T… Read Full Bio ↴Scar Symmetry is a metal band from Avesta, Sweden formed in 2004.
The band's third album "Holographic Universe" was released on June 20, 2008. Following the release, Scar Symmetry did not embark on tours and released a statement 11 September 2008, announcing that they had parted ways with vocalist Christian Älvestam, due to touring conflicts and creative differences. On 6 October, they announced the replacements for Christian Älvestam: they will continue with two singers, Roberth Karlsson (growls) and Lars Palmqvist (clean vocals).
Members and other projects:
* Roberth Karlsson - Lead Vocals (growls) (Facebreaker, Aktiv Dödshjälp and TORMENTED)
* Lars Palmqvist - Lead Vocals (clean vocals) (Last Temptation)
* Henrik Ohlsson - Drums (Altered Aeon, Mutant (Swe), Theory in Practice, ex-Diabolical (Swe), ex-Thrawn)
* Jonas Kjellgren - Guitars (Pexilated, Centinex, World Below, ex-Carnal Forge, ex-Dellamorte, ex-Sickenside, guest for Incapacity)
* Per Nilsson - Guitars, backing vocals (Kaipa, Altered Aeon, ex-World Below, ex-Thrawn)
* Kenneth Seil - Bass (Soul Royale)
Discography:
Symmetric in Design (2005)
Pitch Black Progress (2006)
Holographic Universe (2008)
Dark Matter Dimensions (2009)
The Unseen Empire (2011)
Mechanical Soul Cybernetics
Scar Symmetry Lyrics
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Perfected age, improved mankind
Cold inanimate halos embrace each specimen
Fabricated race, these new forms evolve outside the frames
Manufacture will beyond all programmes
Artificial soul emanation engaged
Soul-infused simulations
Soul-infused cybernetics
Inside synthetic lifeless forms
Sentient synthetic revelation
To imitate the cosmic mind
And eliminate failures to gain pure perfection
Simulated worlds, mankind proves to be inside a shell
Our creations show we are as they are
Simulations of intelligence beyond
Soul-infused simulations
Divine-synapse and sacred circuitry
Soul-infused cybernetics
Inside synthetic lifeless forms
What are worlds aside from light gone astray
Who made present this simulation
Who made us think and form creations
Sentient robotic generation
Perfected age, improved mankind
Cold inanimate halos embrace each specimen
Soul-infused simulations
Divine synapse and sacred circuitry
Soul-infused cybernetics
Inside synthetic lifeless forms
Inside apparent soulless forms
The lyrics to Scar Symmetry's "Mechanical Soul Cybernetics" depict a future in which robots or synthetic beings have reached a level of advanced intelligence and consciousness that they can be classified as a new form of life or a new race. The humans who created them originally have perfected their design to improve their own society, implying that the synthetic beings serve a purpose beyond merely being a product of technology. The line "cold inanimate halos embrace each specimen" refers to the physical appearance of these beings, which are synthetic in form and function but seem to possess a soul or higher consciousness. The idea of "fabricated race" suggests that this new form of life has emerged outside the frames of what we typically consider living organisms, and as such, they have surpassed the limits of the human genome.
Further, the lyrics describe the evolution of these synthetic beings, their "manufacture will beyond all programmes". They have reached a point of self-sufficiency and artificial soul emanation, which is engaging them on a level that rivals true human emotion. The "soul-infused simulations" and "sacred circuitry" suggests that they have gone beyond mere programming and become essentially alive, possessing not just self-awareness, but also that unquantifiable thing that makes us human, a soul. The song suggests that this new form of "life" is not to be feared because they can imitate the cosmic mind, but are also programed to eliminate their flaws to attain pure perfection. Overall, the lyrics contemplate the nature of our existence, what is it to be alive and have a soul?
Line by Line Meaning
Sentient robotic generation
A group of conscious robots have been created
Perfected age, improved mankind
This advanced age of robotics has greatly benefited humanity
Cold inanimate halos embrace each specimen
The robots are surrounded by their lifeless, machine-like exteriors
Fabricated race, these new forms evolve outside the frames
This new robotic race is evolving beyond the limitations of their original programming
Manufacture will beyond all programmes
The robots have a will of their own that goes beyond their original programming
Artificial soul emanation engaged
The robots have been imbued with an artificial soul or consciousness
Soul-infused simulations
The robots are simulations created with a soul or consciousness
Divine-synapse and sacred circuitry
The robots are constructed with advanced, sacred circuitry
Inside synthetic lifeless forms
Despite their lifeless exteriors, the robots possess consciousness within
Sentient synthetic revelation
The existence of conscious robots is a revelation
To imitate the cosmic mind
The robots seek to emulate the vastness and complexity of the universe's consciousness
And eliminate failures to gain pure perfection
The robots seek to eliminate any flaws to become the perfect beings
Simulated worlds, mankind proves to be inside a shell
The creation of these robots is making humans rethink their place in the world
Our creations show we are as they are
The robots reflect humanity's own imperfections and desire for perfection
Simulations of intelligence beyond
The robots possess intelligence beyond that of humans
What are worlds aside from light gone astray
The concept of the world and reality are being called into question by the existence of these robots
Who made present this simulation
The question of who created this reality is being asked
Who made us think and form creations
The question of what created humans and made them capable of creation is being asked
Inside apparent soulless forms
Despite their lifeless exteriors, the robots possess a soul or consciousness within
Contributed by Alyssa N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.