On May 28, 2010, the formation of Soen was announced, its lineup consisting of former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez, ex-Death, Testament and Sadus bassist Steve DiGiorgio, Willowtree vocalist Joel Ekelöf and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis. The group's first song, "Fraccions", was released on the band's official website on October 2010. Their first video, for the song "Savia", was posted on their Facebook page on February 2012. Their second video is a moody acoustic version of the song "Ideate". The band's third video is for the song "Delenda".
Drummer Martin Lopez has described Soen's music as "melodic, heavy, intricate and very different than everything else." Their debut, Cognitive, was released in February 2012 to positive critical reception, the members' technical proficiency receiving most praise, though many reviewers noted extreme stylistic similarities to the music of Tool.
Martin Lopez commented on the Tool similarity: "We are inspired by Tool but I consider them not only a band but a genre. Besides that, I really don’t think there’s anything to argue about, we make good music whoever it would remind you of. Some people tend to dislike rather than like and are looking for faults instead of seeing music for what it is, good or bad".
Cognitive was released on Spinefarm records on February 15, 2012. The album was mixed by David Bottrill (Tool, Coheed and Cambria, Silverchair, The Smashing Pumpkins, Muse etc.) and mastered by João Carvalho. There's also a bonus track on the Japanese edition called “Writhen”.
As of their fifth album "Imperial", released in 2021, the band members are:
Oleksii "Zlatoyar" Kobel – Bass
Cody Ford – Guitar
Lars Åhlund – Keys, guitar
Joel Ekelöf – Vocals
Martin Lopez – Drums, percussion
Lascivious
Soen Lyrics
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I′m hiding in the deepest night
Far away from the riddle of time
Come down here
In twilight we can reunite
Sharing hopes of a wonderful life
You see me
You see me through your own disguise
Dependent
Addicted to your judging eyes
Cure my wounds and I'll stay by your side
So align with all the dreamers while we fight for our lives
It is hard to find a reason when you′re heading for demise
We descend into deception and deny our given time
Still we tremble when we're breathing
As we reach for the sun we are burning our tongue
Drift in the sky with the clouds
At end of the line, on the edge of a knife
Diving into the divine
Icon shines, offering its soul to darkness
Falling down, heading for a life in torment
This time dear
This time I know we'll do it right
Dance evading the menacing scythe
Fall deeper
And deeper in our precious lie
Death is us together at last
Walking away
From the home that we once shared
Still I know that we are undivided
Passing the days
All their words turned into blame
Who we are is denied, uninvited
Uninvited
So align with all the dreamers while we fight for our lives
It is hard to find a reason when you′re heading for demise
We descend into deception and deny our given time
Still we tremble when we′re breathing
As we reach for the sun we are burning our tongue
Drift in the sky with the clouds
At end of the line, on the edge of a knife
Diving into the divine
Icon shines, offering its soul to darkness
Falling down, heading for a life in torment
The lyrics to "Lascivious" by Soen depict a theme of escapism, where the singer seeks to run away from reality and find solace in a world of fantasy. The first few lines in the verse suggest that the singer is in hiding from the world, looking for a place to escape from the complexities of life. The lyrics indicate that the singer seeks companionship in the darkness where they can be reunited, as they share their aspirations of a better life. The lyrics contain a mixture of paradoxes and contradictions in identifying how the singer is desperate for friendship but is also hiding and wishes to be dependent and addicted to judgement.
The second verse pushes the idea further that the singer is fighting for a better life, but it is hard to find a reason when ultimately heading for one's demise. The singer then denies the given time through deception even though they feel the fragility of life, often trembling when they breathe. The bridge, however, has a tone of acceptance, that as humans, we cannot escape the inevitability of death, but we also can find joy in the little moments, such as drifting in the sky with the clouds, or diving into the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Come find me
Please locate me
I'm hiding in the deepest night
I am concealing myself in darkness
Far away from the riddle of time
Distant from the mysteries of time
Come down here
Come to me
In twilight we can reunite
We can reunite in the dim light
Sharing hopes of a wonderful life
Sharing dreams of a great life
You see me
You perceive me
You see me through your own disguise
You see me despite your own facade
Even blind still had you in sight
Even if blind, you still saw me
Dependent
Needing you
Addicted to your judging eyes
Craving your criticizing gaze
Cure my wounds and I'll stay by your side
Heal me and I will remain near you
So align with all the dreamers while we fight for our lives
Join forces with those who dream as we struggle to survive
It is hard to find a reason when you′re heading for demise
It's tough to locate a purpose when approaching destruction
We descend into deception and deny our given time
We fall into deceit and reject our allotted time
Still we tremble when we're breathing
