Embient is a four man rock band from Phoenix, AZ with something to prove. W… Read Full Bio ↴Embient is a four man rock band from Phoenix, AZ with something to prove. With roots tracing back to the Summer of 2004, Embient's style has taken a clear and distinct road towards their goal. What originally started as a free time project, Embient has developed into something that is taking Arizona and the nation by storm.

The original release of Embient's 'For What It's Worth' hit local airwaves in Spring of 2005 on KUPD's Red Radio Underground. With fan favorites such as 'Without You' and 'Dynamics' this EP caught the ear of many listeners. Brian Meyer and Seth Terrillion took the stage as bassist and drummer to complete this original lineup of musicians. The four have performed in many Arizona venues such as Alice Cooperstown, Venue of Scottsdale, Mardi Gras, Neckbeards, and Modified. After many months of great, energetic performances, bassist Brian Meyer left the band for personal reasons. Good friend of the band Chris Satterlund soon took the stage as bassist and brought a vital ingredient to the the band - his pure insanity. Satterlund's songwriting ideas and image greatly influenced and defined the rock sound that Embient represents.

Embient's first full length album ' A Way Of Life' hit the public in January of 2006. Through the internet, word of mouth and CD distribution, this debut full length cd had easily reached tens of thousands of listeners across the country. The wildfire of music that the four had set could not be extinguished. The band had started to become known for its highly energetic live performances and free music policy.

The followings seemed to drastically expand after the band's first few showcases of the new material. Months passed as the four worked diligently to achieve progress, but it was soon to be mutually decided that Embient's percussion section was to be replaced due to conflicting values in musical interest.

The man they call Smitty was the brand new piece to the band. His incredibly fast chops and dedicated leadership role clicked with the band immediately. Bringing all the right sounds to the mix, Embient had finally started becoming the sound they had the potential to be. Stronger and more versatile then ever, Embient is currently working on a brand new untitled EP. The future of this rock project looks promising, as it continues to grow and improve over time.

SLIPPING AWAY
Embient Lyrics

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Discovering my mold, these drinks have been my therapy

I'm lost in this illusion, perspectives getting old

It's slipping away from me

I'm breaking the mold that I never thought I'd reach

And finding comfort in this bed of disbelief

I'm bringing closure to this, impossible to say the least

I've found a short term answer, closed eyes will lead to cold

It's slipping away from me

I'm breaking the mold that I never thought I'd reach

And finding comfort in this bed of disbelief

(I'm slipping away)

No I can't be slipping away

I've found a short term answer, closed eyes will lead to cold

It's slipping away from me

I'm breaking the mold that I never thought I'd reach

And finding comfort in this bed of disbelief

(x2)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Embient's song Slipping Away suggest that the singer is facing a difficult situation that they are trying to cope with using alcohol as a form of therapy. Despite their efforts, they are losing their grip on reality and feel like their perspective on life is becoming stale. The line "discovering my mold" could suggest that the singer is becoming self-aware and discovering who they really are, potentially leading to a realization that they need to make changes in their life.

However, the singer seems to be struggling with the changes they are making, feeling like everything is slipping away from them. They are trying to break the mold by making changes they never thought they could achieve, but they are finding it difficult to adjust. The line "finding comfort in this bed of disbelief" implies that the singer may be finding it easier to stay in a place of disbelief and uncertainty than to confront the difficult realities they are facing.

The repeated line "I've found a short term answer, closed eyes will lead to cold" could suggest that the singer is aware that their alcohol consumption is only a temporary fix for their problems and that ignoring their problems will only lead to difficulties in the future. The overall message of the song seems to be a warning about the dangers of using substance abuse as a form of therapy and the importance of facing difficult situations head-on rather than repressing them.

Line by Line Meaning

Discovering my mold, these drinks have been my therapy
I have found my own identity and my coping mechanism is through drinking.

I'm lost in this illusion, perspectives getting old
I feel like I am living in a fake world and my views seem monotonous.

It's slipping away from me
The control I have over my life is starting to diminish.

I'm breaking the mold that I never thought I'd reach
I am challenging myself to become something I never thought was possible.

And finding comfort in this bed of disbelief
I am finding solace in my current state of confusion.

I'm bringing closure to this, impossible to say the least
I am trying to end this phase of my life even though it feels impossible.

I've found a short term answer, closed eyes will lead to cold
I have found a temporary solution, but ignoring my problems will only make it worse.

(I'm slipping away)
I am slowly losing control of my life.

No I can't be slipping away
I refuse to let my life spiral out of control.

(x2) It's slipping away from me I'm breaking the mold that I never thought I'd reach And finding comfort in this bed of disbelief
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the feelings of losing control, pushing boundaries, and finding comfort in discomfort.

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