ABOUT:
SYNTHETIC BREED was formed and began playing live in 2002. By late 2003 their debut self-titled EP was released. The band continued to write and perform, molding their unique style and in early 2005 released their second EP, "Fractured", leading to an invitation to perform at the prestigious “With Full Force” festival in Leipzig, Germany. 2006 saw SYNTHETIC BREED record and release their first full-length album, ‘Catatonic’, which was received with worldwide critical acclaim. After a short hiatus from playing live in 2009-10 the band returned to the studio to record their second feature album, 'Perpetual Motion Machine', once again released to worldwide acclaim. 2011 saw the band sign a North American distribution deal through ‘Rogue Records America’ and undertake their most ambitious Australian tour to date.
While the prior EP's hinted at the musicality and progressive tendencies of SYNTHETIC BREED, their full length releases showcase their unique and individual style and sound in a spectacularly authoritative manner. Crushing riffs, pounding polyrhythms and a superior technicality are combined with both explosive and dark movements of musical excellence to form a unique brand of Industrial Death Metal.
Catatonic
Synthetic Breed Lyrics
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Repetitious practice of conformity recycled it never ends
Thrives in the majority lies dormant in the minority
Our independence is viewed as catatonic behaviour we're sick
Inflicted guilt (the invalid) a designed message
Fuelled by fear (and doubt still feeding) on the true design
So wrong
Process blinded independence has recommenced
Remodify
Exist in the folds of inexistence
Focus of mind
Inflict the message infect
Repeat the message repeat
Admit defeat
Inflicted guilt (the invalid) a designed message
Fuelled by fear (and doubt still feeding) on the true design
So wrong
Remodify focus of mind
Convert the flesh to circuitry
Random expelled from space and time
Expose the core of apathy
Remodify focus of mind
Convert the flesh to circuitry
Random expelled from time and space
Expose the core of apathy
The lyrics of Synthetic Breed's song "Catatonic" explore the idea of how conformity and sameness can be destructive to one's individuality and sense of self. The first few lines of the song suggest that our daily, meaningless obligations are born out of boredom and a need for structure. The second line highlights the perpetual nature of conformism, suggesting that it's a never-ending cycle. The lyrics suggest that those who resist conformity are viewed as catatonic or insane because they refuse to follow the crowd blindly.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that guilt and fear of being different are inflicted upon individuals who resist conformity. The message is that the fear and guilt fuel conformity, which in turn reinforces the idea that being independent and different is wrong. The lyrics implore listeners to refocus their minds and to convert their flesh to circuitry to free themselves from societal expectations and norms. The core of apathy is exposed through these words; a reminder that conformity breeds a lack of passion and purpose in life.
Overall, the song is a warning to listeners to be vigilant against societal pressure to conform and lose their sense of individuality through repeated and blind actions.
Line by Line Meaning
From boredom comes the birth of our meaningless necessities
Our desire for pointless things only arises when we are bored.
Repetitious practice of conformity recycled it never ends
We keep doing the same things over and over again, conforming to societal norms, without any change or progress.
Thrives in the majority lies dormant in the minority
The majority of people follow the usual practices, while the minority remain inactive.
Our independence is viewed as catatonic behaviour we're sick
Going against the norm is seen as abnormal, and it's not right.
Inflicted guilt (the invalid) a designed message
We are made to feel guilty by society for not following what's considered normal.
Fuelled by fear (and doubt still feeding) on the true design
Our fear and doubts about what's considered right fuel this guilt.
So wrong
This is not right.
Process blinded independence has recommenced
The process of becoming independent has caused us to become blind to other possibilities.
Realization of self unobtainable
We can't fully achieve self-realization due to societal pressures to conform.
Remodify
We need to make a change.
Exist in the folds of inexistence
We need to change our mindset and existence, even if it means being different from others.
Focus of mind
We need to focus on our mindset to change our thinking.
Inflict the message infect
We need to impart this message to others, so they also begin thinking differently.
Repeat the message repeat
We need to keep repeating this message to help it sink in.
Admit defeat
We need to accept that our current thinking/mindset isn't working and make a change.
Convert the flesh to circuitry
We need to change not just our thinking, but also our physical makeup, even to the point of becoming machine-like.
Random expelled from space and time
We need to let go of our habit of adhering to a specific schedule and being in a certain place in time.
Expose the core of apathy
We need to bring out and address our apathy towards change and progress.
Contributed by Lillian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
aponcapone
Wow, amazing sound!! i like it alot
Andrew Proudfoot
Playing a gig with these guys in June. After listening to them. SO. PUMPED.
skizzt
i'm proud to say that i was taught by the drummer of this band
backburner123
vocalist kind of sounds like After the Burial, but in a good way, these guys are so sick and just found out about them a week ago and this is all i listen to now :D
xVictimOfADownx1
so unique!
Otheguilt
pretty good band. glad i found them
Bob Morris
this band should be massive
Bob Morris
cant fucking believe thats a girl vocalist...incredible !
PanasonicTooth
Bob Morris This is a dude I'm pretty sure. The next album is a chick.
Nathan Bromley
Proud to say Jonas Bahlo taught at my old school. Great man he was :)