BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME - The Proverbial Bellow

Between The Buried And Me // Automata II // OUT NOW
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THE PROVERBIAL BELLOW // LYRICS
Let’s stay here forever
I am I… what is this?
I am I… what is this?
A God-like floating sensation
Hands cover me
Jolting… erupting
Sensory bliss
I am I… what is this?
I am I… what is this?
The mark is spotted
They have found me
Electricity screams through the fingers below
I am I… what is this?
Move me to the ambulance of thought
Tiny electric movements
Please pick up the phone… it’s been ringing for years now
I’m so alone here
Sensory bliss
I’m now elevated
Yellow eyes stare below me
You/him/us: multiple versions of my inner search
The church of regret emits welcoming… please don’t shut us out
The red glow creates shadows… mountains
Shadows of our choosing
Lights in their eyes start flickering… the proverbial bellow
Let’s stay here forever
Beautiful eruption… we’ve made our creation
Sunshine beams on their faces… as they melt into one
The slight hum of the grid
Please pick up the phone… it’s been ringing for years now
I’m so alone here
Sensory bliss
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[@HammerBlow500]

4:55 “Please pick up, pick up the phone, it’s been ringing, for years now, I’m so alone here, sensory bliss” Why is this chorus so hauntingly catchy?

[@dingdongs5208]

oh wow you're literally me!!!!

[@akuikage]

Soon to be my new ringtone

[@alrecks619]

0:00 to 13:18 best part

[@kizzle2255]

What have we done to deserve this band? Incredible.

[@KuBaYa87]

KBlank2287 ikr? BTBAM is better than everything in this world!

[@spirosvitsos7602]

We are enduring pop and tgats our reward

[@sicboi80]

For real.

[@omarmunozcastorena4466]

I have a fun hobby with a couple of friends, every wednesday we meet us at one friends house to listen to music , smoke pot, and eat pizza, we promised that we will be looking for good new bands to enjoy the moment, but every time we are there, we ended up listening to btbam, we´ve been doing this for 3 years. We celebrated Automata´s releases recently with double dosis of pot and pizza.

[@dna1ism]

you have good friends

[@bloodhayze]

Can i join too? :D

[@kaspa791]

Friendship goals

[@ruxpen6044]

The fucking life man!

[@rubenaguilar666]

but btbam is vegan and straight edge... lol

[@AdrianOlivas_]

This is true sensory bliss. One of the best songs ever in the history of prog.

[@kenbutcher8217]

Aged 71 and new to BTBam ! . At the finish it’s back to the brilliant start again !

[@indoorkiddo]

my music taste evolves with this band's style i find myself listening to less heavy death stuff and enjoying melodic proggy stuff more and more as i get older

[@marcusking8507]

I've become exactly the same. I very rarely listen to any metal that doesn't have a good number of progressive elements nowadays.

[@FringeSpectre]

These guys are too good. King Crimson should be proud to have inspired such a lightning in a bottle band like these guys.

[@tennenyt5311]

The transitions between different parts of the song are so seamless. It all flows so well for such a long song. It keeps the same vibe whilst changing it enough so it doesn't get boring and the guitar parts in this song are so incredible

[@kevinvargas2763]

The same goes for Voices of Trespass, those are really clean transitions.

[@KingPenn13]

You just described their entire discography. Phenomenal band.

[@daverz15]

This is the best band that ever has been, and maybe ever will be.

[@namarupa3015]

King Crimson, though.

[@tylko9361]

There are good bands, great bands, and then there is BTBaM on a shelf all their own. Truly transcendental from music to story. Every single time.

[@kizzle2255]

I agree with 100% on that, it's fucking astounding.

[@frankfrohmann1504]

Fully agree.

[@fabiandejesusjr.8576]

Tylko Yeah, that's real.

[@Mavrus]

A wonderful trip.

[@Ca.li.ban.]

Bella Mavrus!

[@jessepalmateer9127]

This might be one of their most consistently and progressively grooviest tunes yet.

[@TheHardcoreArtist]

this isnt a song. this is a journey

[@Mr_Beebird]

11:17 Such a goosebumps moment. Beautiful. So much emotion in Tommy's vocals.

[@slish438]

First time hearing this band. I'm sold

[@gh0st0ne3]

This band can do no wrong.

[@brandonTHEshiados]

BTBAM is and always will be the best thing that happened in my music history. 🖤

[@micheledecinti1039]

La genialità. Non c'è parola più appropriata per descrivere questo pezzo, come sempre questa band sforna capolavori incredibili ❤

[@IAMSAPER]

Progy and melodic.I love that!

