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Beyond Surface is a young band from Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, chosen by Metal Hammer magazine as the German winner of the "Young Metal Gods 2003" band contest. This victory made it possible for them to record their debut album professionally and to release it through the well-known metal/rock label Noise Records. The result, "Destination's End", included catchy melodies and hooklines which sparked at first attempt and animated to sing along. Moreover, the band proved with a solid guitar work including some great riffs and solos, nice keyboard elements and befittingly deep and melancholic vocals of singer and frontman Gerrit, influenced by bands such as HIM, Paradise Lost, Sentenced and End Of Green, that they didn't win the title "Young Metal Gods" for nothing. Many gothic fans still consider this album an "insider tip" today, and the numerous good reviews affirmed the band's efforts.
After having played a few concerts in the near area of their hometown and a headliner show at the Hungarian Gothica festival, the band drew back again whereas they also had to cope with line-up problems. At the end of 2004/beginning of 2005, bassist Max, keyboardist Sascha and guitarist Marten quit the band and left a big hiatus in the band that was now a trio consisting of vocalist Gerrit, guitarist Thorsten und drummer Loeffel. But instead of just throwing in the towel and giving up, the band continued fighting and finally found a worthy replacement for bassist Max - Thomas. The position of Keyboardist Sascha remained unreplaced and Gerrit, who himself had been a lead guitarist for years, took over the position of Marten.
Back together in a tight line-up, they began writing new songs and it became clear at first push that the band would leave the gothic direction and attempt a new beginning with a new and fresh sound. They started writing new material that distinguished itself through a more modern and pushing rock sound with a lot of killer riffs, drum attacks and clear-sounding, still very catchy hooklines which were all completely different from the gothic sound of their debut album. With their new song, the ballad-like "Shine On", they managed to beat more than 100 competitors in the "re:spect" contest that was built up by the famous German rock singer Marius Mueller-Westernhagen. As a reward, they were given the chance to be the opener at the final concert of Marius Mueller Westernhagen's last tour. Having received that chance, they were not only able to play in front of their biggest audience ever (about 40.000 people) but they also gained a lot of new fans. Other concerts in their area und the positive reactions of the fans encouraged the band to keep their new sound, and they now keenly focused on producing a demo EP called "Confusion Reigns" that is almost finished at the time being. There are also some concert dates due this summer where the four-piece will once more give proof of their great live qualities.
Current line-up:
Gerrit (voc, guit)
Thorsten (guit, backing voc)
Thomas (bass)
Loeffel (drums)
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Cure
Beyond Surface Lyrics
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No lonely heart to find
Where I scare myself in vain again
So I tried and I tried and I tried
But I'm wasting all my time
I know that I have failed
Sometimes
[Chorus:]
There were times when all was fine
But you can't be here tonight
Broken pieces of my heart
Now they're calling and calling
This is the cure
And I won't get lonely
This is the cure
And I won't get lonely
When you left my world to find
Some better lovely times
You put me in this pain again
Then I started to realize
Those funny ways of life
Where I wonder what mankind can do
[Chorus]
There were times when all was fine
But you can't be here tonight
Broken pieces of my heart
Now they're calling and calling
[Bridge x4]
This is the cure
And I won't get lonely
This is the cure
[Bridge x5]
This is the cure
And I won't get lonely
The lyrics of Beyond Surface's song, The Cure, describe a sense of loneliness and heartbreak that the singer is experiencing. The first verse describes the feeling of being alone and unsuccessful in finding companionship. Despite trying his best, the singer feels like he's wasting his time and has failed. The chorus talks about the times when everything was fine, but now he's left with broken pieces of his heart that keep calling out for a cure. The repetition of "calling and calling" suggests that the pain is persistent and unyielding.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a frightening lonely time
The current situation is scary and isolated
No lonely heart to find
There is no one to connect with or share the loneliness
Where I scare myself in vain again
The fear and loneliness leads to negative thoughts and self-doubt
So I tried and I tried and I tried
The efforts to overcome the loneliness have been persistent
But I'm wasting all my time
Despite the effort, there has been no progress in finding someone and the time has been wasted
I know that I have failed
The realization that the attempts have not been successful
There were times when all was fine
There were happier moments in the past
But you can't be here tonight
The cause of the happiness is no longer present
Broken pieces of my heart
The pain and loneliness has caused emotional damage
Now they're calling and calling
The pain and loneliness is persistent and demanding
This is the cure
The solution to the pain and loneliness
And I won't get lonely
The solution will bring an end to the loneliness
When you left my world to find
The cause of the pain and loneliness was the departure of a loved one
Some better lovely times
The loved one left in search of greener pastures
You put me in this pain again
The loved one's departure caused renewed pain and loneliness
Then I started to realize
After the pain and loneliness persisted, realization began to set in
Those funny ways of life
The quirks and challenges of the complex human experience
Where I wonder what mankind can do
Reflecting on the limitations and possibilities of human potential
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