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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.
Loaded Gun
SOiL Lyrics
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Got a mind that's free to be got a heart that'll rage forever
How long how long how long 'til you see what's missing
How long too long how long 'til you trust in me
The truth like a poison pill you push it away you push it away
The truth like a loaded gun you push it away you push it away
I'm living blue sky fine with a bullet in the chamber
Tell me how I should act how you think I should be
How long how long how long 'til you know what's missing
Tell me how I frustrate how I make you regret
How long too long how long 'til you stand by me
The truth like a poison pill you push it away you push it away
The truth like a loaded gun you push it away you push it away
You scream I'm the only one with emotions like a loaded gun
Step aside and breathe ashes of reflection
You wish I was more like you well I wish the best for you
I'm living blue sky fine with a bullet in the chamber
Painted portrait of desperation wrapped up tight in blind frustration
It's you you can't see past you you
Days and nights they bleed together tryin' to keep your smile forever
For you you can't see past you you
You scream I'm the only one with emotions like a loaded gun
Step aside and breathe ashes of reflection
You wish I was more like you well I wish the best for you
I'm living blue sky fine with a bullet in the chamber
You scream I'm the only one with emotions like a loaded gun
I'm living blue sky fine with a bullet in the chambe
The lyrics of SOiL’s song “Loaded Gun” explore the tension between individuality and conformity within a relationship. The singer presents himself as being “too right” and “too strong” to surrender his identity to fit into someone else’s expectations. He has a free mind and a passionate heart that will not be tamed, but his partner seems to be trying to push him into a mold that doesn’t fit him. The singer challenges his partner to see what’s missing and to trust in him, while expressing his own frustration at being criticized for who he is.
The repeated references to truth as a poison pill and a loaded gun suggest that honesty and self-expression can be dangerous, but also that suppressing them can be equally harmful. The singer recognizes that he is not the only one with “emotions like a loaded gun” and that his partner may also be struggling to express themselves honestly. He encourages them to step aside and reflect on their own feelings, rather than trying to impose their expectations on him. In the end, the singer asserts his own autonomy and inner strength, declaring that he is “living blue sky fine with a bullet in the chamber.”
Overall, “Loaded Gun” is a song about the challenges of maintaining a sense of self within a relationship, and the importance of honesty and mutual understanding in navigating those challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Too right to be so wrong too strong well you shoulda known better
I am confident in my decisions and actions, so you should have expected me to be this way.
Got a mind that's free to be got a heart that'll rage forever
I have a free spirit and a passionate heart that will never stop fighting for what I believe in.
How long how long how long 'til you see what's missing
How much time will it take until you realize what you are missing in your life?
How long too long how long 'til you trust in me
How much longer will it take for you to trust me?
The truth like a poison pill you push it away you push it away
When faced with the truth, you try to avoid it and refuse to accept it.
The truth like a loaded gun you push it away you push it away
The truth is powerful and dangerous, and you avoid it by pushing it away.
You think I'm the only one with emotions like a loaded gun
You assume that I am the only one who feels that their emotions are explosive and dangerous like a gun.
I'm living blue sky fine with a bullet in the chamber
I am living life carefree and happy, but still prepared for any danger that may come my way.
Tell me how I should act how you think I should be
You are telling me how I should behave and what kind of person I should be.
Tell me how I frustrate how I make you regret
You are telling me how I am frustrating you and causing you to feel regretful.
How long too long how long 'til you stand by me
How much longer until you support and stand by me?
Painted portrait of desperation wrapped up tight in blind frustration
You are in a desperate and frustrated state of mind, and it is consuming you entirely.
It's you you can't see past you you
You are so focused on yourself that you cannot see anything beyond your own desires and needs.
Days and nights they bleed together tryin' to keep your smile forever
You are struggling to maintain a happy demeanor constantly, leading to exhaustion and fatigue.
You scream I'm the only one with emotions like a loaded gun
You continue to believe that you are the only one whose emotions are explosive and can be compared to a gun.
Step aside and breathe ashes of reflection
Take a step back and reflect on what has happened in the past, in order to gain clarity and perspective for the future.
You wish I was more like you well I wish the best for you
You desire for me to be more like you, but I only have the best wishes for you, regardless of our differences.
I'm living blue sky fine with a bullet in the chamber
I am living life carefree and happy, but still prepared for any danger that may come my way.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CHRIS SLIGH, TONY W. WOOD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris Bruce
DAMN it sounds so good to have Ryan back with Soil. When I heard the start, I was like Damn that singer sounds a shitload like Ryan, then I seen he's back with them, HELL YEAH
sp1cex
Awesome!
Charlotte Sometimes
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Glass Dick Jones
This wasn't my favorite album of theirs, most of the songs had the same tune.
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Flamboyant Insomniac
I agree