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.
StoleShowSoul
Phlebotomized Lyrics
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A chance to tell the tale the way it is
A chance to REARRANGE
A chance you never had, just merely wished
You're lying in the gutter
Not feeling at all well
Some parasite read your letter
A one way ticket off to hell
The quicker one will get in
And no one will be sorry
After chucking you in the bin
I lost my soul while others stole the show
I lot my soul cos it has been shown all over the world
Got to keep up those ratings
I'm rich because of you
Must be awfully frustrating
Here have a cigar or two
Still lying in the gutter
Media made it look swell
So no one can be bothered
That you're in a hell
"Hey damn baby
Hey are you going away
So I'll give you a chance
A chance to bring you a little higher
Hey just a little bit
Then thrown in fire
"Oh dear you unfortunate thing
Oh please next week you must come to the
Show
Oh goody am I not the king
Oh yes I know you know
I'm lower than low"
The first lines of Phlebotomized's song "StoleShowSoul" refer to a chance to make a change and rearrange one's life. The singer implies that it is a chance that wasn't given but rather wished for. The tone of the lyrics suggests a sense of frustration and powerlessness, as the singer has lost their soul while others have stolen the show. The song seems to criticize the media's obsession with sensational stories and how they can ruin people's lives. The singer lies in the gutter, not feeling well, and some parasite reads their letter, which leads to a one-way ticket to hell. The juicier the story, the quicker one will get in, and after that, no one will be sorry for what happens to you.
The chorus "I lost my soul while others stole the show" seems to be the heart of the song, conveying how the media takes away people's dignity and self-worth by turning them into entertainment for the masses. The lyrics suggest that people who find themselves in such situations are not valued, but rather exploited for profit. The singer has lost their soul because it has been shown all over the world, which implies that the media has taken control and hijacked their life without consent.
Overall, "StoleShowSoul" is a profound critique of the media industry and the culture of celebrity that surrounds us. The song points out that people are not objects to be used and thrown away, but rather human beings with feelings, emotions, and souls that should be respected.
Line by Line Meaning
A CHANCE TO make a CHANGE
An opportunity to alter your life and its direction
A chance to tell the tale the way it is
An opportunity to express the truth
A chance to REARRANGE
An opportunity to make changes and bring order to chaos
A chance you never had, just merely wished
An unattainable opportunity that was only ever a dream
You're lying in the gutter
You are in a state of hopelessness and despair
Not feeling at all well
Physically or emotionally unwell
Some parasite read your letter
Someone uninvited has intruded on your private life
A one way ticket off to hell
A path to destruction and perdition
The juicier the story
The more salacious or scandalous the information
The quicker one will get in
The faster one gains access to social popularity
And no one will be sorry
Nobody will feel remorseful for exploiting you
After chucking you in the bin
After discarding you like trash
I lost my soul while others stole the show
Others gained attention at the cost of my morality
I lot my soul cos it has been shown all over the world
My conscience has been consumed due to widespread exposure
Got to keep up those ratings
Maintain popularity to ensure commercial success
I'm rich because of you
I attained wealth and power by exploiting you
Must be awfully frustrating
I can imagine your frustration
Here have a cigar or two
Have a gift to distract or bribe you
Still lying in the gutter
You remain in your dire situation
Media made it look swell
The press portrayed your situation as glamorous or desirable
So no one can be bothered
No one is willing to provide assistance
Hey damn baby
Addressing someone disrespectfully
Hey are you going away
Are you leaving?
So I'll give you a chance
I'll offer you an opportunity
A chance to bring you a little higher
An opportunity to elevate your status
Hey just a little bit
Just a small amount
Then thrown in fire
Eventually betrayed or discarded
"Oh dear you unfortunate thing
Condescending or sarcastic tone used to address someone in a negative situation
Oh please next week you must come to the Show
Requesting someone to attend an event for personal gain
Oh goody am I not the king
Expressing egotistical pride
Oh yes I know you know
Acknowledging the awareness of an unethical act
I'm lower than low
I am despicable or vile
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Spag
This whole album is sooo damn good.
Tomas Horn
one of these rare metal albums which are timeless
Remotely Piloted Venicle
This is awesome.
shannon m. townsend
Different cover