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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hide and seek
System Syn Lyrics
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the neighborhood alive
hide and seek on cool summer nights
while she's staring at her walls
if only she could be someone
someone they would love
oh child, don't you let it end this way
and right now this feels important
but there will be a brighter day
away from the tragedies of youth
years will pass and this won't matter
with the cruelty of children
open ended excuses for behavior tolerated
she dreams of a bigger world
where she can slip into the cracks
and be lost forever
because nothing can be worse than this
don't you let it end this way
I know that nothing's fair at all
and right now this feels important
but there will be a brighter day
away from the tragedies of youth
years will pass and this won't matter
outside, the screams of joy
but inside is where the rain falls
hide and seek on summer nights
while she's staring at her walls
don't you let it end this way
I know that nothing's fair at all
and right now this feels important
but there will be a brighter day
away from the tragedies of youth
years will pass and you'll survive this
you will survive this
The lyrics of System Syn's song Hide and Seek convey the feelings of isolation, rejection, and hopelessness experienced by a child in a neighborhood where she feels unwanted and unloved. The contrast between the outside world, where screams of joy can be heard, and the inner world, where the rain falls and she stares at her walls, emphasizes the singer's struggle to find belonging and acceptance. The game of hide and seek serves as a metaphor for her search for a place to hide, to escape from the cruelty and intolerance of her young peers.
The lyrics suggest that the child longs to be someone others would love, indicating her lack of self-esteem and confidence. The singer, however, offers a glimmer of hope, urging the child not to give up and reminding her that time will heal her wounds. The line "away from the tragedies of youth, years will pass and this won't matter" implies that what seems unbearable now will eventually lose its power over her, and she will move on to better things.
Overall, the song Hide and Seek deals with the universal theme of the struggle to fit in, to be accepted for who we are, and to overcome the scars of rejection and bullying. The emotive vocals and melancholic music match the somber tone of the lyrics, creating a poignant and memorable track.
Line by Line Meaning
outside, all the screams of joy
Amidst lively noise from neighbors is the sensation of joy
the neighborhood alive
The community is bustling with life
hide and seek on cool summer nights
Playing games during the mildly cold summer evenings
while she's staring at her walls
While she is engrossed in looking at her walls
if only she could be someone
She wishes to become someone else
someone they would love
Someone whom people would cherish
oh child, don't you let it end this way
Hey kid, don't let everything finish like this
I know that nothing's fair at all
I recognize that life is unfair
and right now this feels important
But currently this feels momentous
but there will be a brighter day
However, there will be a better day ahead
away from the tragedies of youth
Far from the misfortune experienced during youth
years will pass and this won't matter
Time will pass, and it won't be significant anymore
with the cruelty of children
Amidst the harshness of children
open-ended excuses for behavior tolerated
Excuses for actions not homed in any specific justification accepted
she dreams of a bigger world
She dreams of a larger place in the world
where she can slip into the cracks
A place where she can hide perfectly in the crevices
and be lost forever
And remain disappeared for an eternity
because nothing can be worse than this
For nothing can be more terrible than this
outside, the screams of joy
Amidst lively noise from neighbors is the sensation of joy
but inside is where the rain falls
But within lies a place where grief is rife
hide and seek on summer nights
Playing games during summer evenings
while she's staring at her walls
While she is engrossed in looking at her walls
don't you let it end this way
Don't allow everything to finish like this
I know that nothing's fair at all
I recognize that life is unfair
and right now this feels important
But currently this feels momentous
but there will be a brighter day
However, there will be a better day ahead
away from the tragedies of youth
Far from the misfortune experienced during youth
years will pass and you'll survive this
Time will pass, and you will come out of it alive
you will survive this
You will make it through this
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