Musically, Silent Planet has been described as metalcore - more specifically, progressive metalcore. They are known for their intricate sound and incorporation of post-rock textures. The band has also been praised for their thought-provoking lyrics, which cover topics such as war, psychology, and religion. Band members have listed Oh, Sleeper, Architects, Underoath, and This Will Destroy You as influences on their sound.
Dying in Circles
Silent Planet Lyrics
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outside the privilege of the chosen ones, the Image of God is sleeping on the ground
Spires pierce the sky like steel through your hands,
Planks from our eyes plunged in your side
Water poured out but we want wine
You said, "take and remember", but we always forget
I'll hold my breath until you can breathe
To truly live I must begin anew and be consumed
Make a heart of flesh from these hollow stones
I'm learning what it means to trade my certainty for awe
When you fell to your knees to wash my feet
Did you see the trampled shadows stained underneath?
Did you hear the acrimony, perpetuated by the puppet sewn to the pulpit?
We forgot your life and became a people of death
Spell-bound by the celibate spectacle, inhabiting mausoleums
We are the eulogy at the funeral of God
To the outcast sons, to the sojourners
Descendants of loss be consumed
I'll hold my breath
To truly live we must begin anew
Trade your certainty for awe
The lyrics of Silent Planet's "Dying in Circles" are deeply reflective and poetic, exploring themes of religious oppression, misplaced faith, and the search for a meaningful connection with a higher power. In the first stanza, the singer describes an image of God sleeping on the ground, emphasizing the failure of organized religion and the dehumanization of individuals who are not part of the privileged inner circle.
The second stanza uses powerful imagery to critique the hypocrisy of the church, with "planks from our eyes plunged in your side" referencing the biblical story of Jesus after his crucifixion. The line "We forgot your life and became a people of death" further emphasizes this critique, suggesting that the focus on religious rules and rituals has led to a spiritual death rather than a life of spiritual purpose.
The final stanza offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer acknowledging that true faith requires a willingness to trade certainty for awe - to embrace mystery and the unknown rather than clinging to rigid dogma. The repeated phrase "To truly live we must begin anew" suggests a call to action for those who have been disillusioned by the church, urging a radical re-evaluation of what it means to be spiritual and find connection with a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
Beside the shadow of a frozen chapel, under the marriage of the cross and crown, outside the privilege of the chosen ones, the Image of God is sleeping on the ground
The presence of God lies forgotten and neglected, trapped in the shadow of a corrupted society where religious and political powers have merged, excluding the marginalized and oppressed.
Spires pierce the sky like steel through your hands,
The towering structures of society are built upon the sacrifice and suffering of the vulnerable and innocent.
Planks from our eyes plunged in your side
Our own blindness and sinfulness contributed to the suffering and death of Christ.
Water poured out but we want wine
We reject the healing and life-giving qualities of Christ's sacrifice, instead desiring self-indulgence and pleasure.
You said, "take and remember", but we always forget
Despite Christ's command to remember and honor his sacrifice, we continually forget its significance and neglect its power.
To the outcast sons, to the sojourners descendants of loss
Addressing those who are marginalized and oppressed, seen as outsiders and strangers due to their struggles and experiences of loss.
I'll hold my breath until you can breathe
I will fight for your wellbeing and liberation until you gain the ability and freedom to truly live and thrive.
To truly live I must begin anew and be consumed
In order to fully experience life and freedom, I must be transformed and consumed by a new way of living and being.
Make a heart of flesh from these hollow stones
Transform the hardened and broken parts of myself into a heart that is compassionate and empathetic towards the suffering of others.
I'm learning what it means to trade my certainty for awe
I am discovering that the rigid structures and beliefs that offer me certainty must be relinquished in order to be overcome by a greater sense of wonder and reverence.
When you fell to your knees to wash my feet
Referencing Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, an act of humility and service.
Did you see the trampled shadows stained underneath?
Was Christ aware of the suffering and oppression that he sought to alleviate through his service and sacrifice?
Did you hear the acrimony, perpetuated by the puppet sewn to the pulpit?
Are we aware of the religious leaders who perpetuate oppression and suffering through their own greed and corrupt power?
We forgot your life and became a people of death
Through our own neglect and forgetfulness, we have become a society that perpetuates death and destruction rather than honoring the life and sacrifice of Christ.
Spell-bound by the celibate spectacle, inhabiting mausoleums
Trapped in the restrictive and oppressive structures of religion and politics, we are deadened to the true needs and struggles of those we are called to serve and love.
We are the eulogy at the funeral of God
Our neglect and forgetfulness have led us to the point of mourning the death and loss of God's presence in our world.
Trade your certainty for awe
Urging a transformation in worldview from a rigid and dogmatic certainty to awe-inspired humility and wonder.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEX CAMARENA, IGOR EFIMOV, THOMAS FRECKLETON, SPENCER KEENE, GARRETT RUSSELL, ADAM MITCHELL STARK
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Allan Madhuram
They should have renamed this album as "Poetry in motion"
Only Garrett can write lines like these!
DraculaXHunter101
One of the most beautiful songs Silent Planet has ever done.
It’s so tranquil but so heavy at the same time.
thelast Sith
the ambient noise is so unique.
M.Sav88
It's a stryman guitar pedal and they are awsome.
thelast Sith
like at 1:10
JD Estrada
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite bands.
cayeminterviews
if you guys would like to hear more about the meaning behind this song, check my channel out. we did a lyric analysis for every song on the record! releasing a new one every day and we're a little over half way through releasing these!
HIQUEPM RS 1998
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taylor goulart
I love you
ForcedIntoFire
This band is just way to underrated. This album was a masterpiece, and they didn't have to just chug every song. They created such a solid piece of art. This album is something special. I wish they had a bigger fan base. If theirs any band that deserves the fame, it's Silent Planet.