There are two bands by the name of Stolas:

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.

Somatic
Stolas Lyrics

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The Elders would take turns,
using sticks to draw in dirt
change in weather patterns.

You would wake us up.
Wake me up.

I can't believe what you say

or what made you want to stay.

I know there's a plague,
and those moments often vague
will haunt you.

Is he coming back?
A devil dressed in red,
crawling on the floor
just like he did before...

Undeserving lack of sleep
Any chance to have a dream.
I'd like to be with them.
Any chance to have a dream.
If I made the change on the note you wrote,
would it even count?
Any chance to have a dream
Tore a hole it's at the bottom of the bag.
Now we watch it empty sand

Smiling and laughing, my demons reacting.
Please, take me instead.

Does the light burn your skin?
Is the sun blinding your eyes?
Blood countess
When the evening is ripe,
all the mirrors will hide away.
Blood countess

I know there's a plague,
and those moments often vague
will haunt you.

I would start the search,
but tonight you won't wake up.

Is he coming back?
A devil dressed in red,
crawling on the floor
just like he did before.

Undeserving lack of sleep
Any chance to have a dream.
I'd like to be with them.
Any chance to have a dream.
If I made the change on the note you wrote,
would it even count?
Any chance to have a dream

Tore a hole it's at the bottom of the bag.
Now we watch it empty sand

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stolas's song "Somatic" depict a dream-like state where the singer is trying to come to terms with a plague and deal with their conflicting thoughts, emotions, and memories. The opening lines describe a ritualistic, almost primitive practice that could symbolize the futility of trying to predict or control natural phenomena. The next lines "You would wake us up. Wake me up" imply a sense of urgency and a desire to escape from reality. The singer is questioning the truth of what they hear and see, and the reasons behind it. There is also a sense of longing to connect with someone or something, as evidenced by the lines "Undeserving lack of sleep. Any chance to have a dream. I'd like to be with them."

The song continues with references to a devil dressed in red, blood countess, and mirrors hiding away, which could be interpreted as symbols of fears, anxieties, and illusions. The chorus repeats the lines "I know there's a plague, and those moments often vague will haunt you" reinforcing the idea that the singer is grappling with some kind of disease, either physical or mental. The song ends on a melancholic note with the lines "If I made the change on the note you wrote, would it even count?...Now we watch it empty sand," leaving the listener to ponder the futility of trying to change one's fate.

Line by Line Meaning

The Elders would take turns, using sticks to draw in dirt change in weather patterns.
The Elders would analyze the weather patterns by drawing figures in the dirt with sticks.

You would wake us up. Wake me up.
You used to wake us up in the morning. Now I wish you would wake me up from this nightmare.

I can't believe what you say or what made you want to stay.
I don't trust anything you say, and I don't understand why you're still here.

I know there's a plague, and those moments often vague will haunt you.
I know there is a dangerous disease spreading, and memories of unclear moments will keep haunting you.

Is he coming back? A devil dressed in red, crawling on the floor just like he did before...
Is that evil presence going to return? A devilish figure in red crawling on the floor, just like it did previously.

Undeserving lack of sleep Any chance to have a dream. I'd like to be with them. Any chance to have a dream. If I made the change on the note you wrote, would it even count? Any chance to have a dream Tore a hole it's at the bottom of the bag. Now we watch it empty sand
Sleep deprivation without justification, desperately longing for a chance to dream and be with loved ones. Wondering if changing the note would make a difference. A tear at the bottom of the bag emptied the sand, and now there's no hope left.

Smiling and laughing, my demons reacting. Please, take me instead.
My demons are reacting with joy, and I plead to be taken instead.

Does the light burn your skin? Is the sun blinding your eyes? Blood countess When the evening is ripe, all the mirrors will hide away. Blood countess
Is the light painful to your skin? Is the sun blinding your eyes? Referring to a historical figure known as the Blood Countess. When night comes, all the mirrors hide away.

I would start the search, but tonight you won't wake up.
I'm ready to start looking, but you won't be waking up tonight.

Is he coming back? A devil dressed in red, crawling on the floor just like he did before.
Wondering if that evil presence is going to return - a devilish figure in red crawling on the floor, just like before.

Undeserving lack of sleep Any chance to have a dream. I'd like to be with them. Any chance to have a dream. If I made the change on the note you wrote, would it even count? Any chance to have a dream Tore a hole it's at the bottom of the bag. Now we watch it empty sand.
Sleep deprivation without justification, desperately longing for a chance to dream and be with loved ones. Wondering if changing the note would make a difference. A tear at the bottom of the bag emptied the sand, and now there's no hope left.

Contributed by David J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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