I remember getting ready to play Street Fighter x Tekken with my friends when the game came out. My friend preordered the game because he is a huge street fighter fan and couldn't wait to play it. I personally thought the game was good but wasn't a huge fan. However, the one thing about the game I really did like and still listen to, til this day, is the game's opening song, Honest Eyes by Black Tide.
The intro to this song is awesome, it kicks right off with at heavy, high energy opening that is great and I couldn't help to to headbang to it. The dual guitar work in the intro is spot on, both guys do an amazing job playing together and it continues through out the entire song. The drum work in this song is also great as well. It is fast, but not overpowering and works well with the guitar work. The vocals in this song work very well. The guitarist and bassist do a great job sharing lead vocals in the verses, which then leads into an epic chorus. The bridge does a nice job building for the final chorus. The way the song ends is very cool as well, with a great combination of guitar solos and singing. Musically, this is a very solid song.
If you are someone who is angry at the world or at yourself, this song is perfect for you from a lyrical stand point. This song is basically about trying to not give in to the corruption of the world. They make this point clear with lines such as "I'll rise above it all" as well as "I'm filled with hate and you will regret. The other message that people get from the song is that it is about rising above your own demons. Both messages make sense to me and I think both messages are good. The lyrics work very well and are executed. They are sung well and the music really compliments them.
This is one song I highly recommend. Even though the band isn't around anymore, this is still a song that deserves a lot more recognition then it got. I still listen to it and you should too. You can get it on Spotify, Itunes, Apple Music, and Amazon. I give this song a 5 out of 5.
Therion is a band that has had many changes in their long career. Having gone through over 20 members and putting out 16 albums they have done a lot over time. When a band has so many changes, it can lead to a lot of debate over which era is the best. For a lot of people thought, this band started to really reach their full potential with Birth of Venus Illegitima.
This isn't one of the heaviest songs I have ever heard, but the mysterious tone of the song does catch my interest and keeps me listening to the song all the way through. The vocals in this song are very impressive. The male backgrounds vocals sound great and add a real chilling feel to the song that I think works very well. Martina Astner did a great job on lead vocals for this song. Her opera style vocals sounds great and really helps to carry the song. The the music is simple but it does work well with the song. The musicians knew not to go to crazy musically otherwise it would hurt the feel they were going for. The guitar solo continues with the simplicity and like the rest of the music, it doesn't try to hard and in this song, that is a good thing. Overall, this song has a very mysterious feel to it that I enjoy.
The lyrics in this song are a bit of a mix bag for me. They flow very well and a executed with great excellence by the vocals, but they are also very repetitive and don't go anywhere. I get that they are singing about the Goddess Aphrodite (AKA Venus) but because both verses are exactly the same and there isn't really a bridge to help add on to the lyrics, it kind of falls short of an overall story or message. I get the sense that the music and tone of the song was a bigger priority than than the lyrics.
Overall, this song delivers some good music and great vocals. The vocals really carry this song well and I got plenty of enjoyment listening to them. The guitar solo was good in it's simplicity and kept to the songs tone well. However, the lyrics didn't do much for me and as a result hurt the song a little for me. Having said that, if you are looking for a mysterious sounding song, I recommend giving this song a listen to. I give Birth of Venus Illegitima a 3.5 out of 5.
Sabaton is considered by many to be one of the best and most unique modern metal bands. With the way they convey history through music and the amazing performances this band display's it is very understandable why they have gained so much traction in the past few years. As a history guy myself, I can certainly appreciate a band like this that brings attention to so much history that often gets overlooked and doesn't get the recognition it deserves. One period of history that is often overlooked is the World War 1. World War 2 is what more people remember because of the higher loss of life and all the events that happened outside of the battle field such as The Holocaust. World War 2 certainly is a very important part of history and deserves all the recognition it has. However, the carnage of World War 1 is something that should never be forgotten and Sabaton gives us a good reminder with the Field Of Verdun.
Musically, this is the classic Sabaton sound, melodic guitars and powerful vocals. The guitar work in this song is nothing too fancy or tricky but it sounds great and carries the intense feel that is very fitting, considering the songs topic. Joakim Broden's vocals are superb for this type of music, as he is able to convey the intensity of the battle field perfectly with his voice. The powerful vocals really carry this song and makes you really want to sing along and add on to the intense vocals. This shows up most in the big chorus this song gives off. I also really like the guitar solo in this song. It has a cool melodic style to it that gives a nice emotional feel, almost to make you feel sympathy for the men who died. The music is great, but the lyrics are where this songs really shines.
