The band released their debut album "Transmissions" on July 8, 2014 on Razor and Tie label. For the first week album sold more than 5,300 copies. The album debuted at #49 in the Billboard 200. In addition to the Billboard 200 album hit in other charts. In the category "Hard Music" album debuted #5, "Rock" #15 and a "Digital" #24.
In the early hours of New Years Day 2013, a radio astronomer at the Allen Telescope Array in northern California discovered a mysterious signal emanating from a star within the Ophiuchus Constellation.
Contained within the signal was a Message--of human origin--foretelling the details of man's imminent demise. The Message was brought to The Starset Society, who quickly realized the importance of its immediate publication.
Risking extreme danger, The Starset Society commissioned a group of musicians and scientists to assist them in spreading the knowledge to a broader audience. This group became known simply as STARSET.
Please hold. STARSET will begin the TRANSMISSION of the Message to the public shortly.
ignorance : slavery :: knowledge : power
END TRANSMISSION
Down With the Fallen
Starset Lyrics
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Crippled by a promise broken
I have seen an empire falling
Hopeless, can you hear me calling?
Turn away from all that I know
Burning this bridge behind me
Light the way and I'll Follow
Can you tell me what is real?
'Cause I've lost my way again
Can you tell me how to feel?
'Cause I don't feel anything
Now that I'm down here again
I'm down with the fallen again
Searching through the darkness below
For a light in seas of shadows
Far from you, but I could never
Abdicate, I'll fight forever
Turn away from all that I know
Burning this bridge behind me
Light the way and I'll Follow
Where you go
Can you tell me what is real?
'Cause I've lost my way again
Can you tell me how to feel?
'Cause I don't feel anything
Now that I'm down here again
I'm down with the fallen again
I will not run
I will not fall
I will not bury it
This is war
War
This is war
War
Tell me what is real
'Cause I've lost my way again
Can you tell me how to feel?
'Cause I don't feel anything
Now that I'm down here again
Tell me what is real?
'Cause I've lost my way again
Can you tell me how to feel?
'Cause I don't feel anything
Now that I'm down here again
I'm down with the fallen again
In "Down With the Fallen," Starset addresses feelings of hopelessness and the struggle to find direction after experiencing disappointment. The first verse speaks of tired and broken promises, which have left the singer feeling hopeless and in need of help. They turn away from everything they know, recognizing the need to leave it all behind and follow the light to a new destination. The chorus emphasizes the singer's disorientation and confusion, wondering what is real and how to feel since they have lost themselves. The second verse brings up the theme of searching in the darkness, determined to fight forever and never give up. The bridge takes a sharp turn toward aggression and determination, proclaiming that this is war and the singer will fight and not surrender or bury their feelings.
Overall, "Down with the Fallen" is a song about facing feelings of hopelessness and discouragement and searching for hope and direction. The singer recognizes the need to leave the past behind and follow the light to a new destination, but also acknowledges the difficulty in doing so. They aim to persevere and fight through the darkness, never surrendering or burying their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Tired eyes, barely open
My eyes are so weary that they struggle to stay open.
Crippled by a promise broken
I feel helpless and overwhelmed by a promise that was not kept.
I have seen an empire falling
I have witnessed a great power or institution crumble and decline.
Hopeless, can you hear me calling?
Feeling without hope, I am reaching out to see if anyone is listening.
Turn away from all that I know
I must abandon everything familiar to me.
Burning this bridge behind me
I am cutting ties and ensuring that I cannot go back to my old life.
Light the way and I'll Follow Where you go
If you show me the way, I will follow you wherever you lead me.
Can you tell me what is real?
I am having trouble distinguishing reality from illusion or fantasy.
'Cause I've lost my way again
I am lost and in need of guidance.
Can you tell me how to feel?
I am numb and disconnected from my emotions, seeking guidance on how to feel again.
'Cause I don't feel anything
I am experiencing an emotional void, feeling nothing at all.
Now that I'm down here again
I have found myself in a difficult and unpleasant situation once again.
I'm down with the fallen again
I have failed, and I find myself in a similar state of defeat as before.
Searching through the darkness below
I am exploring the unknown and trying to find light in the midst of darkness.
For a light in seas of shadows
I am looking for hope and illumination amid overwhelming darkness and uncertainty.
Far from you, but I could never
Although I may be distant from you, I could never turn away completely.
Abdicate, I'll fight forever
I will not give up or surrender; I will fight endlessly and tenaciously.
I will not run
I will not flee or abandon my responsibilities.
I will not fall
I will not fail or be defeated.
I will not bury it
I will not suppress or hide my pain and struggles.
This is war
I am engaged in a fierce and difficult battle, either literally or metaphorically.
Tell me what is real
I need someone to help me understand what is actually happening in my life.
This is war
I am fighting with all my strength to overcome my challenges.
Lyrics © PAUL TRUST MUSIC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DUSTIN PAUL BATES, JOSEPH ROBERT RICKARD, JOSHUA E. BAKER, PAUL TRUST
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@glissando7008
Lyrics:
Tired eyes, barely open
Crippled by a promise broken
I have seen an empire falling
Hopeless, can you hear me calling?
Turn away from all that I know
Burning this bridge behind me
Light the way and I'll Follow
Where you go
Can you tell me what is real?
'Cause I've lost my way again
Can you tell me how to feel?
'Cause I don't feel anything
Now that I'm down here again
I'm down with the fallen again
Searching through the darkness below
For a light in seas of shadows
Far from you, but I could never
Abdicate, I'll fight forever
Turn away from all that I know
Burning this bridge behind me
Light the way and I'll Follow
Where you go
Can you tell me what is real?
'Cause I've lost my way again
Can you tell me how to feel?
'Cause I don't feel anything
Now that I'm down here again
I'm down with the fallen again
I will not run
I will not fall
I will not bury it
This is war
War
This is war
War
Tell me what is real
'Cause I've lost my way again
Can you tell me how to feel?
'Cause I don't feel anything
Now that I'm down here again
Tell me what is real?
'Cause I've lost my way again
Can you tell me how to feel?
'Cause I don't feel anything
Now that I'm down here again
I'm down with the fallen again
@Pluvillion
i imagine the music video about someone waiting and chasing for something they’ll never reach. in this case, they’re waiting for that person on the hospital bed to wake up.
he travels through abstract places as the other person stands in the distance. no matter how fast he tries to approach them, he just can’t catch up.
“this is war” he screams, as tears run out of his eyes. he’s running out of time. he has to catch them before it’s too late.
but in the end, he gives up, kneels on a rocky field, and screams to the endless void.
he stays there for a moment as his breaths heave in and out.
finally regaining his composure, he stands up, continues running to the direction he was heading before, and as he runs to another “world” to chase the other person again, that’s when Halo starts.
@Spratt
Example 4.5 :D
@fmlomm
HYPE
@StormKillzone
Spratt, you got a great taste for music!
@Yrneh
Example 4.5 is insane youre my new favorite sniper cause you actually have a good taste in music
@TheJcTM
Spratty is the best in the sniping community from my pov I thought pamaj was but nah spratt is the man.
@StormKillzone
The Jc ™ i actually agree with you!
@IGNEALart
this is the first band that i can say that i love every one of their songs
@redbainjh6989
Linkin Park's 1st 2 albums, flawless. But I am enjoying this entire album.
@QTEila
***** THey have alot of songs you cn like, but not all their songs are near as good as most other they have..
@NObama28
Ben referred to this band in an interview, and I love both bands' music