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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.
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Rosetta Stone Lyrics
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Come on, I'm talking to you, come on
Shout, shout, let it all out, these are the things I can do without
Come on, I'm talking to you, come on
In violent times, you shouldn't have to sell your soul
In black and white, they really really ought to know
Those one track minds that took you for a working boy
You shouldn't have to jump for joy
Shout, shout, let it all out, these are the things I can do without
Come on, I'm talking to you, come on
They gave you life, and in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice, I hope we live to tell the tale
I hope we live to tell the tale
Shout, shout, let it all out, these are the things I can do without
Come on, I'm talking to you, come on
Shout, shout, let it all out, these are the things I can do without
Come on, I'm talking to you, come on
Shout, shout, let it all out (let it all out)
These are the things I can do without
Come on, I'm talking to you, come on
And when you've taken down your guard
If I could change your mind, I'd really love to break your heart
I'd really love to break your heart
Shout, shout, let it all out
(Break your heart) these are the things I can do without
(I'd really love to break your heart) come on
I'm talking to you, come on
Shout, shout, let it all out, these are the things I can do without
Come on, I'm talking to you so come on
(Guitar solo)
Shout, shout, let it all out, these are the things I can do without
Come on, I'm talking to you, come on
(They really really ought to know) Shout, shout, let it all out
(Really really ought to know) These are the things I can do without
(They really really) Come on, I'm talking to you, come on
(They really really ought to know) Shout, shout, let it all out
(I'd really love to break your heart)
These are the things I can do without
(I'd really love to break your heart)
Come on, I'm talking to you so come on
Shout, shout, let it all out, these are the things I can do without
Come on, I'm talking to you, come on...(fade)
The lyrics of Rosetta Stone's "Shout" are a powerful message against oppression and conformity. The song talks about the kind of situations that can arise in times of violence and unrest - people who have to sell their souls just to survive and those who have to act like "working boys" just to keep their jobs. The singer advises that it's time to "kiss them goodbye" and not "jump for joy." He is talking about standing up for oneself and not compromising one's integrity.
The song also highlights the idea of "living to tell the tale." This could be interpreted as surviving through tough times and coming out on the other side, stronger and wiser. There is a sense of defiance in the lyrics, and the repetitive "shout" refrain could be seen as a call to raise one's voice against oppression and societal norms.
Overall, "Shout" is a call to action for standing up for oneself and not being a victim of oppression or conformity.
Line by Line Meaning
Shout, shout, let it all out, these are the things I can do without
I am expressing frustration and stress and letting it all out. These are the things that I do not need in my life.
Come on, I'm talking to you, come on
I am addressing you directly and asking you to listen to what I have to say.
In violent times, you shouldn't have to sell your soul
During times of unrest and conflict, you should not have to compromise your values and morals.
In black and white, they really really ought to know
It should be clear and obvious to everyone that things are not right and changes need to be made.
Those one track minds that took you for a working boy
People who have a narrow-minded focus on work and success have underestimated you.
Kiss them goodbye, you shouldn't have to jump for joy
You can say goodbye to those people and situations that did not bring you happiness, you should not have to fake emotions just to impress others.
They gave you life, and in return you gave them hell
You have caused chaos and trouble in response to how others have treated you.
As cold as ice, I hope we live to tell the tale
Despite how harsh and cruel things can be, I hope we can survive these experiences and share our stories.
And when you've taken down your guard
When you let your guard down and are vulnerable,
If I could change your mind, I'd really love to break your heart
If I had the power to influence and convince you, I would like to challenge your emotions and make you question what you once believed.
(Break your heart) these are the things I can do without
Being heartbroken is something I do not need in my life.
(I'd really love to break your heart) come on
I am daring you to let me influence you and make you vulnerable emotionally.
(They really really ought to know) Shout, shout, let it all out
It should be so obvious that expressing frustration and emotion is necessary.
(Really really ought to know) These are the things I can do without
I repeat, these are the things I do not need in my life.
(They really really) Come on, I'm talking to you, come on
I am emphasizing that I am addressing you and you need to pay attention to what I am saying.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ian Stanley, Roland Orzabal
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