With a crew composed of 7 different beings, the atmosphere sometimes takes the form of symphonic proportion by its sound diversity and arrangements. Their vocal performance range from one extreme to the other as they alternate between glorious choirs; inhuman screams of deep, high, mid-growl and delirious intensity; theatrical narrations and clean/sober sections strewn with bewitching feminine singing pleasures.
Current members:
Syriak (ex-Magister Dixit) – vocals, guitar (1996-2015 )
Artagoth – vocals, guitar (1996-2015 )
ChaotH – bass guitar (2001-2015 )
Leïlindel – vocals (2001-2015 )
Landryx – drums (2004-2015 )
Blaise Borboën-Léonard – violin (2007-2015 )
Previous members:
Exod – keyboards, sampling (1997- 2009 )
Le Bateleur – violin (1997-2006)
Elda – vocals (1997-2001)
Zircon – bass guitar (1996-2001)
Merzenya – keyboards (1997-2001)
Dasnos – drums (2003)
Anthony Trujillo – drums (2002)
Official site: http://www.unexpect.com/
Feasting Fools
Unexpect Lyrics
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Without consistence
Tasting dominance as an appetizer
Ambitious platters spiced with numbers
My thoughts wander as I stare at the talking fish...
Giving sound advices on how to silence my dish
Billions of livings painting for the greedy
Invited by naughty titans in their inhuman museum
To share not-so mysteries and their would-be decorum
Feasting fools on a monstrous path
Feasting fools in a soiled bubble bath
Table is set for tragedy
A misshapen mole in the face of decency
Cybernetic fairies in loss of power
Crushed by the work-till-death project
Sick as wingless birds skewered on a numeric stake
Look...the synthetic clown is smiling
...and the children are starving
Ludicrous pawn of despotic tramplers
Industrial monsters, jaws ripping the very fabric
Of this physical existence
Elegant jackets, dragon-skin style; mandrake cigars fathering tiny storms of snobbism, fresh cemetery juice and electro-nerves floatting rubba' things
High educated horned giants worshipping shallow luxuries
Boiling with a vain intensity just staring at the cyclic visual feast
Just standing now in the middle of a past
Marble still in the dead zone
The cemetery walking over me
...and I wonder
Descending to visualization vault XYZ after an exquisite dinner
Holographic sceneries despicting the All
So many lives...
Frames no more, captured by digital
Invisible bonds...but still...such nice colors...
Irregular digitalis begging for guidance in his strayed life
A juggling feat for the eaters
A struggling beat for the wired
Are they stones or are they names
Am I stoned or just ashamed
Just a human with respect in his pockets
Ready to share some with the face of the worthy
Let the Grim be aware
I won't be reaped without guarantees
I like my eggs boiled and that's it
In Unexpect's song "Feasting Fools," the lyrics paint a grim picture of a society that values greed, excess, and senseless consumption. The image of "drinking words from a bone catheter" suggests a grotesque and inhumane act of indulgence, fueled by a lust for power and control. The ambience of the song is dark and unsettling, with vivid descriptions of "cybernetic fairies in loss of power," "sick as wingless birds skewered on a numeric stake," and "industrial monsters, jaws ripping the very fabric of this physical existence."
The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and despair, as if the singer has resigned themselves to the bleak reality of a world in which greed and selfishness reign supreme. The line "Feasting fools on a monstrous path" is particularly poignant, suggesting that those who indulge in excess are ultimately leading themselves down a destructive path that will only end in tragedy. The reference to a "misshapen mole in the face of decency" drives home this point, implying that those who engage in such behavior have debased themselves and lost sight of what is truly important.
Throughout the song, Unexpect uses rich and vivid imagery to evoke a powerful sense of unease and discomfort. The lyrics are dense with symbolism and metaphor, inviting listeners to dwell on the deeper meanings and implications of the words. Ultimately, "Feasting Fools" is a powerful and uncompromising critique of the excesses and indulgences of modern society, warning of the dangers of unchecked ambition and greed.
Line by Line Meaning
Drinking words from a bone catheter
Consuming language without meaning or coherence
Without consistence
Inconsistent actions or behavior
Tasting dominance as an appetizer
Enjoying power and control as a start to a larger meal
Ambitious platters spiced with numbers
Colored by statistics and grandiose goals
My thoughts wander as I stare at the talking fish...
