saydie. [seydi':]

“A monochrome of sound and art that fails the crit… Read Full Bio ↴saydie. [seydi':]

“A monochrome of sound and art that fails the criteria of mediocrity.”

Over the years, this phrase has defined the music of Saydie, a five piece rock band formed in April 2003. Indeed, the band is best known for being pioneers in female fronted heavy music in the Philippines, with their debut self-titled album being one of the first to showcase a unique take on the genre in the local music scene of their home country. Over time, Saydie’s raw, aggressive and authentic approach to their music has earned them a huge and dedicated following.

In the 2010s, Saydie has managed to stand the test of time and continuously evolve its sound. This evolution is apparent with the band’s upcoming second album “Belita” from which the singles “Austine”, “Heather’s Prayer” and “Onyx” have been released – the first two singles gathering over 100,000 views on YouTube combined and the latter single topping the Rakista Radio charts for three consecutive weeks. Now a stronger band than ever, Saydie continues to aspire to greater heights of musical expression and success, with mediocrity being ever absent from the band’s vocabulary.

Saydie is Kat Taylor, Josh Madrid, Kurt Corpus, Monx Arguelles and Karl Kliatchko.

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Damien
Saydie Lyrics

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So many sins you've created
So many sins upon your self
So many sins upon me

I am pacified by fear
You are a sign of my end
This fear of being deceased closer and

Closer, why do you have to come?
Why do I die? why?
Your curse over me
Why over me? why?
Damien, Damien, Damien, Damien.

Pluck me out before I burn
Pluck me out before I weep
Pluck me out I'm in hell
Should have never shown your soul
I should have never seen it
Now you come
Closer and closer it never stops

Closer, why do you have to come?
Why do I die? why?
Your curse over me
Why over me? why?
Damien, Damien, Damien, Damien.

You drown me in the fire
Stitch me with your wire
Now you wanna take my life away
Now you wanna snatch my dreams

This world you've created Each building is a temple of sin 2x

You are a temple of sin 2x

Damien, Damien, Damien, Damien

Overall Meaning

The song "Damien" by Saydie is a haunting portrayal of the fear and despair the singer feels as a result of their interaction with someone named Damien. The lyrics suggest that Damien has committed numerous sins, both against themselves and the world at large. The singer is trapped in a state of fear, both of what Damien might do to them and of the imminent approach of death. They want to be saved from the situation, but feel unable to escape the curse that Damien has placed upon them.

The repeated refrain of "Damien, Damien, Damien, Damien" serves to emphasize the overwhelming presence of this evil figure within the singer's life. The lyrics create a sense of foreboding and inevitability, as though Damien's arrival is an inescapable fate. The singer's use of the second person when addressing Damien ("You are a sign of my end", "Your curse over me", "Now you wanna take my life away") creates a sense of personal connection between them and Damien, as though the two are inexorably linked.

Overall, "Damien" is a powerful portrayal of fear and despair in the face of evil. The lyrics are deeply introspective, and bring to mind questions about the nature of sin and redemption. The ominous, haunting tone of the music serves to amplify the sense of dread conveyed in the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

So many sins you've created
You've committed countless sins

So many sins upon your self
You have brought the consequences of your sins upon yourself

So many sins upon me
I am paying the price for your sins as well

I am pacified by fear
I am paralyzed and unable to act due to fear

You are a sign of my end
Your presence means my demise is near

This fear of being deceased closer and
I am terrified of dying and it's becoming more and more of a reality

Closer, why do you have to come?
Why must you approach me and make me even more afraid?

Why do I die? why?
Why is my fate death?

Your curse over me
I am under a curse because of you

Why over me? why?
Why did your curse have to affect me?

Damien, Damien, Damien, Damien.
A repetition of your name, emphasizing the fear it instills in me

Pluck me out before I burn
Save me before I suffer even more

Pluck me out before I weep
Rescue me before I start crying

Pluck me out I'm in hell
I feel like I am in hell already

Should have never shown your soul
You revealed your true nature, which was a mistake

I should have never seen it
I regret ever finding out who you really are

Now you come
You are approaching me once again

Closer and closer it never stops
You keep getting closer and closer to me and it's relentless

You drown me in the fire
You are engulfing me in your destructive ways

Stitch me with your wire
You are hurting me in a piercing and lasting way

Now you wanna take my life away
You are trying to kill me

Now you wanna snatch my dreams
You are trying to destroy my aspirations and future

This world you've created Each building is a temple of sin 2x
Your influence has created a world of sin, where every structure is a place of wickedness

You are a temple of sin 2x
You, yourself, are a being of evil

Damien, Damien, Damien, Damien.
The song ends with a repetition of your name, indicating the strong association between you and fear, pain, and suffering

Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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