Jeff explains, ''I've been in the game for a long time but my roots started more on the heavier side of the tracks, I thought it was about time I came home to visit the family and stick around for a while!''.
The band is comprised of Jeff's most current solo band, who he insisted on making this musical merge with him. Jorge Salan (lead guitar), BJ (keys, guitars), David Z (bass) and Edu Cominato (drums). Soto adds ''these guys come from different parts of the world and bring their own influence to make this band very special. From the US to Europe to South America, we have an exciting mix of style and prestige that keeps us all on our toes''.
A neurotic blend of power metal, prog, groove-laden huge guitars, hooks and production, SOTO is a contender in today's modern Rock arena while capturing the essence of strong songwriting simultaneously.
Jeff adds, ''the past 5 or more years have propelled me a plethora of anger and frustration, I'm actually quite pissed off about a lot of things, SOTO is my outlet to release some of this pent up emotion. We realize there are a lot of folks young and old who may be sharing these thoughts so this is especially for them too. We're not reinventing the wheel here, we're just creating an outlet for where our hearts are both musically and mentally…I’m just not in a 'touch your golden hair' mood right now!''.
Songs like Break, The Fall, Wrath, Narcicisstically Yours and Final Say are perfect vehicles of raw emotion. Songs like When I'm Older, Karma’s Kiss, to the title track Inside The Vertigo and the 9+ minute epic End Of Days advocate a modern day reality/wake-up call.
Produced by Jeff Scott Soto, the album features tracks co-written with his bandmates as well as a of his famous friends/colleagues. Collaborators include guitarists Gus G (Firewind, Ozzy), Jason Bieler (Saigon Kick), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob) and Joel Hoekstra (Night Ranger/TSO), all of whom perform on their penned tracks for the album. Others appearing as guests/co-writers are Casey Grillo (Kamelot), Connor Engstrom, Tony Dickinson, Leo Mancini, Hugo Mariutti and Gary Schutt.
The album was recorded during the latter months of 2013 and mixed/mastered in Boston by Soto's long time engineer and friend John Ellis. ''Everyone from John to my amazing co-writers to some of my bandmates, especially Edu who was extremely instrumental on helping me stay on course musically, get overall credit for creating this album. I oversaw it as a whole knowing the vision I wanted to capture but I truly had a lot of help from my bros that appear on this masterpiece!'' exclaims Soto.
Weight of the World
S.O.T.O Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
My wells gone dry
This is something i feel the need to hide cause
This cost has crippled me and led to my demise
This is something I feel the need to hide
This cost cripples me titans time is nigh
I hear from voices calling from the other side
They want to take my life
They want to take my life
I pray for the divine
To witness me in light
This is the end
Like a worm on glass I will watch you die
Build shrines to fall
Your weight has dissolved
I offer you to lay your head
I know you long for rest
I am here for the maker of these lands
I have come to take his hands
So he can make no more
My youth I will restore
My youth I will restore
I held you up
You weighed too much
Your need to yearn
This is why you have to
Burn
I am Titan
I see red
I have the world in my hands
You all breached death
I will bleed your faith
Behold the Human race
I am Titan
I see red
My day will finally come for me to lay to rest
The lyrics of S.O.T.O.'s song "Weight of the World" depict a man who has lost his way and is struggling to cope with the burdens of life. He has reached a breaking point and feels like his well of strength has dried up. The weight of his troubles has become too much for him to bear, and he feels like he needs to hide his pain from the world. He is haunted by voices calling from the other side, threatening to take his life. In this dark moment, the man prays for divine intervention, hoping for a glimmer of light in his despair. As the song progresses, the man transforms into a "Titan," with the world in his hands and a thirst for vengeance against those who have wronged him. The lyrics suggest that the man has lost touch with reality and is on the brink of a destructive rampage.
The imagery in the lyrics paints a vivid picture of the man's inner turmoil. The metaphor of a well gone dry symbolizes his emotional exhaustion. The repeated reference to the man feeling the need to hide his pain highlights his shame and isolation. The idea of the man transforming into a powerful "Titan" suggests that he is struggling to assert his dominance in a world that has made him feel powerless.
Overall, "Weight of the World" is a poignant and powerful reflection on the human condition. It addresses themes of isolation, despair, and the search for meaning in life. The lyrics encourage listeners to confront their own inner demons and seek out the light in dark times.
Line by Line Meaning
I've lost it
I have reached a breaking point
My wells gone dry
I have exhausted my resources
This is something i feel the need to hide cause
I am ashamed to admit my struggles
This cost has crippled me and led to my demise
The consequences of my actions have destroyed me
I hear from voices calling from the other side
I am tormented by my inner demons
They want to take my life
My struggles have become unbearable
I pray for the divine
I seek redemption from a higher power
To witness me in light
To forgive me for my sins
This is the end
I have come to the end of my journey
Like a worm on glass I will watch you die
I will witness your destruction
Build shrines to fall
Your accomplishments are fleeting
Your weight has dissolved
Your influence has faded
I offer you to lay your head
I offer you peace
I know you long for rest
I understand your struggles
I am here for the maker of these lands
I am here to confront my creator
I have come to take his hands
I am here to challenge my creator's power
So he can make no more
I seek to end my creator's reign
My youth I will restore
I seek to reclaim my former strength
I held you up
I supported you
You weighed too much
Your burden was too great for me to bear
Your need to yearn
Your desire for more was insatiable
This is why you have to
This is why you must face the consequences
Burn
Pay for your sins
I am Titan
I am powerful and unstoppable
I see red
I am angry and vengeful
I have the world in my hands
I seek to control everything
You all breached death
You have angered me beyond repair
I will bleed your faith
I will destroy everything you believe in
Behold the Human race
Witness the destruction I will bring
My day will finally come for me to lay to rest
My journey will soon come to an end
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cade Midyett, Dylan Palmer, Taylor Rofidal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@blackmoon1603
One of THE Best vocalist of our time! Killer!
@SHAWNMICHAELPERRY
known you a long time....! i still think your the tops as a performer/songwriter ive always admired you and believe in you brother god bless you my friend....!
@ericsterk9939
A great vocalist, a great song. Jeff is the man
@theotherhouse5910
kicking ass as usual..... waiting for US tour......
@suicidalgrooves1130
Cool!!!
@eniogobor2466
One more time a great song! Your voice is amazing Jeff! Brasil loves you!
@donaldpalmer2419
Jeff you Rock. 🤘
@eduardoantoniocornejonova6322
yo no ubicaba a Soto, lo conoci en el concierto de los Winery Dogs en santiago, me dejo una muy buena impresión, excelente sonodo de voz, guitarras y el bajo espectacular, lo he seguido escuchando, a mis hijos les encanto
@carolinelala9818
Killer!! Loving this high energy heavier sound on this one. Damn, you're vocals always deliver Jeff. I can only imagine how it's going to sound live next month. Cheers.
@CarlaBorotto
Maravilhoso!!!! Parabéns!!!!! Espero vocês no Brasil em breve. Que som animal!!!!