This song's lyrics perfectly depict how harsh and brutal the Battle of Verdun was. With lines like "father and son fall under the gun" you get a sense of how intense the battle was. The rhyming in the chorus is very well done and well executed. Like the big vocals, the way the chorus plays out (lyrically) also makes you want to sing along and get more into the song. This one of this band's biggest strengths and the continue to display it here.
This is a great song and it really pays great service to men who fought at what is considered the bloodiest battle of World War 1. The music and vocals are superb, the lyrics are great and convey the message very well. The way that Sabaton conveys history through music is unique and very masterful. I think this song might actually be one their best songs yet. I give Fields of Verdun a 5 out of 5.
When is comes to band musicianship, few have it together as well as Children of Bodom does. From the guitar work of Alexi Laiho, to the keyboard skill of Janne Wirmen, this band demonstrated that they have real chemistry as a band. With their unique blend of melodic euro metal and death metal, they have created one of the most unique styles ever and they continue to demonstrate that with Under Grass and Clover.
As far as the music goes, this is one of my favorite songs from Children of Bodom. The opening duel solo with the keyboards and guitar sounds amazing and has a cool melodic style to it that hooked me from the beginning. I also like the few lead lines that Daniel Freyberg plays through out the intro as well. they are brief, but they are executed very well and are a nice addition to the intro. I also like how they go about the verses in the song as well. The way the music comes in after Alexi Laiho delivers the lyrics is awesome and the bends they play in those sections helps to keep you hooked to the song. Alexi Laiho's guitar solo is very impressive. With the combination of speed and melodic playing, he continues to display his amazing talent as a lead guitarist. I really enjoyed listening to this solo and it could possibly one of my favorite parts of the song. Musically, this one of the best Children of Bodom songs I have every heard.
The lyrics in this song are good but they are not anything special. The lyrics are basically about someone trying to remember something awful they did but are unable to. They then turn to the bottle to try to forget and have hope but still battles the memory. This is the one weak link I would say this band has. They don't tend to write very memorable lyrics and it certainly isn't the main strength this band has. I think they are well aware of this though, as they clearly always put more focus on the musical side then their lyrics and in their case, I think it is for the best. Because what they lack in terms of lyrical ability, they more then make up for with their music and musicianship.
While the lyrics are nothing special, the rest of the song is amazing. Everybody is on point and everybody plays very well. Alexi Laiho continues to show that he is a very talented lead guitarist and this is one of my favorite solos from him. I give Under Grass and Clover a 4 out of 5.
Starset is a band that has certainly made headway in recent years. With there outer space look and their combination of orchestra, synth, and rock music has certainly stand out from some other modern bands. While I am not of the fan of the bands look, I can't deny that this is a talented band. They have made some really good space rock music and they continue to grow in popularity. Many people consider their biggest hit, "My Demons" the why this band has gained so much fame recently.
The first thing I like about this song is the way it's structured. It doesn't have much of an intro and pretty much goes straight into the first verse. The verses in this song are very quiet, with only subtle synth and orchestra music playing while the vocals are also pretty quiet as well. Then the song goes straight into a big chorus where everybody comes in loud and hard. After the second chorus, the song goes into a high energy bridge that then the second half of the bridge is back to the quiet subtle sound. Then the song ends by running through the chorus twice. The band pulls this structure off very well and the way they use the verses as a build up to the chorus really gives this song a good energetic feel when really only half the songs has a lot of energy. I also really like the way they blend the orchestra and the synth together. It really helps create that space vibe they are going for. Musically and structurally, this is a solid song.
I like how humbling this song is lyrically. The whole song talks about feeling trapped and needing help to get through your problems. The verses talk about feeling that pain and then the chorus is the cry for help. It feels very authentic and it is a topic that everybody can relate to it. Everybody goes through tough times and we want someone to help us out of it and this song speaks to that perfectly.
This is a good song and is without a doubt one of the bands best songs. It brings out the best in band and really showcases their talents. While I don't think they are one of the greatest bands I have every heard, this song demonstrates great talent and if they continue doing good songs like this they will continue to grow. I give My Demons a 4 out of 5.
