Comprised of vocalist Aaron Nordstrom (former guitarist for OTEP), guitarist Mike Salerno, bassist Alessandro Paveri, and drummer Brian Steele Medina (former TOIZ w/ Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch) the group has made a strong foothold on the local LA hard rock scene and has begun to make advances into the rest of the nation.
First opening shows on the legendary Sunset Strip with such known acts as Nonpoint, Murderdolls, and The Dreaming, Gemini Syndrome has been packing shows at the renowned Roxy Theater, blazing a path for other local talents. Building from the momentum of these local successes, Gemini Syndrome has continued converting new fans through regional shows and multiple national tours, including a coveted spot on Wayne Static's Pighammer tour in Fall 2011. This natural progression of organically grown attention has enabled the band to consistently move forward and gain strong recognition.
Gemini Syndrome independently released their debut EP, "I", in late January, 2011. Produced by Mikey Doling (Snot, Soulfly, Channel Zero), this EP was the catalyst that led to their signing with Warner Bros. Records in late August 2011. Gemini Syndrome's debut full length album "Lux" released on September 10, 2013.
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Babylon
Gemini Syndrome Lyrics
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To a diet of death and cyanide
(Just pre-)
Just pretend that
(Tend you're)
You're okay
(Okay)
And it will all be fine
Welcome to the fall of Babylon
(Welcome to the fall)
And the rapture of the world
We built it on
The scenery is quintessential and
And our ignorance is fundamental
To our pending demise
Now I claw out my eyes
Welcome to the fall of Babylon
(Welcome to the fall)
And the rapture of the world
We built it on
Is there no repentance
For me here?
Is there any other way
For me to try
For death to die
Kiss your life goodbye
And hold the sun
Feel the fire in my eyes
It's only just begun
It's only just begun
Welcome to the fall of Babylon
(Welcome to the fall)
And the rapture of the world
We built it on
Welcome to the fall
Goodbye Babylon
Goodbye
These lyrics by Gemini Syndrome speak to the idea that society often chooses to ignore the problems caused by their own actions, resulting in the eventual downfall of their world. The lines “Everybody turn with a blind eye to a diet of death and cyanide” suggest that people are willfully choosing to ignore the negative impact of their choices on the environment, the economy or other societal issues. The repetition of “just pretend that you’re okay and it will all be fine” reinforces this idea of denial and avoidance.
The title “Babylon” is a biblical reference to a wealthy empire that fell due to corruption and immorality. The song is essentially saying that our modern society is on a similar path to destruction. The lines “Welcome to the fall of Babylon and the rapture of the world we built it on” imply that the end of the world is not some external force but rather the result of our own actions. The lyrics also suggest that there may be no repentance or way out unless we face the reality of our situation, and change our ways.
Overall, the song Babylon speaks to the idea of taking responsibility for our actions and the consequences they have on the world. It is a warning about the dangers of ignoring problems, and the eventual downfall that may follow.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody turn with a blind eye
Ignoring the truth and refusing to see
To a diet of death and cyanide
Consumed by harmful things that are slowly killing us
Just pretend that
Putting up a facade and pretending everything is okay
(Tend you're)
Try to look like
You're okay
Everything is fine and under control
(Okay)
It is easy to manage
And it will all be fine
Believing that things will work out despite evidence to the contrary
Welcome to the fall of Babylon
The fall of civilization as we know it, symbolized by the ancient city of Babylon
(Welcome to the fall)
The end of the current way of life
And the rapture of the world
The end of the world as it is known, including all creatures and species
We built it on
The destruction was caused by our own actions
The scenery is quintessential and
The defining characteristics of our surroundings have led us to this point
And our ignorance is fundamental
Our lack of knowledge and awareness is at the core of this decline
To our pending demise
The consequences of our actions are becoming more severe and life-threatening
Now I claw out my eyes
The realization of what we have done is too much to bear
Is there no repentance
Is there any way we can make up for our mistakes?
For me here?
Is there anything I can do before it is too late?
Is there any other way
Do we have any other options to avoid complete destruction?
For me to try
What can I do to make a difference?
For death to die
Is there any way to overcome the destruction we have caused?
Kiss your life goodbye
Say goodbye to the life we once knew
And hold the sun
Grasp onto hope, even though it seems unfounded
Feel the fire in my eyes
The passion to make a difference and change the course of events
It's only just begun
The journey to make a difference starts now, and there is a long road ahead
Goodbye Babylon
The end of the world that we have built, goodbye as we know it
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON VINCENT NORDSTROM, ALESSANDRO PAVERI, BRIAN STEELE MEDINA, KEVIN CHURKO, MICHAEL ANTHONY SALERNO, MICHAEL JAMES SALERNO, RICHARD LAWRENCE JUZWICK
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