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)
Spiral
Soulfly Lyrics
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Fighting to control me
Sanctified
Your soul will be denied
Arise
Beyond the black sky
Straighthate
Shave them heads
I, I spiral of the mind
Mega-therion
Spiral in the sky
I, I spiral of the mind
Magnetic vortex
Spiral in the sky...
Resist...
Temptations of the beast
Infest
Scorge of the psalmist
Inflikt
Sorrow and misery
Death threat
Tormented reality
I, I spiral of the mind
Control aesthetic
Spiral in the sky
I, I spiral of the mind
Circle the tangent
Spiral in the sky...
(Spiral - spiral) This is hypnotic
This is hypnotic death
Vermin
Vulgar system creeps
Void
Terminate within
Leper
Blood of the congregation
Point blank
Declare it a new age
I, I spiral of the mind
Demonized inside
Spiral in the sky
I, I spiral of the mind
Weaponize
Spiral in the sky
(Spiral - spiral) This is psychotic
This is psychotic death
I, I spiral of the mind
Out of control
Spiral in the sky
I, I spiral of the mind
Out of the dark
Spiral in the sky
The lyrics in Soulfly's song "Spiral" describe a sense of struggle, both within oneself and against external forces. The first verse speaks to the idea of control, with the singer fighting against a force that seeks to dominate and deny them. The second verse focuses on resisting temptation and fighting against negativity, including feelings of sorrow and misery. The final verse speaks to the need to declare a new age and break free from a flawed system.
Throughout the song, there is an overarching sense of being caught in a spiral, both "of the mind" and "in the sky." This repetition of imagery reinforces the idea of being trapped and unable to escape. The repeated refrains of "spiral - spiral" also create a sense of hypnotic or psychotic repetition, adding to the feeling of being stuck in a dangerous cycle.
Overall, the lyrics of "Spiral" suggest a struggle for freedom and control. The repeated imagery of spirals and the use of intense language, such as "death threat" and "declare it a new age," create a sense of urgency and intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
Extreme...
The situation described is intense and extreme.
Fighting to control me
The singer is struggling to maintain control over their own mind and actions.
Sanctified
The singer believes in the sacredness of something.
Your soul will be denied
If one does not follow the artist's beliefs, they will be denied salvation or acceptance.
Arise
The artist is calling for a rise or awakening.
Beyond the black sky
The singer is referring to something beyond the darkness or the unknown or the limit of their knowledge.
Straighthate
The singer is calling for or expressing a strong dislike for those who are narrow-minded or conventional.
I, I spiral of the mind
The artist is referring to their own mental spiral.
Mega-therion
The artist is referring to a giant beast or entity.
Spiral in the sky
The artist is referring to a spiral in the sky.
Magnetic vortex
The singer is referring to a strong and powerful vortex that draws things towards it.
Resist...
The artist is calling for resistance.
Temptations of the beast
The singer is referring to the temptations to do evil or to follow the ways of evil beings.
Infest
The singer is calling for infestation or destruction.
Scorge of the psalmist
The singer is referring to the punishment or suffering that comes from being a follower of psalmists or religious texts.
Inflikt
The artist is calling to inflict pain or harm.
Sorrow and misery
The artist is referring to deep sadness and suffering.
Death threat
The singer is referring to a threat of death.
Tormented reality
The singer is referring to a reality filled with torment and suffering.
Control aesthetic
The artist is referring to controlling the way something looks.
Circle the tangent
The artist is referring to circling around a point or idea but not quite reaching it.
(Spiral - spiral) This is hypnotic
The spiral is hypnotic or trance-inducing.
This is hypnotic death
The spiral is leading towards death or destruction.
Vermin
The artist is referring to people they consider to be immoral or undesirable.
Vulgar system creeps
The singer is referring to people they believe are working within a corrupt or unsavory system.
Void
The singer is referring to emptiness or lack of purpose.
Terminate within
The singer is referring to terminating something within themselves, perhaps something negative.
Leper
The artist is referring to someone who is outcast or diseased.
Blood of the congregation
The artist is referring to the shared blood or community among people who follow certain beliefs.
Point blank
The singer is speaking directly and honestly.
Declare it a new age
The singer is calling for celebration of a new age or era.
Demonized inside
The artist feels as though they have been demonized or made evil.
Weaponize
The artist is calling to turn something into a weapon or to use it as such.
(Spiral - spiral) This is psychotic
The spiral is causing the artist to become unstable or suffering from psychosis.
This is psychotic death
The spiral is leading towards a destructive or deadly path.
Out of control
The artist feels as though they have lost control.
Out of the dark
The singer is referring to something emerging from the darkness or ignorance.
Spiral in the sky
The song keeps referring to a spiral in the sky.
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