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
Sewn Mouth Secrets
Soilent Green Lyrics
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clenching the truth in your throat
choking on an abundance of lies
i've broken it down one more time
i stand and observe
the puppets preach
if i could cut the knotted strings
instead i have to grit my teeth
put your mind in my hands
i'll break it down another time
leaving this hate aside
tie me up and tie me down
tell me a secret, i'll tell you a lie
rise to your behalf of the blame
stand-up to tell me
what is right or wrong
contradict this friendship
we once had
play the deceiver while you preach
pleasure me... pleasure my head...
wishing you dead
backstabbing... to gain a higher standard
mistrust... distrust...
a higher ground... a higher you
well fuck that...
a channel of degradation
through this misunderstood
form of communication
seduction of the mind...
climbing walls like hordes of rats
our plagued feelings of undying lust
speak... lips sealed...
stolen... secret... your eyes they lie...
can't hold... it in...
your mouth speaks fuck...
hope you... choke
boiling point of my brain...
driving my inner insane
sink the quest... stolen identity
worst time... last time
surrounded br betrayal
a plea for forgiveness
ramblings of a mad idea
intake the abuse
tolerance... the system
an excuse for this release
lost time... explore the just cause
a broken verse of points
a key to lock the stride
to be deceived again
apologies unnacceptable...
through discourse
taping the mouth shut...
during intercourse
i lust your sweet distrust...
crawling through your shit
keeping your mouth shut
you couldn't conceive it
lost this game of yours
it made you deceive me
lies being spoken... untrue
are you afraid to see me
stand your ground... a loss
standing in this room alone
blank spaces on peoples faces
question marks in my mind
wished years of agony on myself
heal... this... self-blame
equal sides confused
this... the thread that intertwines
soul... the mind of selfishness
lost... all these hungry mouths
transmissions from tempest
bite... the nonsense comes out
my... rumors that one lives
tongue... speak the goddamn truth
cinema of fury
a promise of lies must be left
to make good for yourself
boiling point pressures inside...
twisting my secrets into lies
The lyrics of Sewn Mouth Secrets by Soilent Green depict a sense of anger and frustration towards the constant deceit and lies told by someone close to the singer. The lyrics convey a feeling of betrayal and mistrust as the person who was once a friend now speaks the opposite of what they preach, playing the role of a deceiver. The song takes the form of a conversation, where the singer is asking the listener to reveal the truth and confess their secrets while withholding his own. The lyrics suggest a desire to break free from the lies and control, which are suffocating the singer, and a need for honesty and authenticity. The overall message of the song seems to be to call out the hypocrisy and to question others' motives and truths.
Overall, Sewn Mouth Secrets is a piece of music that tackles the theme of deception head-on. It highlights the pain and frustration of being lied to and emphasizes the need for honesty and integrity. The lyrics use metaphorical language to convey the singer's feelings. The use of biting imagery such as boiling points and twisted secrets creates a sense of tension and conflict, which culminates in a desire for justice and a call to arms against the deceitful.
Line by Line Meaning
closet master reveal yourself
Show your true self, stop hiding in the shadows
clenching the truth in your throat
Struggling to speak the truth
choking on an abundance of lies
Overwhelmed by the number of lies surrounding you
i've broken it down one more time
I've explained it multiple times before
i stand and observe
I watch and take note
the puppets preach
People in power manipulate and influence others
if i could cut the knotted strings
If I had the power to cut their control over others
instead i have to grit my teeth
I have to hold back my anger and frustration
no control... what might have i done
Feeling powerless and wondering what I could have done differently
put your mind in my hands
Let me guide you and teach you
i'll break it down another time
I'll simplify it further for you
leaving this hate aside
Putting negative emotions aside
tie me up and tie me down
Feeling trapped and powerless
tell me a secret, i'll tell you a lie
I can't trust you, so I won't share my true feelings either
rise to your behalf of the blame
Take responsibility for your actions
stand-up to tell me what is right or wrong
Speak up and voice your opinions
contradict this friendship we once had
Our friendship has changed or ended due to disagreements
play the deceiver while you preach
Acting differently than what you say or portray yourself as
pleasure me... pleasure my head...
