The duo released another self produced work in 1992, gaining attention from Chase again, as well as German label Kugelblitz. Both released compilations featuring the band, but the realization that the band's name was already in use by another band forced the duo to change. The resulting name 'Society Burning' (ripped from a quote from a Denver, Colorado newscast) materialized in time to be changed on both compilation appearances. During this time the band enlisted the help of Michael Smith of Fiction 8 for assistance on the boards on-stage.
In 1993, the band met Steven Seibold of Hate Dept, who would go one to produce/re-engineer the song "Human Waste" for the Re-Constriction complation 'Thugs 'n' Kisses'. This would be the beginnings of an odd precedent set by Re-Con and the band for 'premixing', or releasing the remixed material before releasing the original versions.
In 1995, Society Burning signed to Re-Constriction. The following year, the label issued the premix cd Entropy Lingua. In 1997, Re-Constriction issued the actual full length album Tactiq.
Over the next two years, the musicians worked mostly independently: Daveoramma worked with a cast of voices to bridge songs for the parody/tribute album cyberPunk Fiction while Boom chr Paige worked as remixer for artists including Leæther Strip, Purr Machine, THD, Urania, Hexedene, and Battery. The band parted ways in 1999, following the closure of Re-Constriction. Daveoramma has since relocated to Los Angeles, California, Twitch remained in Denver, Colorado, and Boom chr Paige is currently relocated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The band has rejoined in 2007 by first re-releasing their older material, including the mysteriously absent ‘State of Decay’ CD. After a quick interview with Fabryka Magazine early in 2007, the band began working to streamline the technology between each of the members to be able to work together on new material. 2009 would prove the philosophy out, as remote desktop, video conferencing, and assorted file-sharing technologies would cater to the band's goal to finish 15 new tracks entitled "Internal Combustion".
By May of 2010, Daveoramma had returned to New Mexico and the band had just completed their first remix contest, with two winners emerging (New York's PRODUKT and Philadelphia’s UCNX) to be featured on the CD. In classic SoBu style, with plenty of blood, sweat and comic books, the band released "Internal Combustion" on October 12, 2010. In 2011 they released the “Nausea ad Nauseam” EP, featuring remixes from “Internal Combustion” and an original track co-written with Eric Gottesman from Everything Goes Cold.
The next several years brought further refinements to the creative process allowing the band to branch into the visual arts with music videos and exploring interactive gaming. Musically, they continued their work on remixes for other bands while writing a new album, as well as releasing several original tracks. Most notably “I Am the Man”, their contribution on Electronic Savior’s II, a cancer benefit CD series that has brought together the entire Industrial music community.
They are currently recording and releasing new tracks on the 13th of every month on their Audiocomm International Publishing label.
Society Burning: www.societyburning.com
Daveoramma: www.prescient-thought.com
Boom chr Paige: www.boomchrpaige.com
Awaken
Society Burning Lyrics
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(They loved you, they loved you)
Behind your perfect smile
(They loved you, they loved you)
Afraid of what they'd see
(They loved you, they loved you)
Behind your perfect lie
(They loved you, they loved you)
Someday you're gonna wake up
Someday you're gonna realize
Someday you're gonna wake up
Someday you'll open your eyes
With your brand new whore
(They loved you, they loved you)
Alone with misery
(They loved you, they loved you)
Saw right through you
(They loved you, they loved you)
'Neath your skin of imagery
(They loved you, they loved you)
Maybe you won't
And I'll be laughing at you
"Awaken" by Society Burning is a song with lyrics that invite us to explore themes of deceit, loneliness, and the consequences that come with hiding our true selves. The first verse of the song talks about the façade that some individuals create, presenting themselves as perfect and unproblematic to those around them, all the while struggling with their own inner turmoil. The lyrics suggest that those individuals are aware of the potential negative consequences of revealing their true selves and therefore resort to deceit. However, the chorus aims to inspire hope in listeners by suggesting that someday, these individuals will wake up and see the truth for what it is, embracing their true selves and recognizing that they are worthy of love and acceptance.
The second verse further highlights the consequences of hiding one's true self, as it speaks of a lonely individual who turns to a "brand new whore" for solace. The lyrics suggest that the individual is aware that the people around them can see through their façade and are therefore left isolated and in despair. The ultimate message of the song is that there is hope for everyone, and that someday, those who have been living a lie will awaken to the truth and find acceptance.
Overall, "Awaken" is a powerful song that encourages us to embrace our true selves and reject the idea that we have to hide our struggles to be accepted by society. It is a call to action for individuals to break down the walls of isolation and embrace their true selves without the fear of judgment from those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Complete with what they need
You presented yourself as the ideal person to society, providing them with what they want.
(They loved you, they loved you)
Society accepted and loved the façade of you that you presented to them.
Behind your perfect smile
Your outward appearance of happiness concealed the sadness you feel inside.
Afraid of what they'd see
You were scared that society would judge you if they knew your true thoughts and emotions.
Behind your perfect lie
You were living a lie by pretending to be someone you are not just to please others.
Someday you're gonna wake up
One day, you will realize the truth and reality of your life and actions.
Someday you're gonna realize
You will acknowledge the consequences of your past actions someday.
Someday you're gonna wake up
You will finally open your eyes to the truth and accept it someday.
Someday you'll open your eyes
You will come to terms with the reality of your life and make the necessary changes someday.
With your brand new whore
Your new partner only serves as a tool to fill your sense of loneliness and emptiness.
(They loved you, they loved you)
The people that once accepted and loved you before are no longer there for you.
Alone with misery
You are now left to suffer the pain and isolation that comes with facing the truth of your actions.
(They loved you, they loved you)
The people who you relied on before no longer stick with you and instead cause you more pain and disappointment.
Saw right through you
The facade that you once had is now transparent to those around you.
(They loved you, they loved you)
The people who once accepted and loved your ideal self now see through your true self.
'Neath your skin of imagery
Beneath the fake and ideal version of yourself lies the truth of who you actually are.
(They loved you, they loved you)
The false image of you that society once loved and accepted is no longer there.
Maybe you won't
Perhaps, you will never face reality and continue to live your lies forever.
And I'll be laughing at you
If you don't choose to face your reality, society will mock you with contempt and amusement.
Contributed by Cooper T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.