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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.
Something Strange
Rosetta Stone Lyrics
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To bear resistance to tell it not in gath
Misguided and bewildered - clouded in the past
Weighed in the balance - and found wanting
It can be daunting - intemperate to the last
No sackcloth and ashes for I'm lost to shame
Put to death my honour, these are lonely days
I surrender, I need a change. The things we give for
Something strange - something strange...
Under the rose - behind the veil
Confessions fall and the truth prevails
A tissue of falsehoods distorted and disguised
Surreptitious evidence - dust in my eyes
The feast of reason and the flow of soul
Words that burn and thoughts that glow
Conjuring up - so don't look down
Tempted to look back - laying hands down
Laying hands down...
The song "Something Strange" by Rosetta Stone has cryptic lyrics that seem to be addressing different themes such as religion, personal struggles, and deceit. In the first verse, the singer is calling heaven as a witness and acknowledging that they have made mistakes in the past. They feel lost and ashamed but are not willing to repent or seek forgiveness. The second verse mentions confessions being made and the unveiling of the truth. The singer seems to be addressing a deceitful situation and saying that evidence can be manipulated. The last line of each verse, "These are lonely days" creates a bleak undertone to the song, reinforcing the idea of isolation and despair.
The chorus, "From time to time, now and then now time is mine, I surrender, I need a change. The things we give for something strange, something strange..." seems like a reflection on life and how we all go through phases of uncertainty. The line "I surrender, I need a change" suggests that the singer wants to change something in their life and the phrase "the things we give for something strange" can be interpreted in different ways. It could mean that sometimes we make sacrifices in our pursuit of change, or that change can bring about unexpected outcomes that we can't predict. The repetition of "something strange" at the end emphasizes this idea of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Line by Line Meaning
To call heaven as a witness
I swear by God himself.
To bear resistance to tell it not in gath
I refuse to keep silent and I will spread this message far and wide.
Misguided and bewildered - clouded in the past
I am lost and confused by my past experiences and how they have shaped me.
Weighed in the balance - and found wanting
I have been judged and found insufficient or lacking.
It can be daunting - intemperate to the last
It is intimidating and overwhelming, and I may act recklessly as a result.
No sackcloth and ashes for I'm lost to shame
I have no remorse or regret for my actions or words, even if they should embarrass me.
Put to death my honour, these are lonely days
I have lost all sense of pride or dignity, and I am consumed by loneliness.
From time to time, now and then now time is mine
Occasionally I have moments of freedom where I can do as I please.
I surrender, I need a change. The things we give for
I am defeated and I want to transform my life, but it comes at a great cost and sacrifice.
Something strange - something strange...
I am drawn to something odd or peculiar, something that is out of the ordinary.
Under the rose - behind the veil
This is a secret, hidden away from sight or knowledge of others.
Confessions fall and the truth prevails
I am admitting the truth, and it will be exposed and acknowledged.
A tissue of falsehoods distorted and disguised
Lies and deceit have been woven into a complex web, making it difficult to uncover the truth.
Surreptitious evidence - dust in my eyes
Indirect and secretive proof that has blinded me from seeing the full picture.
The feast of reason and the flow of soul
A stimulating intellectual and emotional conversation.
Words that burn and thoughts that glow
Powerful and intense words and ideas that evoke strong emotional responses.
Conjuring up - so don't look down
Summoning something, but I am advised not to overlook or underestimate it.
Tempted to look back - laying hands down
The desire to reflect on the past is strong, but it is time to let go and move forward.
Contributed by Jack H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.