A couple of high-profile festival performances in 2000 (including a slot at that years chaotic Wave-Gotik-Treffen) preceeded their second album 'Paradox' in 2001, with their first performances in the USA later that year. The 2002 remix collection 'Final Assault' would be their final release on Machinenwelt, moving to Out of Line for 2003's 'Advance Into Unknown'. A tour with Icon of Coil followed a year later, with Solitary Experiments 4th studio album 'Cause and Effect' released in September 2005.
The Line-Up
* Michael Thielemann - Sampling, Programming, Keyboards, Engineering and Recording
* Dennis Schober - Lyrics, Vocals, Effects
* Steve Graeber - Keyboards, Programming, Sampling
The band briefly used a female backing vocalist (Dana Apitz) when they first formed, but she left in 1998.
EXiSTENCE
Solitary Experiments Lyrics
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infected by the curse of a devil’s kiss
corruption is the highest depravity
but nothing changes our morality
Together we must face our destiny
if you want to find your own identity
forever bound in the same recurring dream
Who rescue me?
Pollution of the ordinary mind
inflicted through the evil of mankind
relentless on advance to eternal fame
possessed by effects of the kindled flames
Together we must face our destiny
if you want to find your identity
forever bound in the same recurring dream
alone in the dark, the answer so far:
Who rescue me?
The lyrics of Solitary Experiments' song "Existence" speak of the existential crisis we face in this world. The opening lines suggest that the world, in which we exist, is on the brink of extinction, and we are infected by the curse of a devil's kiss. The curse can be interpreted as a metaphor for the various evils that plague our society, such as corruption, greed, and pollution. The second line emphasizes that corruption is the highest depravity. Yet, despite everything, nothing changes our morality. The lines imply that despite the adversities, we must hold steadfast to our moral principles.
The chorus highlights the importance of facing our destiny together to find our identity. The recurring dream mentioned in the lines could be a representation of our shared struggles as human beings. The answer lies hidden in the darkness of the unknown, and we need to find it together. The final question in the chorus, "Who rescue me?" underscores the helplessness we feel in the face of these challenges.
The second verse of the song shifts the focus to the pollution of ordinary minds inflicted through the evil of mankind. The line suggests that the evil that causes pollution and destruction is a consequence of mankind's actions. The verse states that this evil is relentless on its advance to eternal fame, which could be interpreted as a reference to our unquenchable thirst for power and recognition, regardless of its consequences. The lyrics suggest that we are possessed by the effects of the kindled flames, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for our obsession with wealth and materialistic pursuits.
Together, we must face our destiny to find our identity, and this chorus repeats itself twice to further emphasize the point.
Overall, the lyrics to "Existence" are a poignant commentary on the challenges we face as a society. The song highlights the need for us to come together and face our challenges head-on if we are to find our identity and to survive as a species.
Line by Line Meaning
Extinction of the world, in which we exist
The world we are living in is on the brink of destruction
Infected by the curse of a devil’s kiss
Our world is plagued by evil and wickedness
Corruption is the highest depravity
The act of dishonesty and immoral actions are at the peak of immorality
But nothing changes our morality
Despite all the chaos around us, we still hold on to our principles
Together we must face our destiny
We need to confront our fate with unity and strength
If you want to find your own identity
To find your true self, you must face the reality around you
Forever bound in the same recurring dream
Trapped in the same cycle of events that keep on repeating
Alone in the dark, the answer so far:
Despite being alone in the dark, we still search for answers
Who rescue me?
Who will come to my aid and save me from this misery?
Pollution of the ordinary mind
Our minds are being contaminated by negative influences
Inflicted through the evil of mankind
The harm is being caused by humans themselves
Relentless on advance to eternal fame
People are obsessed with achieving fame and will stop at nothing to attain it
Possessed by effects of the kindled flames
We are consumed by the harmful effects of our actions
Contributed by Max O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.