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1) SOiL is a four-piece nu metal band from Chicago, formed in 1997 by ex-members of renowned death metal acts Broken Hope and Oppressor. After three efforts (the EP SOiL, the EP El Chupacabra and the first album Throttle Junkies), they gained international success with their album Scars. Their success was helped by singles such as Halo and Unreal, which bear their distinctive harsh but emotional and melodic sound.
Current members
- Ryan McCombs – Vocals (1997–2004, 2011-present)
- Adam Zadel – Guitar (1997–present)
- Tim King – Bass (1997–present)
- Jon Wysocki - Drums (2011-present)
Former members
- Tom Schofield – Drums (1997–2010)
- A. J. Cavalier - Vocals, Guitar (2005–2010)
- Shaun Glass – guitar (1997–2007)
Touring members
- Jordan Lee - Vocals (2010–2011)
- Mike Tignino - Drums (2010–2011)
Discography
- SOiL (EP) (1997)
- El Chupacabra (EP) (1998)
- Throttle Junkies (1999)
- Scars (2001)
- Redefine (2004)
- True Self (2006)
- Throttle Junkies [Remastered] (2007)
- Picture Perfect (2009)
- Re-LIVE-ing The Scars (2012)
- Whole (2013)
In 2002, SOiL played at Ozzfest and on the Ozzfest 2002 CD you can find the track 'Halo' played live with Zakk Wyld of Black Lable Society.
2) S.O.I.L (Czech band) was founded in spring of 2003. The original formation consisted of the singer Zuzana Kropáčová, keyboard player Jakub Zitko, drummer Roman Vícha and bass guitar player Aleš Slavík. In spring 2004, a guitar player Jiří Šimek joined the band and this is the final arrangement up to the present day.
The band performed not just in Czech clubs but also on several big festivals e. g. Creamfields 2003, Open Air Field 2004, Mezi Ploty, Summer of Love 2003, Semtex Culture 2004 etc.
Current members
- Zuzana Kropáčová - vocals
- Kuba Zitko - keyboard
- Aleš Slavík - bass
- Jirka Šimek - guitars
- Roman Vícha - drums
Discography
- In Fields
- Looking Back (2008)
3) SOIL - Jensen Henrik & Lankin.
4) Soil - Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Domingo Laranio, Dave Hakopyan, and later, Shavo Odadjian.
Serj Tankian founded his first rockband "Soil" in 1993. Two years later, in 1995, after one supposed jam session recording and one live show, Dave and Domingo left. Shavo (who went on to become the bass player) brought in drummer Andy Khachaturian. The four of them then named themselves System of a Down.
5) Soil is a gardencore band from Olympia, WA.
Butterfly
SOiL Lyrics
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Tell me the lines that bind you...inside
High chairs creakin'
But the minds won't weaken
Soil in the pot
And then it's all fine here
Are all your wishes gone
Too far to barrow
One of mine from over here
Say what am I...BUterrfly
Just a weed amongst flowers shining through
Butterfly..Saw what am I
Your minds been soaking in the bright blue sky
Rubber band-man
Can you really say you can
No way man
And then it's all fine here
Eyes show that you're the one that
I want to old near
Think of what you thought
You only know what you hear
[CHORUS]
The lyrics of SOiL's song "Butterfly" carry various interpretations that reflect on the importance of our internal conflicts and self-identity. The opening lines "Show me the lines that bind inside, Tell me the lines that bind you...inside" are a reflection of the external conflicts failing to reveal the internal turmoil we undergo. The song describes how we all have our own minds that never weaken, highlighting how our thoughts are ingrained in us like soil in a pot. The song encourages us to reflect on the people around us and the faded wishes they hold, hoping to borrow happiness while also realizing that we cannot always absorb someone else's desires.
The chorus of the song carries an interesting metaphor where the singer describes himself as a butterfly, a weed amongst flowers shining through. The metaphor allows us to view ourselves from a different angle and how our differences are what makes us unique. Another metaphorical aspect of the song is the "rubber band-man" who cannot truly say he can. This metaphor represents the times where we pretend to have control over everything, but we are really just holding on by a thread.
Overall, "Butterfly" by SOiL is a profound and thought-provoking song that urges us to find our place in the world while also reflecting on the people and conflicts around us. The song urges us to recognize ourselves as unique and to never undermine the potential we all hold inside.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me the lines that bind inside
Tell me the deep connections that exist within you
Tell me the lines that bind you...inside
Share with me the strong bonds that connect your inner self
High chairs creakin'
The chairs may be old and worn, but still functional
But the minds won't weaken
Despite external wear and tear, the mind remains strong
Soil in the pot
Grounded and rooted in one place
And then it's all fine here
Everything is okay in the present moment
Are all your wishes gone
Have you given up on your desires?
Or is there one you hold dear
Do you still treasure one wish in your heart?
Too far to barrow
The distance is too great to borrow
One of mine from over here
I cannot lend you something from where I stand
Say what am I...BUterrfly
I am wondering about my identity, like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon
Just a weed amongst flowers shining through
I feel like an insignificant presence among others who shine brilliantly
Butterfly..Saw what am I
I look into myself to understand who I am, as if seeing my reflection in the eye of a butterfly
Your minds been soaking in the bright blue sky
You have been immersed in a world of optimism and hopefulness, represented by the vast blue sky
Rubber band-man
A person who appears to stretch themselves in various directions
Can you really say you can
Are you truly capable of doing what you think you can?
No way man
The answer is a definite no
Eyes show that you're the one that
Through your eyes I see that you are the person I want
I want to old near
I want to hold you close and keep you near
Think of what you thought
Perhaps reconsider and revisit your previous thoughts
You only know what you hear
Your perception of reality is limited to what you have heard
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