SS eventually caught the attention of record labels, and in 2004, their 1st international debut, "Premeditated", was released on Sector 9 Studios (US) and Out of Line (Europe). To promote the release, SS departed for an extensive North American tour with Imperative Reaction. In November of 2004, SS took their act to Germany to perform at a series of "Out of Line Electro Festivals" with Hocico, Icon of Coil, God Module and Spetsnaz.
In 2005 SS moved to Metropolis Records, to release their next album, "Postscript", showcasing the band's knack for writing some of the most emotional electronic music in the genre. After following the release of "Postscript" with a US tour, SS is once again back in the studio working on more music to satisfy their ever-growing fan base.
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Empty
System Syn Lyrics
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I lost my nerve
Lost the urge to fight
So I accepted things that no man every should
Thought that I could make it right
And that's all right
That's all right
I can be who you want me to
Or I can be me
I can say all those empty words
But I can't have a soul
On the road between thought and deed
I was made to feel ashamed
I closed my heart until my eyes bled out
Now I'm awake
And I'm alive
That's all right
That's all right
I can look myself in the mirror
Almost every other day
I can smile till the sky falls down
Because the joke will be on you
On the road between morality and sin
I washed my hands of everything
But the water was stained red
From all that needed to be said
And I could not make it right
Sing that's all right
That's all right
The song "Empty" by System Syn revolves around the theme of disillusionment, regret and redemption. In the first verse, the singer speaks about losing his nerve and the urge to fight while traveling on the road to his destination. He mentions that he accepted things that no man should, thinking that he could make it right. The second verse talks about his shame and the closing of his heart until he finally wakes up and is alive. The chorus says that he can be whoever other people want him to be, he can say empty words, but he cannot have a soul.
The lines 'On the road between morality and sin, I washed my hands of everything, but the water was stained red' show the character's attempt to wash his hands clean of everything but at the same time was unable to hide the stains of his sins. In the end, he sings that it's alright, trying to convince himself that he can still look at himself in the mirror and smile until the sky falls down. But the joke is on everyone who doesn't understand the reality behind his fake smile.
The lyrics seem to suggest that the character has been through some turbulent times and has made some wrong choices that left a stain on his conscience. He is trying to make peace with his past, but deep down, he knows that he cannot change it. He can accept the situation and pretend that everything is alright, that he can still have a moral conscience, but in reality, he knows that he is empty.
Line by Line Meaning
On the road between here and there
As I journeyed through life towards my destination, I encountered various challenges that tested my mettle.
I lost my nerve
My confidence dwindled, and I became apprehensive and uncertain.
Lost the urge to fight
I became disheartened and gave up trying to overcome my difficulties.
So I accepted things that no man every should
Under duress, I agreed to compromise my values and principles, doing things that nobody should ever have to do.
Thought that I could make it right
I clung to the hope that I could eventually resolve my issues and redress the wrongs I had committed.
And that's all right That's all right
Despite my setbacks, I have come to terms with my mistakes and recognize that everything will be fine eventually.
I can be who you want me to Or I can be me
I am capable of adapting to others' expectations, but I am also aware of my authentic nature that remains unaltered.
I can say all those empty words But I can't have a soul
I can utter persuasive or persuasive speech, but I am aware that my words have no genuine heart or feeling.
On the road between thought and deed
As I navigated the path between intention and action, I became conscious of the gulf between the two.
I was made to feel ashamed
I became embarrassed or guilty about past actions or behaviors that were deemed inappropriate.
I closed my heart until my eyes bled out Now I'm awake And I'm alive
I repressed my feelings and emotions to the point of sheer exhaustion until I eventually came to my senses and realized the importance of living my life to the fullest.
I can look myself in the mirror Almost every other day
I can confront my reflection in the mirror and reaffirm my self-worth on most days.
I can smile till the sky falls down Because the joke will be on you
I can appear optimistic and cheerful, knowing that the people who hurt me will eventually face their comeuppance.
On the road between morality and sin
As I traversed between good and evil, I became aware of the imperfection of human nature and the prevalence of moral relativism.
I washed my hands of everything
I disavowed responsibility for my actions and distanced myself from others to avoid making the same mistakes again.
But the water was stained red From all that needed to be said And I could not make it right
Despite my best efforts to rectify the past, the damage was done, and no amount of contrition or repentance could undo what had already occurred.
Sing that's all right That's all right
Despite the difficulties and setbacks I have encountered in life, everything will ultimately be okay, and I have come to accept that fact.
Contributed by Jonathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tim Watson
I cant get enough. This track is great! It gets better every listen.
Karl Born
I Am Just Getting Into The Band And Like There Stuff! This Song Is One Of Tracks I Can't Get Enough Of Listening Too👍😎