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.
The Lake
Isole Lyrics
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Where memories and destinies dwells
Dried rivers crossing my reflection
Scars so deep in flesh and soul
I see that dark stain in my eye
The one that won't go away
What could have hurt me so bad
I remember the lake
The lake of my youth
I wrote your name in the water
To forgive and to forget
A glimpse of light eternally
Sanctuary, a sacred place
Where the children are like clay
Salvation dwells in blue eyes
Insomnia, in a silent dress
White wizards and red demons
Offsprings finally putting me to sleep
Shut the door of evolution
The journey ahead
It scares me immensely
Escalating years
Please let me direct the end
Accelerating scenes around me
Returning to the lake of youth
Again it makes me feel so calm
The name in the water is long since gone
Finally I yearn for old grayness
All the lake, fear no more
The lyrics of Isole's song "The Lake" lament the scars of the past that cannot be erased, even with attempts at forgiveness and forgetting. The singer reflects on their own image in the "mirror of truth," where memories and fates converge. The image is plagued by the "dried rivers crossing" it, symbolizing the soul's wounds, and the "dark stain" that appears to be a permanent scar. The songwriter also conjures a memory of the lake of their youth, where they once wrote someone's name in the water as a means of forgiving and forgetting. The lake represents a sacred and healing place of rest, salvation, and purity. The song ends with a plea for the approaching end to be within control, with a return to the lake of youth signifying a desire for peaceful surrender.
The songwriter uses vivid imagery and poetic language to convey the emotions of the singer. The "mirror of truth" in which the singer gazes represents a deep self-reflection that can be painful but necessary for inner growth. The "dried rivers crossing" the reflection and the "scars" on flesh and soul refer to the emotional damage the singer has endured. The "dark stain" in the eye adds to the image of an unerasable wound. The "lake of youth," on the other hand, is a sanctuary of purity that the singer longs to return to. There is hope for forgiveness and healing within this peaceful place.
Line by Line Meaning
Silently gazing at myself in the mirror of truth
Examining my true self with complete quietness
Where memories and destinies dwells
Thinking about memories and possible destinies reside
Dried rivers crossing my reflection
Marks of past experiences remain within me
Scars so deep in flesh and soul
Wounds both physical and emotional that have had a lasting impact
I see that dark stain in my eye
Recognizing a problematic aspect of myself that persists
The one that won't go away
A persistent issue that has not been resolved
What could have hurt me so bad
Wondering what event caused such lasting damage
I remember the lake
Recalling a specific place
The lake of my youth
A location from childhood
I wrote your name in the water
Using the water as a metaphor for forgiveness
To forgive and to forget
Purposely releasing negative memories
A glimpse of light eternally
A hope that positivity persists
Sanctuary, a sacred place
A haven, a safe place
Where the children are like clay
Where the future may take form and be molded
Salvation dwells in blue eyes
A sense of relief from pain may be found in certain people
Insomnia, in a silent dress
A disruptive issue that causes losses of sleep
White wizards and red demons
Polarizing characters or events
Offsprings finally putting me to sleep
The next generation causing an end to current challenges
Shut the door of evolution
Blocking progression or change
The journey ahead
The path forward
It scares me immensely
Feeling extreme fear regarding the future
Escalating years
Growing older and facing the changes that come with time
Please let me direct the end
Asking for a sense of control over what may happen
Accelerating scenes around me
Feeling like time is moving faster than ever
Returning to the lake of youth
Revisiting the comfort of childhood memories
Again it makes me feel so calm
Feeling less stress having revisited the past
The name in the water is long since gone
Having left negative memories in the past
Finally I yearn for old grayness
Desiring simplicity and contentment
All the lake, fear no more
Finding peace in the familiarity of the lake
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Silently gazing at myself in the mirror of truth
Where memories and destinies dwells
Dried rivers crosing my reflection
Scars so deep in flesh and soul
I see that dark stain in my eye
The one that won't go away
What could have hurt me so bad
I remeber the lake
The lake of my youth
I wrote your name in the water
To forgive and to forget
A glimpse of light eternally
Santuary, a sacred place
Where the children are like clay
Salvation dwells in blue eyes
Insomnia, in a silent dress
White wizards and red demons
Offsprings finally putting me to sleep
Shut the door of evolution
The journey ahead
It scares me immensely
Escalating years
Please let me direct the end
Accelerating scenes around me
Returning to the lake of youth
Again it makes me feel so calm
The namein the water is long since gone
Finally I yearn for old grayness
All the lake, fear no more
jorundjorgensen
So damn FUCKING good!
victordrac
Fucking great awesome band, doom metal forever
Timothy Morris
only 4k likes. my god this band is soo much better than that.
Franck Lytwyn
rockhard mag number 114 :D