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.
Subtle Disbalanced Liquidity
Phlebotomized Lyrics
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Subtle disbalanced liquidity
I was sure to be set at ease
Instead of relieving me from my pains
A sense, a shred of my imagination involved
In therapeutical treatment
By calling upon my symptoms in trance
Dislodge my repressed fears
Expel vexatious traumas
Drown now in my suggestive resistance
Not based on a mere physiological process
The state in which I now drop into
Here is where I am unobstructed
Nor beheld from access
Subconsciousness is my aspiration
Subtle disbalanced liquidity
The cure was within I reach
Some problems seemed to fade away
But the malignant sickness is here
Which tends to stay
Not based on a mere physiological process
The state in which I now drop into
Here is where I am unobstructed
Nor beheld from access
Subconsciousness is my aspiration
Subtle disbalanced liquidity [2x]
Take my opinion as a advise
The only way to loose this miraculousness
Is not the responsibility of a psychologist
It is also the will of the mind
Subtle disbalanced liquidity [2x]
The lyrics of Phlebotomized's song "Subtle Disbalanced Liquidity" depict the singer's experience with a therapeutic treatment that is not working as expected. The first line of the song repeats the phrase "subtle disbalanced liquidity," implying that the singer is experiencing a sense of imbalance or fluidity in their emotional state. The singer had hoped that the treatment would relieve them of their pains, but instead, they find themselves caught between reality and imagination. The treatment seems to be using "suggestibility," calling upon their symptoms in a trance, to expel repressed fears and traumas.
The singer's state of mind is not based solely on a physiological process, but rather drops them into a state where they are "unobstructed" and not "beheld from access." The subconsciousness becomes their aspiration as the singer seeks to find relief from their condition. While some of their problems seem to fade away, the "malignant sickness" remains, which will not be easily cured.
Through the lyrics, the singer advises that while psychologists can offer help, the ultimate responsibility lies in individuals to find their own way of releasing themselves from their emotional state. The song conveys a sense of hopelessness and confusion that often accompanies mental health struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Subtle disbalanced liquidity
The unnoticeable, uneven flow of fluids (such as blood) in the body
I was sure to be set at ease
I thought I would feel calm and relaxed after the treatment
Instead of relieving me from my pains
But instead of reducing my pain
A sense, a shred of my imagination involved
I realized that my imagination was playing a part in my treatment
In therapeutical treatment
During the healing process
Suggestibility is used
The therapist suggests ways for me to feel better
By calling upon my symptoms in trance
By inducing a hypnotic state and focusing on my symptoms
Dislodge my repressed fears
Bring up my hidden fears and bring them to the surface
Expel vexatious traumas
Get rid of my troublesome emotional experiences
Drown now in my suggestive resistance
Being overwhelmed by my own hypnotic guidance
Not based on a mere physiological process
This healing is not solely dependent on physical factors
The state in which I now drop into
The deep trance that I am in
Here is where I am unobstructed
My subconscious mind is free to explore
Nor beheld from access
Not limited by external factors
Subconsciousness is my aspiration
I want to delve into my subconscious
The cure was within I reach
I thought I had found a solution to my problems
Some problems seemed to fade away
Some of my issues appeared to improve
But the malignant sickness is here
But the underlying disease persists
Which tends to stay
Which is difficult to completely eradicate
Take my opinion as a advise
Consider my perspective
The only way to loose this miraculousness
The only way to lose this sense of wonder
Is not the responsibility of a psychologist
Is not solely due to the actions of a therapist
It is also the will of the mind
It also depends on my own mental attitude and beliefs
Contributed by Annabelle V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AnUnhingedMind
I love how the band utilizes the violin and synths to sound bizarre and insane rather than pretty and romantic.
Kolenschopper
The synth makes the album stand out. I think its just an amazing new instrument in this (only) style of metal.
Mya Elbows
Well some of the guitar work on this album is amazing. There are some great things on this album, they're just overshadowed by the synth that I don't like. I can definitely understand why people would like this album though. There were quite a bit of unique and stand out DM albums released in 94', this is one of them.
EverxOpeningxFlower
Nice man, I love Tyranny from Above, one of my favorite dutch death metal records.
EverxOpeningxFlower
Thanks man, I definitely check that one out, you guys are/where great!
Kolenschopper
Synths and violins, just sound amazing with guitars and grunts! Anyway, what do you like about the album then?
Nick Burpee
man these guys rule
NapalmDeathMania
4:56 - 5:25 - better than sex!
Mya Elbows
Yeah it's personally just not my thing :)
Mya Elbows
I just don't like the synth on this album like so many others. Don't like it.