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)
Eye for an Eye
Soulfly Lyrics
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Believing in my fate
Integrity is my name
All that I am doing
Can never be ruined
My song remains insane
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye for an eye for an eye
Fuck
Can't you watch my back
Can't you let my heart
Believe what they have fired ?
To reunite the tribe
To find a better way
Fucking envy changes everything
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye for an eye for an eye
That's right!
(right)
I hate to borrow
You don't understand
Pain, hate, pain
To born again
Arise again
I believe it's the only way
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye for an eye for an eye
The lyrics of Soulfly's song Eye for an Eye express a sense of determination and integrity in the face of adversity. The singer believes in his own creative power and his destiny, and despite any efforts by others to ruin his work, his song remains "insane" or powerful. He calls out for support and unity from those around him, asking them to watch his back and allow him to believe in what he's doing. However, he acknowledges that envy can destroy even the strongest bonds, and ultimately sees the need for revenge if someone provokes him ("Eye for an eye"). The song ends with a call to be born again and arise again, suggesting a sense of rebirth and resilience.
Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of staying true to oneself and not backing down in the face of criticism or opposition. It's a rallying cry for those who feel marginalized or misunderstood, encouraging them to channel their pain and anger into their work and use it as a way to rise up and overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
I am what I create
I define myself through my creations
Believing in my fate
I have faith in my destiny
Integrity is my name
My character is defined by my honesty and morals
All that I am doing
My actions define who I am
Can never be ruined
My creations are indestructible
My song remains insane
My passion for music is intense and lasting
Eye for an eye
Retaliation is necessary
Eye for an eye for an eye for an eye
I will not suffer in silence
Fuck
An expression of anger and frustration
Can't you watch my back
I need support and protection
Can't you let my heart
I need to follow my passions
Believe what they have fired ?
Have confidence in the work I have produced
To reunite the tribe
I want to bring people together
To find a better way
I seek to improve the current situation
Fucking envy changes everything
Jealousy can alter relationships and outcomes
That's right!
An exclamation of agreement and affirmation
I hate to borrow
I dislike relying on others
You don't understand
You don't comprehend my perspective
Pain, hate, pain
A cycle of negative emotions
To born again
To start anew
Arise again
To rise up from a difficult situation
I believe it's the only way
I am convinced that this is the best course of action
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Massimiliano A. Cavalera
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nurnisapratiwi536
I am what I create
Believing in my fate
Integrity is my name
All that I am doing
Can never be ruined
My song remains insane
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye, for an eye, for an eye
Fuck
Get to watch my back
Get let my heart
Believe on day I'll fly
To reunite the tribe
To find a better way
Fucking envy changes everything
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye, for an eye, for an eye
That's right
I hit the bottom
You don't understand
Pain, hate, pain
To born again
Arise again
I believe is the only way
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye, for an eye, for an eye
Eye for an eye, eye for an eye
Eye for an eye, eye for an eye
@Mayheml
According to Max's latest interview, this is first ever Soulfly song written.
@nikkisisson4942
Christian tis true
@nikkisisson4942
Christian the song remains insane
@antoniobradiano
the 1st is personal.
@thepeoplesvoice7750
Very true
@brianjennings5610
Recently read he said in an interview that he was done with music soon as Sepultura split so he was talking to Ozzy & he told Max he was the same way when he left Sabbath!!So Max said he grabbed his guitar and wrote THIS song met with Roadrunner label and was signed on the spot!!So we can Thank Ozzy & MAX for not stopping and continuing to give US badass metal!!!
@nurnisapratiwi536
I am what I create
Believing in my fate
Integrity is my name
All that I am doing
Can never be ruined
My song remains insane
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye, for an eye, for an eye
Fuck
Get to watch my back
Get let my heart
Believe on day I'll fly
To reunite the tribe
To find a better way
Fucking envy changes everything
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye, for an eye, for an eye
That's right
I hit the bottom
You don't understand
Pain, hate, pain
To born again
Arise again
I believe is the only way
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye
Eye for an eye, for an eye, for an eye
Eye for an eye, eye for an eye
Eye for an eye, eye for an eye
@gilbanaperdomo6751
me recuerda tanto a la escuela. Manos arriba si tienes más de 30 y lo estás viendo en el 2020. Saludos desde Panamá.
@JulzLight
41... 2021.. BEEN HERE FROM THE BEGINNING!!!☆☆☆☆
@pattonPwr
this album for me is like ROOTS Vol. 2