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“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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Karmela
Saydie Lyrics

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I find you weeping you're so afraid
Don't hush I want you to suffer
The grin she tried to wear ignored the pain
Your gift of agony
You stole her sanity
How dare you sleep at night
How dare you live
When you know she doesn't even breathe

Your feathers were beautiful
But it hollowed her skin
Along with the stars
How dare you sleep at night
How dare you live
When you know she doesn't even breathe
I find you weeping you're so afraid
Don't hush I want you to suffer
He grin she tried to wear ignored the pain
Your gift of agony
You stole her sanity
How dare you sleep at night

How dare you live
When you know she doesn't even breathe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Karmela" by Saydie depict the emotions and thoughts of someone who has witnessed the pain and suffering of a loved one at the hands of another. The first lines express finding the person weeping in fear and a desire for them to suffer. This immediately sets a dark tone for the song, suggesting that the singer is experiencing intense anger towards the person responsible for the pain they have witnessed.

As the song continues, the singer emphasizes the harm that has been inflicted upon the loved one. They describe the person responsible as stealing their sanity and leaving them hollowed out, comparing the beauty of the feathers to the pain they have caused. The repeated lines of "How dare you sleep at night? How dare you live?" drive home the intense anger and frustration towards someone who could cause such harm and be seemingly unaffected by it.

Overall, the lyrics to "Karmela" tell a story of pain and anger, while also highlighting the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and the consequences they have on others.

Line by Line Meaning

I find you weeping you're so afraid
I see you crying and afraid

Don't hush I want you to suffer
Don't be quiet, I want you to feel pain

The grin she tried to wear ignored the pain
She tried to smile through the pain but it didn't work

Your gift of agony
You give pain to others

You stole her sanity
You took away her mental stability

How dare you sleep at night
You have the audacity to sleep peacefully

How dare you live
How can you continue to exist

When you know she doesn't even breathe
She is suffering so much that she can barely breathe

Your feathers were beautiful
You used to be attractive

But it hollowed her skin
Your presence made her feel empty inside

Along with the stars
Even the stars lost their brightness because of you