In Febuary 1998 Andreas left the band to concentrate on his studies, but first in Daniel Hauenstein and since December 2001 in Hiyu Utakai they found a replacement more than worthy.
Their compositions unite the influences of the Thrash, Heavy und Death Metal of the last decade in all its various styles. Power, aggression and melody are combined to a harmonic general concept, which fascinates a varied auditory. AARDVARKS create their atmospheric sound – as a counterpole to most acts of the current genre - without the use of any keyboards, just with the traditional intruments. Their songs exist of slow-melodic parts as well as pulsing mid-tempo riffings or sceaming-brutal thrash-parts.
AARDVARKS is:
- Guido Meyer de Voltaire | Rythm Guitar & Vocals
- Martin Below | Drums
- Kevin Olasz | Lead Guitar
- Sven »Sieben« Schmoll | Bass
Homepage: https://www.aardvarks.org
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aardvarks
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There is one band called "AARDVARKS" and a few more called "The Aardvarks", several of whom have tracks listed against this listing for Aardvarks.
According to the Searchin’ For Shakes database there are four garage groups called the "The Aardvarks".
1) One of the three American groups that used the name were from Muskegon and released a few singles. Probably their most well-known number is the blazing garage-psych tune “I’m Higher Than I’m Down”, included on many comps (most notably Pebbles Vol 11).
2) In the mid-1980’s, a London group called The Aardvarks got together. They’ve got two singles and one album to their name - the a-side of their first 7” was compiled on The Children of Nuggets box in 2005. Inspired by the best in 60s sounds (Mod, garage, pop-art, psychedelia, freakbeat), London’s The Aardvarks were formed in Ealing, as part of the same scene which eventually reared Kula Shaker. For many years, they were one of the most popular bands on the Mod and 60s Revival circuit, issuing a string of acclaimed 45s on labels such as Screaming Apple and Detour. The Aardvarks’ 12-year lifespan is remembered on the ‘Sinker, Line and Hook - The Anthology 1987-1999’ compilation on Cherry Red Records, built around their 1995 album for Delerium, Bargain, while also offering an equal number of choice tracks from elsewhere. The ‘Varks tasted brief fame in the 90s, appearing on the James Whale TV Show and even supporting Bonnie Tyler!
Merry Go Round
Aardvarks Lyrics
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Fearing malignant unknown
Former believe old tradition
Faces behind the mask
Tribute to natures renewal
Wishing for better times
It used to make sense to our fathers
But what is it's sense today
Repulse the frost
Dispell your sorrow
Welcome the spring
Drink untill you smile
Merry-go-round, merry-go-round
Merry-go-round, merry going round
It's time that I put on my make up
I won't be myself for tonight
I tell the clown in me to wake up
If he won't I drink to smile
Repulse the frost
Dispell your sorrow
Welcome the spring
Drink until you smile
The opening lines of Aardvarks's "Merry Go Round" describe the human tendency to cling to superstitions and old traditions out of fear of the unknown. The references to "blind superstition" and "malignant unknown" suggest a kind of irrational paranoia that is all too common in human societies. The song suggests that while these beliefs may have made sense to previous generations, they are increasingly difficult to justify in the modern world.
The chorus of the song, with its repeated refrain of "Merry-go-round, merry-go-round," adds a layer of ambiguity to the lyrics. On one level, the phrase suggests the cycle of life, with its ups and downs, joys and sorrows. On another level, however, the "merry-go-round" could be seen as a metaphor for the emptiness and futility of human existence, with people going round and round without ever really getting anywhere.
The final lines of the song, "It's time that I put on my make up / I won't be myself for tonight / I tell the clown in me to wake up / If he won't I drink to smile," suggest that the singer is struggling to find meaning and purpose in their life. The reference to the "clown in me" suggests that the singer sees themselves as a kind of performer, putting on a mask and playing a role in order to fit in with societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Living in blind superstition
We live in a state of ignorance, blindly believing in superstitions and traditions without understanding their true meaning.
Fearing malignant unknown
We are afraid of things that we do not understand or that we perceive as harmful.
Former believe old tradition
We used to believe in old traditions that have been passed down through generations, without questioning their relevance in the present day.
Faces behind the mask
People often hide their true selves behind a facade, presenting a false image to the world.
Tribute to natures renewal
We celebrate the cycle of nature and the renewal of life.
Wishing for better times
We long for a brighter future, hoping that things will improve.
It used to make sense to our fathers
Our ancestors believed in these traditions because they made sense in their context, but we are no longer sure of their relevance.
But what is it's sense today
We question the meaning and purpose of these traditions in the modern world.
Repulse the frost
We reject the cold and harsh aspects of life.
Dispell your sorrow
We seek to overcome sadness and despair.
Welcome the spring
We embrace the arrival of spring, a time of renewal and growth.
Drink untill you smile
We turn to alcohol to ease our pain and find happiness.
Merry-go-round, merry-go-round
Life is like a never-ending cycle, with ups and downs, joys and sorrows, and we are all caught up in it.
Merry-go-round, merry going round
Life keeps moving forward, and we must keep up with it, constantly adapting to change.
It's time that I put on my make up
We often present a false image to the world, hiding our true selves behind a mask.
I won't be myself for tonight
We sometimes feel the need to pretend to be someone else, to escape our problems or to fit in with others.
I tell the clown in me to wake up
We call upon our sense of humor and playfulness to help us cope with difficult situations.
If he won't I drink to smile
If our attempts to find joy and happiness fail, we may turn to alcohol as a last resort.
Contributed by Skyler R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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