The Azoic is a female fronted EBM / Futurepop band originally based in Colu… Read Full Bio ↴The Azoic is a female fronted EBM / Futurepop band originally based in Columbus, Ohio, USA and officially began in February 1996. In 1998, they signed to Nilaihah Records and began their journey...

The Azoic is:

Kristy Venrick
vocals, lyrics, melodies, programming, keyboards

Andreas Kleinert
melodies, programming, keyboards

After 3 releases in North America, "Where Broken Angels Lie", "Forward" and "Conflict", The Azoic grabbed the attention of the German label, Infacted Recordings. On February 2, 2004, The Azoic debuted in Europe with their release, 'Forward + Conflict', which sold out in 6 months! They quickly made a mark and moved up to the no. 4 spot on the DAC [German Alternative Charts] and no. 2 on the DUC [Dutch Alternative Charts]. In 2004, The Azoic released their fourth full-length CD, 'Illuminate' and continued to polish their trademark style, even adding a cover of "Obsession", the 80's Animotion classic, with guest vocalist Frank Spinath of Seabound.

After a video game release (featuring "Conflict (Turmoil Mix)" on Microsoft XBox's 'Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3' alongside vocal appearances featuring Kristy and several shows across the US and Europe, The Azoic continued to ascend. With 5 full-length releases, 2 EP's, 2 tours and over 50 shows, RMP chartings [US], 4 on the DAC charts + bullet on Native25 [Germany], 2 on the DUC charts [Netherlands], several magazine and webzine interviews (such as Zillo, Sonic Seducer, Side-Line, DNA Six, Industrial Nation, Gothic Beauty), a video, and appearances on numerous compilations, both nationally and internationally, The Azoic continued at the forefront of their genre.

The Azoic went on hiatus in 2006 after the departure of keyboardist Steve Laskarides; singer Kristy Venrick has since reformed the band with new keyboardist Eric E. and drummer, guitarist and keyboardist Andreas K. 2008 brought the release of 'Re:Illumination [the mixes]. 2012 will bring the band's new Corruption - EP as well as the Corruption music video funded by the fans via kickstarter.

The Azoic's Corruption EP is on track for release in mid-November 2012. Stay up to date with the band's upcoming releases via their site, Facebook, Myspace and Twitter!

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Going Under
The Azoic Lyrics

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Every time I get a little closer
And I think I'm gaining ground
This force it pulls me so far under
I realize that I am bound
It takes control of my reason
And these feelings trapped within

Wait, I am going under, under

Please help, help me catch my breath
These chains, they have tied me up inside
Just let, let the numbness end

And I'm really trying to reveal
My composure and my pride
Instead it's just these gaping wounds
That leak all the anguish inside

Wait, I am going under, under
Please help, help me catch my breath
These chains, they have tied me up inside
Just let, let the numbness end

Every time I get a little closer
And I think I'm gaining ground
This force it pulls me under
I realize that I am bound

Wait, I am going under, under
Please help, help me catch my breath
These chains, they have tied me up inside
Just let, let the numbness end

Oh, Wait
I am going under

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Azoic's song "Going Under" express the feeling of being trapped and helpless in a situation that seems to pull the singer down. The first two lines of the song establish a pattern that repeats throughout the song: the singer gets a little closer to their goal, but then something pulls them back down. The force that keeps pulling the singer under is not specified, but it is suggested that it is something internal, like their own feelings or thoughts. The singer feels like they are losing control of their reason and their emotions, and this is causing them to sink deeper.

The chorus of the song is where the urgency and desperation become more explicit. The singer is begging for help and for a release from the chains that are tying them up inside. The numbness that the singer craves is not a positive thing; it is the numbing of pain and emotion that they want. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the feeling of being stuck in a cycle. The final "Wait" at the end of the song emphasizes the feeling of being suspended and powerless.

Overall, the lyrics of "Going Under" paint a picture of a person who is struggling with internal demons and is desperate for some relief from the emotional pain they are experiencing.

Line by Line Meaning

Every time I get a little closer
Despite making progress, the singer always finds themselves struggling with a force that holds them back.

And I think I'm gaining ground
The singer has hope that they're moving forward in life, but they're not entirely certain.

This force it pulls me so far under
The force, which could be depression or another struggle, is so strong that it pulls the singer into a dark and unhealthy state.

I realize that I am bound
The artist is aware that they're trapped and unable to escape the force that's holding them back.

It takes control of my reason
The force has a powerful hold on the artist's mind, causing them to lose control of their thoughts and emotions.

And these feelings trapped within
The singer is consumed by negative emotions that they can't seem to escape or express properly.

Wait, I am going under, under
The singer is reaching a breaking point and needs help to avoid sinking deeper into this dark state.

Please help, help me catch my breath
The artist is asking for someone to pull them back up to the surface of life, allowing them to take a breath and recenter themselves.

These chains, they have tied me up inside
The force that's holding the artist back feels like unbreakable chains, preventing them from moving forward in life.

Just let, let the numbness end
The artist wants to feel alive again instead of numb and consumed by negative emotions.

And I'm really trying to reveal
The singer wants to be authentic and show their true self to the world.

My composure and my pride
They're attempting to maintain their dignity and self-respect even in the face of difficult circumstances.

Instead it's just these gaping wounds
Despite trying to keep it together, the singer has deep emotional wounds that they can't hide and are becoming more evident.

That leak all the anguish inside
The emotional pain the singer is experiencing is seeping out and affecting their daily life, making it difficult to carry on as normal.

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