Godfrey reconvened Frost* the following year, however, and began work on a second album. Experiments in Mass Appeal was released in 2008, with Declan Burke of Darwin's Radio replacing Boyes. The band toured again, with several lineup changes along the way. Edwards left in 2008, was replaced by Nick D'Virgilio of Spock's Beard for the 2009 tour, and eventually by Steven Wilson's drummer Craig Blundell; Jowitt left in 2009 to be replaced by Level 42 bassist Nathan King. In April 2011, the band once again dissolved, but was revived just five months later when Godfrey announced he was working on another album. That album took five long years to materialize. To tide fans over, a live-in-the-studio DVD, The Rockfield Files, was released in 2013. Frost*'s third album, entitled Falling Satellites, was scheduled for release in May 2016. It found Godfrey co-writing with Mitchell for the first time, and featured a guest appearance by guitar god Joe Satriani.
On the 15th of May 2019, it was announced that the drummer Craig Blundell was to leave the band citing scheduling conflicts.
Saline
Frost* Lyrics
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Say why
Will you cry
To please me?
Tell me lies
Fail to try
Say goodbye
Eyes cry
Tears dry
Tongues tie
Release me
Blue sky
Mind's eye
Do or die
Appease me
Fine chilling mime
And I don't know if I can believe in all the lies
Calcify
And I don't know if I can survive the feeling
Losing all that's mine
Amputee
Cut from me
Setting free
Deceiving
Leaving be
Lost at sea
Absentee
You're grieving
Fine chilling mime
And I don't know if I can believe in all the lies
Crucify
And I don't know if I can survive the feeling
Losing all that's mine
All, hold the wall, shallow call, doubters all, face the wall
Lovers fall, face the wall, losers all
Fine chilling mime
And I don't know if I can believe in all the lies
Crucify
And I don't know if I can survive the feeling
Losing all that's mine
I won't be the good for nothing
I won't be the same old feeling
I won't be the one you turn to
I won't be the phase you go through
The lyrics of Frost*'s song Saline are complex and highly poetic, reflecting on themes of deception, loss, and liberation. The repeated question "If I say why, will you cry to please me?" suggests an oppressive relationship, in which the singer must censor themselves to avoid upsetting their partner. The subsequent verses continue this exploration of a stifling dynamic, in which the singer is encouraged to tell lies, fail to try, and say goodbye. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Fine chilling mime," suggests a facade of calm that the singer must maintain in the face of their emotional turmoil.
As the song progresses, the imagery becomes darker and more violent. The line "Calcify, and I don't know if I can survive the feeling/Losing all that's mine" suggests a sense of emotional petrification, as though the singer's heart is turning to stone. The repeated phrase "face the wall" reinforces the idea of a constrained and oppressive existence. However, the final lines of the song offer a sense of empowerment and liberation, as the singer rejects their role as a passive victim: "I won't be the good for nothing/I won't be the same old feeling/I won't be the one you turn to/I won't be the phase you go through." Overall, the song presents a nuanced and powerful exploration of a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
If I
I want to know if talking about what's bothering me is okay.
Say why
Sharing my problems and asking for help is what I need right now.
Will you cry
Will you feel sorry for me and understand what I am going through?
To please me?
I am not expecting you to change my life or solve my problems, but I need a listening ear.
Tell me lies
I prefer hearing sweet lies that make me feel good rather than harsh truths that hurt me.
Fail to try
I know that solving my problems requires effort, but I am too afraid to try.
Say goodbye
I'd rather give up and end things than face the challenge of overcoming my problems.
It's easy
Running away from my problems is easier than confronting them head-on.
Eyes cry
Tears are streaming down my cheeks as I am overwhelmed with emotions.
Tears dry
My tears eventually stop, but my pain doesn't go away that easily.
Tongues tie
I struggle to express my feelings and put them into words.
Release me
I want to let go of my pain and be free from it.
Blue sky
The sky seems so peaceful and calm, but I am feeling the opposite.
Mind's eye
In my mind's eye, I see the possibility of a brighter future, but I'm unsure how to get there.
Do or die
I know that I have to take action if I want anything to change.
Appease me
I want someone to make me feel better and help me face my troubles with strength and courage.
Fine chilling mime
I am masking my pain with a calm composure that makes others unaware of my struggles.
And I don't know if I can believe in all the lies
Although I seek comfort in false assurances, I'm questioning their validity and worried about the future.
Calcify
My heart is becoming hardened as I try to suppress my emotions and hide my vulnerabilities.
And I don't know if I can survive the feeling
I am afraid that the pain I am feeling might be too much to bear, and I might not come out the same again.
Losing all that's mine
I am feeling like I'm losing a part of myself as I go through this turmoil and change.
Amputee
I am feeling like an amputee, a part of me is missing and can't be replaced.
Cut from me
I want to rid my life of what causes me pain, even if it means cutting something I once held dear.
Setting free
Although freedom brings new possibilities, it also means letting go of what you used to know and cherish.
Deceiving
The process of letting go is often marred by deceit, misunderstandings, and betrayals.
Leaving be
I am contemplating moving on and letting go of something, which belongs in the past.
Lost at sea
I feel disoriented and lost, like I'm drifting aimlessly in a sea of emotions and confusion.
Absentee
I feel like an absentee in my own life, as if I am watching things happen, instead of being an active participant.
You're grieving
I am hurting those I care about and who care about me by keeping my pain and struggles from them.
All, hold the wall, shallow call, doubters all, face the wall
Everyone faces their own challenges and has to overcome their obstacles, but sometimes we build walls to hide our shortcomings, which only isolate us and make things worse.
Lovers fall, face the wall, losers all
Even those who are in love and seem most passionate, sometimes struggle with the same mental and emotional blocks that the rest of the world does.
I won't be the good for nothing
I refuse to believe that my struggles make me worthless or that I am beyond help.
I won't be the same old feeling
I am ready to break out of old patterns and habits that hold me back and explore new paths in life.
I won't be the one you turn to
I realize that I cannot be the sole support system for others and that everyone has to find their own way in life.
I won't be the phase you go through
I no longer want to be a temporary thing or a passing fancy, but rather someone who has lasting value and importance.
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.