In the summer of 2002, from the depths of Munich’s dark-music scene came si… Read Full Bio ↴In the summer of 2002, from the depths of Munich’s dark-music scene came six talented young guys with the shared desire to make truly unique and quality music.

In the beginning A_liFe [DIVIDED] developed from a progressive rock project of Tony and Erik's called Cydonian. In 2002 the singer quit the band and Jürgen, a friend of Erik’s, was quickly invited in. As the style of the new group changed so did the name, and A_liFe [DIVIDED] was born. With the deeply heart-felt lyrics, and Jürgen Plangger and Erik Damköhler’s characteristic songwriting, the band recorded their first album, Virtualized, in their own studio in their hometown of Geretsried.

Two years they finally released their second album, Far, this time mastering it in an actual studio.

In the summer of that year the guys went on tour as the opening act for Oomph!, getting the chance to be able to travel throughout Germany and reach audiences of thousands. Despite this fortunate opportunity, connections to various other German bands, and huge praise from the press and other artists (such as Alphaville, whose song “Sounds like a Melody” was covered on Virtualized), A_liFe [DIVIDED still has no record deal, having done everything thus far completely independently.

Considering how far the group has already come on their own, there is no need to worry that some time in the near future A_liFe [DIVIDED] will get the recognition they deserve.

A LiFe [DIVIDED] is:
Jürgen Plangger (vocals)
Mike Hofstätter (guitar)
Tony Berger (guitar)
Tobi Egger (bass)
Korl Fuhrmann (drums)
Erik Damköhler (keyboard/programming/guitar)

Happy End
A Life Divided Lyrics

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How could I feel you when you're cold as a rock?
You got me down on my knees
I play your game because it's all that I've got
And hide myself into dreams

I guess it's time
I'll break the chains
I'll fly away and leave behind the happy end

Nevermind
Let's go astray
'Cause I had to learn to see
That Happy Endings don't come here for me

I wanna leave you but I can't find the way
The way out of your words
I still believe in everything that you say
Hang on your lips til it hurts

I guess it's time
I'll break the chains
I'll fly away and leave behind the happy end
Nevermind
Let's go astray
'Cause I had to learn to see
That Happy Endings don't come here for me

I did feel you
I adored you
I believed you
I followed you

(I did feel you) Now this is my time to go
(I adored you) I hope I'll find a way home (I believed you)
And I wonder if there something ahead
(I did feel you) Now this is my time to go
I hope I'll find a new home (I believed you)
(I followed you)

I guess it's time
I'll break the chains
I'll fly away and leave behind the happy end
Nevermind
Let's go astray
'Cause I had to learn to see
That Happy Endings don't come here for me
For me, for me
That happy endings don't come here for me

For me
That happy endings don't come here for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A Life Divided's song "Happy End" seem to tell the story of a person who is trapped in a relationship that is one-sided and emotionally draining. The singer describes feeling helpless and subservient to their partner's demands, even though they feel disconnected and unhappy. They realize that the relationship is not bringing them the happiness or fulfillment they have been seeking and that they need to break free from it. The lines "I guess it's time, I'll break the chains, I'll fly away and leave behind the happy end" suggests that the person has finally found the courage to break free and move on from this toxic relationship, even though they had been holding on to a faint hope of a "happy ending."

The chorus "Nevermind, let's go astray, 'cause I had to learn to see that happy endings don't come here for me" seems to be a message of self-acceptance and coming to terms with the fact that life doesn't always go as planned. The person has learned that they cannot force a happy ending, even if they desperately want one, and that it's better to embrace the unknown and move forward rather than staying in a situation that is not fulfilling.

Overall, the song seems to be an anthem about breaking free from toxic relationships and finding happiness within oneself. It reminds us to embrace uncertainty and not to cling to unrealistic expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

How could I feel you when you're cold as a rock?
I cannot connect with you because you are showing me no emotion.

You got me down on my knees
You have brought me to a low point where I am helpless and submissive.

I play your game because it's all that I've got
I am doing what you want because I have no other choice.

And hide myself into dreams
I escape from reality by dreaming.

I guess it's time
I have come to the realization that it's time.

I'll break the chains
I will break free from the restraints holding me back.

I'll fly away and leave behind the happy end
I will leave what was supposed to be my happy ending behind.

Nevermind
It's not important.

Let's go astray
Let's wander off the path we were supposed to take.

'Cause I had to learn to see
I had to learn the hard way.

That happy endings don't come here for me
I am not meant to have a happy ending.