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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.
The Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum
Rosetta Stone Lyrics
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Who want to twist the peoples' wrist
They're watching every move we make
We're all included on the list
The lunatics have taken over the asylum
The lunatics have taken over the asylum
And who am i to disagree
'Cos when the madman flips the switch
The nuclear will go for me
The lunatics have taken over the asylum
The lunatics have taken over the asylum
I've seen the faces of starvation
But i just can not see the points
'Cos there's so much food here today
That no one wants to take away
The lunatics have taken over the asylum
The lunatics have taken over the asylum
The lunatics have taken over the asylum - take away my right to choose
The lunatics have taken over the asylum - take away my point of view
The lunatics have taken over the asylum
The lunatics have taken over the asylum - take away my dignity,
Take these things away from me
The lunatics have taken over the asylum
The lunatics have taken over the asylum - take away my family,
Take away the right to speak
The lunatics have taken over the asylum take away my point of view,
Take away my right to choose
The song "The Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum" by Rosetta Stone is a commentary on the state of the world and the way in which those in power are twisting the truth and manipulating the masses. The clinic full of cynics seems to refer to people in power who want to control and manipulate the masses. They are watching every move we make and keeping us on a list. The phrase "the lunatics have taken over the asylum" suggests that those who are supposed to be responsible for our safety and welfare have gone mad and are no longer acting rationally or in our best interest.
The reference to the cowboy warning against nuclear war is both a warning and a call to action. The line "the nuclear will go for me" suggests that even if one person disagrees, the potential for disaster is still very real. The reference to starvation and the abundance of food is a commentary on the inequality in the world and the power dynamics that allow this to continue.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a need for vigilance and a call for action to address the problems that currently plague society.
Line by Line Meaning
I see a clinic full of cynics
I observe a group of people who distrust and mock others.
Who want to twist the peoples' wrist
These individuals want to control and manipulate others.
They're watching every move we make
We are being constantly monitored by these people.
We're all included on the list
Everyone is being targeted by these cynical people.
No nuclear the cowboy told us
The cowboy warned us against using nuclear power.
And who am i to disagree
I am in no position to argue against this warning.
'Cos when the madman flips the switch
If someone who is unstable activates nuclear power,
The nuclear will go for me
I will be affected by the catastrophic consequences.
I've seen the faces of starvation
I have witnessed people suffering from extreme hunger.
But i just can not see the points
I fail to understand what the cynics are trying to achieve.
'Cos there's so much food here today
Despite the presence of plentiful food,
That no one wants to take away
The cynics still refuse to share and distribute it.
The lunatics have taken over the asylum
People who are mentally unstable have gained control and power.
take away my right to choose
These unstable people are limiting my freedom to make decisions.
take away my point of view
They are suppressing my perspective and opinion.
take away my dignity,
They are depriving me of my self-respect and honor.
Take these things away from me
They are stripping me of my basic human rights and values.
take away my family,
These lunatics are separating me from the people I care about.
Take away the right to speak
They are denying me the freedom of speech and expression.
The lunatics have taken over the asylum take away my point of view,
The mentally unstable ruling class is silencing my voice and opinion.
Take away my right to choose
They are restricting my ability to make choices.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Lynval Golding, Terry Hall, Neville Staples
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