After two successful albums and several singles as essentially a solo artist, musician/producer and friend Kelly Shaffer joined the lineup for Armageddon. Additional live members Matt Berger, Rob Wentz and later Tyler Newman joined the band for the recording of Light it Up.
Newest member Dan Clark (Null Device, The Dark Clan) joined the band officially in Reverence '07. Dan adds additional guitar support and backup vocals.
Slow Cascade
Stromkern Lyrics
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Patterns in the distance, give 'em some resistance
Autobiographic democratic lullaby
Nothing ever happens if you never even try
Fighting for the present like you're fighting for the right
Simulated violence, punishing the silence
Medicated, fire burning traces in the sky
Nothing ever happens if you never even try
Now sleep begins to settle slowly over miles of tired eyes
And my fingers are on fire
Light the flames they do conspire to
Rise up, control, illuminate, rejoice, rejoin, rejuvenate
Supplant, avoid and suffocate
Elevate your mind, tonight
Some paradoxic union will survive
If only you could realize
Well, I can't conceive this engine falling [?]
And I can't reminisce forever
Gotta seize the day, whatever
... fall and memorize, still [?]
One moment you're breakin' theoretical
One next, your thinkin' you'll get to realize
The song Slow Cascade by Stromkern talks about the importance of taking action in the present to achieve a better future. The lyrics encourage the listener to resist patterns that can hold them back and to fight for what is right. The song describes a sense of urgency to take control of one's life and make things happen, as nothing will happen if one never tries.
The lyrics also touch upon the concept of simulated violence and punishing the silence, which can be interpreted as a call to action to speak out and fight for justice in a world that often silences marginalized voices. The idea of elevating one's mind and rejoining a paradoxic union highlights the importance of unity in achieving a better future.
Overall, the song's lyrics encourage the listener to seize the day, take action, and fight for a better future for themselves and for society as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Living for the future like you're living for the night
You're eager for what's to come, much like you're eager for the night to start.
Patterns in the distance, give 'em some resistance
If you push back against what's expected of you, you can create change.
Autobiographic democratic lullaby
A song about one's own life experiences and the power of the people.
Nothing ever happens if you never even try
You won't achieve anything if you don't take the first step.
Fighting for the present like you're fighting for the right
You're working hard to make the most out of the present moment.
Simulated violence, punishing the silence
Entertainment that portrays violence can sometimes be used to silence important conversations.
Medicated, fire burning traces in the sky
Even when you're on medication, you still have the ability to make a mark on the world.
Now sleep begins to settle slowly over miles of tired eyes
As night approaches, fatigue starts to set in for many people.
And my fingers are on fire
Despite being tired, you're still eager to get things done.
Light the flames they do conspire to
Your drive to succeed can inspire others to do the same.
Rise up, control, illuminate, rejoice, rejoin, rejuvenate
Taking control of your life can help you feel more positive and refreshed.
Supplant, avoid and suffocate
Negative thoughts and behaviors can hinder your success.
Elevate your mind, tonight
Take the time to reflect and work on improving your mindset.
Some paradoxic union will survive
Sometimes two opposing ideas can come together and still thrive.
If only you could realize
If you only understood the power of coming together, so much could be accomplished.
Well, I can't conceive this engine falling [?]
It's hard to imagine something that seems so stable failing.
And I can't reminisce forever
You can't live in the past and accept success if you don't look towards the future.
Gotta seize the day, whatever
It's important to make the most of your opportunities before they're gone.
... fall and memorize, still [?]
Even if you fall down, it's important to learn from the experience and keep moving forward.
One moment you're breakin' theoretical
You can be contemplating hypotheticals one minute...
One next, your thinkin' you'll get to realize
...And finding ways to turn your ideas into a reality the next.
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
President of Sauce
Favorite track featured in Crackdown, glad I discovered them, too bad they're pretty much gone from what I understand.
Yarno S.
Got this from Crackdown as well, that game has probably one of the soundtracks in videogames ever.
Priscila Atkinson
I guess pony people are okay. Thanks for my most loved band.