The first is a rather … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands under the name Mind Riot.
The first is a rather strange metal band from Finland. The band started as thrash/death metal band in -90 but developed their style on each release. The last album, Inferno Go-Go, ended up mixing different styles of rock and metal in a way that confused some and was praised by others. The band was active from 1990 to 1998.
The band made a one concert comeback in 2007.
In 2015 the remastered version of Inferno Go-Go was released.
2017 Tuska Festival invited Mind Riot to perform at the festival. Mind Riot played Tuska with a slightly different lineup. They also released an EP called Come Undone in the same year.
In 2021 Mind Riot activated once again to release an EP titled Abyss.
Line-up:
Tuomo Saikkonen: vocals, guitars
Juha Javanainen: guitars
Kirill Lorech: bass
Raikko Törönen
The second is a band located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Formed in 2005 by bassist and vocalist Steven Rose, they started off as a punk band but soon turned their sound to a grungier harder rock. After entering a number of battles of the bands competitions, they started frequently playing venues in the Twin Cities area in 2007. Currently they are recording their first EP, set to be 7 songs.
They can be found on myspace here:
http://www.myspace.com/mindriotband
The current line up is:
Ben - Vocals
Steven - Bass and backup Vocals
Cooper - Guitars
Jesse - Guitars
Jason - Drums
Embrace
Mind Riot Lyrics
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I drown in a blueshining beauty
Cold bliss for a sleepless
Desolation, tranquility
Alone with my dream
I wanna feel it
I wanna feel your stone cold skin
Your sweetest body
I found you in this dream so real
You touched my soul gently
Sub-consciously I realise
I will have to open my eyes
I wanna feel it
I wanna touch it
I wanna feel your stone cold skin
Your sweetest body
The lyrics of Mind Riot's "Embrace" express a desire to escape from the loneliness and sleeplessness of life into a dreamlike state. The singer is drawn to a "blueshining beauty" that offers both desolation and tranquility, as if seeking refuge from the harshness of reality. The yearning for physical and emotional connection with this dream figure is palpable, as the singer longs to "feel your stone cold skin" and "touch" the sweetest body.
The theme of escapism runs throughout the song, with the dream offering a respite from the waking world. However, there is a feeling of apprehension as the singer realizes they will have to "open [their] eyes" eventually and return to reality. This bittersweet tension is reflected in the music, as the plaintive guitar chords and the singer's mournful voice create a sense of longing and sorrow.
Overall, "Embrace" is a powerful meditation on the need for human connection and the pain of isolation. It suggests that dreams have a transformative power to heal and comfort, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I drown in a blueshining beauty
I am overcome by an intense, captivating beauty that shines with a blue light
Cold bliss for a sleepless
Despite the absence of sleep, I experience a serene and peaceful state
Desolation, tranquility
Though I am in a state of isolation and loneliness, I am also experiencing a sense of calmness
Alone with my dream
I am isolated and detached from reality as I am only focused on the dream that I am experiencing
I wanna feel it
I desire to have a tangible and physical experience with my surroundings
I wanna touch it
I crave physical contact and connection with the world around me
I wanna feel your stone cold skin
I desire to feel the cold, hard texture of your skin as it may represent an emotionless or detached personality
Your sweetest body
Despite the coldness of the skin, I still find the whole entity to be incredibly alluring and attractive
I found you in this dream so real
The person I desire is only present within my dreams, yet the dream feels incredibly vivid and prominent
You touched my soul gently
Even though the person is not present physically, they have still affected me on an emotional level
Sub-consciously I realise
Though I may not be actively aware, I am starting to understand the nature of my emotions and my current state
I will have to open my eyes
Despite the allure of the dream, I know that I am going to have to eventually face and confront reality
Contributed by Christian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.