When it comes to Poison in general, I am not a fan of this band. Most of their songs are not great musically and their lyrics were generic lyrics based on girls and partying. Unlike how most bands of the 80's made up for their easy lyrics with amazing instrumental technique, this band never excelled that far and their music suffered for it. Their look was also one of the worst looks in hair metal. While a lot of the bands of the 80's wore make up looked feminine, Poison was the band that took it over the top. On their album cover for "Look What the Cat Dragged in" they look like full on girls. However, they did have one song I came to appreciate and give them props on. That song is "Something to Believe In".
The first thing I will say is that Bret Michaels actually sounds good vocally on this song. He clearly is singing what he feels and it sounds very authentic. While his vocal style may not work in every song this band does, it works well in this song. His voice really adds to the sorrowful tone the song is expressing. The piano is very effective in setting up the song's tone and really is key in carrying the song. I feel that if the piano wasn't in the song, the song wouldn't be as effective, so that was a good move on the band's part. However, the one major problem in this song is C.C. Deville's guitar solo. My biggest problem with it is how repetitive it is. He does a lot of playing the same note 3 or 4 times in a row and it really sticks out. It isn't a problem if he did once or twice but he does it many times through out his solo. He tries to disguise it by bending the note a different way each time he picks it, or he just plays it fast. However, he doesn't hide it well and since he does is so much you catch on to it. He should of either made it shorter and simpler like in White Lion's song "When the Children Cry" or keep it in a more narrow set of notes such as Skid Row's "I Remember You". He made the mistake of trying to sound technical when he really wasn't being that technical.
Where this song really shines is in the lyrics. It starts off with Bret Michaels singing about a pastor stealing money, not practicing what he preaches and then transitions into a story about a Vietnam Veteran not being welcomed backed to U.S. after he came home from the war. He sings about how people treated the Vet badly. The second verse is really what inspired this whole song. It is about Poison's manager who had past away and how the band felt about that. Bret Michaels said that his managers death is what caused him to write this song. Overall, the lyrics in this song are very deep and the message is about trying to stay positive and finding something to believe in when you are going through rough times.
This is without a doubt one of Poison's best songs. While it doesn't change my view on this band overall, I still have to give them credit for this song. It is deep, it is authentic, it's music really reflects the tone and message well. C.C. Deville's guitar solo is nothing special and actually hurts the song in my opinion, but even with it I still enjoy listening to this song. I give "Something to Believe In" a 4 out of 5.
Breaking Benjamin is a fairly controversial band among rockers and metal heads. To some people, they are a decent rock band, while others see them as posers that were just part of a trend. Whatever you think of the band, they are one of the most successful bands of the 2000's and still have a good career going today. Where as a lot of other bands of the 2000's have faded, such as Trapt, Three Days Grace, and Seether, Breaking Benjamin has still been able to maintain a decent following. In my opinion, this band was at their best when they came out with "Diary of Jane".
Musically, this is one of the heaviest songs of their discography. It starts out with a soft, slow build up that then breaks out into a heavy, hard hitting intro. While the instrumental work in this song isn't the most impressive I've ever heard, it is still pretty good. It has a good energy and the guitar work really hooks you. Benjamin Burnley's vocals work very well in this song. His deep voice really works well with the lower tuned guitar and he is able to really carry the song. One of the things that I consider a flaw in this song is the guitar solo before the bridge. In my opinion the guitar solo was too short and not a lot was done with it. It wasn't awful but it was short and not executed to the best it could be. This isn't a huge fault though and it doesn't kill the song for me musically.
The songs lyrics are about wanting to be in a relationship. The message of the song is about someone who is in love with a girl but she is not in love with him. The entire song is basically telling a story of how this man is trying to win her love even though she is not interested in him. I must say, that the lyrics of this song are constructed very well. The phrases are well executed and they have a good flow. Overall, the band did a great job with this song lyrically.
With good music and lyrics that flow like a story, this is one of the best songs that this band has ever made. The heavy guitar hooks you and the lyrics are really catchy and tell an interesting story. While people believe that these guys are not worth paying attention to, they have to at least give them credit for this song. With "Diary of Jane" they proved that they were a talented band with huge potential, and it explains why they still have appeal today, even though so many other bands of their time have faded. I give"Diary of Jane" a 4 out of 5.
