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.

Shameless
State of Being Lyrics

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Drawn to the moment of fiction
Rewarded without hesitation
I learn to discharge the tension
Brought about by crude inspiration

And you make a mockery of yourself
In your false reality you can't help
You're shameless

You are the master magician
The martyr of false invention
Wearing your veil and dented crown
It's always so stable on the ground

And you flaunt your bruises and wealth

As you live in a shadow of yourself
You're shameless

Overall Meaning

In State of Being's song "Shameless," the lyrics describe an individual who is drawn to living in a state of fiction and rewarded instantaneously for doing so. The singer suggests that this person has learned to discharge the tension that arises from crude inspiration, essentially becoming numb to the reality of their actions. The second verse describes this individual as a master magician, a martyr of false invention, who remains grounded in their own false reality. This person wears their crown proudly and flaunts their bruises and wealth, living in the shadow of their true self.

The overall message of the song seems to be commentary on society's obsession with attention and the lengths at which people will go to achieve it. The shamelessness that the lyrics refer to is a rejection of social norms and a willingness to sacrifice authenticity for momentary gratification. The repetition of the word "shameless" in the chorus further emphasizes this point and suggests a kind of condemnation of those who live in this state of being.

Line by Line Meaning

Drawn to the moment of fiction
Attracted to the temporary thrill of imaginary scenarios

Rewarded without hesitation
Given instant gratification without any second thoughts

I learn to discharge the tension
I figure out how to release the pressure building up within me

Brought about by crude inspiration
Caused by vulgar motivation

And you make a mockery of yourself
You ridicule and expose yourself through your actions

In your false reality you can't help
You cannot resist living in an imaginary world that you created

You're shameless
You are disgraceful and lack any sense of moral consciousness

You are the master magician
You possess the skill of deception

The martyr of false invention
You fake your suffering in order to gain sympathy

Wearing your veil and dented crown
You mask your true identity with a flawed and damaged image of yourself

It's always so stable on the ground
You appear strong and grounded despite being deceitful