Asrai is a female fronted gothic metal band originating from the area aroun… Read Full Bio ↴Asrai is a female fronted gothic metal band originating from the area around Rotterdam and The Hague, Netherlands . Originally formed in 1988 by sisters Margriet and Karin, they produced several demos between 1989 and 1994 which gained them national popularity and radio play both in Netherlands and central Europe. In 1997 they released their debut As Voices Speak on the German Poison Ivy label (extremely indie distribution channel) and issued a German release of the album later that year.
Over the next few years Asrai worked on perfecting their sound, image, and musical relationships - picking up Manon, Rik and Martin as permanent members to create the rich and epic sound they have today.

Touch in the Dark was recorded on indie Dutch-euro label Transmission Records in 2004 (produced by German gothic metal studio wizard Roman Schoensee of The Bloodline/Dreamside) and mixed by Sasha Peath.

They have appeared at over 20 European festivals in 2005 and 2006, and showcased their new single at Paradiso in Amsterdam in May 2006. Asrai went 2008 on a European tour; The Darkest Tout, with Septhic Flesh, Gorgoroth, (now called Godseed), Moonspell and Cradle of Filth. And in 2010 Asrai was part of the Rubicon tour, with Unsun and Tristania.

Margriet - Vocals
Rik - Guitar
Manon - Synth
Jett - Bass
Karin - Drums

Former band members:
Martin - Bass

Go
Asrai Lyrics

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A craving is calling me
Desire in all its splendor
Pulsating, rushing sounds
Getting louder and louder

Go, go
Show you the secret me
Flaunting my desire

Moral virtues are beneath me
Oblivious to pain

Go, go
To the underground
Hey, hey
Let's die forever
No, no
No limits here
Open up, you know you want to

Let's go

Feed me with your last breath
Embrace your destination
Take me as far as you dare
I'm on the edge so....

Go, go
To the underground
Hey, hey
Let's die forever
No, no
No limits here
Open up, you know you want to
Let's go

Feel the force out of control
Shattered dreams are taking over
Fears have lost their lustre now
Excel in all my senses
Give it up . Give it

Go, go
To the underground
Hey, hey
Let's die forever
No, no
No limits here

Open up, you know you want to
Let's go

Overall Meaning

The song "Go" by Asrai is a dark, atmospheric piece that seems to explore themes of desire, surrender, and self-discovery. The lyrics are delivered in a haunting, almost ethereal style, with the singer's voice seeming to float over a pulsating, rushing soundscape. From the first lines, there's a sense of something urgent and uncontainable calling out to the listener - a craving that demands to be indulged, no matter the consequences.

As the song progresses, the lyrics become increasingly urgent and intense, with the singer seemingly torn between the moral virtues that usually guide her life and the raw, unbridled passion that's driving her forward. The chorus, with its repeated call to "go", seems to be an invitation to abandon all caution and embrace the unknown, to explore the depths of the underground and push all limits.

There's a sense throughout the song that the singer is on the precipice of something - an edge from which she might either fall or soar. The final lines suggest that she's ready to give up her fears and inhibitions and surrender to the force that's calling her onwards. It's a dark, powerful piece that seems to tap into the primal, elemental forces that lie just beneath the surface of our everyday lives.

Line by Line Meaning

A craving is calling me
I have a strong, irresistible desire

Desire in all its splendor
My desire is intense and beautiful

Pulsating, rushing sounds
My desire is getting stronger and more urgent

Getting louder and louder
My desire is becoming harder to ignore

Go, go
I must act on my desire

Show you the secret me
I want to reveal my true self to you

Flaunting my desire
I am proud of my strong desire

Moral virtues are beneath me
I don't care about conforming to society's moral standards

Oblivious to pain
I am willing to take risks and ignore potential consequences

To the underground
I want to explore uncharted territory

Hey, hey
I am excited about what's to come