I have stated in a previous post how underrated this band is. They have a great singer and the musicians are really great. What separated these guys from a lot of other 80's bands was how uplifting they were. Unlike how most bands were about partying and rebelling, these guys were about lifting people up and making someone feel good. They did have some partying and rebelling songs, but overall they were about lighting up someones mood. One song that makes that very clear is their song (Intuition).
The first thing I love is the opening guitar riff in this song. It has a good heavy rock sound that really hooks you into the song. The guitar solo in this song is also very good. It has a great melodic, European inspired sound that is really catchy and actually very unique for 80's. The best part of this song is in the vocals. Tony Harnell with his high vocal range creates a very good uplifting vocal melody. He is also a very energetic in his singing and that really helps the listener to get more engaged in the song. There are also some keyboard parts in the song as well that really helps to post the positive feel of the song. You don't hear keyboards in the entire song, but when it comes in, it really helps shape the feel of the song. Musically, TNT did a fantastic job on this song.
Lyrically, this song is about being who you are and appreciating who you are. It is about not doubting yourself and never letting people tell you differently. The message is really good and very uplifting, if you are in a bad mood then these lyrics will get you in a good mood. Along with a good message, the lyrics are constructed very well. The phrases flow well and as a result, the singer can communicate the message more clearly and effectively.
This song is one of the best songs I have every listened to from this band. The music is great, the lyrics are uplifting and very well written. Tony Harnell is a very good singer and this song brings out one of his best vocal performances. Even today, the guy is still a fantastic singer. I give Intuition a 4.5 out of 5.
Coldrain has become a popular band in Japan and has developed a cult following through out the rest of the world. With a combination of metalcore and melodic metal, these guys have developed a unique sound with hints of inspiration from the band Sevendust. I first heard of this band, when I discovered their song, We're Not Alone, used in the opening of the anime, Rainbow Nisha Rokubou No Shihinin. The band was pretty popular in Japan already, but when they came out their song Gone, the song blew up, becoming one of the bands biggest hits and catapulting them to big time fame in Japan and increasing their fame world wide.
With Gone, they take more of a melodic approach to the song, both vocally and musically. The intro and verses in this song are used as an intro that leads into a heavy, powerful intro. I really like this set up, it really conveys the sad and angry mode this song is going for. Masato does a great job singing on this song. His melodic voice is very effective in communicating the songs message and his voice fits the music very well. He does a slight screaming section in the pre chorus that then leads into a powerful, hard hitting chorus that sounds awesome. The guitar work in this song is good as well. It isn't super technical, but it doesn't need to be. Ryo Yokochi does a lot of melodic playing in the intro and verse that adds a bit of mysterious feel that I really like. I do think the could have done a little bit more with his guitar solo, but it isn't bad and works with the feel of the song.
This song is clearly a break up song when it comes to the lyrics. It is about someone who is in a bad relationship and they want to end it. It is about that person feeling ignored, abandoned, and unable to make the person they are in the relationship happy no matter how hard they try. The lyrics are written very well, they are to the point and easy to understand. The way they are written is in the form of someone talking to the other person and telling them it is over. This is very effective because it makes the song more personal and makes the listener feel like they are the ones communicating the message. When it comes to the lyrics, the band did a fantastic job.
I can understand why this song really boosted Coldrain's fame. It is a good, powerful song that sounds great and has a clear message that people can relate to. The lyrics are great and the music is awesome. The guitar solo could be improved slightly, but it is very minor. I give Gone a 4 out of 5.
Shinedown was one of my favorite bands for a long time growing up. The heavy guitar riffs and Brent Smiths voice is amazing and brings a slight southern feel to the bands hard rock driven music. Sound of Madness is still one of my favorite albums of all time. It is actually one of the few albums I own that I like every single song on. Shinedown has managed to take what made Sound of Madness great and applied it to their follow up single, Diamond Eyes.
Musically, Diamond Eyes is one of Shinedown's best songs. The slow build up to the song is great and really sets up for the very energetic heavy intro. The guitar riff in the intro is one of the big things that give the intro it heavy feel. It is simple but very effective. The pre chorus is one of the best parts of the songs. Zach Myers does a great job busting out the boom lay boom phrase and it really adds to the high, heavy energy the song is going for. Brent Smith sounds very good as usual. His voice really carries the lyrics well and that slight southern sound he brings is one of the things that makes Shinedown unique.
