1) Esoteric is a funeral doom metal band from Birmingham, UK. Formed in July 1992, after the gathering of five individuals, inspired to create dark, innovative music that was evocative to and expressive of the contents of their psyche. The lyrics and music are reflections and transpositions of their thoughts, philosophies, emotions and experiences. The music captures the essence of the word esoteric.
1993 saw the release of "Esoteric Emotions - The Death of Ignorance" - a demo tape containing 82 minutes of hateful - drug influenced tortured doom with a total of 8 tracks. Almost immediately, this brought about an offer from Aesthetic Death to record a full length CD of new material.
In June 1994, Esoteric entered Rich Bitch studios in Birmingham to record 6 tracks (lasting almost 90 minutes). This recording was released as a double CD, titled "Epistemological Despondency". Soon after the recording of this album, Stuart (guitar) and Darren (drums) parted company with the band leaving Greg (vocals), Bryan (bass), Simon and Gordon (guitars). In September of that year, Steve joined Esoteric to complete the guitar section. However, a suitable drummer was yet to be found.
In 1996, Esoteric entered the studio once more to record "The Pernicious Enigma" - Their second double-CD. Nine tracks, lasting a mind-debilitating 115 minutes. "The Pernicious Enigma" proved to be a more complex, sinister, intense and dissonant release, yet it still maintained the Esoteric essence throughout.
October 1997 saw the departure of Simon Philips. Greg (vocals) took the place of Simon on guitar in order to keep the instrumentation the same.
In 1999, "Metamorphogenesis", was unleashed. This release, containing only three tracks, is often described as a Mini-CD in comparison with the first two albums, yet it has a total playing time of nearly 45 minutes. "Metamorphogenesis" shows Esoteric to be more extreme and diverse than ever. Still surviving without a permanent drummer, session drums were recorded courtesy of Keith York.
In May 2002, just one week before Esoteric were due to start recording their fourth album, Bryan (Bass) left the band leaving the three remaining members (Greg, Steve and Gordon) to record the album. This was done at intervals over a period of time spanning across the rest of the year and into 2003, giving the band time to fine-tune the recording and production and also giving time to allow the session musicians (Keith York - Drums and Trevor Lines - Bass) to learn and record their parts. ESOTERIC signed a deal with Season of Mist (Fra) and the album titled "Subconscious Dissolution into the Continuum" was released on June 28th 2004. It contains four songs and lasts 51 minutes. This release sees the band as uncompromising as ever, with a more refined yet totally bombastic production.
The addition of three musicians (keyboards, bass and drums) during the summer of 2003 enabled Esoteric to play live once more. The two successful European tours in 2004 and 2005 took Esoteric to the Czech Republic, Hungary, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, UK, Finland and Norway with bands such asWhile Heaven Wept, Skepticism, Reverend Bizarre, Indesinence, Officium Triste, Mourning Beloveth, Thee Plague Of Gentlemen, Pantheist and many others. The addition of the keyboard player allows the band to orchestrate the material better in the live environment, where the use of an extra instrument has become necessary to emulate the complexity of the studio recordings. Mark Bodossian (Bass) and Olivier Goyet (Keyboards) stay with the band to this day but Andy Semmens (drums) parted company in September 2005 following the gigs in Europe.
In February 2007, Joe Fletcher joined on drums to complete the line-up. Steve Peters departed the band in August 2007, and was replaced by Kris Clayton.
Shows during 2007 have so far included the UK, France, Germany and Holland, with bands such as Forgotten Tomb, Anaal Nathrakh, Malasangra, Indesinence and many others.
Esoteric's 5th album, entitled "The Maniacal Vale", has been released on Season of Mist records in June 2008.
The current line-up consists of
Greg Chandler (vocals, guitar)
Mark Bodossian (bass)
Joe Fletcher (drums)
Jim Nolan (guitar)
Official website: www.esotericuk.net
Official Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/esotericuk
2) Esoteric was a Mexican death metal formed in 1993, born from the ashes of the bands Infected and Corrupter.
