Isole started up under the name Forlorn back in 1990 with two sole members Crister and Daniel. Some demo tapes were recorded under the 90's. Then the band went into hibernation a couple of years mostly because troubles with members quitting or living elsewhere. In 2003 record label I Hate Records contacted them and wanted to sign Forlorn, and we wanted a fresh start after the hibernation and changed name to Isole. A debut album "Forevermore" was released in early 2005 and was followed up with a 7" "The Beyond" in the beginning of 2006. The second album "Throne of Void" with a little bit darker sound than the critically acclaimed debut "Forevermore" and was released summer 2006. In 2008 they released the utterly slow and mournful "Bliss Of Solitude". "Silent Ruins", out February 2009, is their second album released by Napalm Records. "Silent Ruins", continues to forge forth in the tradition of the previous albums. The swedes once again indulge in their heart-sickened and somber brand of Doom Metal that only finds solace in a perfectly placed portion of deadly black epic. Profound compositions, hypnotic arrangements, and heavy flowing riffs, that not unlike molten lava slowly yet inexorably pull the listener down into its depths, are the core elements comprising this album. Gustavo Sazes (Firewind, Serenity) once again lends his artistic know-how to graphically convey a feeling of utter despair and isolation, while Peter In de Betou (Amon Amarth, Draconian, Arch Enemy) takes on the darkly work's mastering responsibilities. Rarely before have hopelessness and despair found such an elegant and becoming sound, making "Silent Ruins" a dark jewel that will not only appeal to the die-hard Doom Metal fan.
Come to Me
Isole Lyrics
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Close my eyes and greet its presence
I can feel the void that feeds
On my sanity, on my mind
My flesh... and soul
Oh, this pain, it stains my world
Blinds my eyes, cloaks my reality
Of what once was
No more... all gone
My scars the speak to me
Memories carved into my weak flesh
Come to me
Darkness
Set me free
Emptiness
Restless nights and empty eyes
Ridden with nightmares, night and day
The abyss within my soul
So vast, overwhelming, consuming
My past... future
Come to me
Darkness
Set me free
Emptiness
Speak to me
Silence
Set me free
Nothingness
The lyrics to Isole's song Come to Me paint a picture of a person who is struggling with mental health issues. The first stanza talks about the arrival of night, which seems to bring a sense of peace to the person. At the same time, they can feel a void that is feeding on their sanity, mind, flesh, and soul. This could be an allegory for depression or anxiety, which are conditions that can make a person feel empty and drained. The second stanza describes the pain that the person feels, which blinds them and cloaks their reality. The pain is so intense that it leaves nothing but a bleak shadow of what life once was. The lyrics go on to talk about the person's scars, which speak to them and remind them of past memories that are etched into their weak flesh. Overall, the song paints a picture of someone who is battling inner demons and is seeking release from the darkness that has taken a hold of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Eventide, at last, is here
The evening has finally arrived
Close my eyes and greet its presence
I choose to welcome the presence of the evening
I can feel the void that feeds
I am aware of the emptiness that consumes me
On my sanity, on my mind
It takes a toll on my mental health
My flesh...and soul
It affects me physically and spiritually
Oh, this pain, it stains my world
My pain colors my world in a negative way
Blinds my eyes, cloaks my reality
It obscures my vision and perception of reality
Leaving nothing but a bleak shadow
It leaves me with a dark, colorless shadow of my former self
Of what once was
Of the person I used to be
No more...all gone
That person is no longer there
My scars speak to me
The marks on my body are a reminder of my past experiences
Memories carved into my weak flesh
The effects of my past experiences are visible on my body
Come to me
I am inviting something towards me
Darkness
The thing being invited is darkness
Set me free
I want to be liberated from my pain
Emptiness
The thing that will bring me freedom and liberation is emptiness
Restless nights and empty eyes
I am plagued by sleepless nights and eyes that have lost their light
Ridden with nightmares, night and day
I am tormented by horrific dreams both day and night
The abyss within my soul
There is a deep, empty chasm within me
So vast, overwhelming, consuming
This abyss is all-encompassing and overpowering
My past... future
It affects both my past and future experiences
Speak to me
I want something to communicate with me
Silence
The thing I am inviting is silence
Set me free
I want to be liberated from my pain and torment
Nothingness
The thing that will bring me peace is nothingness
Contributed by Asher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.