In early 2008 the band spent two months in the studio with Producer/Engineer Mike Brown (Papa Roach, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Garbage) capturing their innovative and gripping style. Influenced by bands such as Breaking Benjamin, Foo Fighters, Chevelle and Linkin Park, Static Cycle combines edgy guitar licks, insistent rhythms and vicious vocals to create a truly compelling sound. That sound, combined with their commanding stage presence and a dedication and quiet determination that few young bands possess, places Static Cycle at a pivotal point in their career.
Static Cycle is:
Jared Navarre - Vox & Rhythm Guitar
24 year old Navarre has been performing professionally on voice and guitar for 14 years. As the principal lyricist and melodic writer for the trio, Jared takes his job seriously. His vocal lines can go from smoldering to fiery in a flash, and his sophisticated use of dynamics to reel in the listener is a fresh sound in the contemporary rock scene. With his previous band Crail, he won the Rock Category at the 2004 annual Alaska Song of the Year contest and brought the house down at the concert that year.
Josh Witham - Lead Guitar
For more than half of his 28 years Witham has working toward the stylistic mastery he brings to the guitar parts of Static Cycle. Previously with the cult phenomenon Grain, his work in the Kansas and Alaska music scenes has not gone unnoticed. His edgy guitar lines can stand on their own and his understanding of space within a line gives Static Cycle the perfect blend of simplicity and complexity that completes their urgent sound.
Dennis Smith - Drums
Behind one set of drums or another for most of his 23 years, Smith is a versatile and accomplished rhythmist. A popular and much sought-after statewide player, he has played everything from metal to blues licks behind many of Alaska’s most successful bands. His syncretism of rock and hip-hop styles underpins and propels the rest of the sound and allows it to soar.
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Take Time
Static Cycle Lyrics
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I make my way to your lips, you push me back to my knees
I need a minute to speak, just let me say what I need
I open up to release, I know that I
Hate the way you operate - discriminate and medicate -
don't suffocate and violate my mind
Don't duplicate or imitate me, just to try and escalate,
Take time, take all that you need to clear your mind
But I'm not like that, I won't wait for you to come to me
That's alright, 'cause I don't need you
Play those games you like
I know you know it's almost over
It's just a matter of time
Before I walk out the door, you get a sec to explain
You gave me time to release, I'll let you beg me again
Don't try and tell me to stay, I can't live under your mess
You push me too far away, I know that I
Yeah... that's not right... I'll let you lie ...come on...
Oh can you lie to me, I say [x2]
Can you say those things I like
Erick Faria
The first verse of Static Cycle's song "Take Time" is about taking a moment to gather one's thoughts before approaching someone else. The person in question is denying the singer's advances and the lyrics indicate a need for communication. The singer takes a step back to consider their actions and words carefully. The second line refers to the person pushing them back onto their knees, perhaps indicating rejection or submission. The singer needs to speak their truth and hopes that the other person will listen.
The chorus contains a message of self-empowerment and the resolve not to wait for someone else to come around. The line "Hate the way you operate - discriminate and medicate -" indicates that the person in question might not be treating the singer well. The lyrics go on to describe a person who is trying to copy the singer in order to get ahead. Ultimately, the singer will "devastate and desecrate your tries," indicating that they won't tolerate such behavior.
The second verse speaks to the need for communication and resolution before exit. The line "Before I walk out the door, you get a sec to explain" shows that the singer is willing to listen to the other person's side, but the remaining lyrics make it clear that the relationship is over. The singer has been pushed too far away and can't live under the other person's "mess."
Overall, the song is about the importance of self-respect and communication in relationships. The singer is standing up for themselves and refusing to wait around for someone who is treating them poorly. The chorus affirms the singer's strength in the face of manipulation and duplicity.
Line by Line Meaning
I take a second to think, before I fall at your feet
I pause for a moment and consider my actions before submitting to you completely.
I make my way to your lips, you push me back to my knees
I attempt to kiss you, but you reject me and put me in a position of subservience.
I need a minute to speak, just let me say what I need
I require time to express myself, please allow me to do so.
I open up to release, I know that I
I share my inner thoughts and emotions as a means of coping.
Hate the way you operate - discriminate and medicate -
don't suffocate and violate my mind
I dislike the manner in which you function by treating others unfairly and relying on substances to cope. I refuse to be oppressed and manipulated.
Don't duplicate or imitate me, just to try and escalate,
I'll devastate and desecrate your tries
Do not copy or mimic my behavior in an attempt to gain power, as I will crush your attempts to do so.
Take time, take all that you need to clear your mind
But I'm not like that, I won't wait for you to come to me
That's alright, 'cause I don't need you
Play those games you like
I know you know it's almost over
It's just a matter of time
You may take all the time you need to think things through, but I am not willing to wait for you. I am content without your presence and am aware that our relationship is coming to an end.
Before I walk out the door, you get a sec to explain
You gave me time to release, I'll let you beg me again
Don't try and tell me to stay, I can't live under your mess
You push me too far away, I know that I
Before I leave you, you have a chance to explain yourself. Although you granted me the opportunity to cope, I will only allow you to plead with me once more. I refuse to tolerate living in your chaos and you have pushed me too far.
Yeah... that's not right... I'll let you lie ...come on...
Oh can you lie to me, I say [x2]
Can you say those things I like
I know that what you are saying is false, but I will allow you to deceive me. Can you tell me what I want to hear?
Contributed by Vivian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.