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1) Rosetta Stone is a British Goth band formed in the mid 1980s.
2) Rosetta Stone was a British pop band from the late 1970s.
3) Rosetta Stone was a pop band from the late 2000s.
1) Rosetta Stone is a British Goth band formed in the mid 1980s around members Porl King (Rosetta Stone, Miserylab) on guitar/vocals/keyboards and Karl North (Rosetta Stone, Dream Disciples) on bass, plus their drum machine and synthesizer rack nicknamed "Madame Razor." The band was named after the Rosetta Stone, an Egyptian historical artifact, and used ancient mythological imagery. Their early style and first album reflected the jangly-guitar sounds of 1980s gothic rock, and their first big break was supporting The Mission.
In 1991 the band released their most successful single Adrenaline, an indie dancefloor anthem which marked a change in direction for the band's sound and line-up. Porl Young (who had joined just after the recording of An Eye For The Main Chance) left to produce Children On Stun whilst Porl King and Karl North remained to take the band into a more industrial sound.
1992 saw a cover version of The Rattles 1970 hit The Witch take the band into the UK top 40 singles chart.
With the advance for 1995's The Tyranny of Inaction, Porl King purchased an Alesis ADAT multi-track digital recorder, the use of which substantially changed Rosetta Stone's sound. That album and most subsequent work featured a much more industrial sound, with extensive use of sampling
At some point in the late 1990s, Porl King lost part of his little finger in an accident, which changed his guitar style considerably. The band split up in 1998 for many reasons but which some say may have included an off-stage fracas with an act from Nightbreed Recordings at Whitby Gothic Weekend. Karl North joined Dream Disciples (their next album Asphyxia notably featured Carl's Rosetta-sounding bass). Porl King produced one more album (contractually) under the name Rosetta Stone for Cleopatra Records. Porl King went on to be a remix producer under the moniker "Miserylab," working for the likes of the mercury music award nominated Elbow and the Fluke side-project Syntax. As Miserylab, Porl has released several Singles, EPs, and Albums including the track Making A Bomb, his latest album From Which No Light Escapes, and singles Appeal To Fears {video} and Gods Amongst Your Friends {video}. Both singles are available for FREE download at miserylab.com.
Rosetta Stone was one of the largest names in the 1990s goth circuit, easily commanding audiences of over two thousand when headlining festivals, however they seemed to prefer to have a more direct relationship with their audience and in later years would usually book short tours of smaller 500+ capacity venues which then sold out. Porl King was one of the few big-name goth musicians to contribute to online discussions, such as Usenet's uk.people.gothic newsgroup. This dedication gained them a solid fanbase - the most loyal followers became known as Quarriers. Today Porl is frequently found on Facebook and Twitter.
Discography:
Chapter And Verse (1988)
Recreate and Emulate (1988)
Whispers (1988)
And How They Rejoice (1989)
Darkness And Light (1989)
Retribution (1989)
Adrenaline (1991)
An Eye For The Main Chance (1991)
Leave Me For Dead (1991)
Under The Rose (1991)
The Witch (1992)
Epitome (1993)
Foundation Stones (1993)
On The Side Of Angels (1993)
Nothing (1995)
The Tyranny Of Inaction (1995)
Hiding In Waiting (1996)
Playing God (as Complicity) (1997)
Chemical Emissions (1998)
Gender Confusion (1998)
Don't Blow Your Cover: A Tribute To KMFDM (2000) {KMFDM}
Virgin Voices: A Tribute to Madonna, Volume 2 (2000) {Madonna}
Unerotica (2000)
Seems Like Forever (2019)
Cryptology (2020)
--- For More Releases By This Artist: See miserylab
Official Sites:
Porl King's Pages
http://www.miserylab.com
http://www.twitter.com/miserylab
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rosetta-Stone/95004755522
http://www.facebook.com/miserylab
Porl Young's Pages
http://www.facebook.com/porlyoung
http://www.myspace.com/porlyoung
From Wikipedia Edited by Neferast on 18 Jun 2011
2) Rosetta Stone was a British pop band from the late 1970s.
