Sturmreaktor is a Swedish industrial music project, created by musician Joh… Read Full Bio ↴Sturmreaktor is a Swedish industrial music project, created by musician Johannes Dyplin. The music could be described as a mix between industrial, electro, synthpop and techno, mostly inspired by artists such as Combichrist, Grendel, Colony 5 and Red Cell.

The beginning
In 2005, Swedish Johannes Dyplin started experimenting with industrial music. One of the first songs in the workbench was "Rise" which has been rewritten numerous times since then. Quite a bunch of songs was under production at februari 2008, when the one man project "Celestial Chaos" was created. No songs were ever released, other than a few ones that could be listened to on the website. This because there were never enough content to release a full CD or EP.

The creation of Sturmreaktor
In the end of summer 2008 Celestial Chaos was given a chance to play at the Popblaster Festival in Järpen/Åre, Sweden. A name change had been planned since early spring and the project was renamed to Sturmreaktor shortly before the festival. Around ten songs were performed live, some finished and some not yet completed in production.

The first CDM
After the gig at Popblaster an EP or CDM was planned for release. The songs were narrowed down to just a few and the songs that didn't fit into this style were dropped. Everything to sharpen and polish what was to become Sturmreactor and go for quality, not quantity.

RISE
Sturmreaktor Lyrics

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Modern, industrial supposition will destroy itself, in time.

Can you taste the hatred of this world?
Do you see it all around you?
Can you feel the tumor we all bear?
Can you hear the screams of the innocent?

Take a look around you, what can you see?

The sky is dark, the land is scarred.
There is not much hope left to find.
Why must this world be so blind?

Hold my hand,
together we will rise,
above this godforsaken land.
Above this pitiful world.
You and me.

The masses marches on inside
this world of filth we're living in.
Their minds are set, their eyes are shut.
They cannot see what they have done.

The individual forgotten,
more important things to do.
A child is born, a soul is lost.
This whole world fills me with disgust.

Either the general population will take control of it's own destiny,
or alternatively, there will be no destiny for anyone to control.

Modern, industrial supposition will destroy itself, in time.

Hold my hand,
together we will rise,
above this godforsaken land.

Above this pitiful world.
You and me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sturmreaktor's song "Rise" express a sense of disdain towards the modern, industrial world and its potential to self-destruct. The first stanza poses a series of questions about the negative aspects of society, including the presence of hatred, the burden of a shared illness, and the cries of innocent victims. The second stanza describes the bleak landscape and continuing despair. The chorus provides a sense of hope and unity, as the singer implores the listener to join hands and rise above the figurative and literal darkness.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of frustration with the lack of individual responsibility and the prioritization of external factors over personal well-being. The reference to the "masses" suggests a feeling of powerlessness in the face of larger cultural and political forces. The final lines offer a stark ultimatum, suggesting that society must either take control of its future or face total destruction.

Line by Line Meaning

Modern, industrial supposition will destroy itself, in time.
The belief that modern industrialization is the only way to progress and attain success will lead to its own downfall eventually.

Can you taste the hatred of this world?
Are you able to sense the extreme malice and animosity that exists in this world?

Do you see it all around you?
Can you perceive and observe the hatred and negativity prevalent in every aspect of life?

Can you feel the tumor we all bear?
Are you able to notice and relate to the overwhelming burden that we all carry within ourselves?

Can you hear the screams of the innocent?
Are you able to comprehend the helpless cries of those who are innocent in this cruel world?

Take a look around you, what can you see?
Observe the world around you and ask yourself what do you notice?

The sky is dark, the land is scarred.
The sky is ominous and the land is destroyed - the world is in a state of chaos.

There is not much hope left to find.
There is a dire lack of optimism and positivity in the world.

Why must this world be so blind?
What is the reason behind the world’s obliviousness and lack of understanding?

Hold my hand, together we will rise, above this godforsaken land. Above this pitiful world. You and me.
We will support each other and fight to rise above the destructive world we live in - together.

The masses marches on inside this world of filth we're living in.
People move forward in the world that’s marred by corruption and impurity.

Their minds are set, their eyes are shut.
Their perception is fixed and they refuse to see the truth.

They cannot see what they have done.
They are unaware of and oblivious to their own contribution to the chaos that exists in the world.

The individual forgotten, more important things to do.
Society fails to recognize the significance of the individual and is more concerned about other trivial matters.

A child is born, a soul is lost.
The birth of a new life is overshadowed by the loss of an existing soul.

This whole world fills me with disgust.
The state of the world evokes an intense feeling of hatred and revulsion in me.

Either the general population will take control of its own destiny, or alternatively, there will be no destiny for anyone to control.
Either people will have to take charge of their own fate, or they will lose the power to control their lives.

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