… Read Full Bio ↴Scarlet Sins is an all-women Hard Rock/Metal from Toronto, Ontario.
Bio from Scarletsinsonline.com:
Music speaks for itself, but when it comes to Toronto’s Scarlet Sins, it shouts in your face.
From the inimitable cover of their debut independent eponymous effort—the alchemical symbol for androgyny—to the 13 tracks of thick, undulating metallic rock inside, this is not your typical band. The sinister, mysterious passion put forth on Scarlet Sins proves this quartet’s ambition is matched only by their technical prowess and undying aural allure.
Stylistically, Scarlet Sins’ low-end rhythms intertwine with melodic verses and soaring choruses to create concise, guttural epics. The band’s spirited power and intense musicianship rides the line between metallic thunder and straight-forward rock grace with ease. Tracks such as “Let Go,” “Above Ground” and “Fire Inside” are imposingly patient; their mid-tempo pacing creates an enticing, ambitiously gripping aura. Singer Sylvya NuVynska’s vocals shift between grit-laden, throaty crooning evidenced on “Drown” and the towering, emotional conviction behind ballad-esque “With You,” impelled by Cristina Bishop’s guitar which alternates between crunchy drive and punching squeals, Tanya Nicklaus’ vociferous bass and drummer Elie Bertrand’s forceful, incensed pounding.
Formed by Bishop in 2004, Scarlet Sins is the product of destiny; of personal relationships and acquaintances finally uniting. Bishop’s intuition compelled her to bring longtime friend, bassist Tanya Nicklaus, into Scarlet Sins thanks to her thunderous delivery. Searching out the perfect vocalist, fate intervened as Bishop and NuVynska met through similar channels, realizing their personal musical styles were perfectly suited.
“I started the band while dealing with a traumatic event in my life,” admits Bishop. “The only comfort I found was in writing music. I poured myself into it and songs started flowing. That’s when I realized I had to start a band. Once I heard Sylvya’s voice, I knew I was on the right track.”
After auditioning a plethora of hopeful drummers, the band was solidified in mid-2007 with the addition of Elie Bertrand, a seasoned performer sponsored by the likes of Pearl, Sabian, Los Cabos and Sibertdrum. Scarlet Sins was complete; ready to commingle similar musical tastes and personal preferences, thereby creating the Scarlet Sins sound.
Sonically, Scarlet Sins incorporates diverse interests such as metal, industrial, rock and classical into their sound, intertwining these influences to create a unique sonic drive with prowess and originality. NuVynska notes that these contrasting preferences are essential to the Scarlet Sins style.
”When we write, we allow each other to express ourselves. For the songs on this album, we took ideas formulated by Cristina and then expanded the initial seeds of originality into some really compelling ideas. It flowed easily because we just write for ourselves. We don’t think of an audience sitting there and how they’re going to like it. When you write to please yourself, that’s how songs turn into something strong. We’ve all crafted this into something that stands alone. Cristina was the catalyst but with all of us, it became Scarlet Sins.”
“We’re melodic; contemporary; we’re trying to bring heavier music into a newer time,” adds Bishop. “Being heavy isn’t about having double bass drums all the way through your songs though. Being heavy is an intense melody; a feeling that you emote.”
Still, Scarlet Sins admit that the professional intuition of producer Rich Chycki had a strong impact on personifying that emotion into an album. He understood how to channel their expression; their feeling. Utilizing his experience with acts including Rush, Aerosmith and Simple Plan, Chycki was able to capture the essence of Scarlet Sins on tape.
“We met with a few people at the demo stage, but once we found Chycki, we knew he could bring out the best in us,” recalls Bishop. “He knew exactly what we wanted and the connection was natural.”
Propelled by passion and instinct, Scarlet Sins is raw emotion. As both NuVynska and Bishop note, when expressing personal experience through music, such a sincerity and honesty can only result in the dynamic authority evidenced on their debut.
”I express myself though my lyrics. That’s my therapy,” says NuVynska. “Going through heartache and pain…we all have issues we’re going through. You learn from that instead of falling into it. You grow from it. It’s cathartic. That’s the best thing about our music: everyone has their own interpretation. They get from it what they want because music makes you feel a certain way.”
