… Read Full Bio ↴Machiavel is one of the most famous Belgian rock bands, formed in 1976.
The band has collected 4 golden records and performed a lot of shows.
Machiavel has played twice sold-out at “Forest National” and four times even successfully at the “Ancienne Belgique” in Brussels. The power of an original music, a mix between rock and melodious songs together with a well-balanced contrast between soft and hard sounds contribute to the ever growing success of the band.
Members of the band:
Mario GUCCIO : Vocals († 21 jan 2018)
Thierry PLAS : Guitars
Roland DE GREEF: Bass
Marc YSAYE : Lead Vocals, Drums
Herve BORBE : Keyboards
Past Members:
Jack ROSKAM : Guitar
Albert LETECHEUR : Keyboards
Jean-Paul DEVAUX : Guitar
Official website:
http://www.machiavel.be/
Wisdom
Machiavel Lyrics
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was seeping through holes of power-hammers
My cracked spirit sank into a heavenly wave
A cloud of ether discharged the ballast
A rainbow with gloomy glints
emerged out of a split of velvet
then all veiled...
As if a lobotomy was overcoming me !
Since they have cut my tongue
Another ‘s walking in my head
Following the scattering
of misunderstood saliva
Cut hand grows up again longer
Tail of lizard tracked in a lemon clearness
Gouged out eyes are born again in my back
Eye of chameleon mottled in a rouge of meat
Hey Mary, have you bought the ten pounds
of tomatoes at the supermarket ?
My cracked spirit sank into a heavenly wave
Soon I’ll hear the sound of my life
Soon I’ll see the edge of my life
Soon I’ll sniff the smel of my life
I hope that I shall soon vomit
The lyrics to Machiavel's song "Wisdom" are quite intriguing and require a certain level of interpretation. The opening line, "In my forehead, a sheet of lead," suggests a great weight weighing on the singer's mind. The following lines describe this weight seeping through holes of power-hammers, indicating the source of the pressure as being external rather than of his own creation. The line "My cracked spirit sank into a heavenly wave" is a curious one, suggesting a spiritual or mystical experience despite the physical weight and pressure the singer is experiencing.
The next stanza is a bit more nonsensical, with lines such as "Tail of lizard tracked in a lemon clearness" and "Eye of chameleon mottled in a rouge of meat." However, they seem to be describing a transformation or reconfiguration of the self, with "cut hand grows up again longer" and "gouged out eyes are born again in my back" indicating a rebirth of sorts. The use of Mary and the supermarket also adds a touch of mundanity to the otherwise strange and surreal imagery.
The final stanza is the most straightforward, with the repeated use of "Soon I'll" creating a sense of impending conclusion. The line "I hope that I shall soon vomit" is a rather jarring closer, suggesting a rejection or purging of the weight and pressure that has been building up throughout the song.
Overall, "Wisdom" by Machiavel is a song rich with symbolism and abstraction, requiring careful consideration to glean its meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
In my forehead, a sheet of lead
I feel burdened by an immense weight on my mind
was seeping through holes of power-hammers
The weight in my mind is being worsened by external pressures
My cracked spirit sank into a heavenly wave
I feel defeated and broken, but engulfed in a calming feeling
A cloud of ether discharged the ballast
The calming wave cleansed me of damaging thoughts and emotions
A rainbow with gloomy glints
The result of the cleansing process is a mixed feeling of hope and sadness
emerged out of a split of velvet
The transformation was sudden and unexpected
then all veiled...
However, the newfound clarity was short-lived and obscured by confusion
As if a lobotomy was overcoming me !
I feel like part of my rational thinking has been taken away
Since they have cut my tongue
Someone took away my freedom of speech
Another ‘s walking in my head
Someone else's thoughts and ideas are dominating my mind
Following the scattering
I am trying to piece together my own thoughts and ideas
of misunderstood saliva
However, I am struggling to express myself properly
Cut hand grows up again longer
I am learning to adapt to my limitations and find new ways to express myself
Tail of lizard tracked in a lemon clearness
I am seeing things more clearly, but the world seems strange and unfamiliar
Gouged out eyes are born again in my back
I am becoming more perceptive and aware of my surroundings
Eye of chameleon mottled in a rouge of meat
I am learning to adapt and blend in with my environment
Hey Mary, have you bought the ten pounds
I am trying to make small talk and connect with others
of tomatoes at the supermarket ?
I am struggling to communicate effectively and resorting to mundane topics
My cracked spirit sank into a heavenly wave
I am facing challenges and obstacles, but trying to remain calm and centered
Soon I'll hear the sound of my life
I am anticipating the next phase of my life with uncertainty
Soon I'll see the edge of my life
I am aware of my mortality and pondering the afterlife
Soon I'll sniff the smell of my life
I am reflecting on my experiences and how they have shaped me
I hope that I shall soon vomit
I wish to purge myself of negative thoughts and emotions
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.