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1. A metalcore band from Germany
2. A folk duo from the United States
1 - Caliban, a metalcore band, was formed in Germany in 1997 under the name Never Again. After 6 months of playing together, the band recorded their first two songs for a compilation, which was never released. The songs were sent to several record labels, and Lifeforce Records was the first to offer the band a record deal. The band's first self-titled MCD came out in the summer of 1998. To promote the CD, Caliban played many shows all over Europe and a few support shows for bands like Morning Again, Earth Crisis, and Cro-Mags.
After their European tour, in 1999 Caliban entered the studio to record their first full-length CD, entitled A Small Boy and a Grey Heaven. The CD received favorable reviews in many big zines and many smaller hardcore and metal zines. The band was described as a mixture of Slayer, Poison the Well, and Hatebreed.
Vent came out in April 2001. Vent was released by Imperium Records and by Howling-Bull Records in Japan. Shortly after the release, Caliban was offered the opportunity to tour Japan to play the Beast-Feast 2001 in the Yokohama Arena, sharing stage with bands including Slayer, Pantera, Machine Head, Biohazard, and Morbid Angel. The Japan trip was followed by a US tour with Bloodjinn, which was interrupted by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
In August 2002 Caliban recorded their third official release Shadow Hearts. This record was more melodic and harmonic than its predecessors. In 2004 the band got a record deal with Roadrunner Records and started to record their fourth album, The Opposite From Within, alongside famous producer Andy Sneap.
In July 2005 the band again made a record with their friends from Heaven Shall Burn called The Split Program II.
In February 2006 the band released the album The Undying Darkness. It was produced by Anders Friden, the vocalist of In Flames.
In May 2007 the band released The Awakening. They are using 7 string guitars and less clean vocals in their new material. There are 12 songs on this album.
They are currently touring Europe with Soilwork, Sonic Syndicate, and Dark Tranquillity, on the Vans Eastpak Antidote Tour.
2 -Folk duo : Caliban are an occasional, one album duo formed by Lief Sorbye, a member of American Celtic Rock band Tempest.
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Cries And Whispers
Caliban Lyrics
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I still remember the time of hope and fear
The time we had before all turned into tears
(I'm) embraced by darkness - I can't see the light,
I know >>she's<< dead - swallowed by the deepest night
I can't feel my aching heart
Your voice still sounds in my head
Speak the words you've never said
Cries and whispers - Peace and twisters
All dead and gone, but who is to blame?
Right from the start we choke the flame
We set the course straight to hell,
From a lightning storm into a heavy swell
I can't feel my aching heart
Everything has fallen apart
Your voice still sounds in my head
Speak the words you've never said
Mend my broken heart when evrything has fallen apart
Beyond the horizon - after all is said and done
I walk alone towards the midnight sun
The path ascends - no end in sight
Where do we go from here - I still search for light
I can't feel my aching heart
Everything has fallen apart
Your voice still sounds in my head
Speak the words you've never said
"Cries and Whispers" by Caliban is a song dealing with the themes of loss, regret, and the sense of hopelessness that arises from the realization that the past cannot be changed. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who has lost someone very dear to them; they are surrounded by darkness and despair, unable to see any light. The singer's heartache is unbearable, and they long to hear the words that were left unsaid by their loved one. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the person's grief is compounded by the knowledge that the downfall of their relationship was due to their own actions; they "choke[d] the flame" that could have potentially led to a better outcome.
The lyrics are very evocative, and the use of powerful metaphors helps to heighten the emotional intensity of the song. The dichotomy between "cries and whispers" and "peace and twisters" suggests that there are both peaceful and tumultuous aspects to every relationship, underscoring the complexity of human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Cries and whispers - Peace and twisters
Amidst both sorrow and chaos, there is a glimmer of tranquility.
I still remember the time of hope and fear
I recall a time when I was torn between optimism and dread.
The time we had before all turned into tears
Once, we had moments that were full of joy and passion, but eventually they were replaced with sorrow and pain.
(I'm) embraced by darkness - I can't see the light,
I am surrounded by despair and cannot find hope.
I know >>she's<< dead - swallowed by the deepest night
I am certain that the one I cared for is gone forever, consumed by the darkness.
All dead and gone, but who is to blame?
Everyone we cherished is lost, but we cannot identify who caused their demise.
Right from the start we choke the flame
We failed to nurture what was once bright and promising, suffocating it instead.
We set the course straight to hell,
We steered ourselves towards misery and pain.
From a lightning storm into a heavy swell
Moving from one catastrophe to another, we are drowning in a sea of troubles.
Beyond the horizon - after all is said and done
Once everything has come to pass, what lies ahead is unknown and distant.
I walk alone towards the midnight sun
I journey through the darkness, seeking a distant glimmer of hope.
The path ascends - no end in sight
The road ahead steepens without a clear conclusion, leaving me feeling lost and uncertain.
Where do we go from here - I still search for light
Despite the bleakness of our present, I am still hoping to find my way towards something better.
Mend my broken heart when everything has fallen apart
Please heal my shattered spirit in a world where everything seems to be in ruin.
Your voice still sounds in my head
Even though you are gone, your memory still echoes in my thoughts.
Speak the words you've never said
Please share with me the thoughts and feelings that you kept hidden so long ago.
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