STILL LIFE DECAY recorded The Drown EP at their self-owned Endless Trauma Studios in NYC. The EP sold well, with fans anxiously waiting for a full-length release. Storm & Stress was recorded and self-released in late 2004 with distribution by Metropolis Records and Spent Decibel.
Storm & Stress has a wide spectrum of song writing, with a unique styling of harsh electronics, driving beats, heavy and melodic guitars under dispiriting vocals. The album features guest vocals by Burton C. Bell of FEAR FACTORY and includes remixes by TERRORFAKT and SIDE 3.
STILL LIFE DECAY has gained a strong fan base, consistently touring the United States and playing with such bands as FEAR FACTORY, DIR EN GREY, DÉSPAIRS RAY, CRUX SHADOWS, BELLA MORTE, EGO LIKENESS and many others.
Detach
Still Life Decay Lyrics
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Will it ever end
Wake up to the noise
Of unfinished unease
Tear at myself
Tear at the world
Bite the dog
Smash the clock
Fragmented thought
Distraught
Release me
Frustrate
Slowly being erased
Seclusion
Restraint misplaced
The song Detach by Still Life Decay is a representation of the internal struggle that a person goes through when they feel trapped and unable to escape from their own thoughts. The lyrics "when will it end, will it ever end" indicate a sense of hopelessness and helplessness that the individual feels. They are tired of dealing with the background noise of their own mind, which is further amplified by the feeling of unease that accompanies it.
The lyrics "tear at myself, tear at the world" represent the frustration and anger that the individual feels towards themselves and the world around them. The mention of biting the dog and smashing the clock indicate a desire to lash out and destroy things as the person is unable to find an appropriate outlet for their emotions.
The line "jump out the window" is a metaphor for the person feeling trapped and wanting to escape but realizing that the only way out is through facing their own thoughts and emotions, which is an extremely difficult process.
Overall, the song portrays the struggle of someone who is slowly being erased by their own thoughts, and the need to detach oneself from the toxicity in order to find inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
When will it end
I am longing for this unbearable situation to come to an end.
Will it ever end
I am questioning whether there is hope for this situation to ever change.
Wake up to the noise
I am constantly being reminded of the stress and discomfort in my life.
Of unfinished unease
I am experiencing a persistent feeling of discomfort and unease that I cannot shake off.
Tear at myself
I am overwhelmed with emotions causing me to inflict physical harm to myself.
Tear at the world
I am so frustrated with the state of the world that I want to break it apart.
Bite the dog
I am so consumed by anger that I want to lash out at everything, even a helpless animal.
Smash the clock
I am done with the constraints of time and the limitations it imposes on me.
Jump out the window
I am so desperate to escape this situation that I contemplate ending my life.
Fragmented thought
I am unable to think clearly due to the overwhelming emotions I am experiencing.
Distraught
I am feeling intense emotional pain and suffering.
Release me
I am pleading for someone or something to free me from this unbearable burden.
Frustrate
I am feeling a great deal of disappointment and anger about my situation.
Slowly being erased
I am losing myself and my sense of identity as a result of this prolonged struggle.
Seclusion
I am withdrawing from the world and isolating myself as a coping mechanism.
Restraint misplaced
I am unable to control my intense emotions and am acting impulsively and destructively.
Contributed by Isaiah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@medelza
yeah id do you guys... \m/