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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.
Shining Man
SOiL Lyrics
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And my eyes could tell the stories
The fools that march beyond my grasp
Shame shame they oughta know better
A shining man I've never been
And the cloud around me knows better
Can't rhyme the reason
I've got the feeling once again
I'm on my way
To kill aain
I've got the need to kill again
Sympathy isn't cheap
And no reason makes it bitter
The lines I hate dissipate
Form a crime against me you better
A shining man I've never been
And the cloud around me knows better
Can't face my opinion
I've got the feeling once again
To kill again
I'm on my way
To kill again
I've got the need to kill again
Seething the bleeding
Planting lifeless seeds of myself
Never a shining man never was never am
Never rising always falling
Planting all the seeds of myself
Never a shining man never was never am
The lyrics of SOiL's song "Shining Man" depict a protagonist who is haunted by their own violent tendencies. The first stanza speaks of bloody hands and the stories that can be seen in the singer's eyes, suggesting that they have a history of violence. The second stanza describes the lack of sympathy or understanding for the singer's actions, and they feel resentment towards those who judge them. Throughout the song, the singer admits to not being a "shining man", implying that they are not someone to be admired or looked up to, but rather someone who is flawed and troubled. The ending of the song speaks of the singer's inability to rise above their violent tendencies, always falling and planting "lifeless seeds of myself".
Overall, the lyrics of "Shining Man" present a dark and disturbing perspective on violence and its effects on those who perpetrate it. The singer struggles with their own sense of guilt and the judgement of others, yet seems powerless to change their behavior. The lyrics are introspective and honest, speaking to the complexity of human nature and the struggles that some face in controlling their darker impulses.
Line by Line Meaning
Bloody hands mark where I've been
My past is marked with violence and trauma as symbolized by the blood on my hands
And my eyes could tell the stories
The pain and hurt that I've gone through are evident in my eyes, and my experiences have a tale to tell
The fools that march beyond my grasp
Those who continue to make poor choices and head towards destruction are beyond my control and influence
Shame shame they oughta know better
I feel sad for those who ought to know better yet still make poor choices and go down the wrong path
A shining man I've never been
I have never been pure, spotless, or perfect in my life, as symbolized by the imagery of a shining man
And the cloud around me knows better
Even the atmosphere around me, which represents my thoughts and emotions, knows the truth about my imperfect self
Can't rhyme the reason
I cannot explain or rationalize the desire I feel to succumb to violent tendencies
I've got the feeling once again
I am feeling the impulse to act on my violent urges once again
To kill again
My desire to commit murder is resurfacing
I'm on my way
I am about to embark on a destructive path of violence
Sympathy isn't cheap
It isn't easy for me to sympathize with others as it requires me to let my guard down and become vulnerable
And no reason makes it bitter
Even if I can understand the reasons for someone's pain, it doesn't lessen the bitterness I feel towards them
The lines I hate dissipate
The things that I dislike or find distasteful about people start to fade in the face of their suffering
Form a crime against me you better
If someone tries to harm or attack me due to my violent tendencies, they will only make things worse
Seething the bleeding
I am filled with anger and resentment towards those who have hurt me, which festers and worsens as time goes by
Planting lifeless seeds of myself
My violent tendencies and behaviors are causing me to become more and more lifeless, as I continue to give in to my dark impulses
Never rising always falling
I am constantly falling into a spiral of self-destructive behavior and violent tendencies, never managing to rise above them
Never a shining man never was never am
I was never, am never, and will never be a perfect, shining example of a human being, always carrying the burden of my violent past and tendencies
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Rough Cut Entertainment
Actually this is from the El Chuppacabra EP originally, they just remixed it and put it on Throttle Junkies. Great song either way! Love it, thanks for the upload!
TheBanelock
SOiL = best Band ever!
dvelopate
Sounds like Corrosion of Conformity, big like!
Forkhead21
SOIL For the mother fucking WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nothing beats Soil!
Jacob Jones
damn nice,,,heavy lol