Startisan formed … Read Full Bio ↴Startisan was previously known as Streamilne (NY).
Startisan formed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as a musical melting pot. Combining members from four of the most successful original bands in the state, they have become a fine-tuned Frankenstein of sonic ingenuity. Thoughtful, poetic lyrics are interwoven with sweeping guitar lines and aggressive percussion forming a compelling fusion of heart, soul and honesty (à la the singer/songwriter genre) with the force and power of a full-on rock band. The band’s immersive, infectious sound combined with an energetic and constantly evolving live performance makes Startisan a true marvel worthy of attention.
We have had the honor of sharing the stage with the following artists: Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Gavin DeGraw, Switchfoot, Better Than Ezra, One Republic, 12 Stones, Ryan Cabrera, Thriving Ivory, Lit, Eve 6, Reel Big Fish, Teddy Geiger, Josh Kelley, Good Charlotte, Metro Station, David Cook, Colbie Caillat, Puddle Of Mudd.
Decode Array Vol. 1 was released on April 15, 2011.
Startisan is:
Mike Hogan: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
Derek DeBlieux: guitar, vocals
Jon Scholl: keyboards
Chris Jones: bass
Buck Langston: drums, percussion, vocals
Redemption
Startisan Lyrics
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But then I never thought I'd do the things that I've done
And now I'm living on the run
I shot a man in the back with a rifle
For nothing other than the fact that I was spiteful
Of what he thought he might become
Why am I uptight?
When I have no right to feel this way
But I'm loathing anyway
Damn these thoughts that haunt and plague me
Twist me up and suffocate me
All these lies I buy
"My innocence is gone
From all these things I've done
I'm way past saving now"
Now all I do is float around like some mindless
Hopeless Jellyfish, spineless and adrift
Stinging everything I come in contact with
I can already feel that noose
It's almost as welcome as overdue
We've used up our last excuse
Now I'm counting on you
Torches and Pitchforks,
Fire and Brimstone
Follow me always,
What have I become?
A terrible thought
In a pitiful body
Who constantly feels
That redemption's beyond me
Damn these thoughts that haunt and plague me
Twist me up and suffocate me
All these lies I buy
"My innocence is gone
From all these things I've done
I'm way past saving now"
The song "Redemption" by Startisan speaks about the feeling of guilt and hopelessness after committing a heinous act. The lyrics describe a man who never imagined himself becoming a target of a manhunt. He reflects on how he ended up doing the things that he did and how he now lives on the run. The singer admits to shooting a man in the back with a rifle out of spite, and now he is plagued with thoughts of guilt that twist him up and suffocate him. He acknowledges that his innocence is gone, and he feels like redemption is beyond him.
The singer questions when he lost sight and why he is uptight when he has no right to feel that way. He is loathing and floating aimlessly like a spineless jellyfish, roaming around and stinging everyone he comes in contact with. His thoughts are consumed with the idea of getting caught; he can already feel the noose, and it's almost welcome as it's long overdue. The man reflects on how he has used up his last excuse and now counts on someone to help him.
The song's lyrics explore the feeling of hopelessness and despair after committing a heinous act, and how sometimes certain events can lead a person to do things they never thought they would do. It talks about guilt, redemption, and the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I never dreamed I'd be the target of a manhunt
I never thought that I would be the focus of a manhunt.
But then I never thought I'd do the things that I've done
I never had the thought that I'd carry out those things happened.
And now I'm living on the run
Currently, I am on the run.
I shot a man in the back with a rifle
I killed someone by shooting them from behind with a rifle.
For nothing other than the fact that I was spiteful
My motive for doing so was nothing more than hatred and anger.
Of what he thought he might become
His dreams and aspirations triggered me.
When did I lose sight?
I am unsure when I started to lose focus and clarity.
Why am I uptight?
I feel nervous and tense, but I don't understand why.
When I have no right to feel this way
I shouldn't feel this way since my actions are the reason for my predicament.
But I'm loathing anyway
Regardless, I still have that disgust inside me.
Damn these thoughts that haunt and plague me
I wish I could escape from tormented thoughts.
Twist me up and suffocate me
These thoughts are suffocating me and taking a toll on my life.
All these lies I buy
I keep on convincing myself of untruths.
"My innocence is gone
"I have lost my innocence.
From all these things I've done
I have done too many things wrong, and it's too late to go back.
I'm way past saving now"
I'm hopeless, and there's nothing I can do to redeem myself.
Now all I do is float around like some mindless
I feel aimlessly drifting and directionless.
Hopeless Jellyfish, spineless and adrift
I'm a lost cause, like a powerless jellyfish floating in water.
Stinging everything I come in contact with
I am hurting others because of my situation and current state of mind.
I can already feel that noose
I can feel the punishment that is heading my way.
It's almost as welcome as overdue
I have deserved the consequences and cannot escape it.
We've used up our last excuse
We have no more justifications or reasons, and it's time to face the consequences.
Now I'm counting on you
I need your help and support to make it through.
Torches and Pitchforks,
People are ready to punish me by using means like torches, pitchforks, etc.
Fire and Brimstone
The punishment that awaits me is no different than the burning fire and sulfur in hell.
Follow me always,
The punishment is like something that will stick with me forever.
What have I become?
I have become someone who is unforgivable.
A terrible thought
My depiction regarding myself is not positive.
In a pitiful body
I am weak and cannot help myself.
Who constantly feels
I am continually struggling and confined with this sentiment.
That redemption's beyond me
I feel like I cannot be redeemed, and there is no going back.
Contributed by Ethan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jedc6507
Criminally underrated band. Been listening for years and have all the albums, wish they still made new ones.
They seem to have disbanded and dropped off the face of the earth, can't even find anything on google :(
@mikehogan7379
Keep an ear out in 2021. We may have a few surprises left.
@lorif8269
What a fun sound! Love it.
@olsonand12
Very different from the other songs! nice sound to it.
@seanwilson531
r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-REEEEEEEGAE, MON!!!!!!! >:-D
@Diebold410
I never dreamed I′d be the target of a manhunt
But then I never thought I'd do the things that I′ve done
And now I'm living on the run
I shot a man in the back with a rifle
For nothing other than the fact that I was spiteful
Of what he thought he might become
When did I lose sight?
Why am I uptight?
When I have no right to feel this way
But I'm loathing anyway
Damn these thoughts that haunt and plague me
Twist me up and suffocate me
All these lies I buy
"My innocence is gone
From all these things I′ve done
I′m way past saving now"
Now all I do is float around like some mindless
Hopeless Jellyfish, spineless and adrift
Stinging everything I come in contact with
I can already feel that noose
It's almost as welcome as overdue
We′ve used up our last excuse
Now I'm counting on you
Torches and Pitchforks,
Fire and Brimstone
Follow me always,
What have I become?
A terrible thought
In a pitiful body
Who constantly feels
That redemption′s beyond me
Damn these thoughts that haunt and plague me
Twist me up and suffocate me
All these lies I buy
"My innocence is gone
From all these things I've done
I′m way past saving now