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.
Inherit the Earth
Silent Planet Lyrics
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After the sacred kissed the profane
When you came and left again
Such a captivating pain
After that night I left my comfort
To find where your body lies
I'd wander upon this grave then fall
I'd fall inside
I searched the clearing for that spark
Hands sifted through the ash
Knowing what we felt was real
But some delusions never pass
So I took shelter in the woods
With the naked shaking trees
Deciduous, fraternal twins
We're both wilted, stem and leaf
Then the mist turned sleet into snow
My senses shook numb, I've nothing to show
But a rain - stained book that once contained
My literary charades
New blots of ink, archetypal shapes and shades
Bleed through each and every page
And I ask myself
What's the weight of my life on the scales of eternity?
We inherit the earth, we inherit the war
I inhabit the wound, I dwell in the harm
Oh how far we fall we're casualties of time
Oh how far we fall begin to forgive existence
Retreat back from reaching trees
When a frigid shadow climbs inside of me
That specter of recompense
It's a sound I've heard ever since
Amidst the endless mortal strife
And the constantly dying light
The truth we felt from the start
How can I hold myself together when everything falls apart?
We inherit the earth, we inherit the war
I inhabit the wound, I dwell in the harm
Oh how far we fall we're casualties of time
Oh how far we fall forgive existence
I wandered upon the alter of human intervention
An exhibition of erudition
Find me here, son of Man
How far we fall
The lyrics to Silent Planet’s song “Inherit the Earth” explore themes of loss, pain, and the search for meaning in the face of mortality. The opening lines describe the aftermath of destruction, suggesting that a cataclysmic event has occurred. The use of fire and rain as symbols conveys a sense of destruction and renewal, but the juxtaposition of the “sacred” with the “profane” suggests that something has been irreparably damaged.
The singer’s obsession with a lost lover is apparent in the lines, “When you came and left again / Such a captivating pain”. The reference to leaving again implies that this is not the first time the lover has left, and the pain caused is addictive in a way. The search for the lover’s body becomes an all-consuming quest, driving the singer to wander the wilderness in search of her final resting place.
The repeated line “We inherit the earth, we inherit the war” hints at a broader sense of societal decay, with the next lines suggesting that we are all “casualties of time”. The singer seems to be wrestling with the weight of mortality and the futility of existence. The repeated refrain to “forgive existence” suggests that the weight of life is heavy, and that finding meaning in the face of that weight is a difficult, but necessary endeavor.
Line by Line Meaning
After the fire, after the rain
After disaster and chaos
After the sacred kissed the profane
After something pure and holy met with something corrupt and impure
When you came and left again
When someone came into the singer's life and left quickly
Such a captivating pain
A painful experience that holds the artist's attention
After that night I left my comfort
After a significant event that pushed the artist outside of their comfort zone
To find where your body lies
To search for the person who left the singer
I'd wander upon this grave then fall
The singer searches for the person and falls into despair
I'd fall inside
The artist becomes consumed by their sadness
I searched the clearing for that spark
The artist looks for hope or something to hold onto
Hands sifted through the ash
Searching through the ruins for something salvageable
Knowing what we felt was real
The singer is convinced the person they were searching for was important and their feelings were genuine
But some delusions never pass
Certain fantasies or untruths are hard to let go of
So I took shelter in the woods
A retreat from society and civilization
With the naked shaking trees
Nature that is exposed and vulnerable
Deciduous, fraternal twins
The trees are similar in appearance and origin but unique in their life cycle and experiences
We're both wilted, stem and leaf
The trees and narrator are in a state of decay or weakness
Then the mist turned sleet into snow
The weather changes and becomes harsher
My senses shook numb, I've nothing to show
The singer is emotionally and physically drained, with little to show for their struggles
But a rain-stained book that once contained
An object that holds memories or emotions
My literary charades
The artist's attempts to hide their true feelings behind words or stories
New blots of ink, archetypal shapes and shades
New emotions or experiences that are being portrayed through writing
Bleed through each and every page
The rawness of the emotions being felt is evident in every word
And I ask myself
The singer is introspective and questioning
What's the weight of my life on the scales of eternity?
The artist contemplates the value of their life and what it means in the grand scheme of things
We inherit the earth, we inherit the war
The singer is acknowledging the inherent struggles and conflicts that come with existence
I inhabit the wound, I dwell in the harm
The singer is consumed by their pain and trauma
Oh how far we fall we're casualties of time
The inevitability of aging and change
Oh how far we fall begin to forgive existence
The artist is seeking to find peace or acceptance with their place in the world
Retreat back from reaching trees
The artist backs away from things they were once reaching for
When a frigid shadow climbs inside of me
Darkness and despair taking hold of the singer
That specter of recompense
The idea of being punished or seeking redemption for past mistakes
It's a sound I've heard ever since
An ongoing reminder of past faults or guilt
Amidst the endless mortal strife
The constant struggle and conflict in life
And the constantly dying light
Alluding to the fleeting nature of life and happiness
The truth we felt from the start
The underlying reality or feelings that were always present
How can I hold myself together when everything falls apart?
The difficulty of keeping it together in the midst of emotional turmoil
I wandered upon the alter of human intervention
The singer's search for meaning or answers through society and culture
An exhibition of erudition
The display of knowledge or intelligence in the world
Find me here, son of Man
The singer is beckoning for someone to help or guide them
How far we fall
The decline or degradation that comes with life
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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Isaac Baker
This is one of the best opening tracks of the genre. 5 years later I still get chills from the way it opens
Jack Smith
Love this.. "We inherit the earth, We inherit the war" Such a powerful lyric
Isra Alvarez
Yeeeeesssss!!! Gives me chills everytime. The vocalist screams it so well, too
Brittany White
Facts
Dustin Mccutcheon
Silent Plant's lyrics are so cryptic, I spend most of the time looking up definitions of particular words rather than watching. Love it
Atom Bom
This song has me pouring tears right now. Been years since I've had that happen to me.. damn
Joel
That intro will always give me chills.
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Naomi Rayo
I honestly love the intros to all their songs. The music grips me instantly, right from the start.
Bob Raymond Kars
Got this album and the 2 previous ones recently, play it in my car all the time but can't get enough of this music.