The band formed in 1996 and recorded and released their first studio album in 1998. The band last recorded in 2002. The last official band tour was in late 2002 through January 2003; but, the band has made several reunion appearances since, including Desertfest Berlin and Desertfest London in 2014. The band continues with appearances at festival events in the US and Europe, and in 2017 are writing and recording new music for release.
A potent force in the stoner rock field, Sixty Watt Shaman succeeded due to a more varied songwriting approach than many of their contemporaries. Seed Of Decades has some of the standard influences of the genre (i.e. Kyuss, Fu Manchu,early Black Sabbath and other 70s heavy rock bands), blended into a surprisingly original-sounding record. They can throw down with the best of them for sheer heaviness, but also realize the importance of subtlety and mood in their music.
Breathe Again
Sixty Watt Shaman Lyrics
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What was once mine is stolen
I need to breathe again
My lungs are swollen
We wash the mentioning
We see doors open
We cleanse the mental limb
A sign unfolding
And find we're chosen
Embrace the sickening
Find progress frozen
I want to breathe again
These lines unspoken
I need to breathe again
The bells are tolling
The lyrics to Sixty Watt Shaman's song Breathe Again talk about the desire to feel alive and in control again. The singer expresses the feeling of having something taken away from him and how it has affected his breathing. He longs to be able to inhale deeply and feel the empowerment that comes with that. The lyrics also talk about the importance of cleansing the mind and following signs that will lead one towards progress. The idea of reckoning and finding oneself chosen seems to suggest that the singer feels empowered to make choices that will lead to growth and liberation. The call to embrace the sickening might be an invitation to embrace the challenges that come with growth and change.
This song can speak to anyone who has felt like they have lost control of their lives and need to find a way to regain it. The frustration of having something taken away and feeling lost is a universal experience, and this song provides a sense of hope and a reminder that progress is possible. The ideas of cleansing the mind and following signs are also healing messages for anyone who is feeling stuck or stagnant.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to breathe again
I desire to feel alive and invigorated once more.
What was once mine is stolen
Someone has taken what was rightfully mine.
I need to breathe again
I am suffocating and cannot go on without a refreshingly deep breath.
My lungs are swollen
My airways are constricted and I cannot breathe easily.
We wash the mentioning
We carefully clean and clear any reference to our past mistakes or regrets.
We see doors open
We notice new opportunities and possibilities opening up before us.
We cleanse the mental limb
We purify our thoughts and emotions, ridding ourselves of clutter and negativity.
A sign unfolding
We witness a manifestation of fate or destiny that is beginning to reveal itself.
We reach the reckoning
We arrive at a point of evaluation, where we must account for our actions and make decisions about our future.
And find we're chosen
We discover that we have been selected for a particular purpose or path.
Embrace the sickening
We must confront and face head-on the unpleasant or uncomfortable aspects of our lives in order to grow and move forward.
Find progress frozen
Our forward momentum has come to a halt and we are stuck in a state of stagnation or inertia.
I want to breathe again
I yearn to experience a sense of renewal and rejuvenation in my life.
These lines unspoken
There are things I have not said that need to be voiced in order for me to move on.
I need to breathe again
My survival depends on being able to inhale and exhale freely.
The bells are tolling
A warning sign or an indication of a negative event is imminent.
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Elke Pluntke
great tune