In September 2001 they recorded ten tracks in the famous Sunlight Studio, Stockholm – six of those for their "Solace Denied" 7" (Sounds Of Betrayal), two of the other songs ended up on the "Polargrinder" compilation LP (Manufactured by CR/Putrid Filth Conspiracy) and one finally on the "Unlawful Grindcore Assembly" comp 7" (Nuclear Bbq Party).
A second visit to the Sunlight Studio took place in February 2002. Seven songs were recorded for the "Swedish Assault" compilation CD (Relapse) and five for the Sayyadina/No Value split 7" (Sounds Of Betrayal).
In 2004 they recorded the album "Fear Gave Us Wings", released on CD by Sound Pollution in November and on vinyl by Yellow Dog the following month.
January 2006 saw Sayyadina opening for Rotten Sound on the 21 date Grind Your Face Off tour through eleven European countries.
They started recording their second album in March 2006. Using their own rehearsal room made it possible for their original drummer (who had been sporadically MIA due to shoulder complications) to do all the drumming. Their albüm "Mourning the Unknown" was out on cd july 2nd 2007 on Sound Pollution records, USA.
Losing Faith
Sayyadina Lyrics
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Humanity is an ocean of blood and shame
A few drops are fresh, but a thosand years is way too long
Races erased, millions killed
Where there is hate and power
There is life
All dreams shattered, the door is closed
Being dragged to this level
Entrapped in endless and hopeless wait
Losing faith and hope, no escape
No security and this cloud will bring us down
Where there is hate and power
There is life
All dreams shattered, the door is closed
The key thrown away
In the song "Losing Faith" by Sayyadina, the lyrics speak to the idea that in order to maintain our sanity in a world that can be brutal and cruel, we must lose faith in humanity. The first line of the chorus, "You must lose faith in humanity to keep sane," captures this concept perfectly. The lyrics go on to describe humanity as "an ocean of blood and shame," referring to the atrocities committed by individuals and groups throughout history. Though there may be a few "fresh drops" of kindness and goodness, the weight of our collective history is too much to bear without losing hope.
The second verse mentions hate and power, two things that seem to be prevalent in those who perpetrate acts of violence and cruelty. Despite our hopes and dreams, the door to a better world is "closed" and the key "thrown away." These lyrics speak to a deep sense of hopelessness and despair that some may feel in the face of such overwhelming evil.
The final lines of the chorus, "Where there is hate and power, there is life," suggest that these forces are so deeply embedded in our society that they are almost inevitable. The song ends on a bleak note, with the idea that we are all being dragged down by a "cloud" that will inevitably bring us all down.
Overall, the lyrics of "Losing Faith" are incredibly powerful and speak to a deep sense of pain and despair that some may feel when confronted with the evil that exists in the world. It is a call to action, a plea for us all to do what we can to make the world a better, more compassionate place.
Line by Line Meaning
You must lose faith in humanity to keep sane
To maintain sanity, you should relinquish trust in mankind
Humanity is an ocean of blood and shame
People are comparable to a vast sea of violence and disgrace
A few drops are fresh, but a thousand years is way too long
Although there are small occurrences of positivity, ages of brutality is excessive
Races erased, millions killed
Ethnicities obliterated, with many lives lost
Where there is hate and power
In places where malice and control are present
There is life
Existence thrives
All dreams shattered, the door is closed
Aspirations are crushed and opportunities vanish
The key thrown away
The essential element is disowned
Being dragged to this level
Being pulled to this extent
Entrapped in endless and hopeless wait
Trapped in an eternal and despairing state
Losing faith and hope, no escape
Losing confidence and optimism, with no way out
No security and this cloud will bring us down
No safety, and this ambiguous situation will harm us
Contributed by Audrey K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.