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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The Discarded
Soliloquium Lyrics
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The defect, the defiant, the unwilling
A crumbling life equation
Consistently endorsed by fingers crossed
Frustration and contempt, a bitter pastime
Deemed unbecoming by pitiful design
Monetized, stigmatized, conformed
Succumb to the frustration
Of a material pursuit that was never ours
We are misplaced in life
Far from the favoured circles
Left to wander, no signs of relief
Meanwhile the shadows grew vast
We sing the song of the discarded
We sing the song of the discarded ones
Lacrimose sleep yields no resolutions
Dulled ambitions of the sufferer
Constructing thoughts in vain
The escapist's maze of mind
Cannot defeat the shackles of reality
The lyrics to Soliloquium's song The Discarded describe a feeling of rejection and unworthiness that the singer feels. The first verse describes how society discards and deem unworthy those who are seen as defective, defiant, and unwilling. The singer sees life as a crumbling equation that is only supported by crossed fingers. The bitterness and frustration of this situation is likened to a pastime that is pitiful.
In the second verse, the singer expresses how the search for peace has become a burden that is monetized, stigmatized, and conformed. The frustration of trying to attain material pursuits that were never truly meant for the singer is overwhelming. The singer feels misplaced in life, distant from the favored circles, and left to wander aimlessly. The shadows of this rejected, discarded life seem to be growing bigger and bigger.
The chorus, "We sing the song of the discarded," emphasizes the feeling of being rejected and thrown away by society. The final verse describes how the singer's attempts to escape the reality of their situation are futile. The escapist's maze of the mind cannot break the shackles of reality.
Overall, The Discarded is a powerful critique of modern society's obsession with material pursuits and how those who don't conform to what is considered normal are often rejected and cast aside. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a world where being different means being unacceptable and unwanted.
Line by Line Meaning
As waste are the unworthy, the dregs of life
Those deemed unworthy by society are discarded and treated as waste, considered the lowest of the low.
The defect, the defiant, the unwilling
This group includes those with disabilities, those who resist cultural norms, and those who are too apathetic to fit in.
A crumbling life equation
The 'life equation' of being born, living, and dying is unfulfilled or broken.
Consistently endorsed by fingers crossed
Others choose to ignore this problem, pretending not to see it with their fingers crossed for good luck.
Frustration and contempt, a bitter pastime
The daily routine of struggling with always being seen as 'unworthy' causes feelings of anger and hatred.
Deemed unbecoming by pitiful design
The brokenness of society is blamed for these feelings of worthlessness.
Our search of peace is but a burden
The quest for inner peace is heavy and often impossible for those in this group.
Monetized, stigmatized, conformed
Society monetizes and promotes stigma against those seen as 'unworthy,' leading to conforming to 'unworthy' roles.
Succumb to the frustration
Feeling powerless in this situation, people may give up or become overwhelmed.
Of a material pursuit that was never ours
The constant drive to accumulate wealth and possessions is not natural for this group.
We are misplaced in life
This group has not found their place or path through life.
Far from the favoured circles
Members feel ostracized from mainstream culture.
Left to wander, no signs of relief
The future seems bleak and hopeless for this group.
Meanwhile the shadows grew vast
Things only seem to get worse, with problems growing larger and more abundant.
We sing the song of the discarded
This is the anthem of this group, who sees themselves as unwanted and unused.
We sing the song of the discarded ones
The people in this group are defined by being discarded by society.
Lacrimose sleep yields no resolutions
Even sleep brings no relief from the sadness and struggles of this group.
Dulled ambitions of the sufferer
Those in this group have given up on achieving what they want in life.
Constructing thoughts in vain
Mentally processing trauma and pain is futile for this group, because it cannot change their current state.
The escapist's maze of mind
Trying to escape reality through fantasies and daydreams does not bring any significant change.
Cannot defeat the shackles of reality
This group is trapped by both society and their own situation, with no foreseeable way out.
Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Атмосферная вставка с чистым вокалом очень гармонично перерастает в годный дум.И рифы.Рифы просто охуенные
Nia O.I
Awesome vocals!
Karlosbraulio
I went looking for the top 10 albums of some classic doom metal band, and I ended in the page of this guy promoting his project.
Karlosbraulio
Stefan Nordström sure is working! Your stuff is awesome dude.
Stefan Nordström
Glad my doom metal self-promotion is working ;) Hope you found some good stuff too!
Bill Cowan
Really catchy stuff here man, I like it , I hope to hear more from this band
NATURMACHT
Definitely! \m/
Lucifer morningstar
Awesome song
Mistveil
Very nice!!!!!!!!!