1. Punk … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four different artists who go by "Insomnio":
1. Punk Rock in the vein of ADOLESCENTS and stuff, but you can hear some DEAD BOYS or even some AC/DC in their sound. Awesome band from Zaragoza, Spain.
2. Insomnio is a Pop-Punk band from Santiago, Chile. Insomnio sound´s like some 90´s lookout bands, like Screeching Weasel, The Queers and stuff…
3.Insomnio is also the name of a modern music ensemble which was formed in 1997 by a group of talented and enthusiastic musicians with a remarkable diversity in international backgrounds. Their goal is to explore the boundaries of contemporary music and multimedia by juxtaposing the highlights of the twentieth century repertoire with works of promising young composers. The musicians soloistic talents and willingness to participate create an ensemble atmosphere which radiates enthusiasm. In the past years this approach has resulted in many concerts on stages and festivals, both at home and abroad. The ensemble is one of the founding members of Muziekhuis Utrecht, a cooperation of ensembles performing new music in Utrecht.
4. One-man Ambient/field recordings project with elements of black metal from La Esperanza, Honduras. Project has released a few demos and has a digital split with Antü Fucha from Chile.
Puppet
Insomnio Lyrics
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you never had much personality
you were just the odd one out
a stupid to step on
now you wanna be strong
smashing the others
a job, a salary, a home
you do societies dirty job
come to see me without your gun
you still are the odd one out
go to hell and live as alone
you're a bastard
you're just a puppet
In the song Puppet, by Insomnio, the lyrics revolve around the struggles of an individual who has been beaten and tormented since their childhood, leading to a lack of distinctive personality. They were always an outcast and an easy target for the bullies. As they grew older, they felt the need to seek strength, and now they wish to dominate others. They have become a hired hand and perform society's dirty work, but they feel trapped and long to be set free.
The singer in the song calls out to this person, asking them to visit them without their uniform and without their gun, implying that the instrument of their oppression is the thing that has given them power. The lyrics are scathing as the singer tells them that they are still the odd one out, and even as they strive to become strong, they remain unwanted and isolated. The song ends with the assertion that they are just a puppet, a tool for some greater force to achieve their goals.
The song seems to be an indictment of the structures of power that take advantage of the vulnerable and the dispossessed, using them to maintain their hold on society. The lyrics are full of anger and frustration, and the tone is biting and unforgiving. It is a powerful message, calling out those who seek to manipulate others and exposing their oppressive tactics.
Line by Line Meaning
you've been beaten since you're a child
Since childhood, you were physically harmed, degrading your spirit.
you never had much personality
Your individuality never fully developed due to the aforementioned abuse.
you were just the odd one out
You were the outcast, segregated from the rest.
a stupid to step on
Others viewed you as someone they could easily take advantage of and use.
now you wanna be strong
After years of being weak and powerless, you desire strength.
smashing the others
You must overcompensate with aggression, causing harm to your peers.
a job, a salary, a home
Material possessions drive you, signifying success in society's eyes.
you do societies dirty job
You engage in morally questionable actions for the sake of societal gain.
come to see me without your uniform
Take off the facade you cling to and show your true self.
come to see me without your gun
Remove the weapon used as a crutch to instill fear in others.
you still are the odd one out
Despite your efforts, you remain excluded from society.
go to hell and live as alone
Continue down this path and be condemned to loneliness in the afterlife.
you're a bastard
You are scorned by those you have wronged.
you're just a puppet
Your actions and desires are controlled by societal expectations, rendering you powerless.
Contributed by Eva O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.