Lyrically, this song accomplish's what it is supposed to. For those who don't know, Shinedown wrote Diamond Eyes for The Expendables movie. It is a intense action movie and the lyrics capture that mood and tone perfectly. With phrases like "fist fist philosophy", and "we watch with wounded eyes" you really get a good sense that this is a song about combat and being in the thick of it. Shinedown could not have done a better job conveying the Expendables movie lyrically then they did in Diamond Eyes.
Diamond Eyes is a great song with high energy and great lyrics to match the movie it is representing. From the guitar riffs, to the vocals, this song does a great job representing the Expendables, and it is a great hard rock and metal song you need to get. If you are a hard rock and metal fan this is one song that you should listen to. I give Diamond Eyes a 4.5 out of 5.
Nocturnal Bloodlust is one of the most interesting visual kei band and death metal bands I have ever heard. While they certainly have a good amount of songs that fit in the traditional death metal, hardcore feel, they are also very melodic with good riffs and powerful vocals. This song brings out all those different elements this band has very well and as a result you got a unique metal ballad.
Musically this song has a lot going on. It starts with that mellow build up and then goes into a powerful intro with Daichi playing a melodic solo and Natsu playing a unique drum beat as he is famous for in this band. Hiro's vocals are very good and very mixed in this song. In the verse and chorus he gives a good melodic singing voice and in the middle he gives his death metal, hardcore vocals, giving a good diverse feel to the song. I personally am not the biggest fan of growling and screaming vocals, however it doesn't kill the song for me and it adds a nice twist to the song that I can appreciate. Cazqui's solo is a good combo of melodic guitar playing and speed. He starts out with the classic Japanese speed solo and then goes on to add melodic touches through out and delivers a very good solo. Cazqui is a very good guitar player and in my opinion he is very underrated. He is very diverse in his playing and is able to go in whatever direction he chooses rather then sticking to a certain style of soloing as many other guitar players do.
Lyrically this is a good song as well. It is basically about standing by the things you love you matter what the obstacles are. A good message and one that I wish music brought up more often lyrically. The lyrics fit the tone and music perfectly which really makes the message stick out more. The lyrics are deep and with Hiro's singing matching that deepness, the message really comes through and resonates with you.
This song certainly has a lot going for it. With the deep lyrics and a band that has great musicians, you get a real unique and memorable song. I highly recommend checking this song out, even if you are not a fan of screaming or growling vocals, this song still has a lot to offer. The guitar playing of Daichi and Cazqui is amazing, Natsu's drum work is impressive, and when Hiro gets melodic he delivers great vocals. Considering all that and the deep lyrics I give this song a 4.5 out of 5.
Prog Rock is without a doubt one of the most experimental styles of music out there. With the unique chords, instrument techniques, and rhythm patterns, this is a musical style that is not like any other.
Prog Rock bands have inspired many musicians to experiment and get better at their instrument and I believe that Prog Rock played a big part in helping music progress and would help bring out some of the greatest musicians we have today. Lets see the top 5 Prog Rock bands
5. Yes
Yes is a band that is famed for the unique guitar playing of Steve Howe, and the high range vocals of Jon Anderson. Started in the 70's, Yes is considered one of the fore fathers of Prog and would develop a sound driven by clean guitar playing, high vocals, and space sounding keyboards. Yes would go through many line up changes through out the decades but every musician that has ever been apart of this band is very talented and helped Yes produce many great songs. The band got inducted in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and all the long time members got together and put on an amazing performance. Yes has a huge catalog of great albums and music, all of which are available on ITunes, Amazon, or to preview on Spotify, check them out,
4. U.K.
Now, UK may not be one of the most popular Prog bands in the world, but they are still a very talented band that deserves recognition. They are known mainly for their keyboard player, Eddie Jobson, however, their guitar player Allan Holdsworth and bass player/ singer Bill Bruford are also worth noting. They bring their own great musical styles that really give UK a great sound. Their self titled first album got them on a good start to fame. However, due to musical differences and with punk on the rise, the band never got the chance to reach their full potential and would disband in 1980, with them only putting out two studio albums. Since then, the band has done some one off reunions here and there but sadly they will mainly go down in history as a speck in rock history. Their first 2 albums are both amazing and I can't recommend them enough, buy them.
