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
Exile
Society Burning Lyrics
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It almost feels more like home than belonging.
I've gone so for long on so little,
I've almost gotten used to the wanting.
Forgive me if I laugh a little too loud,
I just happened to find myself alive.
Forgive me if I bleed when I get hurt,
If no one will fix me,
I must not be broken,
All the other things,
Are better left unspoken.
If no one will fix me,
I must not be broken,
I’m not broken.
I've been called a freak for so long,
It's a badge of honor when it comes from you.
Such a function of the system's program,
There's really nothing much more you can do.
Forgive me if I speak out of turn,
I just happened to find myself alive.
Forgive me if I say shit no one wants to hear,
I just happened to find myself still alive.
If no one will fix me,
I must not be broken,
If no one will save me,
Are better left unspoken.
If no one will fix me,
I must not be broken,
I’m not broken.
The lyrics to Society Burning's song Exile are an anthem for those who have been exiled from society and find themselves as outcasts. The first stanza draws a stark contrast between the singer's sense of belonging and the loneliness they feel on the outside. They have become accustomed to longing for something more and have accepted their disconnected state as the norm. However, in the second stanza, there is a sense of defiance that emerges. Instead of hiding in shame, the singer is unapologetic about their existence and their right to be alive, even if it means they bleed a little when they get hurt. The chorus reinforces this stance - if there's no one to fix them, then maybe they're not broken after all.
The third stanza speaks to the ridicule and rejection that the singer has faced, being called a freak and wearing this label as a badge of honor. The system of society has created a norm that excludes those who don't fit in, and the singer refuses to conform to this narrow definition of acceptability. The fourth stanza continues this theme, with the singer not caring if what they say is unpopular, as their right to exist is paramount. The chorus strikes again, reiterating that if no one will fix them, they must not be broken.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been on the outside for so long,
I've been ostracized and excluded for such a long time.
It almost feels more like home than belonging.
Being alone and on the outside has become so familiar that it feels more natural than being included.
I've gone so for long on so little,
I've managed to survive for an extended period of time with very little.
I've almost gotten used to the wanting.
I've almost become accustomed to feeling unsatisfied and wanting more.
Forgive me if I laugh a little too loud,
Excuse my enthusiastic laughter, as I'm just happy to be alive.
I just happened to find myself alive.
I'm grateful to still be alive, despite experiencing difficult circumstances.
Forgive me if I bleed when I get hurt,
Pardon my emotional reaction and expression of pain when I am hurt.
If no one will fix me,
If I am unable to receive help or support from others to improve my situation,
I must not be broken,
then perhaps I am not in need of fixing or repair after all.
All the other things,
Other issues and challenges in my life,
Are better left unspoken.
should perhaps not be mentioned or brought up.
I’ve been called a freak for so long,
I’ve been labeled an outcast and abnormal for a significant period of time.
It’s a badge of honor when it comes from you.
Receiving that label from you makes me feel proud and validated.
Such a function of the system’s program,
Being called a freak or outcast is a characteristic of the larger societal system or structure.
There’s really nothing much more you can do.
There may not be any other options or solutions to my situation.
If no one will save me,
If I am unable to receive assistance or rescue from others,
I’m not broken.
it could be because I do not require fixing or repair.
If no one will fix me,
If I cannot find help or support to better my situation,
I must not be broken,
then perhaps I do not need fixing or repair after all.
I’m not broken.
I am resilient and strong despite experiencing difficulties.
Contributed by Julian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bai Meng
I'm extremely sorry that I don't have the capability of liking this song more than once.
Daveoramma
I’ve been on the outside for so long,
It almost feels more like home than belonging.
I’ve gone so for long on so little,
I’ve almost gotten used to the wanting.
Forgive me if I laugh a little too loud,
I just happened to find myself alive.
Forgive me if I bleed when I get hurt,
I just happened to find myself alive.
CHROUS
If no one will fix me,
I must not be broken,
All the other things,
Are better left unspoken.
If no one will fix me,
I must not be broken,
I’m not broken.
I’ve been called a freak for so long,
It’s a badge of honor when it comes from you.
Such a function of the system’s program,
There’s really nothing much more you can do.
Forgive me if I speak out of turn,
I just happened to find myself alive.
Forgive me if I say shit no one wants to hear,
I just happened to find myself still alive.
CHROUS
If no one will fix me,
I must not be broken,
If no one will save me,
Are better left unspoken.
If no one will fix me,
I must not be broken,
I’m not broken.
j. Madison Rink
Oh, I like this soooooooooooooooooo much! Interesting...yes "outsider" way of seeing and expressing the world and your world....we shall inherit the earth! :-) .thank you!
David Schlessinger
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