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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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Krolithikah
Saydie Lyrics

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Creeping like a spider
Ignore the marks that evil has left behind
They starve, you bloat
They die and still you bloat

And yet the people wait
The people are waiting
Watch the water and let it guide you

Watch the water and let it kill you

Die, follow the water
Die, follow the water
Die, follow the water
Die, follow the water.

Choking like your fucker
They choke on bones that you left behind
They starve, you bloat
They lifted you up

How can they wait
You've eaten the children
Watch the water and let it guide you
Watch the water and let it kill you

Die, follow the water
Die, follow the water
Die, follow the water
Die, follow the water

Heads are rolling down your golden stairs
Can you come closer to them

Die 6x

Heads are rolling down your golden stairs
Tell me, does your bitch need another ring or they die 4x

I hope you fucking die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Saydie's song "Krolithikah" speak to the idea of a powerful and dominant force (likely a person or group of people) that feeds on the weakness and suffering of others. The imagery of "Creeping like a spider" and "Choking like your fucker" evoke a sense of predatory behavior, while the repeated phrase "They starve, you bloat" underscores the idea that this force is parasitic and feeds off the misery of others. Despite this, however, "the people are waiting" - presumably for some kind of relief or deliverance - and the singer urges them to "watch the water and let it guide you / watch the water and let it kill you." The repetition of the line "Die, follow the water" drives home this idea of surrendering oneself to a greater power in the face of an overwhelming and oppressive force.

The second half of the song is more confrontational and accusatory towards this dominant force. The line "You've eaten the children" suggests that this group is not just predatory, but actively preying on society's most vulnerable members. The repetition of the phrase "Watch the water and let it guide you / watch the water and let it kill you" takes on a more threatening tone, as if to say that this group's actions will ultimately lead to their own downfall. The final lines - "Heads are rolling down your golden stairs / tell me, does your bitch need another ring or they die / I hope you fucking die" - are a direct attack on this group's wealth and privilege, suggesting that these people are so out of touch with the suffering of others that they are not even aware of the harm they cause.

Line by Line Meaning

Creeping like a spider
Moving secretly and dangerously, like a spider hunting its prey.

Ignore the marks that evil has left behind
Disregard the evidence of harm that has been caused.

They starve, you bloat
While others are hungry and struggling, you are thriving in excess.

They die and still you bloat
Even in the face of death and suffering, your wealth and power continue to expand.

And yet the people wait
Despite the harm that has been inflicted, people are still hoping for change.

The people are waiting
The population is anxious for something to happen.

Watch the water and let it guide you
Pay attention to the world around you and take direction from it.

Watch the water and let it kill you
The natural world can be dangerous and deadly, and it is not to be taken lightly.

Die, follow the water
Embrace your mortality and accept the inevitability of death.

Choking like your fucker
Suffocating under the weight of someone else's greed and corruption.

They choke on bones that you left behind
Others are struggling to survive because you have taken more than your fair share.

They lifted you up
Your success was only made possible by the efforts and sacrifices of others.

How can they wait
Why are people still hoping for change when it seems impossible?

You've eaten the children
You have contributed to the suffering and exploitation of vulnerable people.

Heads are rolling down your golden stairs
People are literally dying as a result of your greed and ambition.

Can you come closer to them
Can you see the harm that you have caused and take responsibility for it?

Tell me, does your bitch need another ring or they die
Are you so consumed by your own wealth and status that you are willing to let others suffer and die for your benefit?

I hope you fucking die
This is a expression of anger and frustration towards someone who has caused great harm.

Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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