Soen is a progressive metal supergroup consisting of various high-profile e… Read Full Bio ↴Soen is a progressive metal supergroup consisting of various high-profile extreme metal musicians. Their debut album Cognitive was released on February 15, 2012.

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

Paragon
Soen Lyrics

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Step into this
Somber storm
Endless walk
Seeking home

Winds of yearning
Clouds of harm
Aching haze

Soon be gone

What if I let you go
I hear a silent voice
Time is a river echoing words meant to hurt

Blow the candles
Kiss the thorns
Dry the tears
Soon be gone

Fields of time
Sorrow shows
All your fears
Soon be gone

What if I let you go

I hear a silent voice
Time is a river echoing words meant to hurt

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Soen's song Paragon are full of poignant emotions and imagery. The song seems to be about a person who feels lost and is trying to find their way back home. They are walking through a somber storm, facing clouds of harm and an aching haze as they struggle to find their way through life's challenges. The lyrics speak to a deep sense of yearning that is amplified by the metaphor of the winds of yearning.

As the song progresses, we get a sense that the person is grappling with letting go of something that has caused them pain. This is conveyed through the lines, "What if I let you go, I hear a silent voice." The theme of time and its impact on our lives and our relationships is also woven into the song, with the lyrics noting that time can echo words meant to hurt.

Towards the end of the song, the focus shifts to hope for the future. The person is encouraged to blow out the candles and kiss the thorns, perhaps symbolizing a letting go of pain and embracing the promise of a new beginning. Overall, Paragon seems to be a song about the struggle of life and the search for hope amidst the darkness.

Line by Line Meaning

Step into this
Begin the journey into the unknown

Somber storm
Emotional turbulence and uncertainty

Endless walk
A journey without a known destination

Seeking home
Searching for a place of security and comfort

Winds of yearning
Longing for something beyond reach

Clouds of harm
Negative emotions clouding one's judgement

Aching haze
Mental and emotional pain

Soon be gone
Hope that the pain will eventually fade away

What if I let you go
Fear of losing something important

I hear a silent voice
Intuition or inner wisdom guiding the individual

Time is a river echoing words meant to hurt
The passage of time can bring back past hurts and trauma

Blow the candles
Symbolic blowing out of pain and suffering

Kiss the thorns
Acceptance of pain and suffering as part of life

Dry the tears
Overcoming sadness and moving forward

Fields of time
The passage of time and its impact on one's life

Sorrow shows
Sadness and pain are evident in one's actions and demeanor

All your fears
Confronting and overcoming one's fears

Soon be gone
Hope that negative emotions and thoughts will eventually fade away

What if I let you go
Revisiting feelings of loss and abandonment

I hear a silent voice
Intuition or inner wisdom guiding the individual

Time is a river echoing words meant to hurt
The passage of time can bring back past hurts and trauma

Writer(s): Lars Ahlund, Leif Stenberg, Marcus Jidell, Joel Ekelof, Martin Lopez

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Verse 1]
Step into this
Somber storm
Endless walk
Seeking home

[Verse 2]
Winds of yearning
Clouds of harm
Aching haze
Soon be gone

[Chorus]
What if I let you go
I hear a silent voice
Time is a river echoing words meant to hurt

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3]]
Blow the candles
Kiss the thorns
Dry the tears
Soon be gone

[Verse 4]
Fields of time
Sorrow shows
All your fears
Soon be gone

[Chorus]
What if I let you go
I hear a silent voice
Time is a river echoing words meant to hurt

[Instrumental]