Sakke Paavola : Vocals, Guitars
Joonas Paananen : Guitars
Sakke Paavola : Vocals, Guitars
Joonas Paananen : Guitars
Joonas Kiviniemi : Bass
Ville Halonen : Drums
The idea behind Slowmotion Downpour originates from S. Paavola (Reprisal
Scars / Grudge Gorefister / Vuolla) whom had been keeping some of his more melancholic musical ideas at reserve, to be used when the harvest was at hand.
In 2009 he presented the idea of forming a real band for the material to a band mate V. Halonen (Reprisal Scars / Grudge Gorefister) and the two proceeded to concieve first arrangements and versions of the song Verse I.
After many, many changes in the song structure, the idea of the song, and at the same time the musical lines of the forthcoming material started to take shape. During the summer 2010 there was an increasing urge to do something with the material which resulted booking some time at Studio Watercastle. At that time J. Paananen (Reprisal Scars / My Funeral) joined the group and the three quickly composed another tune imaginatively dubbed as Verse II.
So, with only two songs the EP Waiting For The Waves was recorded in the healthy lenght of 15 mins 25 secs. Actual recording went without any major hicups, and the final outcome was what had been aimed for. The next natural step for the band was of course playing some gigs, but therein laid the problem of the lower register. Enter J. Kiviniemi (Reprisal Scars / My Funeral), another former band mate and the cojones of the band Reprisal Scars.
When Kiviniemi joined the group the nucleon of the band was complete and ready to unleash its gospel of broken endings and sullen goodbyes to the world.
Since then the band has played few shows around Finland recieving positive feedback from crowds which of course has engouraged the band onward in its path. New material has also been worked on and will present more depressing undertow and aggressive emotional variations within the songs.
The New Descent has begun...
Departure
Slowmotion Downpour Lyrics
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That licks my skin
Is my heart
I wish you were here
That you could understand
Me in this moment of departure
Cold as the sea
That licks my skin
This is the end
Of everything
This is the end
I pray for them
Waves, carry me home
Wash away the pain
I pray for you
Let me go
You could never change
This urge to escape
The lyrics to Slowmotion Downpour's song "Departure" describe a feeling of loneliness and longing for the presence of a loved one during a moment of departure. The singer compares the coldness of their heart to the coldness of the sea, which is both soothing and chilling as it licks their skin. They express a desire for the loved one to be present and to understand their emotions in this moment of departure. The repetition of the line "cold as the sea that licks my skin" emphasizes the singer's emotional numbness and the feeling of being lost at sea. The chorus states that this is the end of everything, perhaps indicating a breakup or a significant change in the singer's life. The waves are called upon to carry the singer home and wash away their pain. The singer prays for the loved one to let them go because their urge to escape cannot be changed.
Overall, the lyrics to "Departure" evoke a strong sense of longing, sadness, and desperation. The comparison of the singer's heart to the sea is a powerful metaphor that conveys the vastness of their emotions, while the repetition of certain phrases amplifies the intensity of those feelings. The chorus declaring the "end of everything" is a dramatic moment that signifies a major turning point in the singer's life. The final plea for the loved one to let the singer go is a poignant admission that the singer's urge to escape cannot be ignored.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold as the sea
Feeling emotionally distant and aloof, like the vast and frigid ocean
That licks my skin
Describing the sensation of being physically touched by the icy water
Is my heart
Expressing the depth of emotional detachment from the situation
I wish you were here
Desiring the presence and understanding of a particular person
That you could understand
Wanting someone to comprehend and empathize with one's feelings
Me in this moment of departure
Feeling a sense of separation and finality at a particular moment or event
My love...
A term of affection, often used to address the person the singer is addressing
This is the end
Acknowledging the conclusion of something important or significant
Of everything
Describing the completeness and finality of the ending
I pray for them
Expressing concern and compassion for others
Waves, carry me home
A metaphor for wanting to be transported away from the current situation by the ocean's tide
Wash away the pain
Desiring emotional relief and healing from the hardships experienced
I pray for you
Directing compassion and empathy toward the person being addressed
Let me go
Requesting freedom from whatever is holding them back from moving forward
You could never change
Acknowledging the permanence of some things, regardless of effort or desire to alter them
This urge to escape
The desire to leave behind the current situation and seek something new or different
Contributed by Sophie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mohsen Haghparast
Extremely underrated band 👌👌👌
Hope to hear more from you guys