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.
Trespassing
Caesar Lyrics
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He'll lead us to the land of milk and
Money don't you love his smile and beatle hairdo
Come to daddy,
wants our minds to open up and cuddle
He's out to make us happy
He's gonna make us smile
Have you ever felt so
Let down and disappointed
You feel like no-one would notice when you'd disappear
You'd just be out of here
And there'll be nothing waiting
Oh what a great deception
He's gonna make it right
Oh no, it's all a lie again
He's a mighty fine juggler of the worst kind
The song Trespassing by Caesar speaks about a charismatic and manipulative leader who promises his followers a utopian life but ultimately deceives them. The verses are in stark contrast with the jubilant and almost hypnotic chorus, which further emphasizes the deceptive nature of the leader's intentions. In the first verse, the lyrics describe the leader's physical appearance and how people are drawn to him, highlighting his power of charisma. However, the next line "Oh no it's all a lie again" reveals the singer's skepticism towards him. The second verse is more personal and introspective, with the singer sharing his disappointment and disillusionment in not only the leader but in life in general. The final line, "He's a mighty fine juggler of the worst kind" emphasizes the leader's portrayals of illusions and his ability to manipulate his followers.
Line by Line Meaning
He's a visionair
He has grand visions of leading us to greatness
He'll lead us to the land of milk and
He promises to take us to a place of prosperity and abundance
Money don't you love his smile and beatle hairdo
He uses his appearance and charm to win over the people's trust and admiration
Come to daddy,
He demands our obedience and loyalty like a father figure
wants our minds to open up and cuddle
He seeks to brainwash and manipulate our thoughts and emotions
He's out to make us happy
He claims to have our best interests at heart and wants to bring us joy
He's gonna make us smile
He promises to deliver on his pledge of happiness
Oh no it's all a lie again
His words are hollow and his promises are empty
Have you ever felt so
He asks if we have ever experienced such feelings
Let down and disappointed
He acknowledges the emotions of betrayal and dissatisfaction
You feel like no-one would notice when you'd disappear
He recognizes the sense of insignificance and isolation that we may feel
You'd just be out of here
He implies that we may choose to leave this world behind out of despair
And there'll be nothing waiting
He suggests that there may be no afterlife or reward for such a decision
Oh what a great deception
He reveals the extent of his deceit and trickery
He's gonna make it right
He assures us that he will fix our problems and make things better
Oh no, it's all a lie again
He reiterates that his words are untruthful and his actions are harmful
He's a mighty fine juggler of the worst kind
He is skilled at manipulating and managing the worst outcomes for his benefit
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