Founded: 2012
Hometown: Adelaide, South A… Read Full Bio ↴bandcamp | facebook | merch
Founded: 2012
Hometown: Adelaide, South Australia
Genre: Progressive Deathcore | Heavy | Death Metal
Contact | Bookings: Jesse Phillips: jesse@blacksunbookings.com
Band
Daniel Konstantinou :: Vocals
Matthew Gelling :: Lead Guitar
Ryan Abblitt :: Guitar
Fraser Ray :: Bass
Mason Page :: Bass
Biography
Based in Adelaide, I Exalt formed in mid 2012. I Exalt found their feet quickly after the release of their two-track demo; recorded at Against The Grain Studios in Adelaide. The demo was mixed and mastered by Zach Ohren (All Shall Perish, The Red Shore) - which created a foundation for the band.
Since the release of their demo, I Exalt has built a strong fan base that has continued to grow from performing on a regular basis. Having shared the stage with the likes of Thy Art Is Murder, Cattle Decapitation, Emmure, Make Them Suffer, Signal the Firing Squad, Northlane, Confession, In Hearts Wake, Aversions Crown, and Empires Fall the band continues to deliver an energetic and exciting live performance. More recently, landing the local support of the Thy Art Is Murder ‘Hate Across Australia Tour’ with Cattle Decapitation, King Parrot, and Aversions Crown, as well as the main support for Emmure at Black Market, and the Adelaide date on the Bleeding Through tour – I Exalt continue to prove that they have the drive, motivation, and passion to push the band as far as they can.
Lobotomy
I Exalt Lyrics
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i'
m never coming back
we'
ll never be safe
spilling forth the haunting memories
will i ever be safe again?
never safe
send me back i want to witness it over and over., i can feel him beside me
left without the innocence replaced by growing weakness
knowing that you are the man who cursed me leaving my mind in this state of agony
as you slither back to the pit from whence you came
slither back
i can feel the flames as they lick my skin
i'
m gonna start praying for myself and if he listens he'
ll be preaching how i'
ll burn in hell
i'
m gonna start praying for myself
why are you punishing me?
i became the end to my own future
why are you punishing me, why are you punishing me?
i want to go back, i want to end the pain
why are you punishing me, why are you punishing me?
i'
ve given up on me, i'
ve given up on everything
you can'
t stop the pain
i will never end this ache
why are you punishing me?
why am i alive?
why am i alive?
i am the end to my own future
all of my pain will be felt
The lyrics to "Lobotomy" by I Exalt are deeply emotional and vividly describe the singer's sense of fear and hopelessness. The song starts with the ominous statement, "they will come for me just as I knew that they would," indicating the singer is expecting punishment for something that they have done. The singer then declares that they are "never coming back" and that "we'll never be safe," implying that the punishment may be terminal, and the singer is resigned to their fate. The haunting memories spill out of the singer, and they wonder if they will ever feel safe again.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to be reliving a traumatic experience, in which an individual cursed and harmed them, leaving their mind in a state of agony. The singer seems to be struggling with fear and weakness, contemplating the impact that the traumatic event has had on them. The line, "why are you punishing me" is repeated throughout the song, indicating that the singer may feel responsible for the events that have occurred.
Ultimately, the song is a powerful reflection on trauma, pain, and fear, and the sense of hopelessness that can accompany these emotions. The singer is struggling to understand why they are being punished and is grappling with a deep sense of guilt and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
they will come for me just as i knew that they would
I am not surprised that they are coming for me
i'm never coming back
I will not return
we'll never be safe
We will never feel secure
spilling forth the haunting memories
Memories keep coming back to me
will i ever be safe again?
I doubt that I will ever feel safe again
never safe
I have never felt safe
constantly contemplating how sleep will continue to escape me
I can't stop thinking and it keeps me awake at night
send me back i want to witness it over and over., i can feel him beside me
I have a desire to relive a past event, and I can still feel the presence of someone
left without the innocence replaced by growing weakness
I lost my innocence and replaced it with growing weakness
knowing that you are the man who cursed me leaving my mind in this state of agony
I blame you for cursing me and causing me this agony
as you slither back to the pit from whence you came
I see you going back to where you came from
slither back
Go back to where you belong
i can feel the flames as they lick my skin
I feel intense pain and anguish
i'm gonna start praying for myself and if he listens he'll be preaching how i'll burn in hell
I will begin to pray for myself, but I fear that even if God exists, he will still send me to hell
why are you punishing me?
I question why I am being punished
i became the end to my own future
I ended my own future
i want to go back, i want to end the pain
I wish to return to the past and end this pain
i've given up on me, i've given up on everything
I have lost hope in myself and everything else
you can't stop the pain
Nothing can stop the pain I am feeling
i will never end this ache
This ache will never go away
why am i alive?
I question why I am still alive
i am the end to my own future
I ended my own future
all of my pain will be felt
All of my pain will be experienced
Contributed by Allison K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeff Gonzalez
Those highs are incredible <3
Jack S.
You should put your tracks on Spotify!
Scooba Steve
agreed
Tyler Miller
They are there now
MxHC Music Promotions
Jesus fucking christ, you have outdone yourselves boys.
I'm going to replay this until I hate it.
SeaSea Whisper
same, this is amazing
Logan Thomas
I cannot stop listening to this!! absolute masterpiece!
Mathias Vibeto
I totally love his range! Reminds me of the My Damnation record, ABSOLUTE KILLER HIGHS! This band can make it big if they work hard enough, that's for sure!
Neko Chaos
ESSE COMEÇO É MUITÉMASSA
Steve Jenkins
The highs remind me of old Chelsea Grin. Damn good job boys!