In 1998 they recorded their first album, called "FRAGMENT" which entered directly into the german alternative charts (DAC) and stayed there for several weeks.
Their second album "HOMELESS" was released in 2000 by "Bloodline" and afterwards in the USA through Dancing Ferret Disks. And again they´ve entered the german alternativ charts with the Single-CD "Human". By the way there was an US-version of the "HOMELESS" containing 3 bonus tracks including the radio version of "Human" and two remixes, one done by Rogue of "The Crüxshadows".
During that time they played a lot of concerts, e.g. the show at the Zillo-Open-Air in 1999, maybe the main independent festival in Europe during that time or as headliner on the 3rd Dark Convention at Zürich/Switzerland.
Unfortunately their label "Bloodline" crashes down in 2002. Besides their guitarist Sven left the band of sanitary reasons. So Behind the Scenes had to look for an adequate substitute which took a long time. But then finally in 2005 they were successful and found Scholli (Ex-Secret Discovery, Syland, Assassin) as the new and long awaited member. So they start writing new songs and went in september 2005 in the studios to record their long awaited new album "Pure". Meanwhile the band also found a new record-company with the new founded label "In-D Records". Keep ears and eyes wide open for their third album "Pure" which will be released in 05/2006 in Europe (In-D Records / Soulfood) and on 06.06.2006 in USA/Canada (Dancing Ferret.
The style of Behind the Scenes is really unique, somewhere between rock, pop, gothic and of course, electronic elements.
Nearer
Behind The Scenes Lyrics
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and her maxim is as cold as wind blowing deep inside
now she's hunting for a brighter life, it will be a mess
and the tenements of gold are lost for good
Take me nearer, cause I'm too blind to escape
there's no truth at all, just tears
there's no truth, so take me nearer
She was fooled by superficial friends and she felt so small
and she loved that feeling to be someone special, like a star
give her full attention, be her slave and you'll get a night
deep inside her mind she knows she's lost
Take me nearer ...
The lyrics of Nearer, by Behind the Scenes, tell the story of a woman who is seeking a brighter, easier life and believes that she can reach it without experiencing pain. The songwriter uses metaphors to describe the woman's state of mind, comparing her belief that she can avoid pain to a cold wind blowing deep inside her. The woman has been deceived by false friends who have made her feel small and insignificant, but she clings to a false sense of her own importance. She craves attention and admiration, but deep down, she knows that she is lost. The chorus of the song is a plea for help, as the woman realizes that she cannot escape the pain and confusion on her own, and she begs for someone to lead her to the truth.
One interpretation of the song is that it is about the dangers of seeking an easy path in life and avoiding challenges. The woman in the song believes that she can enter heaven without taking pain, but this overlooks the fact that personal growth often requires facing and overcoming difficulties. Instead, she is fooled by people who offer her quick fixes and flattery, leading her further away from the truth. The repetition of "take me nearer" in the chorus suggests that the woman is looking for someone to guide her towards a more meaningful life.
Line by Line Meaning
She supposed that she could enter heaven without taking pain
She thought she could live a perfect life without ever going through hardships
and her maxim is as cold as wind blowing deep inside
Her philosophy is empty and lacks warmth or compassion
now she's hunting for a brighter life, it will be a mess
She's looking for a better life, but her reckless actions will make things worse
and the tenements of gold are lost for good
The opportunities for success that she once had are gone forever
Take me nearer, cause I'm too blind to escape
I can't see my way out of this situation, so bring me closer to whatever is consuming me
there's no truth at all, just tears
There's no honesty or sincerity, only sadness
She was fooled by superficial friends and she felt so small
Her friends used her and made her feel insignificant
and she loved that feeling to be someone special, like a star
Despite the pain, she enjoyed the fleeting moments of attention and validation she received
give her full attention, be her slave and you'll get a night
She demands absolute dedication and loyalty from those closest to her, but only for temporary and selfish gain
deep inside her mind she knows she's lost
Despite her facade of confidence and control, she is aware that she has no direction or purpose
Take me nearer ...
Bring me closer to the distractions and illusions that keep me from facing reality
Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.