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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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Who I Am
Caliban Lyrics
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I know who I am,
no stranger to failure)
It's my life, it's my path get along or get lost.
I don't care if you dare I won't be yours.
I'm not here to make friends
I make enemies against the tide
On a crusade to defend the innocent.
This fucked up world will choke on ignorance.
Call me freak, call me weird, call me what you want
I am who I am until the end.
One voice
one heart
we are who we are.
One voice
one heart
we are who we are.
If you feel like a stranger under your skin
you need to remember the voice deep within.
I can't pretend
I know who I am,
no stranger to failure
why don't you understand who I am,
a stranger like you are.
FUCK!
I don't give a fuck!
No more fears,
No regrets cause we know these hollow depth.
It's in our heads and it's not over yet...
can't forgive, won't forget,
We pay back - tit for tat.
Fuck that!
Fuck that!
Of course I know life's a mess, nothing more, nothing less but we take it like it is.
We don't hide behind a mask like you do and always did a fucking puppet on a string trying to fit in - we won't fit in!
One voice
one heart
we are who we are.
One voice
one heart
we are who we are.
I can't pretend
I know who I am, no stranger to failure
why don't you understand who I am,
a stranger like you are.
Be the voice
no echo
it's your choice
Be the voice
no echo
it's your choice
I can't pretend
I know who I am, no stranger to failure
why don't you understand who I am,
a stranger like you are.
I know who I am
a stranger like you.
The lyrics to "Who I Am" by Caliban express a sense of individuality and independence. The singer declares that they cannot pretend to know who they are, but that they are also unafraid of failure. They assert their right to live their life and follow their own path, even if it means making enemies along the way. The singer also expresses a desire to defend the innocent and fight against ignorance in the world. The chorus emphasizes the idea that individuals are who they are, and that they should be true to themselves rather than conforming to the expectations of others.
The song encourages listeners to embrace their own identity and listen to the voice within themselves. The singer acknowledges that life is messy and filled with challenges, but that one must take it as it comes and not hide behind a mask. The lyrics also reject the idea of being a "puppet on a string" and instead urge listeners to be their own voice and not merely an echo.
Overall, "Who I Am" is a message of empowerment and self-discovery. It encourages listeners to embrace their own identity, follow their own path, and be true to themselves in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't pretend
I cannot fake or pretend to know who I am
I know who I am,
I have a clear sense of self-identity
no stranger to failure
I am familiar with setbacks and disappointments in life
It's my life, it's my path get along or get lost.
My life is my own, and if you cannot accept that, then leave
I don't care if you dare I won't be yours.
I have no interest in pleasing or belonging to anyone else
I'm not here to make friends
I am not interested in forming connections or socializing
I make enemies against the tide
I am a rebel, and I will stand up against the flow of society
will you follow me?
I am looking for those who share my mindset and values
On a crusade to defend the innocent.
I am passionate about fighting for what is right and just
This fucked up world will choke on ignorance.
The world is broken, and ignorance will only make it worse
Call me freak, call me weird, call me what you want
I am comfortable with being different from the norm, and I don't care how others perceive me
I am who I am until the end.
I will remain true to myself until the very end
One voice
one heart
we are who we are.
We are unified in our individuality and refuse to conform
If you feel like a stranger under your skin
you need to remember the voice deep within.
If you feel lost, remember to stay true to yourself and your inner voice
FUCK!
An expression of frustration or anger
I don't give a fuck!
I do not care at all
No more fears,
No regrets cause we know these hollow depth.
It's in our heads and it's not over yet...
We will not give in to fear or regret, because we know that we are capable of overcoming challenges
can't forgive, won't forget,
We pay back - tit for tat.
Fuck that!
Fuck that!
We will not let others mistreat or disrespect us, and we will seek justice
Of course I know life's a mess, nothing more, nothing less but we take it like it is.
We acknowledge that life is chaotic, but we accept it as it is
We don't hide behind a mask like you do and always did
a fucking puppet on a string trying to fit in - we won't fit in!
We refuse to conform or hide behind a facade to fit in with society
Be the voice
no echo
it's your choice
Choose to be a unique and authentic individual, not a mere echo of others
I know who I am,
a stranger like you.
I have a clear sense of self, even if it means being different from others who may view me as a stranger
Writer(s): Benjamin Richter, Marc Goertz
Contributed by Bentley H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.