Satisfy my desire for attention and validation
wishing you dead
Feeling extreme anger and hostility towards someone
backstabbing... to gain a higher standard
Betraying someone's trust to benefit oneself
mistrust... distrust... a higher ground... a higher you
Feeling suspicious and untrusting due to someone's actions or words
well fuck that...
I reject or dislike what was just said or done
a channel of degradation through this misunderstood form of communication
Misunderstandings and lack of communication leading to negative consequences
seduction of the mind... climbing walls like hordes of rats
Being mentally manipulated and feeling trapped
our plagued feelings of undying lust
Strong desires that are causing emotional distress
speak... lips sealed... stolen... secret... your eyes they lie...
Don't reveal information, it could be used against you
can't hold... it in... your mouth speaks fuck... hope you... choke
Feeling angry and frustrated with what someone is saying
boiling point of my brain... driving my inner insane
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed beyond capacity
sink the quest... stolen identity
Abandoning one's search to discover who they truly are
worst time... last time surrounded br betrayal
Feeling hurt and disappointed by someone's actions
a plea for forgiveness ramblings of a mad idea
Desperately asking for forgiveness even though it may not be warranted
intake the abuse tolerance... the system
Becoming accustomed to being treated poorly or mistreated
an excuse for this release lost time... explore the just cause
Finding a reason or justification for something to be released or expressed
a broken verse of points a key to lock the stride
An incomplete explanation, but enough to shut down further argument or discussion
to be deceived again apologies unnacceptable...
Not willing to forgive being lied to or deceived
through discourse taping the mouth shut... during intercourse
Preventing conversation or communication during sex
i lust your sweet distrust... crawling through your shit
Being attracted to someone who is untrustworthy or unreliable
keeping your mouth shut you couldn't conceive it
Not wanting someone to speak up or reveal embarrassing information
lost this game of yours it made you deceive me
Feeling like someone else's actions or behavior led to being lied to or deceived
lies being spoken... untrue are you afraid to see me
Doubting the honesty of someone's words or intentions
stand your ground... a loss standing in this room alone
Feeling isolated or unsupported while holding one's ground
blank spaces on peoples faces question marks in my mind
Feeling confused and uncertain about the intentions or emotions of others
wished years of agony on myself heal... this... self-blame
Blaming oneself and wishing for self-punishment
equal sides confused this... the thread that intertwines
Both sides feeling confused, but still connected in some way
soul... the mind of selfishness lost... all these hungry mouths
Struggling with balancing one's own needs and desires with others who depend on them
transmissions from tempest bite... the nonsense comes out
Speaking impulsively or irrationally when under extreme stress
my... rumors that one lives tongue... speak the goddamn truth
Frustrated with hearing rumors or lies and wanting the truth to be spoken
cinema of fury a promise of lies must be left to make good for yourself
Feeling intense anger and frustration and recognizing the necessity of making amends for past lies
boiling point pressures inside twisting my secrets into lies
Intense internal struggles that are causing someone to hide or distort the truth
Contributed by Henry V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rei Jei
This is seriously good stuff. Crazy they aren’t a bigger name.
mayahastheknife
it's a crime that this band didn't get more recognition. this is a life changing album.
Brutal MuSICK
I agree!! I was a young impressionable lad when this came out, just getting into metal/death metal... This album did have a rather significant impact on my life! I used to chat on AOL Instant Messenger back in the day with Ben (vocalist) lol... he sent me an autographed picture of the band that I still have framed!
maxeypad
Hard to believe I've been jamming this amazing album for over 20 years now. ○_○
Scott Wiillams, gone too soon. RIP
rf-cattleprod
I saw them perform after this album debuted. Killer show.