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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.
Cimmerian
Rosetta Stone Lyrics
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Her falling out of reach
She masks her eyes from this
Her soul for us to keep
In between this
In a haven
The colours she wears
See her face
The devil she calls me
In this madness, lets me in
I'm calling
I cry
I'm falling
I try
Cimmerian bring me down
To crave for sacred ground
Cimmerian spirits heal
Shatter life and conceal
This
In between this
In a haven
The colours she wears
Twists my skin
See her face
The devil she calls me
In this madness, lets me in
I'm calling
I cry
I'm falling
I try
Now i'm here
And reality cuts my mind
To all that falls before me
The devil knows what form to take
To present this taste
A taste that haunts me
If you should stop to think it's poisoned
All these thoughts i had for you
And the antidote lies deep inside
This heart that's masked well out of view
I'm calling
I cry
I'm falling
I try
Cimmerian bring me down
To crave for sacred ground
Cimmerian spirits heal
Shatter life and conceal
This
In between this
In a haven
The colours she wears
Twists my skin
See her face
The devil she calls me
In this madness, lets me in
I'm calling
I cry
I'm falling
I try
I'm calling
I cry
I'm falling
I try
Cimmerian bring me down
To crave for sacred ground
Cimmerian spirits heal
Shatter life and conceal
Cimmerian
Cimmerian
Cimmerian
Cimmerian...
The lyrics to Rosetta Stone's song "Cimmerian" seem to be exploring the idea of a woman who is out of reach but has left an imprint on the singer's soul. The singer refers to her as masking her eyes, almost as if she is hiding from something, but leaving her soul behind for others to keep. The singer seems to be struggling with his own feelings towards her, referred to as the devil she calls him, and is being "let in" to this madness. The chorus includes the repeated phrase "Cimmerian bring me down, to crave for sacred ground", which could imply a longing for something pure or holy. The second half of the song switches to the singer being present in reality again and being haunted by thoughts of the woman. He acknowledges that she may be poisonous, but that the antidote lies within him. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, as if the singer is still struggling with his conflicting feelings towards the woman and his desire for something deeper.
Overall, the interpretation of the lyrics seems to be up to the listener's interpretation, but some themes that can be inferred are unrequited love, inner turmoil, a search for something greater, and the duality of good and evil. The lyrics are poetic and abstract, allowing for multiple meanings to be drawn from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Will it stand the test of time
Questioning the durability of something, whether it will last long and remain unchanged over time
Her falling out of reach
Her distancing herself or becoming unattainable
She masks her eyes from this
She hides her true feelings or emotions about the situation
Her soul for us to keep
She is exposing her innermost self for others to take care of or protect
In between this
In the midst of this situation or experience
In a haven
In a safe or comfortable place
The colours she wears
The emotions or personality traits she showcases
Twists my skin
Causes discomfort or uneasiness
See her face
Encountering or confronting her true emotions or self
The devil she calls me
The artist is being seen or interpreted as something negative or harmful
In this madness, lets me in
The chaos or confusion allows the singer to become closer to her or more involved in the situation
I'm calling
Asking or pleading for help or attention
I cry
Expressing grief or sadness
I'm falling
Losing control or stability
I try
Attempting to succeed or overcome a challenge
Cimmerian bring me down
Referring to the descent into darkness, depression, or negativity
To crave for sacred ground
Wishing or longing for a special, important place or experience
Cimmerian spirits heal
The experience of going through darkness or negativity can help to heal or improve one's spirit or emotions
Shatter life and conceal
Destroying or breaking apart one's life, while keeping the damage hidden or masked
Now i'm here
In the present moment
And reality cuts my mind
The artist is feeling a harsh or painful impact of reality on their thoughts or emotions
To all that falls before me
To everything that is happening or occurring in their life
The devil knows what form to take
Negative or harmful influences or experiences can take many different forms, and can strike unexpectedly
To present this taste
To reveal or expose this unpleasant experience or feeling
A taste that haunts me
An experience that continues to linger or trouble the singer
If you should stop to think it's poisoned
If one were to take a step back and assess the situation, they would understand that it's harmful or damaging
All these thoughts i had for you
The singer had positive or hopeful thoughts or feelings towards someone
And the antidote lies deep inside
The solution or cure to the harm or negativity can be found within one's self
This heart that's masked well out of view
One's true emotions or feelings are being hidden or kept secret
Cimmerian
Referring to darkness, negativity, or the underworld
Writer(s): King Porl, Karl North
Contributed by Ellie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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