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The Philosopher King

by Tarim

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1.
Lessons 05:32
The cynic in death Tends to reflect On a lousy and meaningless life But the purest of mind Recall the better times They never live in regret Lessons in life scar the soul Blissful are those who learn to let go Live for tomorrow Yesterday is gone Forever strong is the hope of dawn Lessons in life scar the soul Blissful are those who learn to let go Heavy the weight An existence of hate The burden of sorrow The end so far away There’s so much time To learn how best to live To train the mind And though we’re meant to die We make our lives Overcome the past Leave the grudge behind I am the will…the power to rise I am the light Guide you from wrong I am the truth With knowledge be strong
2.
The Rabble 03:55
Tunnel into a person’s eyes Through the maze of another’s mind There lies true evil; The desire to fall in line We must overcome Social convention Stigmatize the boring wretch And rise above the rabble Identity is fragile One submission can compromise Any worthwhile struggle Push forward with opened eyes Take a lesson from suffering Instead of hopeful clichés Consolation is in the mind True power is in the will to rise Don’t be afraid! Stand strong and face the world alone! Face the evil!
3.
Meditations 05:31
The winter nights pass slowly The hours fade to morning Then I sleep The cold reminds me of life ending My frozen body, motionless I think by firelight, my mind racing My solipsistic fears come to life Again the sun sends me to sleep Where I endure the torture of my dreams I turn away, consumed by the dark Where all I can hear Is the sound of my own heart It quickens! Amplified in the quiet of the night Cling to hope I'll see another dawn; I'll wake up! Bring me the night And the desolate cold So that here alone I can finally grow
4.
The Plague 04:12
I feel my body Has been betrayed I feel it growing Inside my veins It's taking over I can't recover from the pain I am slowly dying I am getting weaker every day My flesh is rotting I smell decay My wits are fading Muscles atrophy Left in this bed This sterile room shall be my grave Here to die alone Infectious still, I am the plague Please let me die! God as my witness I have taken torment You stood by every painful moment Life has taught me of your cold indifference When I die I will come for vengeance In death I fight for justice For all of those who've lived in pain Open the gates Face the bodies you have cursed We are an army The tortured souls of Earth Please let me die!
5.
The Stranger 04:50
I am a stranger I am a wanderer I am sheep gone astray And I am condemned For how I have lived And for what I believe Life is absurd That’s what I have learned Nothing really matters I’ve no heavy heart Or emotional scars I live for the moment I will not live Like a dead man! I’ve been accused of being cold Apathetic and callous And though I love this world It’s no place for a stoic My desire grows But it never shows I just don’t care to play the game Care to show my pain Yes! I am a stranger! Yes! I am a wanderer! I will not live Like a dead man!
6.
No Pity 04:51
What gives you the right To inflict your pain on another? Stop your crying, you're pitiful You're such a child Grow up! How can you live with yourself? Desperate and weak, you've no hope We're all afraid of being alone But learn from the pain Let go! Go! Pull your pride up from the dirt! Pity only hurts Step away from cowardice Embrace the world! Don’t be the worm! Shameful and low Rise from the earth! No pity, be strong! The temptation to blame your pain on others Threatens the whole of your integrity Take responsibility when you suffer In time you will salvage your dignity Rise! Rise!
7.
Immolation 03:34
I have a choice Your future or mine I must sacrifice My freedom or your life What is life? Suffering and distress But you’ll never know You’ll never take your first breath My innocence My righteousness Never stood a chance The only solace For my regret Is that you have been spared From a life of shit Unfortunate, yes But still for the best
8.
We come from a past Of pain and ash In search of a new life Destined to survive On strength and pride Never turned back from a fight So we go into the unknown Never to return On the merciless road Together we roam Crushing through enemies Like a rolling thunder An unstoppable force Against death and worse Immortal in the hearts of the cursed So we go into the unknown Never to return
9.
The Apology 05:53
The crowd waits for him to speak To make his defense He is charged with disrespecting the gods And corrupting the youth Sent to face his accusers To prove his innocence He speaks to five-hundred All convinced of his guilt He knows he will not succeed The birth of ancient irony He defends his way of life The philosopher's path A clash of arrogance and humility He is sentenced to death Sent to face his accusers To prove his innocence Wisdom...Will come In return for his guilty sentence He warns that he will have vengeance There will be more to refute them Who chose to kill a wise man ...To kill a wise man
10.
I live a life of principle No compromise My search for truth has yielded strength And has opened my eyes But with the gains I face a different pain Isolated inside my head Where no one understands I have studied the writings Of thinkers long ago In spite of all they had to give I am alone Quick wit with a sharp tongue Seductive only for so long Insecurity behind a mask Of stoic control Control! Atop my ivory tower Looking down I am unmatched But I am so detached Deep thoughts and meditations Are all I have left For this disciplined life Much I have sacrificed My quest to be enlightened Has come at a price I have alienated myself To fortify the mind My choice to be a stranger To be a fly Ensures my fate To be alone when I die A balanced life is one well lived Knowledge is more than only things we’ve read Experience the world outside our heads Be masters of destiny!

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"The Philosopher King" incorporates extreme music and thought-provoking lyrics to give metal listeners a more personal experience, touching on issues like insecurity, alienation (both voluntary and involuntary), and emotional suffering. The music is fast, heavy and intense, as well as beautiful, organic, and accessible to all fans of metal. Songs are written in such a way as to inspire and empower others dealing with personal anxieties.

"...Tarim will bring you many styles. From progressive-melodic, to European Black metal to a heavy North American death metal, the result is ‘The Philosopher King.’ Combined with top notch production, this is a five out of five star must have." -- Soundcrave Magazine
Read the review here: soundcravemagazine.com/tarim-the-philosopher-king-reviewed/

“This is a unique brand of melodic death and it hits you like a Mack truck right out of the gate. Eventually these dudes will gain some major recognition due to the fact that their skill and talent cannot be overlooked.” -- Brokenneckradio.com
Read the review here: www.brokenneckradio.com/2/post/2013/12/the-asian-invasion-review-tarim-the-philosopher-king.html

credits

released August 30, 2013

James Wicks: Guitar/Vocals
Matt Garrison: Guitar
Julio Escamilla: Drums
Geoff Colvin: Bass

Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered
by James Wicks and Tarim

Cover artwork by Parin Cashmony Art & Design
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Tarim Denton, Texas

Tarim is a melodic death/black metal band that combines somber melodies with intense drums and engaging lyrics to convey philosophical themes. The band formed late in 2011 with members James Wicks, Matt Garrison, and Julio Escamilla, and were joined by bassist, Geoff Colvin in March, 2013. ... more

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