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
Merciful Release
Society Burning Lyrics
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No more answers which is just as well
Beyond my anger, beyond my fears
I swallowed my scream, so nobody hears
Memories crash on vacant shores
Of my wasted life I want no more
From these things I must shield my eye
Logical routines meld day into day
No one will notice if I wash away
No more hate, only empty void
Nothing holds back my yearning choice
No more torment, no more cares
Only oblivion lies at these stares
Powered by need but lost my nerve
Of this deed I could not serve
When will I find release?
When will I find release?
The lyrics of Society Burning's song Merciful Release paint a bleak picture of a person who is struggling with life and wishes for release from their pain. The singer speaks of a world where there is no God in heaven, and no devil in hell, indicating a certain hopelessness and a sense that there is no higher power to save them from their suffering. They express a desire to be rid of the tumultuous emotions that are causing them pain, such as anger and fear, and have even chosen to swallow their screams so that they are not heard by anyone else.
The song continues with a description of memories crashing on vacant shores - this is another metaphor for the singer's sense of hopelessness and lack of control. They are overwhelmed by their memories of a wasted life, and want nothing more than to shield themselves from the pain that these memories bring. The singer speaks of logical routines that meld day into day, indicating a sense of monotony and a lack of excitement in their life. They feel isolated, and believe that no one will notice if they wash away - suggesting a desire to disappear, and for their pain to be forgotten.
Ultimately, the singer expresses a deep yearning for release - asking when they will find it. They are tired of the torment and the empty void that they are experiencing. There is a sense of desperation in the lyrics, and a feeling that the singer is at the end of their rope.
Line by Line Meaning
No God in Heaven, no devil in Hell
I don't believe in any higher power or divine being
No more answers which is just as well
I've stopped searching for answers because it's futile
Beyond my anger, beyond my fears
I've moved past my feelings of anger and fear
I swallowed my scream, so nobody hears
I've suppressed my emotions and kept them to myself
Memories crash on vacant shores
My memories bring me pain and emptiness
Of my wasted life I want no more
I want to escape from my past and start anew
From these things I must shield my eye
I must protect myself from these negative influences
I can do without this stimuli
I'd rather not be reminded of my painful memories
Logical routines meld day into day
My daily routine blends into one monotonous cycle
No one will notice if I wash away
No one will care if I disappear
No more hate, only empty void
I don't feel hate anymore, just emptiness
Nothing holds back my yearning choice
I am free to make my own choices without any limitations
No more torment, no more cares
I don't want to be tormented by my emotions anymore
Only oblivion lies at these stares
All I see is emptiness and nothingness
Powered by need but lost my nerve
I have the desire to escape, but I'm fearful and uncertain
Of this deed I could not serve
I couldn't bring myself to take action
When will I find release?
When will I finally be free from my pain?
When will I find release?
When will I finally find peace?
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.