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.
Red in Tooth and Claw
Rosetta Lyrics
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Red in tooth and claw
We live the same way
Mementos kept this real
Kept home for me somehow
Forgotten years and cares
Memories reflect, repent, relive
Relinquish all we know,
Disengage ascent
Transmissions were lost when satellites collide
Europa is waiting with her iron core tonight
Europa
Burning dimmer now
Set wings ablaze
It's all I have of you,
are radio waves now
This is my bleeding now
Crying out for more
The burden that I am
Europa carry me
Lift
Wake
In Rosetta's song "Red in Tooth and Claw," the lyrics seem to convey a sense of desperation and struggle. The singer cannot wash the taste of stone away, which might suggest a feeling of being stuck in a difficult situation. The phrase "red in tooth and claw" is a reference to a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, which describes the violence and brutality found in nature. By using this phrase, Rosetta seems to be suggesting that life can be harsh and unforgiving.
The lyrics also touch on themes of memory and reflection. The singer refers to "mementos" that have kept things real for them, and memories that must be reflected upon and repented for. There is a sense of wanting to let go of the past and move on from past mistakes, but also a feeling of being trapped by them. The final lines of the song seem to address the concept of transcendence, with the singer asking Europa to carry them and lift them up.
Overall, "Red in Tooth and Claw" is a complex and multi-layered song that touches on a range of emotions and themes. It is a powerful example of Rosetta's ability to create music that is both heavy and emotionally resonant.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't wash the taste of stone away
I cannot get rid of the feeling of bitterness and regret from the past.
Red in tooth and claw
Life is cruel and brutal, with competition and suffering.
We live the same way
Everyone experiences life's hardships and struggles, and we are no exception.
Mementos kept this real
Memories keep us connected to reality and help us stay grounded.
Kept home for me somehow
Memories of home and the past comfort and console me in challenging times.
Forgotten years and cares
Time passes quickly, and we often lose sight of what truly matters as we get caught up in our worries and concerns.
Memories reflect, repent, relive
Our memories can make us feel remorseful and cause us to relive past experiences, even if we wish we could change them.
Relinquish all we know,
We must let go of our preconceptions and biases to truly understand and learn.
those same mistakes again
If we do not learn from our mistakes, we are doomed to repeat them.
Disengage ascent
Step back from the pursuit of success and material possessions.
Transmissions were lost when satellites collide
Communication and connection is lost when conflicts and clashes arise.
Europa is waiting with her iron core tonight
Europa represents a sense of mystery and intrigue, with her tough exterior shielding something deeper.
Europa
Reference to the moon of Jupiter and also a symbol of the unknown and new frontiers.
Burning dimmer now
The sense of excitement and anticipation is dwindling.
Set wings ablaze
Taking risks that could lead to great failure or success.
It's all I have of you,
All that remains of what once was.
are radio waves now
Reduced to mere signals and transmissions, the connection is distant and faint.
This is my bleeding now
The pain and suffering is happening in the present moment.
Crying out for more
Longing for something beyond what is currently being experienced.
The burden that I am
Feeling weighed down by one's own struggles and responsibilities.
Europa carry me
Putting faith and trust in the unknown to guide and protect.
Lift
Being lifted up by hope and possibility.
Wake
Embracing the present moment fully and awakening to new experiences.
Contributed by Katherine F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.