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
Monster
Farmakon Lyrics
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A gate to truth in despair
I feel caught in the fading headlights
Superiority by misbelief
Violence through delusion
How can one find passion
In such a storm
Even if we all were
Monsters in war
This would still differ
No excuses, no solutions
Beneath lies
An irrational mind
Tempest of anger
Forever burning
Two opposing sides inside
Taking turns in defining an illusion
Inefficient struggle against
Definite destination
A chance to save the sadness
To a later day
What would you do if you
Met him back in '25
The lyrics to Farmakon's "Monster" reveal a sense of confusion and frustration towards the state of the world. The singer describes an "eternal doorway" that could lead to the truth, but they feel trapped and confused in the midst of the chaos. The idea of superiority through misbelief and violence through delusion suggests a sense of hopelessness and powerlessness in the face of this storm. The lyrics ask how one can find passion in such an environment, which suggests a desire to rise above the madness but a lack of direction or means to do so.
The final stanza offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that even if we are all monsters in war, we can still make a difference. The lack of excuses and solutions suggests a need to focus on action rather than apathy, and the idea of saving the sadness for a later day suggests that there is still hope for a better future. The final line, "What would you do if you met him back in '25," is unclear in its meaning, but it suggests a sense of nostalgia or longing for a simpler time.
Line by Line Meaning
Eternal doorway
A permanent entrance that provides access to the truth even in dark times
A gate to truth in despair
An opening that leads to enlightenment when one feels hopelessness
I feel caught in the fading headlights
Being lost and insecure amid uncertainty
Superiority by misbelief
An illusory sense of dominance born of false ideas
Violence through delusion
Harmful behavior resulting from erroneous beliefs
How can one find passion
In such a storm
It's hard to maintain enthusiasm in turbulent times
Even if we all were
Monsters in war
This would still differ
No excuses, no solutions
People always make excuses, and there's no permanent solution, even if everyone becomes a monster during war
Beneath lies
An irrational mind
Tempest of anger
Forever burning
A person's hidden, irrational thoughts and persistent anger
Two opposing sides inside
Taking turns in defining an illusion
Inefficient struggle against
Definite destination
The dual mental states of a person waging a fruitless internal battle toward a certain end point
A chance to save the sadness
To a later day
What would you do if you
Met him back in '25
An opportunity to postpone sorrow and return to it later, as in meeting an emotion from years prior
Contributed by Camilla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SadisticKillerXx
Opeth 2.0 :o, i like this