Eyesburn is a reggae core band from Belgrade, Serbia formed 1994. The orig… Read Full Bio ↴Eyesburn is a reggae core band from Belgrade, Serbia formed 1994. The original line up was: Hornsman Coyote (guitar & backup vocals), Laza (bass), Alek (drums) and Nenad (vocals). Since the band originated from the BG HC scene, the first album (MC) was recorded live at BG club KST. Eyesburn played mostly in Belgrade clubs, occasionally having a gig or two elsewhere in Serbia.

During that period, second guitar player Gillespie joined the band and they all started to work on band’s first studio album ”Dog Life” (CD/MC). Unfortunatelly, vocalist Nenad left the band just weeks before studio, and Coyot took his place as a lead singer, continuing to expand his enormous musical talents and skills.

After the album release, Gillespie also left the band, and band continued to play as a trio. At the same time, Coyot starts to take active role as a trombone player as well, and the band started musical exploration of other genres (reggae, dub, drum & bass) making its own specific mixture of styles, and creating their own unique sound which many people liked immediately. All that lead to expanding the line up again and Nino joined the band as a second guitar playe.

Soon after, Eyesburn recorded their most popular album ”Fool Control”(CD/MC) which showed the band`s ability to grow and solidified them in the music
bussiness.

As a confirmation of their growing popularity they received an invitation to perform for the pre-election tours “IT’S TIME” and “USE IT”(your brain) to bring Milosevich’s political system down. This tour Eyesburn promoted themselves around the country playing in towns they never played before.

Recording soundtrack for the most popular youth film “Munje”, band expanded into wider popularity. They have play and tour mostly in Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia and Slovenia. They are currently one of the most active bands on scene in Yugoslavia.

During 2001-2002, Eyesburn participated in EXIT festival in Novi Sad where they performed along with Tony Allen, Asian Dub Foundation, and Fun-da-mental.

They also performed as guests for big Belgrade concert of Lee Scratch Perry, (together with Ank Steady Spear), Burning Spear, and bands like Pro Pain.

Eyesburn brought back their enormous energy with the new project ”Gabau” (CD/MC) wich represents specific turnover to reggae sound and continues with another project featuring Ank Steady, “Cool Fire”(CD/MC).

The following album “Solid” in Serbia, May 2003. on B-92. It was hailed by fans and critics as their best album to date. Showcasing a matured and developed sound that explored their their hard core metal roots.

All that led to a invitation from Max Cavalera to do one song for the Soulfly album “Prophecy”,(Moses),and to play on the 2004 Prophecy Europe Tour.

Also, Coyote apears on the new Soulfly album “Dark Ages[/album” in 2005. Eyesburn was on tour in Serbia and later in other countries (Bosnia, Slovenia, Austria, Bulgaria as guests of Soulfly and Black Sabbath.

In March 2005, Laza and Nino left the band. The current lineup features Coyote (vocal, trombone, guitar), Zoran Djuroski Djura, Alek (drums), with new members: Dule (saxofone, ex Dvojac Bez Kormilara), Vucko (bass, ex Del Arno Band), Vukasin (trombone and back-up singer, Smoke’n’Soul, and Utvar (Partibejkers’ new drummer).

In April 2005. they started recording new album in Novi Sad studio “M” and studio “Cameleon” in Zemun. In December, the same year they have published the album “How Much For Freedom?” (CD/MC) for PGP RTS.

Eyesburn members parted ways in 2007, went on to work on other projects. They reformed in 2011 .

Discography:
1995 - FREEDOMIZED Live - MC - SC Records
1998 - DOG LIFE - CD/MC - Metropolis
2000 - FOOL CONTROL - CD/MC - B-92
2001 - GABAU! - CD/MC Metropolis
2002 - COOL FIRE - Ank Steady Spear meets Eyesburn - CD/MC - Ammonite Records
2003 - SOLID – CD/MC- B-92
2005 - HOW MUCH FOR FREEDOM – PGP-RTS Records

COMPILATIONS:
1994 - WITNESS OF THE FIRST DISCUSSION - CD/MC - SC Records
1999 - DVA KORAKA NAPRED, JEDAN KORAK NAZAD -CD/MC - B92
2000 - MUNJE - Soundtrack CD/MC- B-92

Official Site: http://www.eyesburnmusic.com
Myspace: http://myspace.com/eyesburn
Fan Site: http://www.eyesburn.co.sr

Solid
Eyesburn Lyrics

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You thought that dis will help you
Now rough surprise
Through the inequity
The workers of Babylon
I give no information
For crooks no props
I give no information

I was cold and alone,hart of a stone
I used to fuck up my mind I used to mess up my bones
And all my life I`ve been awaiting for this dawn
Sitting on my dark throne all alone
Now I got the reason, now I know why
I shouldn`t let my feelings die
Let another chance just come pass me by
Living and I`m loving and I`m feeling high

Solid as time

I was cold and alone, hart of a stone
I used to fuck up my mind I used to mess up my bones
And all my life I`ve been awaiting for this dawn
Sitting on my dark throne all alone
Now I got the reason, now I know why
I shouldn`t let my feelings die
Sky is fallin` and I`m standing by
Living and I`m loving and I`m feeling high

Whenever eruptive, it could be destructive

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song, "You thought that dis will help you / Now rough surprise / Through the inequity / The workers of Babylon / I give no information / For crooks no props / I give no information," highlights the themes of injustice and rebellion that pervade the track. The song speaks to the struggles of workers and the marginalised, who are often victims of systemic oppression in society. The reference to Babylon is a nod to the ancient city that was a site of resistance against tyranny and oppression, with the workers of Babylon representing the oppressed in modern society.

The second verse delves into the personal journey of the singer, who talks about being alone and struggling with addiction or self-destructive behavior. The line, "And all my life I've been awaiting for this dawn / Sitting on my dark throne all alone," suggests that the singer has been trapped in a cycle of self-harm and despair for a prolonged period of time. However, with the dawn of a new day comes a renewed sense of purpose and clarity, as the singer declares, "Now I got the reason, now I know why / I shouldn't let my feelings die / Let another chance just come pass me by / Living and loving and feeling high."

The chorus reinforces the theme of strength and resilience in the face of adversity, as the singer proclaims, "Solid as time." The song ultimately serves as an ode to the human spirit and the power of individuals to overcome their struggles and triumph over injustice.

Line by Line Meaning

You thought that dis will help you
You believed that what you were doing would benefit you

Now rough surprise
However, reality hit you hard

Through the inequity
Despite the injustice and unfairness

The workers of Babylon
The common people who are struggling

I give no information
I won't assist those who are dishonest

For crooks no props
I won't praise individuals who are deceitful or dishonest

I give no information
I won't aid those who are untrustworthy

I was cold and alone,hart of a stone
I used to be emotionless and detached

I used to fuck up my mind I used to mess up my bones
I used to harm myself mentally and physically

And all my life I`ve been awaiting for this dawn
I have longed for a better future

Sitting on my dark throne all alone
I was isolated and felt superior to others