… 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. “
Reborn
Scarlet Sins Lyrics
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My instant gratification
Take me away
So I can't feel anymore
My love
You're my guardian angel
When you're with me
Now that you're near me
My life seems so clear
There's nothing I fear
Now that you're here
But you won't take me
Why can't you save me
I want you to make me feel reborn
But you won't take me
Why can't you save me
I want you to make me feel reborn
My guilt
My hidden conscious
Draped inside me
Wherever I go
My light
You're my higher being
When I feel you
I get lost in love
If only you knew
The truth that is true
I feel your heart ache
As I watch you
But you won't take me
Why can't you save me
I want you to make me feel reborn
All I ever wanted
Is to be with you
Now that you're gone
I'm barley holding on
Once I was strong
Now the road feels long
But you won't take me
Why can't you save me
I want you to make me feel reborn
The song "Reborn" by Scarlet Sins is a powerful, emotional and dark song that deals with themes of addiction, love, guilt, and finding oneself. The first verse of the song sets the tone for the lyrics as the singer expresses how her drug is an instant gratification that takes her away from feeling anything anymore. However, she also acknowledges that her love is like a guardian angel who makes her feel high up above. When her lover is near her, she finds clarity and there's nothing to fear. The chorus expresses the singer's desire for rebirth and to be saved by the one she loves but it seems like it's not happening.
The second verse addresses the singer's guilt and hidden conscious which follows her wherever she goes. She sings about her love being her higher being and how she gets lost in love when she feels him. Even though she longs to be with him, she is aware that he won't take her and she questions why he can't save her. The bridge sees the singer questioning why her love won't take her as she wants to be reborn and this part of the song is repeated throughout. In the end, when her love is gone, she finds it hard to keep going and struggles to hold on. The song deals with the pain and longing of not being able to be with the one that makes you feel loved and alive.
Line by Line Meaning
My drug
The thing that makes me feel euphoric and helps me escape from reality
My instant gratification
The thing that gives me immediate pleasure and a sense of fulfillment
Take me away
Help me escape from my troubles and problems
So I can't feel anymore
To avoid experiencing any more pain, hurt, or suffering
My love
The person who means everything to me and makes me feel complete
You're my guardian angel
You protect me and guide me through life's challenges
When you're with me
My fears and worries disappear, and I feel safe and secure
I feel high up above
I feel euphoric, elated, and on top of the world
Now that you're near me
Since you are in my life, everything feels clear and easy
My life seems so clear
My existence has become less confusing and more manageable since you came into my life
There's nothing I fear
I feel invincible and that nothing can harm me as long as we are together
But you won't take me
I want you to help me escape from my problems and give me the happiness and fulfillment that I crave
Why can't you save me
I need your assistance to deal with my difficulties and find a way out of them
I want you to make me feel reborn
I wish you could transform me into a better version of myself and give me a fresh start in life
My guilt
The remorse and shame that I carry with me as a result of my past actions or mistakes
My hidden conscious
The part of me that knows what is morally right and wrong, even if it is not overtly expressed
Draped inside me
It is a part of me that is hidden and not easily visible to others
Wherever I go
It follows me wherever I may be or whatever I may do
My light
The higher power or force that brings light and positivity into my life
You're my higher being
You are my spiritual guide and source of inspiration
When I feel you
When I am connected to you, I feel the power and potential of the universe
I get lost in love
I am overwhelmed by feelings of affection and fondness for you
If only you knew
I wish you understood how much you mean to me
The truth that is true
My honest and sincere feelings for you
I feel your heart ache
I sense your pain and sadness, and I want to do something about it
As I watch you
Even when I am not physically present with you, I am still thinking of you and empathizing with you
All I ever wanted
My deepest desire and dream
Is to be with you
To spend my life with the person I love most
Now that you're gone
Since you have left me, everything has become more difficult and less enjoyable
I'm barley holding on
I am struggling to cope with my problems and maintain my mental and emotional well-being
Once I was strong
I used to be able to handle difficult situations and overcome adversity
Now the road feels long
The path ahead of me seems difficult and uncertain, and I am unsure if I will make it through
Contributed by Nathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LittleScorpion
Fan ! J'aime j'aime j'aime !! J'adore !! Le son est énorme !! Un grand bravo !
ThePetriniac
this is my favorite song of Scarlet Sins :D
LaniR1
wow it's really nice ;)
J.C. Ponders
:)