1. Philadelphia q… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band with the name Rosetta.
1. Philadelphia quartet Rosetta push the boundaries between post-hardcore, sludge, post-metal, progressive rock, post-rock, ambient, and space rock, with influences as diverse as Neurosis, Isis, My Bloody Valentine, Frodus, and Stars of the Lid. The band somewhat humorously self-describes its music as "metal for astronauts", and its members are very interested in astronomy and space travel. Their first album (The Galilean Satellites, 2005) was an especially ambitious project: the goal was to record two discs of equal length (one a metal album, the other a noise/ambient/drone album), each of which could stand on its own, but played together would create a third, more intense experience. The technique fits well with the band's unique experiments in noise, sampling, feedback and power. The sheer amount of aural input means every listen becomes a new experience, allowing the listener to pick up on more and more layers within the sounds.
Their next album (Wake/Lift, 2007) was a bit more restrained, but for this reason, really allows the band's songwriting to solidify and proves them worthy of the "mainstream" of the avant-metal world.
The third full-length album, A Determinism of Morality, was released in May of 2010, and featured shorter, faster songs, with a bit more attention to technical playing and compositional structure.
The fourth full-length album saw a change in release strategy by the band. Released through its own bandcamp The Anaesthete was released as a 'pay what you wish' release on August 8th 2013. The band hoped that the money paid by the fans would allow them to invest in a vinyl run in the USA as a CD/Vinyl deal was in place for Europe ( Debemur Morti Productions) and Australia (Monolith). On August 15th the band posted a facebook update on its DIY 'experiment'.
The original and constant lineup:
Michael Armine - vocals, sound manipulation;
James Matthew Weed - guitar, violin;
David Grossman - bass guitar, vocals;
Bruce McMurtrie Jr. - drums.
Discography:
Demo - 2003/2004
The Galilean Satellites (2xCD) - 2005
Project Mercury (split w/ Balboa) - 2007
Wake/Lift - 2007
The Cleansing Undertones of Wake/Lift - 2007
Three Way Split w/ East of the Wall & Year of No Light - 2009
A Determinism of Morality - 2010
Restorations/Rosetta Split - 2010
The Anaesthete - 2013
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2. For the female-fronted Japanese visual-kei band, see the Ｒｏｓｅｔｔａ page.
Homesick
Rosetta Lyrics
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Just one more and I'll walk away
All the everything you win
Turns to nothing today
And I forget how to move
When my mouth is this dry
And my eyes are bursting hearts
In a blood-stained sky
It was wild
And oh how we...
I trembled
Stuck in honey
Honey
Cling to me...
So just one more
Just one more go
Inspire in me the desire in me
To never go home
Oh just one more
And I'll walk away
All the everything you win
Turns to nothing today
So just one more
Just one more go
Inspire in me the desire in me
To never go home
The song "Homesick" by Rosetta is a poignant expression of the struggle to let go of a past love, even when it brings pain and discomfort. The song starts with the lines "Just one more and I'll walk away/All the everything you win/Turns to nothing today," signaling a sense of disillusionment with how things have unfolded in the relationship. There's a desire to let go and move on, but the singer feels stuck and unable to do so. This is illustrated in the lines "And I forget how to move/When my mouth is this dry/And my eyes are bursting hearts/In a blood-stained sky."
The chorus of the song expresses the paradoxical desire to hold on to what's familiar even when it's no longer good for you. The lines "Just one more go/Inspire in me the desire in me/To never go home" suggest that the singer knows that what they're doing isn't healthy or sustainable, but they can't resist the temptation to stay with their old flame. The song's emotional intensity is conveyed through the use of vivid imagery and metaphors, with the lines "I trembled/Stuck in honey/Honey/Cling to me..." painting a picture of the singer being trapped in a sticky, suffocating situation.
Overall, "Homesick" is a powerful and evocative song that captures the pain and complexity of letting go of a past relationship. It's a testament to Rosetta's ability to write emotionally resonant lyrics that speak directly to our deepest fears and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey hey!
The singer is greeting the listener or drawing their attention.
Just one more and I'll walk away
The singer is hesitant to leave a situation or relationship, but is determined to do so after just one final experience.
All the everything you win / Turns to nothing today
The singer realizes that everything they have accomplished or gained through this situation or relationship is temporary and insignificant.
And I forget how to move / When my mouth is this dry / And my eyes are bursting hearts / In a blood-stained sky
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and disoriented, struggling to function properly due to the intensity of their emotions and surroundings.
Oh it was sweet / It was wild / And oh how we...
The singer is reminiscing about the good times they had in this situation or relationship, which were exciting and enjoyable.
I trembled / Stuck in honey / Honey / Cling to me...
The singer felt captivated and trapped in a sticky, sugary situation or relationship, and is pleading for the other person to hold onto them.
So just one more / Just one more go
The singer is willing to give this situation or relationship another chance, but it will be the last one before they move on.
Inspire in me the desire in me / To never go home
The singer wants to be motivated to stay in this situation or relationship indefinitely, rather than returning to their former life.
Oh just one more / And I'll walk away
The singer is repeating their determination to leave after one final experience, despite their reluctance.
All the everything you win / Turns to nothing today
The singer is emphasizing the fleeting nature of success and accomplishment in this situation or relationship.
So just one more / Just one more go
The singer is repeating their willingness to give it another try, but only one more time.
Inspire in me the desire in me / To never go home
The singer wants to be inspired to stay in this situation or relationship permanently, rather than returning to their previous life.
Contributed by Samantha F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.