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1) SOiL is a four-piece nu metal band from Chicago, formed in 1997 by ex-members of renowned death metal acts Broken Hope and Oppressor. After three efforts (the EP SOiL, the EP El Chupacabra and the first album Throttle Junkies), they gained international success with their album Scars. Their success was helped by singles such as Halo and Unreal, which bear their distinctive harsh but emotional and melodic sound.

Current members
- Ryan McCombs – Vocals (1997–2004, 2011-present)
- Adam Zadel – Guitar (1997–present)
- Tim King – Bass (1997–present)
- Jon Wysocki - Drums (2011-present)

Former members
- Tom Schofield – Drums (1997–2010)
- A. J. Cavalier - Vocals, Guitar (2005–2010)
- Shaun Glass – guitar (1997–2007)

Touring members
- Jordan Lee - Vocals (2010–2011)
- Mike Tignino - Drums (2010–2011)

Discography
- SOiL (EP) (1997)
- El Chupacabra (EP) (1998)
- Throttle Junkies (1999)
- Scars (2001)
- Redefine (2004)
- True Self (2006)
- Throttle Junkies [Remastered] (2007)
- Picture Perfect (2009)
- Re-LIVE-ing The Scars (2012)
- Whole (2013)

In 2002, SOiL played at Ozzfest and on the Ozzfest 2002 CD you can find the track 'Halo' played live with Zakk Wyld of Black Lable Society.

2) S.O.I.L (Czech band) was founded in spring of 2003. The original formation consisted of the singer Zuzana Kropáčová, keyboard player Jakub Zitko, drummer Roman Vícha and bass guitar player Aleš Slavík. In spring 2004, a guitar player Jiří Šimek joined the band and this is the final arrangement up to the present day.

The band performed not just in Czech clubs but also on several big festivals e. g. Creamfields 2003, Open Air Field 2004, Mezi Ploty, Summer of Love 2003, Semtex Culture 2004 etc.

Current members
- Zuzana Kropáčová - vocals
- Kuba Zitko - keyboard
- Aleš Slavík - bass
- Jirka Šimek - guitars
- Roman Vícha - drums

Discography
- In Fields
- Looking Back (2008)

3) SOIL - Jensen Henrik & Lankin.

4) Soil - Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Domingo Laranio, Dave Hakopyan, and later, Shavo Odadjian.

Serj Tankian founded his first rockband "Soil" in 1993. Two years later, in 1995, after one supposed jam session recording and one live show, Dave and Domingo left. Shavo (who went on to become the bass player) brought in drummer Andy Khachaturian. The four of them then named themselves System of a Down.

5) Soil is a gardencore band from Olympia, WA.

Breaking Me Down
Soil Lyrics

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Let it go
How far will a falling star take me
How far can I go can I go
Gotta be what the nightmare made me
Gotta be gotta be what I see
Jump clear of the falling parts from me
How far will they go will they go
Can't give what you need from me baby

Just let it go

Bringing me down break me down sweet sugar
Bringing me down break me down
Breaking me down to the ground sweet baby
Breaking me down to the ground

Too much is made of what's in me
Not enough about how I strive
Keep an eye on your world it's cheating
Keep an eye keep an eye on me
Deep inside there's a little place for me
A little place for me
Can't give what you want from me baby
Just leave it be

Sweet razor wound
Deep down slice my groove
Sweet razor wound
Deep down c'mon and slice it

How far did the falling star take me
How far did it go did it go
Had to be what the nightmare made me
Fuck, just had to be
Jump clear of the falling parts form me
How far did they go did they go

Can't give what you want from me baby
Hell, just let it go

Overall Meaning

The opening line of SOiL's 'Breaking Me Down,' "Let it go," sets a tone of desperation within the singer of the song. He is grappling with the effects of a traumatic experience or a period of turmoil, personified by the imagery of a "falling star." As he asks himself how far he can go, he realizes that he must become the embodiment of his own fears and anxieties, the "nightmare" that has consumed him. He jumps clear of the "falling parts" that threaten to shatter him, and can't provide the comfort or stability that his loved ones require. The chorus of the song is sung from the perspective of these loved ones, who have watched him break himself down and are left feeling powerless to help.

The second verse of the song suggests that there is a disconnect between the singer's inner strength and the recognition that he receives from others. Too much is made of what's inside him, but not enough about how he strives to continue in the face of adversity. He warns those close to him that even as they become distracted by their own cheating worlds, they must still keep an eye on him. The bridge of the song suggests that somewhere deep inside him, there is still a "little place" for him to escape despite his pain. However, he concludes that he simply can't give them what they want or need from him, and begs them to let him go.

Line by Line Meaning

Let it go
I need to let go of something that is dragging me down.

How far will a falling star take me
I am searching for something to take me away from my problems and pain.

How far can I go can I go
I am unsure of how much I can handle before I break.

Gotta be what the nightmare made me
I have been through difficult and traumatic experiences that have shaped who I am today.

Gotta be gotta be what I see
I cannot deny the reality of my situation, even if it is painful.

Jump clear of the falling parts from me
I need to distance myself from anything or anyone that is causing me harm.

How far will they go will they go
I am worried about the impact of my struggles on those around me.

Can't give what you need from me baby
I am unable to meet the expectations of others, especially in my current state of mind.

Just let it go
I am begging for a release from my troubles.

Bringing me down break me down sweet sugar
I feel like my problems are slowly eroding my spirit and breaking me apart.

Breaking me down to the ground sweet baby
I feel like I am losing myself and falling apart completely.

Too much is made of what's in me
People often focus on my flaws and mistakes more than my strengths and potential.

Not enough about how I strive
My hard work and determination are overlooked in favor of my shortcomings.

Keep an eye on your world it's cheating
The world can be cruel and unfair, and it is important to be mindful of this reality.

Keep an eye keep an eye on me
I need people to look out for me and support me, especially during difficult times.

Deep inside there's a little place for me
Despite my struggles, there is still hope and potential for me to recover and find happiness.

Can't give what you want from me baby
I am incapable of meeting the expectations or needs of others right now.

Just leave it be
I need others to accept my limitations and respect my boundaries.

Sweet razor wound
My pain is like a sharp cut that hurts deeply.

Deep down slice my groove
My struggles are affecting me on a fundamental level and making it difficult to function normally.

How far did the falling star take me
I am still searching for a way out of my troubles and pain.

Had to be what the nightmare made me
My past experiences have had a profound impact on my personality and behavior.

Fuck, just had to be
It is frustrating and unfair that my past traumas have affected me so deeply.

Hell, just let it go
I am desperate for a way to move on from my struggles and find peace.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM VICTOR ZADEL, RYAN S. MCCOMBS, SHAUN D. GLASS, THOMAS M. SCHOFIELD, TIMOTHY WILLIAM KING

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