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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.
Right as Rain
Rosetta Stone Lyrics
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You've got to get me out of here
God only knows all the guilt that I go through
You've got to get me out of here
Everythings as right as the rain
The more things change the more they stay the same
Everythings right as rain
Let me break you down 'cause I'm going to anyhow scared to open my mouth
You've got to get me out of here
Lead me to just one whom you try to be kind to
You've got to get me uut of here
Can anybody hear me you've got to get me out of here
The lyrics to Rosetta Stone's song "Right as Rain" suggest a feeling of entrapment and a desire for escape. The singer is addressing an unknown someone, whom they believe is holding them accountable for something they owe, but the singer insists they don't know what it is. The repetition of the line, "You've got to get me out of here," emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and the need for assistance.
The singer also expresses guilt, saying that "God only knows all the guilt that I go through." This further emphasizes the feeling of entrapment and a desire for escape, whether physical or emotional. The chorus of the song, "Everythings as right as the rain, the more things change the more they stay the same," suggests a feeling of resignation to their current state, but also emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and the feeling that things may never change.
In the second verse, the singer mentions being scared to open their mouth, possibly indicating a fear of repercussions or confrontation. They also express a desire to be led to someone who is genuinely kind, perhaps indicating a lack of support or emotional nourishment in their current situation. The final plea, "Can anybody hear me, you've got to get me out of here," furthers the feeling of desperation and a need for someone to intervene.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what it is you think I owe you
I am ignorant of any obligations you believe I have towards you
You've got to get me out of here
I plead with you to help me escape from this situation
God only knows all the guilt that I go through
Only a divine being can understand the shame and remorse I experience
Everythings as right as the rain
All aspects of life feel harmonious and balanced
The more things change the more they stay the same
Despite appearances, events often repeat themselves in familiar patterns
Everythings right as rain
Life continues to feel peaceful and in order
Let me break you down 'cause I'm going to anyhow scared to open my mouth
I fear I must confront and dismantle your illusions, even if I am hesitant to speak out
I don't know what it is that is hiding behind you
I am unsure of what lies concealed within you
Lead me to just one whom you try to be kind to
Introduce me to someone you have attempted to treat with compassion
You've got to get me out of here
I implore you to assist me in leaving this place
Can anybody hear me you've got to get me out of here
I question whether anyone can hear my cries for help and beg for assistance in escaping
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morninghalo
yes, i agree with you, the whole song sometimes seems to me like a combination of intelligence and a kind of a grating teeth feeling, or a psychopathic, unconscious condition - like the shivers you mention. Other songs like "Intruder" by Peter Gabriel (although of another musical style) come to my mind.