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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IV
Rosetta Lyrics
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Locked up inside you,
Like the calm beneath castles,
Is a cavern of treasures that
No one has been to.
Let's go digging.
Bring it out to take you back in.
You won't do what you'd like to do.
I'll kill what you want me to,
Take what's left and eat it.
Take all or nothing.
Life's just too short to push it away.
Take it all.
Take it all in.
All the way in.
Let it go.
Let it go in.
You won't feel what you'd like to feel.
Lay back and let me show you another way.
If you knock me down I'll come back running,
Knock you down,
It won't be long now
All the way in.
All the way.
Take it up higher.
Four degrees warmer.
Give in now
And let me in.
You'll like this in
Don't pull it out.
It brings us closer than
Dying and cancer and crying.
Come on .
You can take it all.
Just like that.
The lyrics to Rosetta's song IV seem to be about breaking free from inner fears, struggles, and locked up feelings. The verses suggest that we all have an inner treasure, which we tend to guard closely, not allowing anyone to explore it. The song encourages listeners to let go of these inhibitions and to explore their inner selves. The line "bring it out to take you back in" hints at breaking the cycle of self-doubt and taking control of one's thoughts and emotions.
One interpretation of the song is that the singer is encouraging someone to let go of their inhibitions and feel more. They try to show the person an alternative way of dealing with their emotions and struggles. The chorus supports this interpretation, as it suggests that one should embrace life fully and not push it away. The verses hint that the person has self-destructive tendencies, but they can be redirected to a better path.
Overall, the message of the song seems to be "let it all in." By embracing our true selves, we can break free from the chains of self-doubt and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up and free yourself from yourself.
Stand up and release yourself from your own limitations.
Locked up inside you,
You are feeling trapped within your own being.
Like the calm beneath castles,
Within you, there is stillness like an untouched treasure chest beneath a fortress.
Is a cavern of treasures that No one has been to.
Nobody has explored the riches that lie within you.
Let's go digging.
Let's explore the wonders inside you.
Bring it out to take you back in.
Reveal what's inside you and allow you to cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness.
You won't do what you'd like to do.
Your inner self is holding you back from doing the things you desire.
Lay back and let me show you another way.
Relax and allow me to show you a different perspective.
I'll kill what you want me to,
I'll help you overcome what's hindering you.
Take what's left and eat it.
Take what remains and use it to fuel your inner strength.
Take all or nothing.
Either go all out or don't bother at all.
Life's just too short to push it away.
Don't waste the precious time you have denying yourself.
Take it all. Take it all in. All the way in.
Embrace everything within you wholeheartedly.
Let it go. Let it go in.
Release your inhibitions and fully immerse yourself in the present moment.
You won't feel what you'd like to feel.
You are holding yourself back from experiencing what you truly desire.
Lay back and let me show you another way.
Relax and allow me to guide you towards a different experience.
If you knock me down I'll come back running, Knock you down, It won't be long now
If you try to bring me down, I'll come back stronger and it won't take long to regain my strength.
All the way in. All the way.
Fully immerse yourself in the experience until the end.
Take it up higher. Four degrees warmer.
Elevate your experience to new heights and feel the warmth of the intense emotions you will experience.
Give in now And let me in.
Fully embrace the experience and allow me to guide you.
You'll like this in Don't pull it out.
You will enjoy this experience, so don't resist or try to withdraw from it.
It brings us closer than Dying and cancer and crying.
This experience will bring us closer than anything that involves death, illness, and sadness.
Come on. You can take it all. Just like that.
You are capable of experiencing everything, so don't hesitate to embrace it all.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Daniel Carey, Maynard James Keenan, Paul M. D'Amour, Adam Jones
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