The early Soliloquium releases were classic death/doom metal music, influenced by early Katatonia, Paradise Lost and October Tide. Time saw the band getting more experimental, incorporating elements from genres like shoegaze, post-rock and progressive rock. The band got signed and released debut full-length "An Empty Frame" in 2016 on U.S. label Transcending Records. The second album "Contemplations" came out in 2018.
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Crossroads
Soliloquium Lyrics
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Devious, these seas
These forces we try to master
Constant weakness to evade
A strife against the inborn
Nature of defeat
Exposure to noxious elements
Solitary ruin
Befalls me
The dreaded steps
From abandoned dreams
Tired well
Repeating stream
The concept of escape
It seems
We soldier on
An unknown path
For passions and dreams
No one shares
What happens when legs grow weary?
When life's crossroads are but woes to suffer?
When I'm enclosed in my own mind
The repeating echo of spinning thoughts
A reflection in the window, what's there to see?
A pale face, veil for vacant crowd
A year of sorrows, here we stand
No companion but smoldering remnants of dying dreams
The lyrics to Soliloquium's song "Crossroads" explore the theme of struggling against one's own limitations and the inevitable challenges that come with pursuing one's passions and dreams. The opening lines describe the stormy and unpredictable nature of life, with "rampant" storms and "devious" seas. These forces are difficult to master and constantly test our weakness, leading us to struggle against our own nature and the possibility of defeat. The second stanza speaks to the isolation and inner turmoil that can accompany this struggle, with the singer describing their own "solitary ruin" and the "dreaded steps from abandoned dreams." Despite feeling tired and trapped in their own mind, however, the singer continues to soldier on in pursuit of their goals, even if their path is unknown and shared by nobody else. The final stanza paints a bleak picture of the singer's state of mind, with a reflection in the window showing only a "pale face, veil for vacant crowd" and no companions except for the "smoldering remnants of dying dreams."
Overall, the lyrics of "Crossroads" are a powerful meditation on the challenges of following one's own path and the struggle against inner demons and external obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Rampant are the storms
There are troubles, obstacles, and challenges all around us.
Devious, these seas
The challenges we face are cunning, subtle, and unpredictable.
These forces we try to master
Despite the challenges, we make an effort to overcome them.
Constant weakness to evade
However, we are forever avoiding our own flaws and shortcomings.
A strife against the inborn
It is a constant struggle to overcome our innate tendencies.
Nature of defeat
Being defeated seems like an unavoidable, natural part of life.
Exposure to noxious elements
We are frequently exposed to harmful or toxic influences.
The roads we blindly tread
We walk down paths without knowing where they lead us.
Solitary ruin
We experience disappointment and failure alone.
Befalls me
I am personally impacted by these feelings of ruin.
The dreaded steps
The actions we must take in order to move forward are daunting.
From abandoned dreams
The thought of our failed aspirations is weighing us down.
Tired well
We are exhausted from the effort required of us.
Repeating stream
The same old struggles repeat themselves over and over again.
The concept of escape
We long to get away from our problems.
It seems
This type of escape feels unattainable.
We soldier on
Despite the difficulties, we persist in our efforts.
An unknown path
Our future is uncertain.
For passions and dreams
We are driven by the pursuit of our goals and aspirations.
No one shares
Our aspirations are unique and not understood by others.
What happens when legs grow weary?
What occurs when we become too tired to continue?
When life's crossroads are but woes to suffer?
What if every choice we must make feels like a burden?
When I'm enclosed in my own mind
When my thoughts are consumed by my own troubles and worries.
The repeating echo of spinning thoughts
The same negative thoughts and worries play on a loop in my mind.
A reflection in the window, what's there to see?
Looking at ourselves, we may not like what we see.
A pale face, veil for vacant crowd
Our outward appearance may be deceiving, hiding our inner struggles.
A year of sorrows, here we stand
After a year of hardships, we are still here, facing more challenges.
No companion but smoldering remnants of dying dreams
We have lost sight of our original aspirations and are now left with their remnants, alone.
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
payam Azadi
im getting Katatonia, slumber vibes which are my favourite bands, Stefan needs to be known by all doom death metal fans around the world, such a great artist and humble person too <3
Stefan Nordström
Both those bands are big inspirations! Thank you so much for the kind words :) A lot of it is up to you guys listening to Soliloquium to spread the word and share it online. I'm doing my best as well of course! New album coming out in 2020 on Rain Without End Records :)
Adriana Laeber
Muito bom (:
Flavio Gomes
Ótimo
Waldiney Ambrosio
uma banda mt boa :)
Blackdog
Man, heard this a few times. Always gets me going when im down
Stefan Nordström
I'm glad it has that effect on you! That's why I go to bands like Katatonia and Anathema, to find the beauty in darkness and empower myself. Amazing to hear that about my own music :)
Rabia Anwar
This is just amazing!
Rasant'
banda foda, so conhei hj kkk
wintersun687
Another great one. Keep it up! \m/