“The songs may be inspired by sad things,” concludes Bishop. “But we’re taking negative life moments and making something positive. That had to transfer to the album and with the help of Rich, I think it did. A kick ass song is a positive result from a bad experience. You move past it. This album is a document of that; a moment in time. “
Let Go
Scarlet Sins Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Another day
Afraid that tomorrow won't come
Your faded smile
Has stayed awhile
You're a victim without a crime
As you wipe your face
The illusion you see from the outside
Is crying inside
You're trapped inside your misery
Blaming everyone but you – you see
Nothing is perfect inside your eyes
Learn to let go and fly
On your own, fly
Smoke filled room
No exit wound
A buried soul trapped in the past
You can't pretend
There is no end
It's all in your head make it stop
As you wipe your face
That's unclear of age
The illusion you see from the outside
Is crying inside
You're trapped inside your misery
Blaming everyone but you – you see
Nothing is perfect inside your eyes
Learn to let go and fly
On your own, fly
I won't live for you
I can't give to you
You keep running in circles
Afraid to be true
I won't lie for you
I can't try for you
Make you see what I see
When you're blinded by you
I won't die for you
Waste my life on you
I can never make you happy
When you don't want me to
The lyrics of Scarlet Sins's song "Let Go" portray a person who is trapped in their misery and is unable to free themselves from it. The opening lines, "You waste away, another day, afraid that tomorrow won't come," indicate that the person is stuck in a state of hopelessness and is paralyzed by their fear of the future. They are unable to realise that they are responsible for their own life and keep blaming others for their problems. The line "You're a victim without a crime" suggests that the person is wallowing in self-pity and is unable to see the good things in their life.
The chorus urges the person to let go and fly on their own. The lines "You're trapped inside your misery, blaming everyone but you- you see, nothing is perfect inside your eyes" implies that the person is unable to see their own flaws and is always finding faults with others. They need to learn to let go of their negative thoughts and emotions in order to move forward in life. The use of the metaphor of a smoke-filled room with no exit wound, and the phrase "Buried soul trapped in the past," conveys a sense of being stuck with no way out or escape.
In the bridge, the lyrics further emphasise that the person needs to take ownership of their life and not rely on others to make them happy. The line "You keep running in circles, afraid to be true" suggests that they are not being their authentic self and are afraid to face their true emotions. Ultimately, the song is about the need to let go of negative thoughts, emotions and patterns in order to move on and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
You waste away
You are wasting your time and potential
Another day
Just another day living in despair
Afraid that tomorrow won't come
You live in fear of the future
Your faded smile
You try to hide your pain, but it's obvious to those who look closely
Has stayed awhile
Your sadness and pain have been with you for too long
You're a victim without a crime
You feel like life is unfair and you're being punished for no reason
As you wipe your face
You try to hide your tears
That's unclear of age
You're not sure how old you look or feel
The illusion you see from the outside
You try to appear happy and put-together, but it's not real
Is crying inside
You're hurting deeply even though you try to hide it
You're trapped inside your misery
You feel stuck in your sadness and can't see a way out
Blaming everyone but you – you see
You refuse to take responsibility for your own problems
Nothing is perfect inside your eyes
You see flaws in everything and can never be satisfied
Learn to let go and fly
You need to let go of your pain and take control of your own life
On your own, fly
You need to rely on yourself and find your own happiness
Smoke filled room
You're in a dark place, surrounded by negativity
No exit wound
You feel trapped and unable to escape your pain
A buried soul trapped in the past
You're stuck in your past traumas and can't move on
You can't pretend
You can't keep up appearances forever
There is no end
You feel like your pain will never go away
It's all in your head make it stop
You need to change your mindset and stop dwelling on your pain
I won't live for you
You can't rely on others to make you happy
I can't give to you
You can't continue to sacrifice your own well-being for the sake of others
You keep running in circles
You're stuck in a destructive cycle
Afraid to be true
You're afraid to be honest with yourself and others
I won't lie for you
You can't continue to deceive yourself and others
I can't try for you
You can't keep trying to make others happy when it's hurting you
Make you see what I see
You wish others could see things from your perspective
When you're blinded by you
But they are unable to see past their own issues and perspectives
I won't die for you
You won't sacrifice your whole life and happiness for others who won't do the same for you
Waste my life on you
You won't spend your whole life trying to make others happy at the expense of your own well-being
I can never make you happy
You can't be responsible for another person's happiness
When you don't want me to
Especially when they refuse to take responsibility for their own happiness
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
B.L. Tran
wow, i just ran into this band a moment ago and so far they're awesome!!!
Mike McMahon
love these girls! Have a great sound and the lyrics well are awsome too!
Cristina Canas
I haven't even done that! Yeah this was one of my favourites....the song popped into my head at 6:30am on the subway one morning...then everyday for two weeks till I sat down and played it :)
Jess Wise
They’re awesome!
ГОНЗАЛО
lo máximo esta banda! que pena que se hallan separado o que ya no toquen :(
pelos drums
i love this band.. In mexico city ELIE RULES YEAH.
ResusBlade
Great voiceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
intenseone345
awesome 1000 stars!!
jeff martin
my favorite band!
Susan P
This is Killer! I had no idea there was footage of these girls. Where was this filmed? Bought their demo when it came out. Amazing vocals!! Thanks for posting this!! Love it!!