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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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I Am Ghost
Caliban Lyrics
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I am - the walking dead - it's the end
Walk with me - epiphany
Fuck you! You let me down!
I am ghost - I am the walking dead!
I'm floating in a lifeless haze
I don't - believe in God - anymore
My sky - is falling down - darkness falls
Walk with me - in agony
Fuck you! You let me down!
I am ghost - I am the walking dead!
I'm floating in a lifeless haze
My memories are slipping away
I'm floating away...
I'am ghost!!!
The lyrics of Caliban's song "I Am Ghost" describe the feelings of someone who feels betrayed and abandoned by their father and God. The singer confesses his sins and reveals that he no longer believes in God. The imagery of being a ghost and walking dead convey the sense of emptiness and loneliness that the singer feels, which is also reflected in the lifeless haze and slipping memories. The only companionship that the singer has is his own pain and agony.
The repetition of "Walk with me" suggests that the singer is seeking guidance and comfort from his companions, but all he receives is disappointment and disillusionment. The anger and defiance in the lines "Fuck you! You let me down!" show that the singer is confronting his betrayers. Overall, the song portrays the struggle of a person who has lost their faith and is left navigating through life alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Father - forgive me - for I have sinned
Caliban is asking for forgiveness for his sins.
I am - the walking dead - it's the end
Caliban feels lifeless, without purpose, and depressed - he is the walking dead.
Walk with me - epiphany
Caliban is asking for someone to walk with him through an enlightening moment in his life.
Fuck you! You let me down!
Caliban is frustrated with someone who has let him down and betrayed him.
I am ghost - I am the walking dead!
Caliban emphasizes that he feels like a ghost, disconnected from himself and the world.
I'm floating in a lifeless haze
Caliban feels lost in a fog of emptiness and lack of direction.
My memories are slipping away
Caliban is experiencing memory loss, possibly due to mental health issues or physical trauma.
I don't - believe in God - anymore
Caliban has lost faith in God or religion, which may have been a source of comfort or guidance for him in the past.
My sky - is falling down - darkness falls
Caliban feels like everything is falling apart and he is enveloped by darkness and despair.
Walk with me - in agony
Caliban is asking for someone to support him through a painful experience.
I'm floating away...
Caliban feels like he is drifting away from his sense of self and his connection to the world around him.
I am ghost!!!
Caliban reiterates that he feels disconnected from himself and the world, like a ghost.
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