Splashdown consisted of singer/pianist Melissa Kaplan (Universal Hall Pass), electronic programmer Kasson Crooker (later working under the name Symbion Project), and guitarist/bassist Adam Buhler. The trio increased in size to a five- or six-piece group for live shows; these line-ups frequently included drummer Jason Sakos and guitarist Trevor Shand. Buhler and Crooker were in another female-fronted band in the mid-1990s, Sirensong.
When they were together- during the height of file-sharing programs such as Napster- Splashdown was against sharing their songs online. However, due to their break-up and the fact that much of Splashdown's work has never been commercially available, the band and their fans have made efforts to see that Splashdown's music is available for free online. Some such ways have been forums posts, websites, and other points of interest to an internet user. Such link can be found in their Wikipedia entry, or directly from forums posts such as this, which was found on WNA Forums.
Other downloading locations (still online at the beginning of 2009) include
http://www.sadena.com/music/splashdown/
http://www.injected.org/splashdown/downloads.html
http://www.symbionproject.com/instant.html
Beguiled
Splashdown Lyrics
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What's that rattle?
What a charming sound my tail makes wrapped around your neck
As I send all the sins from your past as a gift to your future
Like a self-inflicted wound
Hear that hissing?
What a soothing sound my tongue makes
As I wait to watch you fall from grace
Beguiled I've wiled you laughing
You can hide your sins but not from me
Beguiled I've wiled you laughing
I'm laughing
Apples
Would you like one?
Like the ones I've brought you time and time again
From the garden
To your senses
Every bite that you take is a deal that you've made with my otherworldly friends
Hear that crying?
What a charming wine your tears make
As I raise my cup to drink your fate
Meanwhile...
The song "Beguiled" by Splashdown is a hauntingly alluring piece that delves into a seductive relationship between a temptress and her prey. The first verse of the song describes the temptress's physicality, as she wraps her tail around her prey's neck and hisses, waiting for him to fall from grace. The second verse offers an apple to the prey, luring him into a deal with her underworldly friends, as she drinks from the cup of his fate. The chorus repeats the word "beguiled," emphasizing how the prey has been charmed and trapped by the temptress, unable to escape her grasp.
The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but at the core, it's a reflection of how easy it is to be fooled by appearances and promises of pleasure. The temptress in the song seems to represent an irresistible force of temptation, offering the prey both desirable and undesirable outcomes through her charm, seduction, and manipulative behavior.
The use of words like "rattle" and "hissing" in the first verse creates a sense of tension and unease, making the listener feel as if they are participating in the seduction. The second verse introduces the apple as a symbol of temptation and trickery, reflecting the biblical story of Adam and Eve. The verse also alludes to the consequences of striking deals with the devil, especially when blinded by lust and greed.
Overall, "Beguiled" is a captivating and thought-provoking song that highlights the dangers of giving in to our desires without considering the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Rattle
I want you to notice me and the sound of my tail around your neck
What's that rattle?
I'm drawing attention to the noise I'm making
What a charming sound my tail makes wrapped around your neck
The sound of my tail is pleasing to me, and I like having it around your neck
As I send all the sins from your past as a gift to your future
I'm reminding you of your past mistakes and implying that they will have consequences in the future
Like a self-inflicted wound
The burden of guilt that you carry is like a wound that you've inflicted upon yourself
Hear that hissing?
I want you to notice the sound of my tongue
What a soothing sound my tongue makes
The sound of my tongue is calming and comforting to me
As I wait to watch you fall from grace
I'm anticipating your downfall and the satisfaction I'll feel from watching it happen
Meanwhile...
In the meantime, while I wait for your downfall
Beguiled I've wiled you laughing
I've deceived you and tricked you into thinking everything's okay
You can hide your sins but not from me
You might try to cover up your mistakes, but I know the truth
Beguiled I've wiled you laughing
I'm still laughing at you for falling for my deception
I'm laughing
I find your desperation and downfall amusing
Apples
I'm offering you temptation, like the apple in the Garden of Eden
Would you like one?
I'm pretending to be innocent and offering you an apple, despite knowing the consequences
Like the ones I've brought you time and time again
I keep tempting you with the same things, despite knowing the risks
From the garden
The imagery of a forbidden garden where things go wrong
To your senses
I'm appealing to your desires and emotions
Every bite that you take is a deal that you've made with my otherworldly friends
Every time you give in to temptation, you're making a deal with the devil
Hear that crying?
I want you to notice the sound of your own tears
What a charming wine your tears make
I find your pain and misery beautiful
As I raise my cup to drink your fate
I'm celebrating your downfall and taking pleasure in it
Meanwhile...
In the meantime, while I watch you suffer
Contributed by Makayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
vintageskv
The imagery. The feeling. Ugh. I love it.
omni void
forgive me for the massive nerdiness about to be spewed, but this is what i always imagined a person would hear while being charmed by a succubus in world of warcraft. it's so perfect. i love it.
HappyEvil101
still one of my favourite songs
Joel Meeks
I want this song in my life more.
brandon wemyss
this will be on my playlist until i die
Fafulin
God the memories. I love this song. Anyone else find this band from Titan AE soundtrack
Joel Meeks
Technically I got the sound track because of splashdown but who is counting
Nekron 3043
Yep, Karma Slave was my introduction to them and got me hooked into listening to more of their music
NyxVision
My mom round karma slave through titan, then I found freezepop, then I got obsessed with crookers music, finding splashdown after forgetting them for many years