The band's debut album wasn't released until 1995, when Pussysoul came out on Dwell Records. The following four albums were released by Relapse Records, until they signed with Metal Blade Records for their 2008 album, Inevitable Collapse in the Presence of Conviction.
The band have had their share of tribulations, even violence. On 26 April 2004, bassist Scott Williams was killed in an apparent murder/suicide by his roommate. Then, in September 2005, former singer Glenn Rambo was killed in Hurricane Katrina.
Coverage of the band has been positive. In 2006, Soilent Green was featured in Grindcore, Crustcore Maniacs magazine in an article about the New Orleans metal scene. In 2009, they were featured on the first episode of season four on the Adult Swim show Squidbillies, episode 41, entitled "Lerm". They performed the main title theme in a cowpunk/sludge style
Soilent Green was also featured in Rolling Stone as one of the top 25 most influential metal bands.
The band consists of
Ben Falgoust – vocals (Goatwhore)
Brian Patton – guitars (Eyehategod)
Gregg Harney – guitars (Spickle)
Tommy Buckley – drums (Crowbar)
Scott Crochet – bass (Hostile Apostle)
Former members include
Scott Williams – bass
Donovan Punch – guitars
Glen Rambo – vocals (Nuclear Crucifixion)
Ben Stout – guitars (Goatwhore)
Tony White – guitars (Paralysis)
Official site - http://www.soilent-green.com
A Grown Man
Soilent Green Lyrics
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Now it's all time to kill the pain
Complaints covering a whining tongue
Try to speak a mouth of truths
To time to recollect for ill mannered self-neglect
Stand on your own two feet
Outstretched, out of reach
Not enough rest for this brain staking quest
These moods among the elite
Sitting down to reexamine mistakes
Overly analytical war gaming
Slurring syllables, un-sober moment one use to regret
Non scapegoat mouth
Oversee several ideas
Losing it inside
These words are like a dyslexic interpretation of the wrong
A quiet moment for love gone bad
No time to waste for a second guess
This look on your face
So pathetic
Stealing fear from an innocent mind
Distilled existence to collapse into tears
All in your hands now
Change it
Don't be what others think or want
Fuck the law, create your own
The heretic, the witch, a martyr for the weak
Shoved down lives of ambition
Stop whispering the truth to yourself
Under a breath of lies, a false disguise
Spell caster of curse words
Spoken stones to be thrown at guilt covered society
Give it till tomorrow
Give it a couple days
Blank face and lying smile
Bothered by flawed events
You only wished you hadn't given till it hurt
A backward decision on your part
Now this is starting over
And less the man
A selfish instinct overdose
Re-assure the growth
A traitor to your own words
These bitter terms swapped
Intentions never there
Never to lend a hand
Don't look back
Behind your backs
They grew to men
Halt! Permission to stand, a grown man
Symbolize the rape of freedom
The loss to see all
To decide on your own
The lyrics of Soilent Green's "A Grown Man" describe a person who is dealing with self-neglect, inner turmoil, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. The song starts by suggesting that hope is meaningless and that the only way to cope with pain is to kill it. The lyrics then move to a critique of complaining and whining, suggesting that one must speak the truth and take responsibility for their actions. The person is urged to stand on their own two feet and to find stability, but this is described as a difficult task that is often out of reach.
The lyrics move on to describe the struggle with the mind, the war gaming of overly analytical thoughts and un-sober moments of regret. The person is lost inside and unable to express themselves clearly. They are haunted by love gone bad and are afraid to make a decision, but they are urged to take control and make a change. The lyrics urge the person to be a heretic, to create their own reality, to stop whispering the truth to themselves, and to speak out against society's rules.
The song ends with a call to action, urging the person to reassess their values and to be true to themselves. The lyrics suggest that the person has betrayed their own words and has become a traitor to themselves. The song champions personal growth and encourages the person to move forward and not look back, to stand up and be a grown man.
Line by Line Meaning
All given hope's the same
All hope is the same, no matter who it is given to
Now it's all time to kill the pain
The only solution left is to put an end to the pain
Complaints covering a whining tongue
Whining and complaining, but not taking action to change anything
Try to speak a mouth of truths
Speak the truth, even if it is difficult
To time to recollect for ill mannered self-neglect
Reflect on your past mistakes and bad behavior
Stand on your own two feet
Be independent and self-sufficient
Stability a broken strand of string
Stability is fragile and easily broken
Outstretched, out of reach
Something desirable is just out of reach
Not enough rest for this brain staking quest
An exhausting and mentally straining journey
These moods among the elite
The elite are not immune to emotional rollercoasters
Sitting down to reexamine mistakes
Taking time to reflect on past errors
Overly analytical war gaming
Overthinking, similar to strategizing for war
Slurring syllables, un-sober moment one use to regret
Mistakes made while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Non scapegoat mouth
Not blaming others for one's own problems
Oversee several ideas
Consider different options before making a decision
Losing it inside
Battling inner demons and struggles
These words are like a dyslexic interpretation of the wrong
Using words incorrectly or confusing their meanings
A quiet moment for love gone bad
Reflecting on a past failed relationship
No time to waste for a second guess
No use in dwelling on past decisions or mistakes
This look on your face
Displeased or unhappy expression
So pathetic
Full of self-pity or feeling sorry for oneself
Stealing fear from an innocent mind
Causing someone innocent to be afraid
Distilled existence to collapse into tears
Boiling down existence to despair and sadness
All in your hands now
It is up to you to change things
Change it
Take action to make things better
Don't be what others think or want
Be true to yourself instead of trying to please others
Fuck the law, create your own
Rejecting societal norms and creating your own path
The heretic, the witch, a martyr for the weak
Being an outsider and standing up for the disadvantaged
Shoved down lives of ambition
Being forced to give up one's dreams and desires
Stop whispering the truth to yourself
Stop lying to yourself and face the reality of the situation
Under a breath of lies, a false disguise
Hiding one's true self with deceit
Spell caster of curse words
Using swear words to express anger or frustration
Spoken stones to be thrown at guilt covered society
Using words as a weapon against a society full of guilt
Give it till tomorrow
Taking a break and coming back to it later
Give it a couple days
Taking more time to think things over
Blank face and lying smile
Putting up a fake smile when feeling empty inside
Bothered by flawed events
Feeling troubled by past events that cannot be changed
You only wished you hadn't given till it hurt
Regret for giving too much, leading to pain
A backward decision on your part
Having made a poor decision
Now this is starting over
The beginning of a new chapter
And less the man
Feeling inadequate or weaker than before
A selfish instinct overdose
Acting selfishly or only looking out for oneself
Re-assure the growth
Focus on personal growth and self-improvement
A traitor to your own words
Going against one's own beliefs and values
These bitter terms swapped
Harsh, unpleasant words being used
Intentions never there
Lack of honest intentions
Never to lend a hand
Refusing to help others
Don't look back
Focusing on the present, not the past
Behind your backs
Unbeknownst to you
They grew to men
Those around you have matured or changed
Halt! Permission to stand, a grown man
Taking control and being a responsible, mature adult
Symbolize the rape of freedom
Representing the loss of freedom or autonomy
The loss to see all
The inability to see the bigger picture or all perspectives
To decide on your own
Making one's own decisions and choices
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