They started in 1993 by playing covers of Metallica, but once the concept became popular they wrote their own original works, maintaining the thrash metal influences on their albums Inquisition Symphony (mainly covers as well) and Cult. Since Reflections they have added drums to their recordings and live performances.
Members:
Eicca Toppinen - Cello
Perttu Kivilaakso - Cello
Paavo Lötjönen - Cello
Mikko Sirén - Drums
Former members:
Sami Kuoppamäki - Session Drums
Perttu Kivilaakso - Cello (1995)
Antero Manninen – Cello (1996–1999, usually plays live)
Max Lilja – Cello (1996–2002, when he joined Hevein)
Dave Lombardo - Drums [session member] (2003-2004, from the band Slayer. Also contributed drums on the songs Betrayal/Forgiveness, Last Hope and 2010 from 7th Symphony)
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Apocalyptica Lyrics
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I try to make it through these lies, and that's all I do
Just don't deny it
Don't try to fight this, and deal with it
And that's just part of it
If you were dead or still alive
Just go and leave this all behind
'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
I try to make you see my side
I always try to stay in line
But your eyes see right through
That's all they do
I'm getting buried in this place
I got no room, you're in my face
Don't say anything just go away
If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
Love changing everything, you won't be left for me
Love changing everything, you won't be left for me
If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
If you were dead or still alive
I don't care (I don't care) I don't care (I don't care)
Just go and leave this all behind
I don't care (I swear) I don't care
At all
The lyrics to Apocalyptica feat. Adam Gontier's "I Don't Care" depict a person who is essentially trapped in a situation where they feel helpless and overwhelmed. They try to make it through their life their own way, but it seems like there's always someone else interfering, represented by the phrase "there's you". They try to stay honest and truthful ("make it through these lies") but it's a constant battle. The song's central message is about acceptance and letting go of things that we can't change. The chorus insists that the singer really doesn't care whether this other person is alive or dead - they just want them to leave and stop being a part of their life.
The lyrics are also replete with passive aggression, as the singer seems to be frustrated but can't seem to articulate their needs or feelings, resulting in the feeling of being trapped. They feel like they're "getting buried in this place", which could be symbolic of feeling like they're stuck or trapped, unable to move forward or progress. The song is ultimately a plea for help and release from a toxic situation, ideally by severing ties with the person(s) causing the problem.
Line by Line Meaning
I try to make it through my life, in my way, there's you
I attempt to navigate my way through life, doing things the way I want, and you are always there with me
I try to make it through these lies, and that's all I do
I struggle to make it through a world where lies are pervasive, and that's all I'm capable of doing
Just don't deny it
Simply acknowledge the truth of the situation
Don't try to fight this, and deal with it
Don't resist what's happening, and confront it instead
And that's just part of it
This is only a fraction of the larger picture
If you were dead or still alive
Whether you're alive or deceased
I don't care, I don't care
It doesn't matter to me
Just go and leave this all behind
Depart and leave everything behind completely
'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
I'm telling you that I really don't care
I try to make you see my side
I attempt to make you comprehend my point of view
I always try to stay in line
I continually work to keep myself in order
But your eyes see right through
However, you see right through me
That's all they do
That's all your eyes do
I'm getting buried in this place
I feel like I'm being suffocated in this location
I got no room, you're in my face
There's no space for me, and you're getting in my personal space
Don't say anything just go away
Don't speak, simply leave me alone
Love changing everything, you won't be left for me
Love alters everything, and you'll no longer be mine
If you were dead or still alive
Whether you're alive or deceased
I don't care, I don't care
It doesn't matter to me
Just go and leave this all behind
Depart and leave everything behind completely
'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
I'm telling you that I really don't care
If you were dead or still alive
Whether you're alive or deceased
I don't care (I don't care) I don't care (I don't care)
It doesn't matter to me, I truly don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
Depart and leave everything behind completely
I don't care (I swear) I don't care
I'm telling you that I truly don't care, I mean it
At all
Not even remotely
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eicca Toppinen, Adam Gontier, Max Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Greg Jonson
Funny thing about this particular video.
One day, about 7 and a half years ago, my dad showed this song to me and my brother as an example that one doesn't need guitars and drums to play metal music. Ironically, I discovered Metallica through it, and that is actually the story of how I started to play the guitar.
So without this video, I wouldn't have been where I am today as a guitar player. 7 years of intense playing, new discoveries, diving deeper into music, and having been just recently admitted to a music school to study composition. All of that comes from the moment I have first been here.
simon baflo
i was on metallica on wemblay stadium 2007.Nice but my english is no so good.Było zajebiście i chciałbym apocaliptyce terz zobatrzec
Sam M
Apocalyptica is the only reason why I'm a Metallica fan. I heard of Metallica first cause my mom loved 80s rock. When I was 13 however, my brother in law gave me 3 Apocalyptica CDs cause he though I would appreciate it. I did and 19 years later I'm still a huge Apocalyptica fan.
Rose Escoto
i absolutely love this response the most!!!!!
I want to believe
Sounds like you have a smart dad!
Ben Winter
'One'
Rdk
Los dioses de los cellos, los rebeldes de la música clásica... no sé de que otra forma describir a este maravillosa banda.
simon baflo
los polakos tak samo myśli.Myśle diego że podobało sie?ke
Edu SC
los dioses de los cellos jajajajajajajajaja, están muy lejos de serlo
Orlando Quintana
+2x2leax tienes razon, ellos fusionaron generos, y se volvieron dioses.