Awaken sets a new standard for the hybridization of modern metal. A signature blend of Euro-American metal augmented with symphonic and electronic elements and topped off with unforgettable melodies provides a breath of fresh air in a scene suffocated by monotony. From front to back, Awaken is as diverse as it is cohesive. The brutality of Swedish death metal injected with soaring melodies, stunning harmonies, and the epic feel of power metal creates an experience designed for both accessibility and longevity.
Atlanta, GA has been a notorious breeding ground for breakthrough artists, and it’s no surprise that Triphon has utterly dominated local metal charts. As the band continues to gain momentum globally, Triphon has become a force to be reckoned with that has become increasingly impossible to ignore.
Dark Signals
Triphon Lyrics
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With those below, this mortal gift deceases with the rest
I shall pass
Release my name in time so everyone will know
In this world, we live to die one day
Will I become this blood stained hero?
I stand alone because no one will save me
You won't lock away this psychopath
Dark Signals flood my sense of wrong
Because no one will save me
I will watch them all burn
What's one life when you take ten lives
And you send them all to Hell
Paradise awaits those with knives that
Are ready for the kill
Who will pay for those betrayed by my hand?
Lives will be lost without a reason
If I am dead, you'll all be gone
The lyrics to Triphon's song "Dark Signals" depict a bleak outlook on life and death from the perspective of someone who has lost hope in living. The first line "With this life, the will to live reversed itself and failed" suggests that the person has given up on life and no longer has the motivation to live. The second line "With those below, this mortal gift deceases with the rest" implies that the person feels that death is inevitable and that they will eventually pass away like everyone else.
The lines "In this world, we live to die one day, will I become this blood stained hero?" reflect the person's inner turmoil and confusion about their ultimate fate. They feel isolated and alone, as expressed in the line "I stand alone because no one will save me", and it seems that they have turned to violence as a means of dealing with their pain. The chorus "Dark signals flood my sense of wrong because no one will save me, I will watch them all burn" depicts their desire for revenge against society for not helping them.
Overall, the song is a dark and ominous exploration of the complexities of mental illness and the consequences of ignoring those who are struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
With this life, the will to live reversed itself and failed
Despite having life, the desire to continue living has diminished.
With those below, this mortal gift deceases with the rest
Like everyone else, death is an unavoidable fate.
I shall pass
Acknowledgment of a finite existence wherein death is imminent.
Release my name in time so everyone will know
Desire for lasting legacy through recognition of one's identity even after death.
In this world, we live to die one day
A reminder that life has a definite end point.
Will I become this blood stained hero?
Uncertainty in one's purpose and fearful of becoming a person who causes harm.
I stand alone because no one will save me
Realization that ultimately, one is responsible for their own wellbeing.
You won't lock away this psychopath
Refusal to be censored by others' opinions.
Can't do with me as you do the rest
Rejecting conformity or being treated like everyone else.
Dark Signals flood my sense of wrong
Feeling overwhelmed by a sense of unease or misgivings.
Because no one will save me
Reiteration that one is alone in their struggles.
I will watch them all burn
Expressing a desire to witness the downfall of others.
What's one life when you take ten lives
Believing that sacrificing a few lives does not matter in the grand scheme of things.
And you send them all to Hell
Consequence of the aforementioned sacrifice in which many will suffer.
Paradise awaits those with knives that
Paradox in which violence or aggression is rewarded.
Are ready for the kill
Implying that violence is an inherent part of human nature.
Who will pay for those betrayed by my hand?
Questioning the accountability for harm caused to others.
Lives will be lost without a reason
Emphasizing that death is not always a direct result of individuals' actions or motivations.
If I am dead, you'll all be gone
Filled with the foreboding that one's own actions will result in the destruction of all those around.
Contributed by Olivia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Triphon Band
The next track from our upcoming album AWAKEN has been released! Dark Signals is one of the heaviest and fastest songs on the album, so crank this shit up and check out our pre-order packs. \M/
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TRIPHON - Dark Signals [Lyrics Video]
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