The band was formed in November 2005, when Konstantin, Peter and Tomas decided to start a new band. These three guys had been playing death/thrash metal together since 2002, but after growing tired of that genre of metal, they finally understood what kind of music they really wanted to play. Then, sometime in October 2005, Tomas brother Johan stepped up and offered the guys to record the song "Roll the Dice" in his studio. Johan had recorded the guys earlier and they all knew they got along great. Johan was also a really skilled musician and the band found his devotion to synth, rock and industrial music really interesting. Roll the dice, the only song from the Death/Thrash era of the three guys history together, was the first one to be recorded as a Zavod track, and after listening to it together, they all knew that this is something they have to do. More songs were immediatly written and the band continued to record and write throughout the winter and spring.
Inhale
Zavod Lyrics
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Non-medicational thrills
Consuming life
Controlling me
I inhale
Inject and exhale
Inject and remain
I inhale
We're all high on a drug called life
We must count as addictives you and I
Give back the air that you stole all this time
Take control, stop breathing now
I inhale
Inject and I exhale
Inject and I remain
In life-elixir rain
I close my eyes and I inhale
I exhale
I inhale
Just breath baby, breath
I exhale
The addiction remains and everything's the same
I inhale
And let the precious air inside me
I exhale
And let the endless pressure leave me
Why inhale?
I inhale
Come on, just breath baby, breath
Why exhale?
The addiction remains and everything's the same
The lyrics to Zavod's song Inhale speak to the idea of being addicted to life itself. The singer suggests that they are their own pills, finding thrills in the experiences life offers them. However, they also acknowledge that life can control them, consuming them to the point where they are no longer sure if they are the ones living life or if life is living them.
The repeated refrain "I inhale, inject and exhale" seems to be a representation of the constant cycle of life. The singer is suggesting that they are constantly taking in and giving back, trying to find the balance between control and surrender. They also call attention to the idea that we are all "high on a drug called life" and that we must acknowledge our addictive tendencies as we live our lives.
The lines "Give back the air that you stole all this time / Take control, stop breathing now" are interesting, as they suggest that breathing itself - which is often seen as a life-giving act - can be seen as both a positive and negative force. The singer may be encouraging listeners to take control of their own lives by controlling their breath, or they may be suggesting that we should let go of the need to constantly inhale and exhale, and simply exist in the present moment.
Overall, Inhale is a song that reflects on the complexities of being human, especially our relationship to the concept of "life." Through its thoughtful lyrics and repetitive musical structure, it encourages listeners to take stock of their own lives, and to find ways to strike a balance between control and surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
I am my own pills
I rely on myself for stimulation and pleasure, rather than seeking external substances
Non-medicational thrills
I find excitement and joy in activities or experiences that don't involve drugs or medication
Consuming life
My addiction to the pleasures of life consumes my existence
Controlling me
I am unable to resist the pull of these addictive pleasures, and they control me
I inhale
I partake in these addictive pleasures with deep breaths
Inject and exhale
I indulge in these pleasures to the point of intoxication and then exhale in relief
Inject and remain
I keep indulging in these pleasures, not wanting to let go of the feeling
In life-elixir rain
Amidst the pleasures of life, I feel like I am being showered by a euphoric elixir
We're all high on a drug called life
Everyone is addicted to the pleasures that life has to offer
We must count as addictives you and I
We must acknowledge that we are also addicted to these pleasures
Give back the air that you stole all this time
Stop indulging in these addictive pleasures and start appreciating the simple joys of life
Take control, stop breathing now
Take control of your addiction by abstaining from these harmful pleasures
Just breath baby, breath
Take a deep breath and let go of these addictive pleasures
And let the precious air inside me
Appreciate the simple joys of life by taking deep breaths and feeling alive
And let the endless pressure leave me
Relieve the stress and pressure of addiction by letting go of harmful pleasures
Why inhale?
Why indulge in these addictive pleasures if they only bring temporary pleasure and long-term harm?
Why exhale?
Why keep indulging in these pleasures if the addiction remains and nothing truly changes?
Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Darien Rodriguez
can you publish the tabs your songs are so fucking amazing !!!
José Luis Loroña Meza
ta buena la canción!!!!!!!! JL por siempreeee
KlangbaumHerz
wow! different intro
DeathChord13
I like the attack.
ElectricCowBoy
Fuck it buying the album! O_O
Destructor xxx
++una chimba++
Hard Arbuz
табы , дайте табы
Jove
yeah...
Fredy campos
lml