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
Tactiq
Society Burning Lyrics
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Maybe somewhere along the road I accidentally sold my soul (for what?)
Pardon me if I'm too intense, just tired of common sense
All the crap is building up, my mouth is open and just won't shut
Used to believe in revolution, realized I was the only one
Question everything they say, besides whose life is this anyway
Confusion washing me, drenched with indignity
Belligerent authority, bloodied by the right to be
Throw it away, it away, it away
Tactiq
I'm feeling twice my age and treated half the same
I don't hate my loss of luck, I just hate feeling so washed up (for what?)
My life's become a phase, rushing past me in a daze
Taught me how to speak my mind without making it up in time
Nobody is against me, I'm my worst enemy
Tired of wasting all my time to take back what is mine
Confusion washing me, drenched with indignity
Belligerent authority, bloodied by the right to be
I've always listened to what they told me, never gave in with a fight
No one took time to comprehend me, or even ask me what was right
All that's left of my decisions be they only white or black
Have all been filled with "You're nothing", I finally want to take them back for me
Now I'm restless here, can't seem to part with fear
Feeling like I'm drowning and feeling all dried up (for what?)
Spit out and sucked back in, the reason's getting thin
No cash to buy their lies, just the rage behind my eyes
I keep waiting for the day that I can give it all away
Get this monster out of my head and stop wishing that I was dead
Confusion washing me, drenched with indignity
Belligerent authority, bloodied by the right to be me
Let it all go.
The song "Tactiq" by Society Burning is an expression of disillusionment and frustration with society, particularly the way it can breed distrust and self-hatred. The lyrics explore themes of rebellion, confusion, and anger at the perceived injustices of the world. The singer describes feeling like they have lost their way, perhaps having accidentally sold their soul for something they now regret. The frustration with common sense and the feeling of not being understood or listened to adds to this sense of displacement. The chorus "Throw it away, it away, it away" represents a desire to shed the layers of anger and frustration and find a way to move forward.
The verses describe various struggles and frustrations the singer is experiencing, including feeling treated unfairly and being their own worst enemy. They feel like their life is passing them by, in a haze of confusion and indignity. The lyrics "Belligerent authority, bloodied by the right to be" suggest a defiant resistance to those in power, who the singer believes have caused them pain and suffering. Ultimately, the song expresses a yearning for release from these emotions, a desire to "let it all go."
Line by Line Meaning
Distrust is my middle name, self hate is all the same
I have a tendency to doubt others and myself
Maybe somewhere along the road I accidentally sold my soul (for what?)
I may have compromised my values for something materialistic
Pardon me if I'm too intense, just tired of common sense
I'm sorry if I come across as overwhelming, but I'm tired of the status quo
All the crap is building up, my mouth is open and just won't shut
I can't hold back my frustrations anymore
Used to believe in revolution, realized I was the only one
I used to have faith in change through collective action, but now feel alone in my beliefs
Question everything they say, besides whose life is this anyway
I believe in critical thinking and owning one's own life choices
Confusion washing me, drenched with indignity
I feel lost and helpless, burdened by shame
Belligerent authority, bloodied by the right to be
I am angry with oppressive forces that don't respect individual freedom
Throw it away, it away, it away
Let go of the negativity
Tactiq
This is a symbol of my inner strength
I'm feeling twice my age and treated half the same
I feel older than I am and disregarded by others
I don't hate my loss of luck, I just hate feeling so washed up (for what?)
I don't dislike my misfortune per se, I'm just tired of feeling insignificant
My life's become a phase, rushing past me in a daze
My existence feels like a blur
Taught me how to speak my mind without making it up in time
I learned to be authentic in expressing myself without being fake
Nobody is against me, I'm my worst enemy
I'm my own critic and it's wearing me down
Tired of wasting all my time to take back what is mine
I'm exhausted from trying to reclaim my self-worth
Now I'm restless here, can't seem to part with fear
I feel uneasy and can't let go of anxiety
Feeling like I'm drowning and feeling all dried up (for what?)
I'm overwhelmed and exhausted from trying to push forward without a clear purpose
Spit out and sucked back in, the reason's getting thin
I'm being pulled in different directions without a clear sense of purpose
No cash to buy their lies, just the rage behind my eyes
I don't have the resources to conform to society's expectations and it's fueling my anger
I keep waiting for the day that I can give it all away
I'm hoping for a moment of clarity to let go of the negativity
Get this monster out of my head and stop wishing that I was dead
I want to rid myself of self-destructive thoughts and move forward
Let it all go.
Release the burden and move on.
Contributed by Kennedy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.