During the following months they recorded 3 melancholic songs at Thomas' home studio. When Hans Pieters, owner of Excess studios in Rotterdam, heard the material, he insisted that the band should record the 3 tracks anew at his studio. In the meantime the decision was finally made to name the band Cardamon.
Now the band became more serious, they started looking for a 2nd guitarplayer. They asked Michiel Bikker, an amazing guitar player who was already a friend and a bandmember of Koen in M-90's, to join the band. Michiel decided to join almost instantly. Now it was time to find a bass player in order to complete the live line-up.
Bass player Patrick Velis soon joined the band and the line-up was finally complete. Michiel Bikker left the band in late 2005 due to personal reasons. Not long after he was replaced by Kevin Storm. In autumn 2006 the band entered Excess studios to record 11 songs for the debut album. Spread out over a period of several months the album was completed and in summer 2007 "The Primrose Path" was finally finished. Now the search was on for a label to release the album.
Patrick Velis decided to leave the band in the autumn of 2007 due to lack of time. After some searching and auditioning he was replaced by Bram DeWachter. Due to logistic difficulties, Bram left the band in early 2008. Not long after, After Forever bassist Luuk van Gerven joined the band as temporary bassist for as long as the After Forever hiatus would last. As the hiatus became permanent, Luuk is now Cardamon's permanent bass player.
2009 started out very well for the band, as they signed a deal with Femme Metal Records for the official release of the debut album "The Primrose Path". In June 2009, founding member Thomas Kalksma decided to leave Cardamon. He was replaced by Michael van der Kolk.
The band meanwhile kept playing live and writing new material. Come November 2011 and finally the 2nd album "Sun as Never" is ready to be released. 10 songs and one bonus track show a more rock-oriented sound with punch and infectious groove. The album is released independently as a free download and can be spread freely as one pleases. For those interested, there's a strictly limited-to-100-copies 'tree-branch' USB-stick edition of the album. Available exclusively directly from the band.
Official site: http://www.cardamon.nl
Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/cardamonband
Sleepless World
Cardamon Lyrics
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To how all others live and die
We won't be swallowed by the grey
Living life to fade away
Day turns into night unnoticed
As we try to own our mind
And the only thing awake with us
Chorus:
Seeking solitude with our kind
All bounderies undermined
Wandering through the night unheard
We belong to the sleepless world
While the others rest in peace
We free ourselves from the disease
To run away from all regret
We come to life when light is dead
We refuse to be part
Of the ones drained from the start
Cause for them all there is
Is chasing after what's meaningless
So the others should just stay away
Do the same thing every day
Without asking questions anyway
We carry on 'till time has past
Chorus
We are drawn to the night
While everybody's running...
Chorus
We live when light is dead
The song Sleepless World by Cardamon is an anthem for those who refuse to live their lives according to societal norms. It speaks to individuals who wish to break free from the monotony of everyday life and embrace their individuality, regardless of the consequences. The lyrics suggest that conformity and complacency are not viable options for those who seek to truly live. The song paints a vivid picture of those who march to their own beat and refuse to follow in the footsteps of others. The chorus speaks of seeking solitude and wandering through the night, highlighting the sleepless nature of the singer.
The lyrics also suggest that those who lead a mundane life, devoid of creativity or passion, are ultimately living a meaningless existence. Instead, the song speaks of a life that is fulfilled through chasing individual dreams and aspirations, remaining awake while the majority of the world slumbers. The defiance embodied in the lyrics of Sleepless World reflects a sentiment that is becoming increasingly relevant in contemporary society, where individuals are encouraged to value conformity over individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
We refuse to comply
We reject following the norm or submitting to authority
To how all others live and die
We reject the lifestyle and fate that others have accepted
We won't be swallowed by the grey
We refuse to be consumed by a monotonous or dull existence
Living life to fade away
We don't want to simply exist or slowly disappear without a meaningful impact
Day turns into night unnoticed
Time passes by without us realizing it
As we try to own our mind
We strive to control our own thoughts and actions
And the only thing awake with us
The clock is the only thing keeping us company
Is the clock that ticks away time
We are reminded of the ephemeral nature of time
Seeking solitude with our kind
We search for companionship with those who share our worldview
All boundaries undermined
We reject the limitations imposed on us by society
Wandering through the night unheard
We roam unnoticed during the night
We belong to the sleepless world
We consider ourselves to be part of a community that thrives at night
While the others rest in peace
While others are sleeping undisturbed
We free ourselves from the disease
We liberate ourselves from the mundane life that we consider to be a sickness
To run away from all regret
We avoid regret by leading a life that is true to ourselves
We come to life when light is dead
We feel most alive when darkness prevails
We refuse to be part
We don't want to be a member of a group that drags us down
Of the ones drained from the start
We don't want to be part of a society that is devoid of vitality or creativity
Cause for them all there is
The only reason they exist
Is chasing after what's meaningless
Is the pursuit of trivial and meaningless goals
So the others should just stay away
We don't want to associate with those who don't understand us
Do the same thing every day
Perform monotonous activities every day
Without asking questions anyway
Without questioning the status quo
We carry on 'till time has past
We continue our unconventional lifestyle until the end of our time
We are drawn to the night
We are attracted to the nocturnal lifestyle
While everybody's running...
While others are focused on achieving meaningless goals
We live when light is dead
We feel most alive and true to ourselves when darkness prevails
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@icedvenon867
Muito foda esse som !
@jimrustler
I remember hearing this around 2008, good old times
@kevinstorm6304
A lot has changed since then. Time flies huh?
@noctua6
i'm glad to find this!!!
@zombal
The best guitar grounding I've heard! Greetings from Poland!
@leohominis1695
Noss que louco... isso aí kevin Metal na veia...