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
Wallgarden
Farmakon Lyrics
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And the sound of being alone
Line my home
Mask the edge of my reality
Swallowing lament
No more than a fading memory
I cease my steps and lift the rose
In silence I've lived, in silence I've grown
It gave me everything I have in my soul
Here only the echoes of my past thoughts are to follow
Dusk points a finger at me
From a world I no longer recognize
The circle of thoughts has vanished
My cage is gone
In depths I am without sin
I have become the wolf that dwelled inside me
Only my nightmares still faintly
Imitate the life I had
The final comforting
In a silent question
I now cast a shadow
On the arms I have searched for eternity
The lyrics of "Wallgarden" by Farmakon describe the theme of isolation and introspection. The singer of the song finds solace in the idea of being alone, using the quietness to reflect on their past and their growth. The line "my quiet steps" implies that the singer is walking alone and doesn't want to draw any attention to themselves. The second line "and the sound of being alone" conveys that there is power and comfort in being isolated and dealing with one's thoughts. The imagery of "lining my home," suggests that being alone is not just a momentary decision but something that forms the very fabric of one's existence.
In the second verse of the song, the singer uses "swallowing lament" to describe how they are using introspection not to wallow in self-pity, but instead to let go of things that no longer serve them. In this quiet place of isolation, the singer finds beauty in the rose, which is both beautiful and deadly. The rose symbolizes the irony of the situation. Beauty and life can also be dangerous and threatening to that which is in opposition. It is in this space that the singer feels at home. They have become lost in their thoughts and memories, and over time, their perception of reality has changed.
The chorus of the song, "In silence I've lived, in silence I've grown, it gave me everything I have in my soul, here only the echoes of my past thoughts are to follow," showcases that the singer has found a sense of identity within isolation. The last few lines of the song "My cage is gone, In depths, I am without sin, I have become the wolf that dwelled inside me," shows that the singer has transformed through the journey of introspection. They now have the power to face their fears and overcome their past.
Line by Line Meaning
My quiet steps
I walk alone, carefully, trying not to make a sound.
And the sound of being alone
There's a certain sound to being completely alone.
Line my home
My solitude defines my home and surroundings.
Mask the edge of my reality
Being alone makes reality feel different, like an illusion.
Swallowing lament
I feel sadness and regret taking over me.
No more than a fading memory
The things I'm sad about are slowly becoming less important.
I cease my steps and lift the rose
I stop walking and pick a beautiful, but deadly, rose.
Beautiful and so deadly to the sinister side of my world
Something beautiful can also be destructive.
In silence I've lived, in silence I've grown
I've lived my life quietly and learned on my own.
It gave me everything I have in my soul
Being alone has shaped and defined who I am in every way.
Here only the echoes of my past thoughts are to follow
My thoughts are the only thing that lingers in the silence.
Dusk points a finger at me
The end of the day feels like it's accusing me of something.
From a world I no longer recognize
The world around me has changed and it's different than what it used to be.
The circle of thoughts has vanished
The constant cycle of my thoughts has faded away.
My cage is gone
I am no longer trapped by my own thoughts and loneliness.
In depths I am without sin
I am pure and innocent despite my isolation.
I have become the wolf that dwelled inside me
I've embraced my inner self and learned to embrace my instincts.
Only my nightmares still faintly
My fears and worries are still with me, but in a more distant manner.
Imitate the life I had
I'm haunted by memories of the life I've left behind.
The final comforting
My final moments are a peaceful and comforting release.
In a silent question
Without speaking, I wonder about the meaning of life and what's to come.
I now cast a shadow
I have left an impression on the world around me.
On the arms I have searched for eternity
I've been searching for something for a long time, and now I've found it.
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