3) Rosetta Stone was a pop band from the late 2000s.
Adrenaline
Rosetta Stone Lyrics
Rosetta Stone Lyrics
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Breathing deep religiously.
Dust.
Splintering inside of me.
Light speed.
Intensity.
Driven by its purity
Cloud nine, white line, this time
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm told that eyes
Are the windows of the soul.
God speed be with you.
Drawn inside by razor lines,
Cut.
And not muffled from the ledge.
Inches beyond the edge.
Indications start to shine.
Cloud nine, white line, this time--
I'm on Adrenaline.
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
No fears for consequence remain
The razor cuts
We're free again
The shining hour redefined.
Cloud nine, white line,
This Adrenaline.
This Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
I'm on Adrenaline
And when I think of all the times
I tried to make you understand
The truth possessed within these lines,
Within the soul I left behind.
No fears for consequence remain
The razor cuts,
We're free again
The shining hour redefined
Cloud nine, white line,
This Adrenaline.
The song "Adrenaline" by Rosetta Stone is a fast-paced song that seems to be about the adrenaline rush that comes with doing something that is dangerous or risky. The lyrics suggest that the feeling of being on adrenaline is a gift from God, something that is pure and intense. The singer describes breathing deeply and "religious" when on adrenaline, which could suggest that the rush is almost like a spiritual experience.
The lyrics also allude to drug use, with the line "cloud nine, white line" seeming to refer to cocaine. However, the overall message of the song seems to be about the freedom that comes with living life to the fullest, even if it means taking risks. The singer sings about being drawn in by "razor lines" and not being afraid of the consequences, suggesting that he or she is willing to take risks and live life on the edge.
Overall, "Adrenaline" is a song about living life to the fullest and embracing the rush that comes with taking risks. It's a song that celebrates the intensity of life and the excitement that comes with doing something out of the ordinary.
Line by Line Meaning
Another gift from God.
This feeling of intense excitement is compared to a divine blessing.
Breathing deep religiously.
Taking deep breaths in a ritualistic way, possibly to calm nerves or enhance the high.
Dust.
A reference to the phrase 'ashes to ashes, dust to dust,' perhaps implying that this feeling is fleeting or temporary.
Splintering inside of me.
The intense rush is causing a feeling of fragmentation or breaking apart within the artist.
Light speed.
Moving extremely quickly, as if propelled by an external force.
Intensity.
The feeling of excitement is extremely strong and focused.
Driven by its purity
This feeling is motivated and guided by its unadulterated nature.
Cloud nine, white line, this time I'm on Adrenaline.
The artist is describing the specific circumstances of their high (using drug-related slang) and asserting that they are experiencing an intense rush of adrenaline.
I'm told that eyes are the windows of the soul.
The artist is referencing a common phrase about the expressive nature of eyes.
God speed be with you.
A farewell phrase, wishing the listener good luck or safety.
Drawn inside by razor lines, cut.
The singer is pulled into a sensation of cutting or slicing with great intensity.
And not muffled from the ledge. Inches beyond the edge.
The artist is venturing dangerously close to their limit, but not hesitating or holding back.
Indications start to shine.
There are signs or signals indicating the presence of the high or the singer's state of mind.
No fears for consequence remain / The razor cuts / We're free again / The shining hour redefined. / Cloud nine, white line, this Adrenaline.
Despite the risks, the singer feels liberated and empowered by their high, once again describing the specific circumstances (using drug-related slang) and asserting that this feeling of adrenaline is defining a pivotal moment in their life.
And when I think of all the times / I tried to make you understand / The truth possessed within these lines, / Within the soul I left behind.
The singer reflects on their attempts to communicate the intense truth behind their feelings, and suggests that they have left a part of themselves behind in the process.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE, GLEN BALLARD
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