Farmakon was a four-piece Progressive Death Metal band from Finland. The ba… Read Full Bio ↴Farmakon was a four-piece Progressive Death Metal band from Finland. The band formed in April 2001, in the city of Tampere. The band combine funk and jazz elements into their music.

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

Time-Tables
Farmakon Lyrics

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Those moments of serenity
Those dream-like instants
I knew I could let go
And the time would still be

What once seemed so hard
Begins to feel so simple
And what is

I can't comprehend

To be in this
Disabled state of mind
Unable to completely indemnify
All the wrongs of the time passed

As the world
Continues to stretch
I still can recognize myself
What should I have to be afraid of?

When did I become
A potion of poison

My test in courage

Is to go through life
To earn my blood-red stains

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Farmakon's Time-Tables suggest a sense of peace and tranquility amidst confusion and chaos. The opening lines, "Those moments of serenity, those dream-like instants, I knew I could let go and the time would still be" evoke a feeling of a calm and peaceful mind that can let go of the present and trust that time will move on. The singer then reflects on how things that used to be difficult and complicated now seem simpler, yet there is still an inability to understand everything that is going on. The lines "what once seemed so hard, begins to feel so simple, and what is, I can't comprehend" highlights the paradoxical nature of the situation. There is a sense of being stuck in a "disabled state of mind" which inhibits the ability to redress past mistakes.

The lyrics become more introspective as the singer attempts to make sense of their current situation, questioning why they feel like "a potion of poison". The lines "As the world continues to stretch, I still can recognize myself, what should I have to be afraid of?" suggest an inner conflict between what is happening externally and the self. The last two lines of the song, "My test in courage is to go through life, to earn my blood-red stains", insinuates the idea of living as a test of one's character and courage. The "blood-red stains" may represent the consequences of one's actions, which must be earned through bravery and fortitude.

Line by Line Meaning

Those moments of serenity
Refers to the peaceful and calm moments in life

Those dream-like instants
Refers to the feeling of being lost in a dream

I knew I could let go
The feeling of being able to let go of worries

And the time would still be
Time remains unchanged despite personal feelings

What once seemed so hard
Things that were perceived as difficult

Begins to feel so simple
Becomes easier over time

And what is
The unknown

I can't comprehend
Unable to fully understand

To be in this
The current state of mind

Disabled state of mind
Emotionally unable to move forward

Unable to completely indemnify
Unable to make up for past mistakes