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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.
Too Far away
SOiL Lyrics
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You slipped away from me
I understand
Why you had to leave
No matter how I try
Holding on for life
You cannot hear my cries no more, no more
Heaven took you far away from me
Left me empty and alone
Heaven took you far away from me
Too far away for me to go
It's getting late
I'm right here next to you
I'm glad I stayed
To see the last of you
No matter how I try
Holding on for life
You cannot hear my cries no more, no more
Heaven took you far away from me
Left me empty and alone
Heaven took you far away from me
Too far away for me to go
The last breath is fading from your lips now
The warmth is leaving from your hands
You're slipping further away
Slipping away
Slipping far away
Heaven took you far away from me
Left me empty and alone
Heaven took you far away from me
Too far away for me to go
(Too far away for me to go)
Heaven took you far away from me
Left me empty and alone
Heaven took you far away from me
Too far away for me to go
I took your hand
You slipped away
The lyrics of SOiL's song "Too Far Away" tell the story of someone who has lost a loved one and is struggling to come to terms with their departure. The first verse begins with the singer expressing his understanding of why the person had to leave, but acknowledging that it still hurts nevertheless. The second verse talks about how it's getting late and the singer is with the person, grateful to have been able to stay until the end.
The chorus is where the main theme of the song is repeated: that heaven has taken the loved one too far away from the singer to reach. The words "left me empty and alone" drive home the sense of loss and loneliness the singer feels. The bridge of the song describes in vivid detail the final moments of the loved one's life slipping away and the warmth leaving their hands.
Overall, "Too Far Away" is a poignant and emotional song that resonates with anyone who has suffered a loss. It beautifully captures the feeling of being left behind and unable to move on, while also conveying a sense of acceptance and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I took your hand
I held your hand tightly with mine, showing my love and affection for you
You slipped away from me
You passed away and left me behind, despite my efforts to keep you with me
I understand
I comprehend why you had to leave this world, even though it pains me greatly
Why you had to leave
I acknowledge that you had to depart from this life, despite the hurt it brought me
No matter how I try
I attempted to hold onto you with all my might, but to no avail
Holding on for life
I clung to you with all my strength, struggling to keep you with me
You cannot hear my cries no more, no more
You are no longer able to hear my tearful pleas and desperate cries for you to stay
Heaven took you far away from me
You have left this earthly plane and ascended to the afterlife, leaving me behind
Left me empty and alone
Your departure has left me feeling numb and isolated, without your presence in my life
Too far away for me to go
I am unable to follow you to the place you have gone, and must remain in this world without you
It's getting late
Time is passing by quickly, and your passing is imminent
I'm right here next to you
I am present next to you in your final moments, offering you my presence and support
I'm glad I stayed
I am grateful that I was able to be with you until the end of your life
To see the last of you
Being with you until the very end allowed me to witness your passing and make peace with your departure
The last breath is fading from your lips now
Your final breath is slowly leaving your body, and your passing is imminent
The warmth is leaving from your hands
Your body is growing colder as the life leaves you, and your touch is becoming colder
You're slipping further away
Your departure from this life is causing you to become more distant from me
Slipping away
You are passing away and leaving this life behind
Slipping far away
Your departure is causing you to become more distant from me, both physically and emotionally
Contributed by Grace A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lucianthrope
Can't help but think of my grandmother when I listen to this song. Makes me cry...
MrRiadon
Heard this song on a vid and I fucking love it, I don't know what about it I love but I just keep replaying it
Julian S.O.S.
its a very good song and its sad :'-( but i love it...
TORA
Love it...
6feettodeath
This songs about AJs Grandma who died before they went to record the album! Awesome song!!
Carmella Allegretto-Baker
Yes, definitely about AJ's grandmother and not Tim's. Also yes, AJ wrote this because of his grandmother passing away.
Tosde96
What the fuck happened to SOiL?!
Admiral Meow
@Tosde96 In October they are doing a tour in the UK with Ryan McCombs
Redefined11
This song is actually about Tims grandmother who passed away....I took them dinner before one of their shows and told him it was from my mom whom we call Nonnie ...Thats when I heard about this song..the cd had not even been released yet..Nonnie was Tim's grandmothers name also...
Carmella Allegretto-Baker
@Jeremy James, yes, Aj wrote this after his grandmother passed away. He's a good friend to my husband and me, so we've seen and heard the amazing talent he possesses as a songwriter, singer, and musician. Aj has it all!