[@AvenirRacing]

Been a huge fan since Colors came out, and BTBAM never fail to impress me... but this track alone is the best shit they've done since TGM. It's all the best parts of their old sound, with their new direction. Could listen to this all day.

[@giblaz]

I've been listening to BTBAM for 11 years now since Colors dropped and I can say for certain they've gotten better with time. The stuff they're putting out now is on another level.

[@anonimityisbetter6430]

"Amazing"?? No! This song is far beyond amazing, this song is heavenly.

[@golions13579]

1:12 this riff is damn good.

[@lankeysob]

Hell yeah! That riff gets me pumped up!

[@sicboi80]

YES

[@edgeontap]

i can't stop listening to the first 2 minutes of this song. so good.

[@bakedandsteaked]

Absolutely RIPPIN'!!

[@boat02]

With my Automata I and II playlist, I reserve some energy for a sprint interval at this part lol.

[@mastodonrock96]

"I am I... What is this" silent flight parliament call back ahhh!! Haha...

[@mastodonrock96]

The Crimson Drummer Yeah man has to be imo.. pretty typical of them too they often put little remnants in "Am I me? what is he?" "I am I, what is this?" Even the rest of the composition in that section feels like a low key nod to it tbf..

[@painwasleftformeofficial4538]

I love that they do shit like this.

[@thomashinds3308]

WOw you must be a fucking musical genius *standing ovation* **crying Oprah fans**

[@painwasleftformeofficial4538]

Lmao^^^

[@fleamarketfloppydisk]

I always sing the "I AM 12....WHAT IS THIS" meme along to it

[@BTBAM819]

The intro is probably the best one this guys made... And 4:20 is pure madness.

[@geoffreybremner6372]

This is totally perfect. I fucking love this band.

[@LeeGion_981]

Greatest band ever

[@buckfuttler2877]

you sir.......are CORRECT!

[@sicboi80]

Yup

[@destined2sleep]

I'd say equal with TOOL.

[@Calamitous]

@@destined2sleep Tool doesn't come close IMO

[@GhostSymptoms]

Between the Buried and Me and Obscura the same day, today is a good day.

[@buckfuttler2877]

whats obscura like? ill have to check them out.

[@thomashinds3308]

Incredibly technical progressive death metal, in a league of its own

[@buckfuttler2877]

ill check it out man thanks!

[@sebastianarmas897]

One of their greatest 10-minute tracks ever

[@XXzombieslayer666]

Man this is amazing. Btbam is life.

[@iamthedanger8276]

Alien that just listened to this song: How would you describe this wonder? Me: Sensory bliss.

[@TenaciousJoe24]

Nothing like relaxing and listening to btbam after work

[@MrZapote666]

tenaciousjoe24 Absolutely right!

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

tenaciousjoe24 lol I didn't even have the patience to. Passed out hard.

[@TenaciousJoe24]

Honestly this song put me to sleep, not saying it's bad but like a trance kind of way lol

[@SoulLockhart]

@@TenaciousJoe24 ohh I feel the same! It's a pretty nice sleeping pill... relaxing & haunting in certain way

[@luker.6967]

The soundscape of this song is pretty neat, it is very open, but becomes really centered at certain moments.

[@mishaponomarenko8238]

Fuck, this complex structure and intricate composition with growling accent points make me feel pure pleasure!

[@KadeKalka]

I'm getting some Great Misdirect vibes here. Reminds me a lot of Swim to the Moon and Disease, Injury and Madness. Fucking sick.

[@XXzombieslayer666]

Kade Kalka yoooo part II really reminds me of the great misdirect too.

[@dylanmckaige4741]

The intro gave me some option Oblivion vibes from coma ecliptic

[@mastodonrock96]

That other track with the whimsical first act (can't remember name) is pure fossil garena... switches into God mode halfway through

[@xelixenigma]

Said the same thing. Around 1:20, all we need is a horse neigh. Love it though.

[@buckfuttler2877]

yep i can already tell this song is gonna grow heavily on me.....at first it was a bit overwhelming, as any good song should be in this genre. but i like it more and more every listen....and The Great Misdirect is my favorite btbam.

[@DannySarbs]

oh damn that dual solo though! and that groove behind the solos!

[@joekratman1872]

The section starting at like 2:15 is giving me some serious Haken-Affinity vibes and I love it

[@metalmanny666]

Joe Kratman They’re influenced by Haken.

[@frankfrohmann1504]

True.

[@joekratman1872]

@@metalmanny666 I figured as much but I've just never heard material from them that sounded THIS much like Haken. Like the section I time stamped could have been ripped directly from Affinity but it still stays very true to BTBAMs sound if that makes sense

[@metalmanny666]

Joe Kratman Yeah it makes sense. I’m actually more curious to see some Wintersun in Btbam since Dusty is a fan of theirs.

