Rafflesia, named after gighandi´s ´ 93 masterpiece release, was formed in t… Read Full Bio ↴Rafflesia, named after gighandi´s ´ 93 masterpiece release, was formed in the spring of 2005 at a coastal village, Zeebrugge, Belgium. A furious combination of hardcore and metalcore, melody and mosh, thrash and metal.

A solid formation was created by finally finding the right people to enforce the machine "Rafflesia". 5 friends combining their passion for metal.

Albums:
Rafflesia (EP) (2006)
Embrace The Final Day (2007)
In the Face of Suffering(2010)

MEMBERS:
Current line-up
Bart Teetaert - Vocals http://www.myspace.com/rafflesia
Lazar Zec - Guitar http://www.myspace.com/metalazar
Christian Charles Borny - Guitar http://www.myspace.com/c_the_core_of_my_soul
Nick Dapper - Drums http://www.myspace.com/eldapperos
Nick Vyvey - Bass (2009- ) http://www.myspace.com/tafkandb

Former/past member(s)
Maxime Aneca - Guitar
Jerre Deschrijver - Bass (2005-2008)
Koen De Croo - Bass (2008-2009)

Links:
http://www.myspace.com/rafflesiametalcore
http://www.purevolume.com/rafflesia
www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=97972

The Beauty Of Silence
Rafflesia Lyrics

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We build a lot of memorials
But seem to have forgotten why
While we use stone (and metal) to commemorate
Other use it to make people die

Within your war of terror
You have forgotten the truth of being free
The stench of death

The colour of blood

I refuse to believe you have to die to be free
I refuse to take the path of violence to justify

Within your quest for power
You have forgotten
The stench of death
The cries for silence
The price of lives

Use your eyes
Clear your mind
Don't let greed blind your sight

So many lives destroyed
What's left to commemorate

Is just
Bitterness

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rafflesia's song The Beauty of Silence speak of the misguided use of materials to commemorate and celebrate death. The first verse talks about the abundance of memorials built in remembrance of the dead. However, the songwriter notes that society seems to have forgotten the reason behind these structures. While stone and metal are used to honor the deceased, they are also used as weapons to take lives. The songwriter reflects on the paradox of the situation and urges the listener to consider the reason behind these actions.

The second verse specifically addresses the theme of war and terror. The songwriter highlights that often in the fight for freedom and power, people forget the true cost of it. War leads to death, bloodshed, and the loss of innocent lives. The songwriter rejects the notion that violence is the only way to achieve freedom and justifies it. Instead, they suggest that violence should not be the answer and people should work towards peace for the greater good.

The song ends with a plea to the listener to open their eyes and clear their minds. The songwriter urges people to not let greed blind them, and instead, consider those whose lives are destroyed as a result of war and terrorism. What remains after all the destruction and devastation is bitterness, a sentiment that is palpable throughout the song. The Beauty of Silence is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, violence, and the misguided use of resources.

Line by Line Meaning

We build a lot of memorials
We create a lot of monuments and statues to remember important things or people

But seem to have forgotten why
But we have lost the understanding of the significance behind them

While we use stone (and metal) to commemorate
While we use natural and artificial materials like rock and metal to celebrate something or someone

Other use it to make people die
Others use such materials to construct weapons to kill people

Within your war of terror
In the midst of your violent and shocking battle

You have forgotten the truth of being free
You have lost the integrity of being liberated

The stench of death
The foul odour of death

The colour of blood
The vivid and bright red hue of blood.

I refuse to believe you have to die to be free
I absolutely deny that one needs to die before they can experience freedom.

I refuse to take the path of violence to justify
I refuse to choose violent behaviour to validate myself.

Within your quest for power
In your search for supremacy