Even so, we shake when inhaling
As we reach for the sun we are burning our tongue
While reaching for the sun, we scorched our tongues
Drift in the sky with the clouds
Float in the heavens with the clouds
At end of the line, on the edge of a knife
At the brink, in a dangerous situation
Diving into the divine
Plunging into something beyond this world
Icon shines, offering its soul to darkness
A symbol glows, presenting its essence to darkness
Falling down, heading for a life in torment
Falling into misery and pain
This time dear
This moment, my love
This time I know we'll do it right
This time, I am positive we will succeed
Dance evading the menacing scythe
Dance, avoiding the lethal threat
Fall deeper
Descend further
And deeper in our precious lie
Deeper and deeper into our treasured falsehood
Death is us together at last
We will finally be united in death
Walking away
Departing
From the home that we once shared
From the dwelling we formerly lived in together
Still I know that we are undivided
However, I am certain we are united
Passing the days
Spending our time
All their words turned into blame
All they said became accusations
Who we are is denied, uninvited
Our identity is rejected and unwelcome
Uninvited
Not invited
Writer(s): Lars Ahlund, Leif Stenberg, Martin Lopez, Joel Ekelof
Contributed by Gavin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fayrouz Daniel
Verse 1
Come find me, I’m hiding in the deepest night
Far away from the riddle of time
Come down here, in twilight we can reunite
Sharing hopes of a wonderful life
You see me, you see me through your own disguise
Even blind still had you in sight
Dependent, addicted to your judging eyes
Cure my wounds and I’ll stay by your side
{Pre-Chorus}
So align with all the dreamers while we fight for our lives
It is hard to find a reason when you’re heading for demise
We descend into deception and deny our given time
Still, we tremble when we’re breathing
{Chorus}
As we reach for the sun, we are burning our tongue
Drift in the sky with the clouds
At end of the line, on the edge of a knife
Diving into the divine
Icon shines, offering its soul to darkness
Falling down, heading for a life in torment
{Verse 2}
This time dear, this time I know we’ll do it right
Dance evading the menacing scythe
Fall deeper and deeper in our precious lie
Death is us together at last
{Instrumental Break}
{Bridge}
Walking away
From the home that we once shared
Still I know that we are
Undivided
Passing the days
All their words turned into blame
Who we are is denied
Uninvited
Uninvited
{Pre-Chorus}
So align with all the dreamers while we fight for our lives
It is hard to find a reason when you’re heading for demise
We descend into deception and deny our given time
Still we tremble when we’re breathing
{Chorus}
As we reach for the sun, we are burning our tongue
Drift in the sky with the clouds
At end of the line, on the edge of a knife
Diving into the divine
Icon shines, offering its soul to darkness
Falling down, heading for a life in torment
Dan Podkovko
Amazing! Each song is step higher.
Soen is a rare gem, band that grow from album to album but remains definitely recognizable. No one will compare Soen with Tool anymore.
Guys, my heart is yours!
ZeroOneOneTwo Three
WAdda bout Haken? :D
poncho larpez
@Demons Domain that statement doesn't mean anything 😂. Of course they have.
Donna Fuller
Dan Podkovko totally agree🤘new school
Yet old school metal
Prog just fabulous music
UndeadCrackah
@Demons Domain it's only taken 13 years for them to mature up to a new album :D
Calebm90
@Demons Domain Oof
Urbano Muniz
One of the bests albums of 2019! Amazing job! Greetings from Brazil
Fayrouz Daniel
Verse 1
Come find me, I’m hiding in the deepest night
Far away from the riddle of time
Come down here, in twilight we can reunite
Sharing hopes of a wonderful life
You see me, you see me through your own disguise
Even blind still had you in sight
Dependent, addicted to your judging eyes
Cure my wounds and I’ll stay by your side
{Pre-Chorus}
So align with all the dreamers while we fight for our lives
It is hard to find a reason when you’re heading for demise
We descend into deception and deny our given time
Still, we tremble when we’re breathing
{Chorus}
As we reach for the sun, we are burning our tongue
Drift in the sky with the clouds
At end of the line, on the edge of a knife
Diving into the divine
Icon shines, offering its soul to darkness
Falling down, heading for a life in torment
{Verse 2}
This time dear, this time I know we’ll do it right
Dance evading the menacing scythe
Fall deeper and deeper in our precious lie
Death is us together at last
{Instrumental Break}
{Bridge}
Walking away
From the home that we once shared
Still I know that we are
Undivided
Passing the days
All their words turned into blame
Who we are is denied
Uninvited
Uninvited
{Pre-Chorus}
So align with all the dreamers while we fight for our lives
It is hard to find a reason when you’re heading for demise
We descend into deception and deny our given time
Still we tremble when we’re breathing
{Chorus}
As we reach for the sun, we are burning our tongue
Drift in the sky with the clouds
At end of the line, on the edge of a knife
Diving into the divine
Icon shines, offering its soul to darkness
Falling down, heading for a life in torment
Kapo Himura
I was not expecting this at all, I have never heard Soen before I just saw the youtube recommendation and thanks God I clicked on it, Damn this is a good song, exactly what's needed in 2019 good fucking music!! Amazing song!
Thoughts
Welcome to this, mate, enjoy ;)