Contemplating existence in a surreal atmosphere
Giving sound advices on how to silence my dish
Offering advice on how to silence one's true thoughts or opinions
Billions of livings painting for the greedy
Countless people working and suffering for the sake of greed
In this summit of foam
In a gathering characterized by superficiality and materialism
Invited by naughty titans in their inhuman museum
Invited to partake in activities orchestrated by corrupt and inhumane leaders
To share not-so mysteries and their would-be decorum
To share secrets beholden only to power and status
Feasting fools on a monstrous path
Self-destructive indulgences on a path leading to ruin
Feasting fools in a soiled bubble bath
Illuminated excesses enjoyed amidst a degraded and unclean environment
Table is set for tragedy
Preparation and expectation for impending disaster
A misshapen mole in the face of decency
A twisted, distorted force opposing decency and ethical behavior
Cybernetic fairies in loss of power
Having lost control to technology and automation
Crushed by the work-till-death project
Oppressed and defeated by an unceasing need for productivity
Sick as wingless birds skewered on a numeric stake
Suffering from despair brought on by overwhelming statistical measurements and limitations
Look...the synthetic clown is smiling
The artificial facade covering up misery and suffering
...and the children are starving
Meanwhile, real people suffer and go without basic needs
Ludicrous pawn of despotic tramplers
Being manipulated and controlled by cruel and oppressive leaders
Industrial monsters, jaws ripping the very fabric
Powerful entities causing destruction and ruin on a massive scale
Of this physical existence
Of the tangible and observable world
Elegant jackets, dragon-skin style; mandrake cigars fathering tiny storms of snobbism, fresh cemetery juice and electro-nerves floatting rubba' things
Indulgent and extravagant possessions ridden with snobbishness and a morbid aesthetic
High educated horned giants worshipping shallow luxuries
Those in power neglecting real issues in order to revel in shallow pleasures
Boiling with a vain intensity just staring at the cyclic visual feast
Overwhelming and powerful impulses spawned by constant cycles of instant gratification
Just standing now in the middle of a past
Being trapped in the present despite dwelling on prior experiences and history
Marble still in the dead zone
Existing in a state of lifelessness and stagnation
The cemetery walking over me
Being suffocated and overtaken by death and finality
...and I wonder
Contemplating existence and purpose without finding any answers
Descending to visualization vault XYZ after an exquisite dinner
A contrast between indulgence and reflection on reality
Holographic sceneries despicting the All
Hyper-realistic depictions of everything and all-encompassing existence
So many lives...
Reflecting on the vastness and scope of all existence
Frames no more, captured by digital
Existence and memories no longer tangible, but reduced to digital data
Invisible bonds...but still...such nice colors...
Unseen connections exist, even though they may be beautiful or pleasing
Irregular digitalis begging for guidance in his strayed life
The human need for direction and meaning in a technologically-driven world
A juggling feat for the eaters
A difficult challenge for those merely trying to survive
A struggling beat for the wired
A constant battle for those connected and absorbed by technology
Are they stones or are they names
What matters most - the tangible or the intangible?
Am I stoned or just ashamed
Doubt and darkness surrounding one's own purpose
Just a human with respect in his pockets
Humanity on a personal level, without grandiose aspirations
Ready to share some with the face of the worthy
Giving back to those deserving and in need
Let the Grim be aware
Understanding and acknowledging the reality and danger of death itself
I won't be reaped without guarantees
Demanding a sense of security and assurances
I like my eggs boiled and that's it
Preferring simplicity and routine over extravagance and novelty
Contributed by Alice J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
James Marshall
This band is so underrated it hurts me.
Parker Lawton
Also Abstrusa Unde
DevotionToChaos
yes fuck yes oh so yes
Nature Inspired
Same with Subterranean Masquerade.
Crux Phantasmal
+James Marshall It hurts me too, brother. Random as mystical as fuck, and virtually ignored by the masses.
D1m
Anyone know if any of the members went to any other notable projects after unexpect's demise? i'm craving this math/experimental perfection
PaulSC468
Bassist and guitarist are in vvon dogma
samsta10000
Thanks a whole bunch for the lyrics, somehow knowing what they're saying makes it 100X more awesome.
Jules The Bard
Seriously, this is one of the best math-metal bands out there - and I only like a few. After a few days of listening to these songs it really gets some cool structure. Pretty stunning when you realize that there are even chorus and verses in these songs! =)
Daniel Verberne
Some of this track reminds me of Opeth, but the rest is ... very fresh and new to me.