The band released its first demo in 2001, which caught the attention of Lee Barrett and the band was quickly signed onto Elitist Records, a branch of the infamous Earache. The bands debut album A Warm Glimpse was released in the year 2003. It turned out to be a success, especially among the progressive metal circles, and Farmakon was widely noted by the metal press as a band to keep an eye out for.
Farmakon was signed onto by the Finnish FS Records after Elitist Records came crashing down. The band's second album Robin was released in early 2007. The album continues with the band's trademark twist, but also introduces a darker and more focused side of Farmakon.
In 2010 they split-up.
Band line-up (as of october 2007):
Marko Eskola - Vocals
Toni Salminen - Guitars
Pekka Kauppila - Bass
Riku Airisto - Drums
Flowgrasp
Farmakon Lyrics
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And I loathe it
The dark shades of green entangle me inside
The dices falling
Oh with wounded hearts
Accepting the fate
We shall drift apart
The years gone by, approaching the final step
Will you be there by me?
Oh with wounded hearts
Accepting the fate
What we thought would last forever
Ends right here
I touch your cheek through the morning light
Receive a sleepy smile in answer
Whatever is good in this twisted world
It's all here to be taken
Oh with wounded hearts
Accepting the fate
We shall drift apart
And never meet again
But till the day arrives
I'll give you all my best
Stand by you in heaven
And in the deepest of hell
The lyrics to Farmakon's song Flowgrasp depict a deep sense of melancholy and uncertainty that comes with the passing of time. The opening lines convey the singer's contemplation of the deepening summer night, which is symbolic of the end of a cycle and a new beginning. However, rather than embracing the change, the singer loathes it, as it signifies the end of something they cherished deeply. The dark shades of green that entangle the singer symbolize their feelings of being trapped and overwhelmed by the inevitable changes that life brings.
The chorus "Oh with wounded hearts, accepting the fate, we shall drift apart and never meet again" illustrates the acceptance that often comes with change, and the realization that some things come to an end, even if we don't want them to. The second verse continues this theme of acceptance, as the singer contemplates the approaching final step, or the end of their journey. The question "will you be there by me?" highlights the fear of facing significant changes alone.
The final verse contrasts the melancholy of the previous verses with a moment of tenderness and hope. The singer touches the cheek of their loved one through the morning light and receives a sleepy smile in response. Despite the challenges of life, the singer believes that whatever is good in this twisted world is all here to be taken. The final lines of the song convey a sense of unending devotion, as the singer promises to stand by their loved one in both heaven and hell.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the melancholy of deepening summer night
As the night progresses, I sense a wave of sadness engulfs me, a feeling of loneliness and despair.
And I loathe it
I despise this emotion and resist it with all my might.
The dark shades of green entangle me inside
Surrounded by greenery, I feel ensnared, trapped, and lost in a labyrinth of foliage.
The dices falling
I feel powerless as if the fates of my life have already been decided and the dice has already been cast.
Oh with wounded hearts
With a soul deeply hurt by life's realities and harshness,
Accepting the fate
I acknowledge and accept the predetermined path that life has allocated for me.
We shall drift apart
We'll eventually move away from each other.
And never meet again
Our paths will never cross again.
The years gone by, approaching the final step
As we approach the end of our lives, and time seems to speed up faster with each passing moment.
Will you be there by me?
Will you be by my side in my final moments?
What we thought would last forever
What we believed would never end,
Ends right here
Finally, comes to an end at this very moment.
I touch your cheek through the morning light
As the first rays of sunlight streak through the sky, I gently touch your cheek,
Receive a sleepy smile in answer
In response, you give me a sleepy and contented smile.
Whatever is good in this twisted world
Despite all the negativity and darkness I see around me,
It's all here to be taken
I choose to see the good in things and remember that everything good in life is attainable.
But till the day arrives
Until the day comes when we must depart,
I'll give you all my best
I'll give you everything I have, shower you with love and affection for as long as I have breath in my body.
Stand by you in heaven
Even in the eternal realm beyond this life, I will remain by your side.
And in the deepest of hell
Even if we have to go to the darkest and most dreadful place, I will still stand by you.
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