[@joekratman1872]

@@metalmanny666 I HAVE BEEN SAYING FOR YEARS I would KILL for a Wintersun cover if they ever did The Anatomy of Pt. 2 or something but I doubt they ever would

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

Sumerian! Get your shit together and book these boys in TN, we love them here!

[@rainbowgaze]

This is like BTBAM studied Dream Theater when they were at their finest and refined that even further beyond. Amazing stuff.

[@isaacperetz5984]

Totally this.

[@Piece-Of-Time]

Drimtheatrcore

[@returntolifeband]

One of the best choruses in their discography

[@system0fadowner251]

Alkalilee funny because I agree, but the last song i felt was their best chorus was actually Blot, the track right before this one technically. I love this more melodic sound from them.

[@kumquatmagoo]

BLOT STILL NUMBER 1 BAYBEEE

[@jasonmorman5722]

Alkalilee yes

[@sprth-bc2ne]

Blot and Lay Your Ghosts to Rest as well!

[@sprth-bc2ne]

@Jeff T yeah the hook dude

[@trollmastersage]

Like all btbam it takes a few listens to digest, but I can now say Automita as a whole holds its own along with Colors and Paralax 2.

[@buckfuttler2877]

no love for the great misdirect? my favorite btbam. but parallax and colors are 1A and 1B lol.

[@theflood24]

trollmastersage finally someone who acknowledges the greatness of parallax 2. So many edgy dicks that still say silent circus is the best haha wtf

[@jordanjackson7837]

Legion4 Lyfe there new Music is really good but its all about there self titled. More of myself to kill and Fire for a Dry mouth Just shows a diffrent side to them

[@jugularstab]

Maybe because the 60% of the band changed?

[@JGAbstract]

For me: Coma ecliptic #1 S/T #2

[@alanraymundo]

Every song on this album a click ia a masterpiece???

[@timkelly6463]

If you mean Automata as a whole, yes, you are correct.

[@Rolfw993]

Was just about to sleep when I saw this. Automata II is coming sooner than I had thought!

[@JTNugget]

One of the greatest songs of all time.

[@jessbian3385]

4:20 oh my god this is one of the best thing i’ve ever heard

[@deadmanwithpitchforkarms8376]

man, this is the prog greatness Dream Theater forgot how to do, i'm in absolute love

[@philavise6607]

Absolutely wonderful

[@ryancadwell1910]

BTBAM is one of the best bands of all time and I have been a fan over 13 years. Will never miss seeing them again live.

[@akuikage]

I love how some of the parts in this song are reminiscent of Nova Collective. Probably had a huge influence on Briggs

[@williamdixon2026]

The best band of the last decade just continues to grow and get better!

[@teedepefanio5687]

One of the greatest songs I've ever heard... just, wow...

[@randomuser-zv3ei]

the section at around the 8 minute mark is one of the most creative use of polyrhythms that I've heard,. this band never ceases to wow me

[@6juicebag9]

*Maybe* their best song.

[@SnowZelli]

12:39 sounds so clean.

[@JGAbstract]

Listened to this song like 20 times already. Gives me goosebumps

[@matt2.019]

Amazingly epic piece of music that draws you in and evokes many emotions. I haven't been listening to BTBAM lately, but I recently decided to check them out again and I am reminded why they will always be my favourite band. Their music holds up so well over time. When I'm 80 I'll still able to enjoy it.

[@arthurmorgan4903]

The beginning reminds me quite of Option Oblivion

[@friidryce1150]

Jakub Karczewski There's a riff after the first chorus and that guitar section that is almost identical to a riff off of Coma (not sure which song)

[@friidryce1150]

One of them is at 5:52

[@friidryce1150]

I'm also pretty sure 6:11 came off of Coma Ecliptic

[@scottgillespie3838]

Nothing like Knit picking Brilliance...

[@transient442]

It's probably on purpose

[@fabianmarshall388]

Just incredible what a time to be alive!

[@Xenophoto]

Just rolled up, then this, can't wait!

[@jamiehoward6505]

Tommy and his clean vocals have come a long way. I love how they put more of them in

[@theflood24]

I feel like crying this is so good

[@jutter84]

Just completely epic on all levels

[@siamakzia6695]

Alone at home listening to this and playin poker...AMAZING

[@LukeZuniga]

4:20 is soooo bangin

[@Dc-zu1ii]

This is my 1buddie's number 1 pick for 2018 so I have some high expectations because he's the guy who feeds me music when I fail to seek it on my own ... 00:01 wish I could play the drums like that. 1:10 I feel like this song could go on forever and I wouldn't mind. Thanks!

