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)
drive
A Life Divided Lyrics
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Now I'm drifting out to open seas
Like a blind man on the run
Like a preacher without his belief
I drive and I drive and I drive out of your story
I drive and I drive and I drive out of your head
I drive and I drive and I drive to a brand new morning
We got too close to the sun
Now we're burning, anyone can see
When all is over and done
Will we regret what we could have been
Only one last word too hard
Now it feels like I am incomplete
Like a driver without car
Like a black hole without gravity
A million miles away
One million miles away
The lyrics to A Life Divided's song Drive seem to be talking about someone who is ready to move on from a relationship or situation that no longer serves them. The first verse describes the feeling of being on the verge of leaving, but being afraid to take that final step, likening it to being lost at sea or without direction. The second verse discusses the consequences of getting too close to something, and fearing what happens when it inevitably burns out. The chorus, "I drive and I drive out of your story, I drive and I drive to a brand new morning" seems to indicate that the person singing is ready to leave everything behind and start a fresh chapter in their life. The final lines of the song, "A million miles away, One million miles away" suggest that they are ready to leave the past behind and move on.
Overall, the song seems to be a message about moving on from a relationship or situation that is no longer fulfilling. It's about having the courage to take that final step, and leave everything behind in search of something new.
Line by Line Meaning
Only one last step too far
I have gone too far and there is no turning back now.
Now I'm drifting out to open seas
I am lost and alone, like a ship drifting aimlessly in the open sea.
Like a blind man on the run
I'm running blindly, without direction, like a person who cannot see.
Like a preacher without his belief
I am lost and empty, like a person who has lost their faith.
I drive and I drive and I drive out of your story
I am trying to leave behind everything that ties me to you.
I drive and I drive and I drive out of your head
I am trying to forget you and erase you from my memory.
I drive and I drive and I drive to a brand new morning
I am looking for a new beginning, a fresh start.
I drive and I drive for as long as it may take
I am determined to keep moving forward, no matter how long it takes.
We got too close to the sun
We took a risk and got burned.
Now we're burning, anyone can see
Our mistake is visible and we can't hide it.
When all is over and done
When everything is said and done.
Will we regret what we could have been
Will we look back and wish we had made different choices?
Only one last word too hard
There is one final thing I need to say, but it is too difficult.
Now it feels like I am incomplete
I feel like something is missing, like I am not whole.
Like a driver without car
I am lost, like a driver without a car to take them where they need to go.
Like a black hole without gravity
I feel empty and weightless, like a black hole without any gravitational pull.
A million miles away
I feel very distant from you, both physically and emotionally.
One million miles away
My distance from you feels immeasurable, like it is a million miles away.
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.