1) Stolas are a post-hard… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands by the name of Stolas:
1) Stolas are a post-hardcore formed in Las Vegas, NV on August 17th, 2011. They self-released their debut EP Losing Wings on February 25, 2012. They are currently signed to Blue Swan Records, through which they released their debut full-length album Living Creatures on March 14, 2013. Their second album Allomaternal is set to be released on October 15, 2014. Music can be downloaded at their Bandcamp page.
2) Progressive Death-Doom Metal band from Israel.
Claw Point
Stolas Lyrics
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Stars will explode!
Why can't I feel it underneath?
Your teeth in deep
They watch me bleed
The ground gives under me
Give up!
Don't try!
Don't try to save me--Run!
It's too late
It's okay
These hands I'll never love
Keep your eyes peeled, he's coming back
He wants your heart
He'll wrap his arms 'round your neck,
sink his teeth into your skin
He loves this chase.
If you stick by my side,
well be fine for a while...
This wasn't planned, just omitted
to save our lives
Is this really it?
Death sends a kiss
and takes the ones we love.
You know I won't leave
The eyes follow me
This knife was made to cut.
Keep stabbing and ripping,
Tearing at the throat
This is the last time
Now look in my eyes
I'll be watching for your Ghost
There's nothing left but the weight,
an open silent mouth.
A memory aligns in time
My feet are frozen
as we watch (cold and alone)
for a brief moment (to each and his own)
I can't stand to see her (sit in the throne)
As he sinks his teeth into her skin.
We have to try...
Tame the beast!
Distract the beast!
Tame the strife!
Are we strong enough?
Find the peace, I see the light...
I'm letting go of all I know
Do I believe?
Are we strong enough?
Hide her eyes, we need to leave now!
Carry on, stay by my side
In the morning, we'll be fine
Get off your knees!
Let's be strong enough!
She was ours but now she's gone.
Please, be strong enough.
why?
why even try?
why?
why do we try?
This is the last time
The reach from above
I should have known.
I would have held you close.
right around the bend a beast would take your life
whispered in your ear like a ghost
words we never spoke
Will you give life to me?
Will you leave what's left for me?
Are we chosen for the throne,
chosen for the fire?
Will you leave what's left for me?
Abandon the throne!
Stars will explode!
Why can't I feel it underneath?
Your teeth in deep
They watch me bleed
The ground gives under me
Give up!
The lyrics to Stolas's song Claw Point are haunting and contemplative, exploring themes of mortality, sacrifice, and the search for meaning in a chaotic and indifferent world. The opening lines--"Abandon the throne! // Stars will explode! // Why can't I feel it underneath?"--suggest a sense of disillusionment with the grandiose symbols of power and authority often associated with rulers and rulership. The idea of stars exploding also suggests a larger cosmic significance beyond the individual, mortal concerns of the singer. However, the detachment of the final line suggests a sense of emptiness or lack of connection to this grander universe.
The second stanza shifts to more concrete and violent imagery, as teeth sink deeply into flesh and the ground gives way. The lines "Give up! // Don't try! // Don't try to save me--Run! // It's too late // It's okay // These hands I'll never love" all suggest a sense of hopelessness, desperation, and a stark finality. The third stanza introduces a new character or entity--"he," who loves to chase and wrap his arms around necks, sinking his teeth in. This ambiguous figure could represent death, the singer's inner demons, or some external force that seeks to harm them.
The final stanzas shift from these more abstract imagery to more concrete and grounded settings--the weight of a body, the silence of a open mouth, the need to leave and hide from danger. The final repetition of "why? // why even try? // why? // why do we try?" suggests a sense of existential questioning and uncertainty, as the singer grapples with the futility of their efforts and the inevitability of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Abandon the throne!
Give up power and control!
Stars will explode!
The universe is in chaos!
Why can't I feel it underneath?
I am numb to the chaos around me!
Your teeth in deep
You have caused me considerable pain!
They watch me bleed
You caused my pain and enjoy watching me suffer!
The ground gives under me
My life is falling apart!
Give up!
I surrender!
Don't try!
Don't attempt to save me!
Don't try to save me--Run!
Save yourself from this chaos and disaster!
It's too late
There is no more hope!
It's okay
It will all be fine in the end!
These hands I'll never love
I will never hold or cherish these hands!
Keep your eyes peeled, he's coming back
Be vigilant, danger is returning!
He wants your heart
He desires your love and loyalty!
He'll wrap his arms 'round your neck,
He will embrace you physically!
Sink his teeth into your skin
He will harm you and draw blood!
He loves this chase.
He finds enjoyment in the game of pursuit!
If you stick by my side, well be fine for a while...
If we support each other, we can overcome challenges temporarily!
This wasn't planned, just omitted to save our lives
We did not intend for this, it was a necessary omission to stay alive!
Is this really it?
Is this the end?