3. Genesis
Most people know Genesis for their mega success in the 80's, however they actually started off in the 70's as a talented Prog Rock band. Back then, Phil Collins was the bands drummer and lead vocals was performed by Peter Gabriel. Steve Hackett played guitar while Mike Rutherford stuck to bass. Through out the 70's this version of the band would go on to put out some Prog classics such as the Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, and since has inspired many current bands such as the popular Mastadon. Genesis would stick to Prog until the 80's when Steve Hackett and Peter Gabriel left. Then we got the pop hit Genesis most people know of. However though, they did keep small elements of Prog in their music through out the 80's. They got inducted in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame in 2010, securing their place in music history. I highly recommend checking out this bands 70's Prog, even if you prefer their 80's era, don't hesitate to give this era a listen.
2. Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd is most certainly one of the most famous Prog bands in history. Ranging from the excellent guitar playing of David Gilmour to keyboard mastery of Rick Wright, Pink Floyd is defiantly a legendary band. They started in the 60's as a more psychedelic band, but once David Gilmour joined they went full Prog. Some of the bands most famous albums consist of Dark Side of The Moon, and The Wall. Sadly, with the bands bass player, Roger Waters, trying to seek more control in the band, the tension got intense and would lead to bad blood between Roger Waters and the rest of the band. In 1980 Roger Waters left Pink Floyd and since then there has been nothing but negative feelings between the rest of the band and him. While they have done a few shows with Roger Waters since then, they overall can't stand to be in the same room with him, so don't get your hopes up on a reunion. The band got inducted in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame in 1996 and rightfully so considering how much of an impact they made to music. I don't think I have to recommend looking into this band, chances are you have heard quite a few songs from them already.
1. Rush
Rush is possibly the biggest Prog Rock band around today. With all three members being extremely talented musicians, they busted out a good combination of Prog and Hard rock that is still relevant today. From the fantastic drum work of Neil Peart, to the high range vocals and bass playing of Geddy Lee, and Alex Lifeson's guitar playing, everybody brings something unique that truly makes Rush a one of a kind band. They almost didn't make it, but once they came out with the 2112 album they cemented their place in music history and would continue to produce great music through the following decades. The band finally got inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 and all I can say is it's about time. You have heard some songs from this band already from radio, t.v., and movies, but I urge you to look deeper into this bands catalog and see all that they have to offer. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
Fear and Loathing is a very interesting band musically. They range from electronica metal, to flat out hardcore metal. This gives the band a sound that is very unique and something you really don't here out of too many other bands. Their unique style has propelled Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to fame in Japan and has helped them achieve a good size audience among other metal lovers around the world. Their songs are featured in many anime shows, like their Just Awake song as the ending in the Hunter X Hunter anime, and this one as the opening for the Parasyte anime. Considering all this, it is hard for me not to want to talk about one of their songs.
Musically, there is a lot going on in this song. First thing I want to point out is the guitar playing of Sxun and Taiki in this song. It has a good heavy sound that really gives the song a good energetic boost. The keyboard playing of Keisuke Minami are also pretty good and is part of that electronica feel that I mentioned earlier. When it comes to the vocals, I like the singing melody of the clean vocalist, So Takeda. My one criticism of his singing is the fact that he is singing the entire song in auto tune. I think the song would be fine without it from my perspective. However, I do believe that he does it for the electronic feel and I will give him credit for at least not trying to hide it like many other artists have done. He is basically using it as an instrument. The composition of this song is the most interesting thing about this song. Through out the song they go trough many types of metal and music genres. At first it is an electronic metal song, then goes into new metal, to metal core, back to the electronic style, and ends with metal core once more. Even though it changes the tone often, it actually works. The transitions are executed very well and the song doesn't feel choppy which very hard to pull off if you are going to do a song like this, but these guys did it very well.
Lyrically, this song works pretty well for the anime it is attached to. Lyrically this song is about humanity believing that it is superior on Earth and taking it for granted. It's about finding out humanity's real place and purpose in the world. This matches the Parasyte anime theme perfectly and is very effective in portraying the anime's message. However, outside the anime, the song lyrics don't really stand out all that much. The lyrics are not bad, but for a song that is as musically driven as this one they are not that notable.
While the lyrics may not stand out that much, the music certainly does. With the deep heavy guitar and the interesting musical transitions this is defiantly one of the more interesting songs I have heard. The band did not take a traditional route musically and really experimented with song transitions that you really haven't seen anywhere else except some prog metal. For their different song structure and successfully making that structure sound good, I give this song a 4.5 out of 5.
