” …Bittersweet, just like Leonhard Cohen or Nick Cave, the sound of this orchestra transmits a magical feel within it’s songs full of emotion, desire and a breeze of black humor…”
(Frankfurter Rundschau 12/2002)
2002: Chamber releases the debut-album “L’ Orchestre De Chambre Noir” (Trisol/EFA). Lifted by public and press, “Ghoststories And Fairy-Tales” (Trisol/EFA) follows in 2003 and establishes Chamber within the international music-scene.
2004: Two further recordings rise, “Miles Away” (Trisol / SoulFood) and “Solitude” (Trisol/Soulfood), followed by many festival shows and extensive touring.
2005: By creating the piano-quartet Chamber’s Quadro Nero and the guitar-duo Chamber’s House Of Tales, Marcus Testory introduces an expansion of Chamber for theaters, varietè and cabaret.
2006: The Quadro Nero album “Epilogue” is launched within the re-release of Chamber’s debut-album “L’Orchestre De Chambre Noir” (Trisol/Soulfood). “Once In A Liftime”, a tour cooperation with german goth-rockband Asp is accomponied by another special longplayer, “Humility” (Trisol/Soulfood).
In August 06, producer Thomas Schmitt-Zijnen (Bobby Kimbal, Michael Sadler, Toto Classix, Moody Blues Classix, Supermax, Sven Väth, Chamber a.m.m.), Marcus Testory and a refreshed Orchestre De Chambre Noir embark on creation for a new album.
Set Me Free
Chamber - L'Orchestre de Chambre Noir Lyrics
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I know you can't believe that it's come to this
But I've told, I've shown
and you've ignored, that I can't go on like this
How many times do I need to hurt you
how cruel do I need to be
for you to set me free
Please, set me free
I promised you the truth
even if it hurts, and now I'll tell you.
My love for you has changed.
If I stayed it's only because I'm used to you
Wondering if id like to stay and grow old with you
hey, honestly, the answer's no
that's why I've got to go.
Please, set me free
You it tortures me to stay
and it tortures me to go
and even though you cry
I now if I'd stay I'd die
in this golden cage of a love gone by
to ourselves be true and say goodbye
say goodbye…
Words: Marcus Testory
Music: Marcus Testory, Christoph Aschauer
In "Set Me Free," Chamber - L'Orchestre de Chambre Noir reveals the anguish and desperation of a person who wants to break free from a relationship that no longer serves them. The song starts with the request not to be looked at in a certain way because the person cannot bear to see the disappointment in their partner's eyes. The singer acknowledges that their partner cannot believe that things have come to this point, but they have tried to express their dissatisfaction, and their partner hasn't listened. The singer's feelings for their partner have changed, and they cannot continue with the relationship as it stands.
The singer then pleads with their partner to set them free. They have promised honesty, and they must reveal that they no longer want to stay in the relationship, even if it hurts both of them. The singer asks their partner to consider how many times they have hurt them and how cruel they have been to no avail. At this point, they ask their partner to release them.
The singer admits that the idea of growing old with their partner makes them uncomfortable, and they cannot bear to stay in the relationship any longer. It tortures them to stay and torture them to leave, but they recognize that they have to stay true to themselves and leave. The song ends with the singer saying goodbye to their partner.
Overall, "Set Me Free" is a poignant song that speaks to anyone who has felt the pain of wanting to end a relationship. The song is characterized by its intense emotions, heartfelt vocals, and evocative lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look at me that way
Please don't give me that look
I know you can't believe that it's come to this
You're surprised that we've reached this point
But I've told, I've shown
I've tried to express my feelings to you in different ways
and you've ignored, that I can't go on like this
Unfortunately, you didn't take me seriously, which is why I can't continue in this relationship anymore
How many times do I need to hurt you
I wonder how much I need to hurt you before you understand
how cruel do I need to be
Is it necessary to be cruel in order for you to let me go?
for you to set me free
All I'm asking is for you to allow me to be free
Please, set me free
This is my final request, please let me go
I promised you the truth
I made a promise to always be honest with you
even if it hurts, and now I'll tell you.
It's going to hurt, but I have to be truthful with you
My love for you has changed.
My feelings for you are no longer the same
If I stayed it's only because I'm used to you
The only reason I stayed was because I was comfortable with you
Wondering if id like to stay and grow old with you
Have you ever thought about us growing old together?
hey, honestly, the answer's no
Honestly, the answer is no, I don't see myself growing old with you
that's why I've got to go.
This realization has prompted me to leave
You it tortures me to stay
Staying with you is painful for me
and it tortures me to go
Leaving you is also painful, but something I have to do
and even though you cry
I know you're upset about this
I now if I'd stay I'd die
Staying with you would mean death to my happiness
in this golden cage of a love gone by
Our love has become stagnant and I feel trapped
to ourselves be true and say goodbye
We need to be true to ourselves and say goodbye
say goodbye…
This is the end of our relationship
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.