State of Being embodies music at its most dynamic, energetic, sophisticated… Read Full Bio ↴State of Being embodies music at its most dynamic, energetic, sophisticated and powerful — all at once. "Haywire," the group's third full-length studio CD, represents a level of proficiency that can only come from longevity. It's interesting that State of Being's first release ten years ago was titled "Dysfunctional Vision." SOB brainchild and lead singer Christopher Foldi has remained true to his original vision, while allowing it to evolve and mature. With Andy Kubiszewski (ex-drummer of Stabbing Westward, The The, Prick) at the controls as producer of "Haywire," Foldi and bandmates have crafted a unique and accessible fusion of brooding vocals, ethereal keyboards, blistering guitars and a solid rhythm section. It's no wonder that State of Being was voted Best Alternative/Electronic Act two years in a row (2004, 2005) by Scene Magazine, Cleveland's premier arts and entertainment weekly. And the band - which also includes Shara Foldi (keyboards, vocals), Scott Foldi (guitars, vocals), Rayanne Turek (bass, vocals), and Randy Blaire (drums) - continues to gain new fans and radio airplay throughout the U.S., Canada and as far away as Australia.

Instinct
State of Being Lyrics

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Your scent
It's on the ground
No matter how I fight it, my instinct hunts you down

Your words
Are so profound
And my appetite's enticed by every single syllable you sound
As my instinct hunts you down

You roam
And you breathe
The midnight air - the spider's web
The dust blows thru the trees

You roam
And you breathe
The midnight air - this tangled web
The fear blows thru the trees

I grope the air

My fingers clutch
Your instinct to run is overcome in need of touch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Instinct" by State of Being describes the innate desire that a person has towards another individual they are attracted to. The first two stanzas, the lead singer talks about the irresistible magnetic pull towards someone they're interested in. They struggle to deny their instincts but it only leads them back to that person. The lyrics use the metaphor of scent and appetite to evoke the idea of lust or attraction. It suggests that the person's natural desire towards that individual is so strong that it's ingrained in their very being.

The following stanzas describe the person they are attracted to as they visualize the image of the individual in the night, moving through spider webs or dust blowing through the trees. The singer seems to be unable to shake off the attraction they feel towards this person. The final line of the song directly addresses this sentiment. The singer admits that they can't resist the urge to touch the person they are describing, even though the other person may want to run from them.

Overall, the lyrics of "Instinct" by State of Being are about the uncontrollable nature of attraction and desire. It suggests that despite our best efforts, we are sometimes driven by our instincts towards people, emotions, and actions that may be good or bad for us.

Line by Line Meaning

Your scent
Despite my efforts, your scent remains present in the surroundings

It's on the ground
Your scent has permeated the environment and can be noticed easily

No matter how I fight it, my instinct hunts you down
Irrespective of how hard I try, my natural instinct leads me to desire you

Your words
The things you say to me

Are so profound
Your words hold a great depth and meaning to them

And my appetite's enticed by every single syllable you sound
I can't help but feel a growing hunger and craving for you due to your words

As my instinct hunts you down
As my innate desire for you keeps growing stronger

You roam
You wander and explore

And you breathe
You inhale and exhale

The midnight air - the spider's web
The dark environment and its components form an intricate pattern around you

The dust blows thru the trees
The blowing dust moves through the trees