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)
other side
A Life Divided Lyrics
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about how it's going to be
to wake on a morning
when nothing is left to believe,
Miserable dawning
and I'm calling out your name,
but you ain't coming,
there's a chest of dreams
In your eyes -
I'm falling, deeper every night,
In your eyes -
I'm losing every single fight,
but you can't read my mind,
Something is coming,
there's a change in sight
for one second on my side.
Life doesn't move me -
seems like everyday I die,
but where's the hand
that guides me
to the other side,
time keeps on moving -
as days just pass me by
is there something
waiting for me -
on the other side.
In your mind -
you're sorry 'bout your life,
In your mind -
you're worried all the time,
so let's give up the fight,
something is coming,
I swear I see the light
and you will be longing
for one second at my side.
Lost between the light,
I'm not trying to survive
This is the time
We all are bound to die.
The lyrics of A Life Divided's song "Other Side" seem to express the feeling of hopelessness and despair, when one realizes that nothing that they believed in or held dear, is left. The singer warns the listener that waking up to such a miserable dawn might leave them feeling lost and aimless. He calls out to someone who apparently is not there, as there is a "chest of dreams" blocking their way. This could be interpreted as the dreams and aspirations that they once held on to, which have now become a burden.
The singer seems to be in love with someone, who he thinks has the power to uplift him from the despair he's in. However, he might be losing the battle. He's "falling deeper every night" and "losing every single fight". They can't read his mind, and something is coming to change the situation. There's a glimmer of hope, but only for a second, when he's on their side.
The chorus talks about the futility of life, how every day feels like dying, and how time keeps passing. The singer is looking for something, waiting for something, on the other side that's not death, but does not mention what it is. The song ends with a realization that we are all going to die eventually, and the singer is lost between the light, not trying to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Here is a warning
I am about to share a piece of advice
about how it's going to be
about what the future holds
to wake on a morning
to start a new day
when nothing is left to believe,
when faith and hope have disappeared
Miserable dawning
It will be a sad and miserable start to the day
and I'm calling out your name,
I am reaching out for your help
but you ain't coming,
but you are not responding
there's a chest of dreams
Something that I aspire to achieve
in your way.
but it seems like you are blocking my path
In your eyes -
I can see in your eyes
I'm falling, deeper every night,
I am falling deeper in love with you every night
In your eyes -
I can see in your eyes
I'm losing every single fight,
I am struggling to overcome obstacles
but you can't read my mind,
but you are unaware of my thoughts and feelings
Something is coming,
Something is about to happen
there's a change in sight
I can sense a change is coming
for one second on my side.
I hope to have your support for just one moment
Life doesn't move me -
I feel indifferent towards life
seems like everyday I die,
Every day feels like a struggle to survive
but where's the hand
I need assistance
that guides me
that shows me the way
to the other side,
to a better place
time keeps on moving -
Time never stops
as days just pass me by
As time goes by, I feel like I am stuck
is there something
I wonder if there is something
waiting for me -
that is meant for me
on the other side.
on the other side of life
In your mind -
I can tell you are thinking
you're sorry 'bout your life,
you feel regretful about your life
In your mind -
I can tell you are thinking
you're worried all the time,
you are constantly concerned
so let's give up the fight,
Let's stop struggling and let things happen naturally
something is coming,
I sense that something is going to happen
I swear I see the light
I have a feeling that things will get better
and you will be longing
you will want
for one second at my side.
for just a moment with me
Lost between the light,
Feeling disoriented
I'm not trying to survive
I am not fighting for my survival
This is the time
This is the moment
We all are bound to die.
We are all destined to die someday.
Contributed by Grayson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
EDU Alvarex
Good song!!!
M Schmidt
Freue mich auf 2020 im Backstage
Coole Band und auf Kalt im Herbst 2020
Ana Koch
Hab die damals als vorband von unheilig gesehen, hammer gewesen.... Da hatte "heart on fire" premiere....
Aromatique
Schrott