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)
Solid
A Life Divided Lyrics
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just read the time in my face
nothing stays the same
every single way has changed ruthlessly
eternally
I've been lead astray
I'm under construction
my eyes are abstractions, I cannot be
the one I used to be
is it me? hiding deep, inside of me
is it you? passed by youth, make me believe
carrying a lie
I'm locked up inside this box
hangin' on a line, pretend everything is quite alright
it's oh so fine
the truth blinds my eyes
for as long as I can hide
I will occupy
in my selfmade exile, just for a while
for a while inside
is it me…
I'm solid – no need to
I'm solid – no use to
I'm solid – no reason for you to change
living on the edge
a thousand knives in my back
innocently crashed
a million times that I've been crucified
and redefined
if I just could fly
to the place in my mind
where the sea hits the sky
and the tree of all lies acquits me for life
for all times
The song “Solid” by A Life Divided speaks about change, self-discovery, and the struggle to hold oneself together amidst life’s ups and downs. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been through a lot and their experiences have completely altered who they are, both internally and externally. Their face shows the toll of time, and everything around them is different, leading them to question if they are the same person they used to be. The passage of time and the events that have taken place in their life have left them feeling like they are under construction, as if they were a work-in-progress. The singer also seems to be carrying a lie and pretending that everything is okay when it really isn’t. They feel trapped inside themselves and are holding onto the hope that they can find their way back to who they once were.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need to say
No words need to be spoken
just read the time in my face
My emotions and feelings are clearly shown on my face
nothing stays the same
Change is inevitable
every single way has changed ruthlessly
All aspects of life have changed drastically
eternally
Forever
I've been lead astray
I have been misled
I'm under construction
I am a work in progress
there's nothing in my veins,
I feel empty inside
my eyes are abstractions, I cannot be
I feel disconnected from reality
the one I used to be
I am not the person I once was
is it me? hiding deep, inside of me
Am I hiding something deep within myself?
is it you? passed by youth, make me believe
Are you the one who can make me believe in my youth again?
carrying a lie
I am living a lie
I'm locked up inside this box
I feel trapped in my circumstances
hangin' on a line, pretend everything is quite alright
I am pretending to be okay, but I am not
it's oh so fine
I am trying to convince myself everything is fine
the truth blinds my eyes
The truth is difficult to face
for as long as I can hide
I will hide from the truth as long as I can
I will occupy
I will continue to occupy my selfmade exile
in my selfmade exile, just for a while
I have created my own isolation from the world for a temporary amount of time
is it me…
Am I the one responsible for my situation?
I'm solid – no need to
I am strong and do not need help
I'm solid – no use to
I am not useful to others
I'm solid – no reason for you to change
I do not require change from others
living on the edge
I am living on the brink of despair
a thousand knives in my back
I feel betrayed by those I trusted
innocently crashed
I have been hurt through no fault of my own
a million times that I've been crucified
I have been hurt or betrayed too many times to count
and redefined
I have had to redefine myself many times
if I just could fly
I wish I could escape my problems
to the place in my mind
To a place that only exists in my imagination
where the sea hits the sky
A beautiful and peaceful place
and the tree of all lies acquits me for life
A place where all my lies and past mistakes are forgiven
for all times
Forever
Contributed by Muhammad D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.