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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Homecoming
System Syn Lyrics
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but you know god damn well
that's a burden you can't give and walk away from
I guess I'll know when he comes home
if you're alive or if you're gone
so thank you for the time I have to wait
won't you stay a little longer
if these words could reach you fast enough
if my fingers would not bleed upon these chords
you might come home
am I a coward
was I born to run away
steal the light from other men
a soulless narcissist cliche
and what good have I done
that I should be alive today
i am a coward
I was born to run away
and have I always been so cold
that you could trust me with this cross
you feel we're so connected
and it scares me
just like it always does
with everyone else
won't you stay a little longer
in the emptiness of now
until my words can reach your ears
until my fingers bleed upon these chords
there is no home
The song "Homecoming" by System Syn explores themes of loss, grief and regret. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with a friend or loved one's departure, perhaps due to death or abandonment. The opening lines, "you said you're sure I'd understand, but you know god damn well, that's a burden you can't give and walk away from," imply that the person leaving tried to explain their reasons for leaving, but that the singer cannot fully comprehend or accept them.
The chorus, "won't you stay a little longer, before you leave us all, if these words could reach you fast enough, you might come home," is a desperate plea for their loved one to stay a little longer, even if it's just for one more moment. The singer is holding on to the hope that their words might reach the leaving individual and bring them back.
The second verse is a self-reflective admission by the singer of their own cowardice and tendency to run away from challenges, steal what's good from others, and be a narcissist. The singer acknowledges that they may not deserve to be alive today, feeling remorse for not being there for the person leaving. The song ends on a melancholic note, as the singer resigns themselves to the fact that there is no home without their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
you said you're sure I'd understand
You believed that I would comprehend what you were saying to me.
but you know god damn well
However, you are well aware that this is not the case.
that's a burden you can't give and walk away from
The responsibility of what you told me is not something that you can simply relinquish and ignore.
I guess I'll know when he comes home
I will come to understand the true significance of what happened when the person in question returns.
if you're alive or if you're gone
If the person comes back, I will find out if they are alive or dead.
so thank you for the time I have to wait
I am grateful for the period that I must endure before my questions are answered.
won't you stay a little longer
Could you remain for a bit more time?
before you leave us all
Before you depart and abandon us.
if these words could reach you fast enough
These lyrics would have an immediate effect on you if I could deliver them quickly enough.
if my fingers would not bleed upon these chords
If playing music did not cause me physical harm.
you might come home
It could motivate you to return.
am I a coward
Am I a person who lacks bravery?
was I born to run away
Is leaving a vital part of my nature?
steal the light from other men
Taking credit for other people's accomplishments.
a soulless narcissist cliche
A caricature of a selfish person with no sense of empathy or care for others.
and what good have I done
What positive actions have I achieved?
that I should be alive today
Considering my lack of accomplishments, why am I still alive?
i am a coward
I lack courage.
I was born to run away
I am innately predisposed to escape difficult situations.
and have I always been so cold
In my behavior, have I always been aloof and uncaring?
that you could trust me with this cross
You relied on me with this significant burden.
you feel we're so connected
You believe that we share an intimate understanding.
and it scares me
However, the prospect of such a close relationship frightens me.
just like it always does
As it has done in every other similar situation.
with everyone else
In my dealings with other individuals.
won't you stay a little longer
Could you extend your stay just a little?
in the emptiness of now
In the current void of emotions and uncertainty.
until my words can reach your ears
Until I can express myself adequately to you.
until my fingers bleed upon these chords
Until I have put all of my energy into playing music.
there is no home
With this unresolved turmoil, I feel like I have no place to belong.
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.