Phlebotomized are a seven-piece death metal band from Rozenburg, Netherland… Read Full Bio ↴Phlebotomized are a seven-piece death metal band from Rozenburg, Netherlands. They formed in the 1990 They combined the styles of death/doom, technical death and avant-garde death with some grinding parts. They split up after the release of Skycontact in 1997. Prior to Skycontact, they had released two demos and EPs as well as Immense Intense Suspense - the album often regarded as their finest work. What points out the band most, is the use of the violin as a constant instrument which is very rare in the death metal scene and the use of synthesizers in the background.

Originally, they were a death/grind band called Bacterial Cancer, then Bacterial Disease. They changed their name to Phlebotomized and their style around 1990.

They reunited in 2013 and Immense Intense Suspense & Skycontact has been reissued as a double album in 2014.

Out To You
Phlebotomized Lyrics

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What are they thinking?
I can't look them in the eye
My confidence is sinking
We all know what happened in July
Imagine me as a higher being
Imagine all the broken pieces I could mend
And eventhoung I'm dreaming now
Real is the love from me I'll send out to you...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Phlebotomized's song Out To You talks about the singer's feeling of guilt and regret towards something that happened in July. The singer feels ashamed to look at others in the eye and their confidence has taken a hit. However, amidst all this, the singer dreams of being a higher being that can mend all the broken pieces of life. The singer wants to spread love to the world and even though it's just a dream, they vow to send out their love to others.

The lyrics are about remorse and redemption. The singer is coming to terms with their past mistakes and wants to make amends by spreading love and positivity. The idea of becoming a higher being shows the singer's desire for spiritual growth and their willingness to improve themselves. The song also touches upon the theme of empathy, as the singer acknowledges the pain of others and wants to contribute positively towards society.

Line by Line Meaning

What are they thinking?
I am unable to comprehend the thoughts going through their minds.

I can't look them in the eye
I am ashamed and cannot meet their gaze.

My confidence is sinking
My self-assurance is diminishing.

We all know what happened in July
The event in July is a shared knowledge amongst us.

Imagine me as a higher being
Envision me as having great power and capabilities.

Imagine all the broken pieces I could mend
Think of all the fragmented parts that I could repair or fix.

And eventhoung I'm dreaming now
Although I am currently just envisioning or wishing for things.

Real is the love from me I'll send out to you...
The love I have for you is genuine and I will make sure to express it to you.

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