Death sends a kiss and takes the ones we love.
Death is inevitable and unpredictable, it can take away our loved ones at any time!
You know I won't leave
I will stay by your side!
The eyes follow me
I sense a strong gaze on me!
This knife was made to cut.
This weapon is created to slice and harm!
Keep stabbing and ripping, tearing at the throat
Persevere through the agony and keep attacking!
This is the last time
This is the final chance or occurrence!
Now look in my eyes
Face me and make eye contact!
I'll be watching for your Ghost
I will be aware of your spirit or presence!
There's nothing left but the weight, an open silent mouth.
Only heaviness and a quiet opening remain!
A memory aligns in time
A recollection is fitting in with the timeline!
My feet are frozen
I am too afraid and hesitant to move!
As we watch (cold and alone)
We observe this without warmth or company!
For a brief moment (to each and his own)
For a very short period of time, for each to their own perspective!
I can't stand to see her (sit in the throne)
I can't bear to witness her holding so much power and control!
As he sinks his teeth into her skin.
As he harms and bites into her flesh!
We have to try...
We must give it our best effort!
Tame the beast!
Control the wild or dangerous entity!
Distract the beast!
Divert the creature's attention!
Tame the strife!
Conquer or overcome the conflict and struggle!
Are we strong enough?
Do we possess the power and resilience?
Find the peace, I see the light...
Discover tranquility, I see hope!
I'm letting go of all I know
I am abandoning my familiarity and knowledge!
Do I believe?
Am I able to have faith?
Hide her eyes, we need to leave now!
Cover her sight, it is urgent that we move away immediately!
Carry on, stay by my side
Continue the journey while being close to me!
In the morning, we'll be fine
In the next day, everything will be alright!
Get off your knees!
Stand up and fight!
Let's be strong enough!
Let us possess the capability and determination!
She was ours but now she's gone.
She was previously with us, but now she is absent!
Please, be strong enough.
Please, have the inner fortitude and resilience!
why?
Why is this happening?
why even try?
Why put in an effort?
This is the last time
This is the final opportunity!
The reach from above
The effect from a higher power or entity!
I should have known.
I should have been aware or realized!
I would have held you close.
I would have embraced you tightly!
Right around the bend a beast would take your life
Around the corner a creature would bring about your death!
Whispered in your ear like a ghost
Spoken in a hushed tone like a spirit!
Words we never spoke
Communications that never happened!
Will you give life to me?
Will you grant me vitality and existence?
Will you leave what's left for me?
Will you cease to exist and leave me with the remnants?
Are we chosen for the throne, chosen for the fire?
Were we selected to have control or be put to test?
Give up!
Resign, surrender!
Your teeth in deep
Your bite is severe!
They watch me bleed
They observe my wounds bleed out!
The ground gives under me
The earth is yielding and collapsing beneath me!
Contributed by Samantha Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Narwelch
I'm so pumped for this album. This is sounding like it's gonna be better than the last.
Zechariah Gregoles
AMAZING, I am definitely buying this album oh my lava lord.
iLL smith
Took me sooo long to appreciate this song/album. Just now beginning to understand its brilliance
Cameron Braziel
I was getting worried when I heard Hiraeth, but this song is amazing! I like it even more than Solunar, and I listen to that at least a dozen times a day. I'm addicted x.x
L
Awesomeness. Just came to check when the album was being released and am greeted with a new song added 5 minutes ago. Another great song, can't wait for the album!
Groovy Dood
Just got back from the DGD show here in AZ, (btw one of the best live performances I have ever witnessed) and only had $10 in my wallet. I had four absolutely awesome albums in front of me, (stolas, hail the sun, secret band and sianvar) and could only afford one. So here I am at the merch table, burdened to the point that I almost began sweating blood Jesus style. I mean let's be real, I'm about to make one of the toughest decisions of my life, God himself couldn't help. So I did what any man would do when faced with a life-altering event such as this, I recited the ancient chant revered and passed down through the generations, "eeny, meeny, miny, moe". Lady Luck must have been on my side tonight ladies and gentlemen, because I went home with this heavenly album.
Jeff Bell
Fucking loved reading that bro. Made me truly LOL
Splashing Tides
You two are Gods......
Austin James
@Groovy Dood I feel your pain Sir Groove. You are fortunate that you made it out of the show in one piece. A lesser man would have self destructed in seconds. Allah only knows how you summoned the courage to make a decision like that. Its like being forced to choose between a cookies and creme waffle cone from cold stone or an oreo ice cream waffle cone from brusters... A chocolate glazed doughnut from krispy kreme or just a regular glazed.... A blonde with big bouncing tits or a brunette with an ass sculpted by the greek gods themselves... Man should not be left to make choices of this magnitude alone, free will is truly a curse indeed.
Joshua Bell
If this new direction makes Stolas sound like other bands please point me to them, because I love it.