1) a three-piece … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 artists with the name Caesar:
1) a three-piece indie rock band from Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2) a Danish protest/folk singer
3) a progressive metal-core band located in the Southern Michigan/Northern Indiana area in the United States
1) Caesar was a three-piece indie rock band from Amsterdam, The Netherlands (1994-2008), consisting of Roald van Oosten (vocals, guitar), Sem David Bakker (bass) and Marit de Loos (drums). Their début album, Clean (1996), was the very first release of Holland's prestigious Excelsior Recordings label. The band would release three more studio albums: No Rest For The Alonely (1998), Leaving Sparks (2000) and the self-titled Caesar (2003). They were one of the most popular indie rock bands in The Netherlands around the year 2000, played almost every major Dutch festival, won a 'Silver Harp' and toured internationally.
Following a sabbatical year (2005), the group released Before My band Explodes (2006), a compilation of outtakes and rarities. The band arranged a 'farewell gig' in the Melkweg in Amsterdam in April 2008 - and called it a day.
Frontman, Roald van Oosten, continued to release music, first with his shirt-lived new group, Ghost Trucker (2006). 2016 saw the release of his first solo album.
2) Cæsar is Bjarne Bøgesø Rasmussen (May 15, 1938 - April 22, 2000), a Danish protest/folk singer.
3) The American Caesar formed in December 2010, and while none of the members can call the same town home, they have all found a home within Caesar. Caesar hits the pavement as much as possible and having members from Michigan and Indiana, they make sure that whenever they are given a stage to play on they make sure to leave their mark. The live performance of this group is what they pride themselves on, and they entertain in a manner that fans won't soon forget. As for the music, it can stand on its own. The way in which the music of Caesar is delivered through speakers is for lack of a better word: aggressive.It can be found in the rhythmic attack from the instruments and the chilling delivery of the vocals. The music is high energy and unceasing. Caesar has hopes to find a home in an industry that is constantly changing. With the groups first full length expected in the early summer 2012, Caesar is putting all they have into creating a unique music experience that they are going to give back to every single person that has supported them.
Memory Man
Caesar Lyrics
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What an actor you can be, talking smooth like vaseline
Like a castle I feel now, with you howling up my walls
This is working really good, for your words cannot get through
I'm not heartless baby, no, just not ready to let go
Your regrets sound almost true, now let me get back at you
Got a castle in my mind where I find myselve sometimes
I'm not heartless baby no, just not ready to let go,
It's the proper thing to do, now let me get back at you
I'm not heartless baby no, just not ready to let go
You got me messed up really good, now let me get back at you
The song "Memory Man" by Caesar is a reflection on a past relationship that did not work out. The opening lines suggest surprise at encountering the other person and their ability to act kindly, despite their past behavior. The lyrics convey a sense of protection and barricades, with the singer feeling like a castle surrounded by emotional walls. However, they also acknowledge that they are not heartless, just not ready to let go of the memories and the hurt caused by the other person's actions.
The singer's point of view has shifted and they have now established a "castle in their mind" where they find solace. The other person's regrets are heard, but the singer has grown stronger through their experiences and is not willing to let them back in. Towards the end of the song, the singer acknowledges that they have been impacted by the other person's actions but is determined to get back at them in their own way.
Overall, "Memory Man" speaks to the complexities of relationships, the impact they can have on one's emotions, and the importance of standing up for oneself. The imagery of a castle provides a strong metaphor for the emotional walls and protection one can build to avoid further hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it really a surprise to see you here acting all nice
I am not astonished to see you behaving kindly.
What an actor you can be, talking smooth like vaseline
You have a great ability to speak smoothly and seem well-intentioned.
Like a castle I feel now, with you howling up my walls
I feel protected and secure like a castle, but you are trying to break through my defenses.
This is working really good, for your words cannot get through
My defenses are working very well, and your words are not affecting me.
I'm not heartless baby, no, just not ready to let go
I am not cruel, I just don't want to move on yet.
Your regrets sound almost true, now let me get back at you
Your apologies seem genuine, but I still want to retaliate against you.
I am doing well these days, now my point of view has changed
I am doing better now and my perspective has shifted.
Got a castle in my mind where I find myself sometimes
In my thoughts, I have a castle that symbolizes my inner strength and security.
It's the proper thing to do, now let me get back at you
It's the right thing to do to seek revenge against you.
You got me messed up really good, now let me get back at you
You have confused me greatly and now I want to get even with you.
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