1) Subrosa was a doom meta… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Subrosa:
1) Subrosa was a doom metal group hailing from Salt Lake City, UT, United States, formed in 2005. Bandmembers Rebecca Vernon (Guitar, vocals, The Keening), Sarah Pendleton (Electric violin, vocals, The Otolith/Asphodel Wine/Avarice), Kim Pack (Electric violin, vocals, The Otolith/Avarice/Teleprom), Levi Hanna ( Bass, The Otolith) and Andy Patterson ( Drums, The Otolith/Insect Ark/Døne) produced an eclectic mix of stoner / sludge metal with neoclassical undertones. To quote Sarah,"We are attempting to be the sonic interpreters of that which is intangible".
The band's first full-length album, Strega, emerged in 2008 on I Hate records. Lineup instability undulated up to the following year's EP Swans Trapped in Ice, afterwhich the current lineup solidified and began conception.
The sophmore release No Help for the Mighty Ones found release through leading indie metal label Profound Lore in early 2011, granting the group much-deserved praise and exposure. The band has played festivals and shows in Salt Lake City, and a couple short tours in the US and Europe, recently rounding out CrucialFest with Witch Mountain. Latest album to date More Constant Than The Gods was released September 17 2013. Subrosa announced their breakup on Facebook on 20 May 2019.
Official website: http://subrosa.cc
2) Subrosa was a rock band from Gainesville, FL, United States, founded by Travis Tooke and Jack Griego after the accident that involved the band For Squirrels, killing members Jack Vigliatura and Bill White and tour manager Tim Bender. Griego and Tooke suffered multiple injuries, but survived the crash.
A few months after the accident, Tooke and Griego regrouped with school friend Andy Lord on bass and Tooke taking over on vocals. In February 1996, the new lineup began by playing a few low-key shows centered around classic For Squirrels songs and a selection of covers under the pseudonym Revlover. Eventually, they resurrected the For Squirrels moniker and began writing and performing new material, favoring a heavier grunge sound.
By late 1996, the trio was playing under the name Subrosa. In the summer of 1997, they released their only record under this name, "Never Bet the Devil Your Head", on Sony Records, to decent reviews but poor sales. Second guitarist Mike Amish was later added, which was followed by a tour supporting popular alternative rock act Creed. Griego eventually parted ways with the group and was replaced in the band’s final years by Rusty Valentine. They disbanded in 2001.
3) Subrosa is an acoustic three-piece hailing from the Midlands, UK. They play a mix of pop, folk, soul and rock inspired guitar. The two guitarists have a background in post hardcore and progressive rock. The vocalist comes from a background in soul and jazz funk. Official website: http://www.subrosamusic.co.uk
4) See Sub Rosa for the Chicago based indie group.
Stonecarver
SubRosa Lyrics
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I separated myself from the earth
I separated myself from the sky
I separated myself from the crowd
Then I separated myself into two selves
O Lord
Then I turned myself against myself
I waged a war within myself
I turned myself against myself
I waged a war against myself
There's no help for the mighty ones now
The lyrics to SubRosa's song "Stonecarver" explore the concept of internal conflict and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The opening line, "Mountains swallow you," suggests a sense of overwhelming pressure or a feeling of being consumed by something greater than oneself. The following lines suggest a deliberate attempt to distance oneself from external distractions in order to focus on internal struggles. However, this separation leads to further division within the self, as the singer becomes two selves warring against each other.
The repeated refrain of "O Lord" suggests a plea for guidance or intervention, but it is unclear whether this is a cry for divine assistance or a more general expression of frustration and desperation. The final line, "There's no help for the mighty ones now," reinforces the sense of hopelessness and despair that pervades the song, suggesting that even those who might be considered powerful or capable are ultimately unable to overcome their own internal conflicts.
Overall, "Stonecarver" is a haunting exploration of the human psyche and the struggle to reconcile conflicting desires and emotions. It is a powerful reminder that even those who seem outwardly strong and in control may be battling their own demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Mountains swallow you
The overwhelming vastness of life's challenges can consume a person entirely
I separated myself from the earth
I disconnected from my roots and what gives me foundation
I separated myself from the sky
I detached myself from aspirations and hope for the future
I separated myself from the crowd
I isolated myself from the company of people and became an outcast
Then I separated myself into two selves
I divided my own self into two parts and lost my sense of wholeness
O Lord
A plea for help and hope from a higher power
Then I turned myself against myself
I became my own enemy and started hurting myself
I waged a war within myself
I fought against my own thoughts and emotions
I turned myself against myself
I opposed my own beliefs and principles
I waged a war against myself
I battled with my own self-destructive tendencies and habits
There's no help for the mighty ones now
Even the powerful and seemingly invincible individuals can't escape personal struggles and challenges.
Contributed by Hannah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.