Soulfly incorporates many styles of metal with Brazilian tribal and world music. All of their first six studio albums debuted on the United States Billboard 200, with a peak position at number 32 for their second album, Primitive. Soulfly has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The band has gone through numerous line-up changes, with Cavalera being the only constant member. In an interview with Max in 2015, it is revealed that the band's name was taken from the song "Headup" by Deftones, a song that Max collaborated on.
Studio albums
Soulfly (1998)
Primitive (2000)
3 (2002)
Prophecy (2004)
Dark Ages (2005)
Conquer (2008)
Omen (2010)
Enslaved (2012)
Savages (2013)
Archangel (2015)
Ritual (2018)
Totem (2022)
Carved Inside
Soulfly Lyrics
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Scream at the sky, forever fight
My peace of mind, I got to find
True peace of mind, so hard to find
Now
I feel your soul inside
Now
They try to bring us down
We're growing all around
Inside you must be free
To find your destiny
Lose yourself
Find yourself
Nothing to prove
To nobody else
Now
Feel your soul inside
Now
Carved inside
My life is mine
My right is mine
Your eyes petrified
Fire from inside
Carved inside, carved outside
Feel your soul glow, in the sky,
Let your soul now, move the world now
Feel your soul now, let your soulfly
You must change from
Inside out
You fall, we rise
Inside out
The lyrics of Soulfly's song Carved Inside express the need for inner peace and happiness. The singer of the song is struggling to find peace of mind in a world where people are constantly trying to bring him down. He is fighting against the odds and screaming at the sky, trying to find true peace of mind. The lyrics say that the peace of mind he is searching for is so hard to find. He wants to carve out his inner demons and the negativity that is holding him back.
The chorus of the song talks about carving inside and feeling your soul inside. It's about finding your true self within, even as the world around you tries to bring you down. The song encourages you to lose yourself and then find yourself in order to be free from the expectations of others. The lyrics also touch on the theme of destiny and the idea that you have to find your path in life, wherever it may lead.
In the end, the singer of the song is ready to make a change from the inside out. He is determined to rise above the negative forces around him and find his peace of mind. The song culminates with the message that you must change from inside out in order to truly rise up in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Carved inside, carved outside
My inner self and outer self are both marked by the trials and hardships I've faced.
Scream at the sky, forever fight
I continue to struggle and fight against the injustice and difficulty of life, often feeling like my efforts go unheard.
My peace of mind, I got to find
I am searching for true contentment within myself, but it is a difficult journey filled with obstacles.
True peace of mind, so hard to find
Although inner peace is what I crave, it seems elusive and difficult to attain.
Now
I feel your soul inside
Now
Carved inside
I feel a deep connection to a higher power, and sense that my experiences and struggles have shaped me into who I am today.
They try to bring us down
We're growing all around
There are those who seek to defeat and diminish us, but instead we continue to grow and persevere.
Inside you must be free
To find your destiny
Lose yourself
Find yourself
Nothing to prove
To nobody else
It is only by truly being yourself and not trying to fit others' expectations that you can discover and pursue your true purpose in life. There is no need to prove yourself to anyone else.
My life is mine
My right is mine
Your eyes petrified
Fire from inside
I refuse to let anyone else dictate my choices or destiny. My fiery strength and inner resilience can't be tamed or intimidated by anyone else's judgment or scrutiny.
Feel your soul glow, in the sky,
Let your soul now, move the world now
Feel your soul now, let your soulfly
I sense the potential that lies within me and want to harness it to do good in the world. My soul and inner fire can move mountains and create positive change.
You must change from
Inside out
You fall, we rise
Inside out
The only way to truly change yourself and the world is by starting with your own inner turmoil and working outward. Even if you fall or fail, we as a collective can rise up to support and uplift each other in the journey toward our better selves.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MASSIMILIANO A. CAVALERA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
matthieu riboulet
THE MASTERPIECE!!!!!
Keith Hughes
From one of their best albums.
Chicago Style Music (a.k.a Adam Steinz)
I LOVE these guys! Max is an evil fucking genius!
jimmy shark
Awesome song :P its just Heavy and Awesome just how i like it :D
Chuloloc
Awesome. Soulfly rules.
PcaKestheaod
Ever notice how Max is a bit like a rapper in the sense that he always manages to slip the word "Soulfly" Into his songs and when he's featured on other artist's tracks?
Joseph Villabroza
idk if this is supposed to b a low budget video or nnot but i like it
666godofmetal
Max Cavalera is a god. He's got the Midas touch, everything he does becomes golden.
Nick Triantos Music
@PcaKestheaod Soulfy and early machine head definitely have the rap rock thing going on. Kind of glad machine head doesn't do that anymore.
Trans Alien Trucking
TIGHT!!!!!