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.
The Inheritance
SubRosa Lyrics
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A chain-linked fate
The bees fly North
They can feel the hangman coming
Millions of machines
Never before seen
Unstitched, unraveling
Oh sister/brother, we're all burning high
I see white dust against the sky
This genocide rivals Dachau
In it's endless march of victims
They say the meek
Shall inherit the earth
But all I see are the helpless
Crushed by the wheel of man
They look away
They hide their face
Black market backwash
You see, in this world, money kills
We're in the shadow of a dying world
The lyrics to SubRosa's song "The Inheritance" are a commentary on the state of the world and the looming threat of destruction. "Subgenus lace" and "chain-linked fate" suggest that humanity is intricately connected and our actions have consequences that ripple through all of society. "The bees fly North, they can feel the hangman coming" is a metaphor for the instinctual knowledge that we all possess, that something is amiss and danger is imminent.
The second verse speaks to the proliferation of technology and the fact that it has led us down a path of destruction. "Millions of machines never before seen, unstitched, unraveling, laid to rest in a dying world" is a commentary on the fact that technological advancement has led to the degradation of our world and the environment. The line "Oh sister/brother, we're all burning high, I see white dust against the sky" suggests that we are all culpable for the state of the world and that the end is near.
The song then turns to the idea that the meek shall inherit the earth, but that this is not what is happening. Instead, the helpless are being crushed by the wheel of man and money kills. The final line "We're in the shadow of a dying world" confirms that the message of the song is one of warning and that we need to take action to change the course of humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Subgenus lace
The delicate interconnectedness of life and nature.
A chain-linked fate
The inevitability of our actions and the impact they have on each other.
The bees fly North
The instinctual response to impending danger.
They can feel the hangman coming
The intuition that warns of oncoming death or tragedy.
Millions of machines
The endless production and consumption of goods that exploit natural resources and workers.
Never before seen
The unprecedented scale of destruction and exploitation.
Unstitched, unraveling
The breakdown of societal structures and systems of control.
Laid to rest in a dying world
The ultimate fate of all things in a world that is ending.
Oh sister/brother, we're all burning high
The shared experience of suffering and pain in the face of tragedy.
I see white dust against the sky
The physical evidence of destruction and pollution.
This genocide rivals Dachau
The comparison between modern atrocities and historical events of mass murder.
In it's endless march of victims
The relentless cycle of violence and oppression that targets the vulnerable.
They say the meek
The promise of salvation and hope for the powerless.
Shall inherit the earth
The belief in a better future for those who suffer now.
But all I see are the helpless
The despair and hopelessness of those who are victimized by those in power.
Crushed by the wheel of man
The destructive force of human greed and ambition.
They look away
The complicity of society in the perpetuation of injustice.
They hide their face
The shame and guilt of those who contribute to the suffering of others.
Black market backwash
The exploitation of marginalized communities for profit and gain.
You see, in this world, money kills
The corrupting influence of wealth and power that leads to destruction and death.
We're in the shadow of a dying world
The realization that our world is slipping away from us, and that we must act before it is too late.
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.