Chinchilla continues the amusing traditio… Read Full Bio ↴1) German power metal band
Chinchilla continues the amusing tradition of oddly-named German power metal bands (imagine trying to promote a tour consisting of Chinchilla, Squealer, and Custard in America). Their early history is a bit murky — they formed in 1988 and by 1990 had recorded an album, No Mercy, of which not a lot is known (it’s not even listed on the official site’s discography), and after guitarist Udo Gerstenmeyer left the band, they folded soon afterwards. Four years later, Gerstenmeyer recruited a completely different lineup and recorded what initially was a demo, but turned into the Who Is Who EP. More lineup changes ensued, and finally the band had some stable footing, releasing Horrorscope in 1998 before signing with Metal Blade in 2000. The 2000 release, Madness, is the album reviewed here. Not surprisingly, Chinchilla’s style is rooted in Euro power metal 80’s-style. They don’t have the galloping pace of a Gamma Ray, but are more of a mid-paced melodic power metal band, maybe not too far removed from Iron Savior or Sinner. Overall, Madness is a competent album. It’s not going to set the world alight nor impress anyone with originality, but the staples of the genre (singalong choruses, simple but nicely constructed riffs, a power ballad or two, and so forth) are here for the listening, with the interesting cover choice of Kiss’ “I Stole Your Love” (staying relatively faithful to the original) thrown in for good measure.
After two releases in 2000 and 2002 with the same members, the the lineup change bug has bitten again, with three new members joining the band in 2002, eventually releasing Madtropolis a year later. They still aren’t interested in innovation (writing a song called “Heavy Metal” in 2003 seems a bit behind the times, particularly given its Manowar-ish anthemic chorus), but no doubt European audiences will like this.
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2) American indie rock band
Chinchilla was an all-girl group from San Diego in the mid-90’s. They released a few EPs, followed by their only full-length, “101 Italian Hits”, in 1996 on Crisis/Revelation Records
3) UK artist
CHINCHILLA is a London-based emerging artist that’s capturing the attention of music listeners with her debut EP ‘Awakening.‘ The alluring project details a journey of self-realization and touches on topics like female empowerment, sexuality, body positivity, and more. Her unapologetic aura has been a constant presence in her music since her first release in 2019.
Dark And Light
Chinchilla Lyrics
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BIue eyes
Morning face the truth
Don't turn
Out the light
I have lost my mind
I give
You take
Sweet kiss
Hot kiss
You're the girl I used to love
Love keeps coming, like warriors will die
Playing with our years, one minute Disappears
Waiting for you... waiting for you...
Waiting for your last call
Ride between dark and light
Ride between dark and light
Decry me
Deny me
Running to you tonight
Bad lies
Heart cries
Let me see inside
No time
No crime
These things pull me down
Sweet kiss
Hot kiss
You're the girl I used to love
The lyrics in Chinchilla's "Dark and Light" describe a tumultuous love affair that is characterized by conflicting emotions and uncertainty. The first two lines set the tone with "Black eyes, blue eyes" which could represent the darkness and lightness that is ever present in this relationship. The second line "Morning face the truth" implies that the singer is finally coming to terms with what is happening between them.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to be pleading with their lover to stay and not turn out the light. The line "I have lost my mind" suggests that they are willing to do anything to keep the relationship alive. However, there is a sense of imbalance in the relationship, with the line "I give, you take" indicating that one person is doing all the work while the other takes advantage of their feelings.
The chorus of the song is where the most poignant message lies; "Love keeps coming, like warriors will die, playing with our years, one minute disappears, waiting for you...waiting for you...waiting for your last call, ride between dark and light". This chorus implies that although the relationship is difficult, they keep returning to each other like warriors even though they know it may end badly. They are caught between the darkness and light of the relationship and they are waiting for their lover to make the final call.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dark and Light" paint a picture of a relationship that is hanging by a thread, with each partner struggling to hold on to what they once had. It is a song about the complexities of love and how it can be both beautiful and painful at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Black eyes
Acknowledging the darkness within oneself
BIue eyes
The hope and light that exists alongside the darkness
Morning face the truth
Accepting reality and not sugarcoating it
Don't turn
Not shying away from difficult situations or emotions
Out the light
Not hiding from the darkness or the truth
I have lost my mind
Feeling overwhelmed and confused
I give
Being selfless and giving to others
You take
Allowing others to take from oneself
This life I have begun
Starting anew and moving forward
Sweet kiss
The warmth and affection of love
Hot kiss
A passionate, intense form of love
You're the girl I used to love
The reminiscing of a past love
Love keeps coming, like warriors will die
The persistence of love, even in the face of mortality
Playing with our years, one minute Disappears
The fleeting nature of time and how it affects relationships
Waiting for you... waiting for you...
Longing for someone and waiting patiently for them to return
Waiting for your last call
Anticipating the end of a relationship
Ride between dark and light
Navigating through life's ups and downs
Decry me
Feeling criticized or judged by others
Deny me
Not being accepted or acknowledged by others
Running to you tonight
Seeking comfort and solace in someone else
Bad lies
Deception and falsehoods
Heart cries
Emotional pain and sadness
Let me see inside
Wanting others to truly understand and empathize with one's struggles
No time
Feeling like there is not enough time in life to accomplish everything
No crime
Not being punished for feeling overwhelmed or incapable
These things pull me down
Feeling weighed down by life's pressures and struggles
Contributed by Oliver R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@creepywaffles4783
They all have 2 things in common.
1 they are chinchillas
2 they are so darn cute
@Chinchillakingdom
You are exactly spot on!! Despite color differences, all chinchillas are equally cute 🥰🥰
@Simply_logan2424
true
@carinachung8246
I know they're so damn cute🐨
Cuteness Percent
100/10
@lynxflorand331
I have a hetero beige chin named Dusty!! She was sold to me as a standard grey but as she always seemed a bit lighter than most grey chins, and had beautiful amber eyes. This was so informative and I'm glad to finally know what color my chinchilla actually is
@eleanorluann7137
I love how informative the video is 🥰, keep up the hard work!
- I have two chins, a pink white with blue eyes and a hetero beige/violet 💜
@Chinchillakingdom
Thank you!
Your chinnies sound adorable, very lovely colors! 🥰
@user-nb9rt6zk6h
1.)Hetero Beige , 2.) Homo Beige , 3.) up right ebony , 4.) violet , 5.) Sapphire , 6.) Goldbar , are the ones I like the most . I don´t know what to make of the one that is dark black . I think I do like the Black Velvet one as well because it reminds me of Mickey Mouse for some reason .
@andesandbasil6638
I have 2 chinchillas that are 10 months old. They are brothers. Andes is a white mosaic and basil is a brown mosaic. Their parents are pure black and pure white.
@Chinchillakingdom
Aww they sound like a wonderful pair. Take good care of those precious floof balls! 🥰❤️