They released a demo in 1995 titled "Life Is Death".
Grey Day
Esoteric Lyrics
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One that I care not to meet.
Wherefore is this grey fucking day,
That I should sit in here now?
Now of all times,
For all times have been now,
Until they became then.
And it grates upon these very nerves,
That move my body amongst the living.
As they seethe,
Shaking their anger throughout my bones... as if to escape...
Such a need to explode.
For this time ticks slowly,
Through this, the greyest of all days.
Waiting for now to become then.
And it tears me apart,
But I cannot escape this terrible pain.
Ripping, devouring the bones within my flesh.
Draining my life's blood.
And wherefore is this fucking grey day,
That I should sit in here again?
And what?
What fucking tale to tell now?
Of tears uncried?
Only the sweat of writhing agony.
The eyes shed no tears...
For a mind gone insane...
In "Grey Day," Esoteric explores the theme of depression and the feeling of being stuck in a perpetual state of hopelessness. The lyrics capture the essence of a day where everything seems bleak and pointless. The singer is grappling with the question of why they should bother getting out of bed on this day like any other day. They feel trapped by the monotony of their existence, and as they try to make sense of their emotions, they become increasingly agitated.
The singer is almost taunting the world around them, asking them to give a reason for the greyness that has engulfed their life. The description of the nerves seething with anger and the need to explode is an intense imagery that depicts the singer's raw emotions. As time ticks slowly, the singer is waiting for something to change, to bring an end to their suffering.
The lyrics conclude with a poignant line about a mind gone insane. The mental toll being taken on the singer is evident, and their inability to shed a tear further emphasises the depths of their despair. Overall, Grey Day is a powerful song about the emotional turmoil of depression and a plea for help.
Line by Line Meaning
'Tis but a fucking grey day for me now.
It is just another ordinary, dull day for me now. I am feeling bored and disinterested.
One that I care not to meet.
I do not want to face this day as it does not excite me at all.
Wherefore is this grey fucking day,
Why is this day so unremarkable and dreary?
That I should sit in here now?
Why do I have to spend this time indoors on this uneventful day?
Now of all times,
This is the most inconvenient time.
For all times have been now,
As every moment passes, 'now' becomes the past.
Until they became then.
Eventually, all moments and experiences are left behind and considered part of the past.
And it grates upon these very nerves,
This boredom and frustration is affecting me deeply.
That move my body amongst the living.
It impacts my ability to function and engage with others around me.
As they seethe,
This discomfort is brewing inside me.
Shaking their anger throughout my bones... as if to escape...
My frustration feels explosive and is causing physical tension, making me feel like I need to escape.
Such a need to explode.
I feel an urgent desire to break free from this ennui.
For this time ticks slowly,
This day is dragging on slowly, making it harder to endure.
Through this, the greyest of all days.
Compared to other days, this one is especially unexciting.
Waiting for now to become then.
I am eagerly waiting for this moment to be over and done with.
And it tears me apart,
This emotional strain is causing me great distress and pain.
But I cannot escape this terrible pain.
I am unable to escape from this growing discomfort and agony.
Ripping, devouring the bones within my flesh.
This stress is gnawing at my very being and causing great damage.
Draining my life's blood.
This feeling is sapping my energy and leaving me feeling depleted.
And wherefore is this fucking grey day,
Why must today be so dull and boring?
That I should sit in here again?
Why do I have to endure this dullness and confinement once more?
And what?
What else is there to do or say?
What fucking tale to tell now?
What new experience or achievement can I share with others now?
Of tears uncried?
I have no emotional stories to share with others.
Only the sweat of writhing agony.
All I have experienced lately is discomfort and frustration.
The eyes shed no tears...
I am feeling so hollow and numb that I cannot even cry anymore.
For a mind gone insane...
This mental fatigue has left me feeling like I am losing my grip on sanity.
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Written by: GREG CHANDLER
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