.
There is nothing
Despite our efforts, we may still feel like there is a missing piece to the puzzle.
Breathe this air from your lungs
Take a deep breath and ground yourself in the present moment.
This doesn't have the be the end
There is always hope and a future to look forward to, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.
Where do we go from here
As we face the unknown, we question where our next steps will lead us.
Where do we go from here
As we face the unknown, we question where our next steps will lead us.
As the world begins to crumble
The chaos and destruction around us is becoming more apparent.
Crumble away in front of our eyes
We are witnessing the collapse of the world as we know it.
Contributed by Aubrey E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
adam butchard
0:28-1:11 that harmonic hum in the background is just beautiful
iwillwait
This whole album is beautiful
LakeToya14
This is my favorite song off the album. So beautiful, and that piano outro. Oh man.
Rafael An
2021 and i still here! 🔥∆
Thanks for this Elitist.
David Cota
es lo mas hermoso que he escuchado en mucho tiempo :')
rubyanahii
Love their message. sacred geometry, the fundamental pattern of the universe!
High Beam Sunrise
amazing song. powerful. heavy. moving. all in one!
Reshape Reason
Although there is a strong similartiy, when this was written we did not make the connection and if anything, we were actually influenced b a rhythmic pattern in Killswitch Engage's - "Arms of Sorrow" this rhythm is a rather popular one in general. So "stealing" from the Contortionist was not our intention, they are our friends.
Keagan Miller
My favorite song on this CD. You guys are great. I hope to hear more of Julian's singing in the next album!
John Doe
Loving the fact that there's a bit of clean vox in this song. Definitely demonstrates a metal band's versatility if they can include both types of vocals in a piece. Elitist needs much more recognition.