They are notable for the use of the mellotron and the heavy, trippy sound, dominated by a bass guitar. Their music is associated with the tradition of 1970s progressive rock music, especially King Crimson, but they have also covered songs by Van Der Graaf Generator and Magma in their live performances.
Here
Anekdoten Lyrics
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If only I could leave this night behind and love life again
If only I could turn the tide and turn back the time
Imagining - losing what's real
How I would have needed you to be here by my side
We tore out all emotion and I'm left with the pain
Come, step through my head again and show me where I stand
I need the aim to guide me
Lift me up again
The road I thought I'd burned suddenly appearing out of the blue
Here and now - that's where I want to be
Released by fears that hold me down,
Torpid and drowned and languid...
So come, step through my head again
Show me where I stand
I need the aim to blind me
Leave the time that made the agony burn
Lift me up again, my friend
The lyrics to Anekdoten's song "Here" convey the feeling of being lost and alone with one's fears, and the longing to leave the pain and suffering behind to love life again. The singer imagines what could have been if someone had been by their side during the difficult times, but instead, they are left with the pain that has robbed them of all emotions. Throughout the song, the singer asks someone to step through their head and show them where they stand, to guide them and lift them up once again.
The song is an introspective journey that explores themes of pain, loss, and longing for a better life. The lyrics are delivered with raw emotion, and the haunting melody adds to the melancholic atmosphere. The chorus of the song, "Here and now - that's where I want to be," sums up the desire for the singer to let go of the past and embrace the present. Overall, the song is a powerful and moving portrayal of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Here - alone with my fear
The singer is currently experiencing intense fear and anxiety.
If only I could leave this night behind and love life again
The singer wishes they could move on from a difficult situation and find happiness again.
If only I could turn the tide and turn back the time
The singer wishes they could change past events and influence the course of their life.
Imagining - losing what's real
The artist is afraid of losing something meaningful or important to them.
How I would have needed you to be here by my side
The artist wishes they had support from someone else during their difficult time.
We tore out all emotion and I'm left with the pain
The singer has suppressed their emotions and is now left with the resulting pain and emptiness.
Come, step through my head again and show me where I stand
The singer is seeking guidance and clarity on their current situation and emotions.
I need the aim to guide me
The artist needs direction or purpose to move forward.
Leave the time that made the agony burn
The artist wants to let go of the painful memories and experiences that continue to haunt them.
Lift me up again
The artist is asking for support and strength to get through their struggles.
The road I thought I'd burned suddenly appearing out of the blue
The singer is surprised to see a path they thought they had closed off resurface unexpectedly.
Here and now - that's where I want to be
The artist desires to live in the present moment and not dwell on the past or worry about the future.
Released by fears that hold me down, Torpid and drowned and languid...
The singer feels trapped and weighed down by their fears, causing them to feel sluggish and unmotivated.
So come, step through my head again Show me where I stand I need the aim to blind me
The singer is desperate for guidance and direction to overcome their struggles and find purpose.
Lift me up again, my friend
The singer is seeking support and encouragement from someone they trust.
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