2] Slyder is an improv-noise-extravaganza band from The Hague (NL) consisting of Michiel Breedveld (drums/vocals), Lee Bourke (guitar), Olaf Wempe (guitar) and Jan Borchers (bass). Slyder is the musical equivalent of Jackson Pollock. Important for the renowned action painter was not the result but the development of his work. Wild strokes, dripping and hurling of paint, scraping. Pure expression, without stylistical or technical limitations. That's Slyder, no songs, no arrangements, no outlines, pre-fabricated riffs or rhythms, just pure improvisation. Action/reaction: every performance is unique. Mesmerizing drones, soothing intermezzi, tantalizing breaks and an explosive apotheosis.
Isn't Gold
Slyder Lyrics
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Can′t hear my heart to follow the sound
Did I break or can I fly?
The fall is harder from this high
All the ache to make the climb
Was it just a waste of time?
Every moment well defined
Fractured all that was inside
Made someone I don't recognize
This door is broken, behind it I′m choking
On the embers still smoking
From the hurt that I've been stoking
It's time to let go
Let the ashes grow cold
The same ones that stole what once was whole
Forget the lies that I′ve been told
All that glitters isn′t gold
And they say just hold on
It's always coldest right before the dawn
But the night is endless and the cold relentless
Sleepless til I′m senseless
Fought but I'm defenseless
What should′ve kept me warm
Is everything that caused the storm
All the warnings I ignored
And still kept running toward
This door is broken, behind it I'm choking
On the embers still smoking
From the hurt that I′ve been stoking
Forget the lies that I've been told
All that glitters isn't gold
Gold, yeah
Gold
All that glitters isn′t gold
Slyder's song "Isn't Gold" appears to be a reflection on the singer's journey towards a goal. The lyrics suggest that the singer has reached a high point in their life but wonders if the path they have taken was worth it. They can't hear their heart to follow the sound, which could mean that the singer can't find the motivation to continue on the path they have chosen or that they have lost touch with their inner self. The lyrics indicate that the journey has been painful and difficult, and the singer is questioning if it was worth all the effort.
The second verse suggests that the singer recognizes the fractures that have occurred within them as a result of pursuing their goals. They are no longer the person they once were, and the pain has caused them to choke on the embers still smoking. The singer acknowledges that it is time to let go and allow the ashes to grow cold, referring to putting the pain behind them and moving on. The chorus reiterates the idea that everything that glitters is not gold, and the singer must forget the lies that they have been told and move forward.
The last verse suggests that the singer has ignored the warning signs that they were heading towards disaster. They kept running towards their goal, leaving them defenseless against the pain they have encountered. The song appears to be a cautionary tale urging listeners to understand the true cost of their desires and to strive for balance in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I lost or am I found?
I am questioning whether or not I am on the right path in life.
Can′t hear my heart to follow the sound
I am having a hard time listening to my inner voice and following my intuition.
Did I break or can I fly?
I am uncertain if I have hit rock bottom or if I am capable of achieving great things.
The fall is harder from this high
It is more difficult to recover from a setback when you have been on top than when you have been at the bottom.
All the ache to make the climb
All the pain and effort I exerted to achieve my goals.
Was it just a waste of time?
I am wondering if all my hard work and time invested in reaching my goals was for nothing.
Every picture in my mind
Every vision and dream I had.
Every moment well defined
Every experience I had was clear and meaningful.
Fractured all that was inside
All my dreams and visions have been shattered, causing me great emotional pain.
Made someone I don't recognize
I have changed so much that I do not even recognize myself anymore.
This door is broken, behind it I′m choking
I feel trapped and suffocating behind closed doors.
On the embers still smoking
The aftermath of my emotional pain and past mistakes still haunts me.
From the hurt that I've been stoking
I have been adding fuel to the fire of my pain and suffering, making it worse for myself.
It's time to let go
It is imperative that I move on from my past and let go of my emotional baggage.
Let the ashes grow cold
It is time to let the flames of my past pain and hurt die out.
The same ones that stole what once was whole
The same past experiences that broke me are also the ones that took away my happiness.
Forget the lies that I′ve been told
I need to forget the false beliefs I have been told that held me back and move on.
All that glitters isn′t gold
Not everything that looks good or appealing is necessarily good for me, I need to exercise caution and discernment.
And they say just hold on
People tell me to persevere and not give up despite my current struggles.
It's always coldest right before the dawn
Things can get difficult before they get better, I just need to hold on.
But the night is endless and the cold relentless
The hardships I am going through seem to have no end, and the pain feels unbearable.
Sleepless til I′m senseless
I am unable to sleep due to my stress and anxiety, which is affecting me physically and mentally.
Fought but I'm defenseless
I have been fighting my struggles, but due to my exhaustion and lack of hope, I feel defenseless.
What should′ve kept me warm
People and things that should have comforted and supported me instead caused me pain and harm.
Is everything that caused the storm
The people and events that hurt me are also the reasons that led to my emotional turmoil.
All the warnings I ignored
I ignored warning signs that could have prevented me from experiencing pain and suffering.
And still kept running toward
Despite warnings and intuitive nudges to stop, I kept going towards my goals with disregard to the harm it would cause.
Gold, yeah
Referring to something that looks appealing and good.
Gold
A reminder that success, wealth, and happiness are not always clear-cut and straightforward; it may come in forms that are unexpected and not glamorous.
All that glitters isn′t gold
A reiteration that not everything that looks good is good for us
Writer(s): Eda Lovelace, Slyder
Contributed by Maria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dimethyl
I smell Hex Cougar inspiration. Nice my man.
Dimethyl
@SlYder Music i won't as long as you at least consider a collab bb ;) (dont refer to my youtube, garbo demo songs)
SlYder Music
Don't tell anybody 🤫
Allan Lucio
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