[@toolipsiml5382]

Just bought this album. Thouroughy enjoying it. This song is sick. That solo at 12:39? Great guitar tone and style! This album sounds really good, great quality. THANKS BTBAM!

[@Xenophoto]

Incredible!!

[@buckfuttler2877]

one of the most beautiful songs ever written. and my new fav btbam song! sorry SFP and STTM, THIS is the best btbam song!!

[@KyleJPie10]

This song is fucking beautiful

[@Granaio]

This is just outstanding. I know that i'll be killed for this but i really enjoy listening to the newer stuff a lot more than listening to the older stuff. Albums like colors and alaska have never captured me, to me they seem just aggressive and fast without a clue (ok now i can hear my funeral bells toll) but maybe it's just because i have to give them another chance trying to understand their message. Don't kill me for this, it's just my opinion PS: I'm italian so i can't speak english fluently... please don't kill me if i made any mistakes

[@261290]

Io invece ho adorato Colors sin dal primo ascolto, ma ti dico una cosa: si saranno ammorbiditi, ma la qualità è sempre stellare ;)

[@friidryce1150]

It's hard to get into BTBAM in Colors or Alaska because in the beginning it feels like a bunch of noise but once you sit down and listen to those albums a couple times you start discovering the beauty and musicality off of them.

[@insertname8889]

Granaio 1700 Raga, ma perché c'è una fanbase così grande in Italia?

[@KyleJPie10]

You're not alone, colors and Alaska had zero musical direction. Moments of greatness but mostly just a showcase of "look how complicated this music is"

[@drmegawhits6548]

Granaio 1700 nothing to apologize for, newer BTBAM is 1000x better than colors and what came before

[@TheSpineSplitter7]

BTBAM really have taken the throne of progressive music

[@SaoGage]

My only explanation for this song is that it was written by interdimensional wizards on their brief stopover on earth.

[@JTNugget]

Love that intro, love that buildup, this song kicks

[@winandcallebaut4541]

The King Crimsom - Discipline tribute starts at 7:57

[@TheBadThad]

As is EVERYTHING from this band - EXCELLENT!

[@zeusruger3588]

please pick up, piiick uuup theee phooone itssss been riiiinging

[@TrebeL_]

This song is an album in and of itself. So much awesomeness to digest.

[@GadKing]

12:39 that outro though

[@jjjenthusiast-9755]

YES

[@yurihenrque6974]

Best Prog of year !

[@ryanfiske5892]

This music is magic.🤘🍀🏆

[@twiztedfairy2007]

I'm missing most of Summer Slaughter tonight, but I will NOT miss BTBAM

[@metalmanny666]

Nicole Hammond you better not. Or else I’d be angry with you forever!

[@johnortiz667]

BRILLIANT,PHENOMENAL AND JUST SIMPLY FUKKIN MAGNIFICENT...PERIOD!!!

[@7stringwings7]

That little bit at 0:49 is soo dope

[@giosueburato3062]

I believe than at least 1.000 views of this are mine: can't get enough of this pearl

[@jesus._.rodriguez]

Song intro sounds like Dream Theater 90's

[@stephenabbott2894]

Yep

[@williamdixon2026]

Would love to see "automata" made into a movie. Same goes for parallax 2 and coma ecliptic.

[@flagmuffin1221]

Parallax 2 would be the most plausible, I think it has the most story to it, but then I really haven't delved into Coma or Automata. I really just want to see the madness that is Hypersleep Dialogues or Telos in a cinematic setting haha

[@BonkyChilliams]

When I was in college I had to write a short story based on a song in a creative writing class. So, lol I chose Bloom xD It was a lot of fun.

[@flagmuffin1221]

@@BonkyChilliams They actually provide so much to work with in that 3 minutes haha

[@sfmiquel1992]

EPICNESS

[@eight2seven]

This song has a white walls feel to it as far as structure goes. I dig it.

[@lesworm3593]

This is so beautifully crafted it makes me cry. Fucking outstanding!

[@JGAbstract]

Song still gives me goosebumps

[@BillyPalmerMusic]

Love the mix on this album, its just perfect!

[@ryancadwell1910]

This is fire!

[@ryancadwell1910]

This song on repeat forever

[@coreymcmanus4749]

They only get better and I didn't think that was possible after colors.

[@TelipatiEvolustions]

I found this band from 2004 .brilliant Talented👍

[@omni_optometrist]

Yeahhh boiiiii

[@Snikabarz]

Hell yeah

[@venomrecords8885]

Holy fuck......they've done it again