1) Salem (sometimes stylized… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple acts with this name:
1) Salem (sometimes stylized in all caps or as S4LEM) is an American band from Traverse City, Michigan. Considered to be one of the pioneering acts in the witch house genre, Salem's sound contains elements of electronic, chopped and screwed, dark ambient, hip-hop, shoegaze, trap, and crunk. The band was formed in 2008 by Jack Donoghue, John Holland, and Heather Marlatt. They remained active up until 2012; releasing several mixtapes, EPs, singles, and remixes, as well as their debut studio album, King Night in 2010.
They briefly returned in 2016 on Wolfgang Tillmans' "Make It Up As You Go Along - Salem Remix", before another 4-year period of inactivity. In May 2020, Salem returned once again with another mixtape, Stay Down, and released their second studio album, Fires in Heaven in October that same year, 10 years after their debut.
A few weeks prior to the release of Stay Down, Marlatt posted a photo to her Instagram page, alleging that the other 2 members of the band were "attempting to force her out". She has not been featured on any of Salem's output since 2012.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/1300441-SALEM-6
2) Salem, also known as Church of Salem, is a British goth/punk rock duo, comprised of Creeper frontman Will Gould and his long-time collaborator, Matt Reynolds. Formed in 2020, they are known for the self-titled Salem (2020) and Salem II (2021) EPs, as well as for the track Fall Out Of Love, which was featured in the 2022 film Scream.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/2978796-Salem-14
3) Salem, formed in 1985, is one of the first Israeli metal bands. They are often considered to be the fathers of "oriental" metal, playing death/doom metal very early on in the global underground scene.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/461981-Salem-3
4) A post-hardcore band from Florida, formerly known as As Friends Rust, that was active from 2002 to 2005.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/1331200-Salem-7
5) A Japanese heavy metal band that was active from 1984 to 1994.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/2986449-Salem-15
6) A British heavy metal band.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/2848875-Salem-13
Water
Salem Lyrics
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So you had to dive down
Into the bottom of the deep end
And pull me right out
Know I never need a reminder
I could lose it all in a moment
A lot of people I saw at their worst times
Never found a way how to show it
Maybe cold, cold water
Could bring me back to you
If I need to, if I need to
Maybe cold, cold water
Could bring me back to life
Because I can't see tomorrow
For a moment past tonight
Eyes closed
I didn't want to see it
With eyes closed
You can choose what to believe in
Paper crowns on empty bodies
Won't stay on the under the surface
Know i'll never need a reminder
I could lose it all in a moment
Drop the world off onto my shoulders
I'd sink myself just to hold it
Maybe cold, cold water
Could bring me back to you
If I need to, if I need to
Maybe cold, cold water
Could bring me back to life
Because I can't see tomorrow
For a moment past tonight
The lyrics of the song "Water" by Salem depict a sense of vulnerability and the need for someone to save and support the singer. The opening lines, "I never learned how to swim good, so you had to dive down, into the bottom of the deep end, and pull me right out," suggest a lack of self-sufficiency and a reliance on another person to rescue them from difficult situations. The imagery of water symbolizes emotional depth and the overwhelming feeling of being in over one's head.
The singer acknowledges their own fragility, stating that they could "lose it all in a moment" and have seen others struggle during their worst times without knowing how to express it. This highlights the theme of hidden pain and the importance of finding ways to communicate and seek help. The repetition of the line "Maybe cold, cold water could bring me back to you" suggests that the presence and support of this person could be the source of solace and rejuvenation for the singer.
The second verse introduces the idea of closing one's eyes to avoid confronting difficult realities. The reference to "choosing what to believe in" hints at the power of denial as a coping mechanism. However, the singer also realizes that this superficial facade, symbolized by "paper crowns on empty bodies," cannot be sustained. They are aware that they could "lose it all in a moment" and would willingly sacrifice themselves to bear the weight of the world, emphasizing their devotion to the person they depend on.
In summary, "Water" by Salem delves into themes of vulnerability, reliance, and the search for emotional support. The lyrics express the need for someone to dive into the depths of their struggles and bring them back to safety, while also exposing the fragility of the singer and the potential consequences of ignoring their own emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I never learned how to swim good
I have never fully mastered the art of navigating through life's challenges
So you had to dive down
Therefore, you had to take the initiative and dive deep into my struggles
Into the bottom of the deep end
You went to the most profound depths to understand my inner turmoil
And pull me right out
And you rescued me from the darkness I was submerged in
Know I never need a reminder
I am fully aware that at any moment, everything I cherish could be taken away
I could lose it all in a moment
Any second, I could experience devastating loss
A lot of people I saw at their worst times
I have witnessed numerous individuals during their lowest moments
Never found a way how to show it
But they were unable to express their pain and vulnerability
Maybe cold, cold water
Perhaps the unforgiving nature of harsh reality
Could bring me back to you
Has the power to reconnect me with your presence
If I need to, if I need to
Only if I truly require that reconnection
Maybe cold, cold water
Perhaps the harsh, chilling truth
Could bring me back to life
Has the potential to revive me from my emotional numbness
Because I can't see tomorrow
As of now, I am unable to envision a future beyond the present
For a moment past tonight
My perspective is confined to the immediate moment with no vision of what lies ahead
Eyes closed
By shutting my eyes
I didn't want to see it
I deliberately chose to ignore the harsh realities
With eyes closed
In this state of denial
You can choose what to believe in
I have the power to selectively believe in whatever suits my desires
Paper crowns on empty bodies
Superficial symbols of power and authority on lifeless shells of human beings
Won't stay on the under the surface
These false facades cannot be sustained beneath the outer shell
Know I'll never need a reminder
I am fully aware that at any moment, everything I cherish could be taken away
I could lose it all in a moment
Any second, I could experience devastating loss
Drop the world off onto my shoulders
If necessary, I would bear the weight of the entire world on my own
I'd sink myself just to hold it
I would willingly sacrifice my own well-being to preserve what I value
Maybe cold, cold water
Perhaps the unforgiving nature of harsh reality
Could bring me back to you
Has the power to reconnect me with your presence
If I need to, if I need to
Only if I truly require that reconnection
Maybe cold, cold water
Perhaps the harsh, chilling truth
Could bring me back to life
Has the potential to revive me from my emotional numbness
Because I can't see tomorrow
As of now, I am unable to envision a future beyond the present
For a moment past tonight
My perspective is confined to the immediate moment with no vision of what lies ahead
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Anthony Killian
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ckhgator
first time I've heard this above 64kbps lmao
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make america witch house again
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Ty ty ty
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