From 1989 to 1994 Chroming Rose caused a sensation with three international successful CDs, released by EMI, Louis XIV, Garden of Eden, Pressure. The result were great live-tours through Europe and even Japan and the United States. The band played together with well known acts like Gotthard, Mr. Big, Saxon, Extreme & White Lion.
The band toured as support to Pink Cream 69 and U.D.O. during 1990 and opened for Saxon's German tour the following year; 1991 also seeing the emergence of sophomore effort Garden Of Eden which, like the debut, was produced by Tommy Hansen. The 1992 Pressure album would be produced by Flemming 'Razz' Rasmussen.
In 1992 the band undertook its first headline tour of Japan prior to a double headliner of Germany with Swedes Treat. A 1993 German headline tour saw Brazilians Viper supporting. Ex-Chroming Rose's guitarist Uwe Hormann would found Tarot'S Myst.
With the new singer Tom Reiners a new age began:
In 1994 the group unleashed the live album Artworks Live Now, debuting new vocalist Tom Reiners and a new label in Miez Records, which was only made and dedicated for the fans. 1996 gave birth to Chroming Rose's second album for Miez in New World.
This selfproduced "tough and mighty edged piece of a rock-album" was no longer German speedmetal. But also it expressed the melodic power and individuality of Chroming Rose itself.
Because of this developement The CD got quite different reviews from both press and audience. But foreign countries reviewed New World unprejudiced: So the CD was released by JVC in Japan and charted at once. The album even was licensed in the U.S., where the resonances toped all expectations. The live-activities of the band in Eastern Europe caused sensations. New World led many reader charts and was "on the air" for several months.
The result of the large European live-tour with more than 80 shows and uncountable different promotional activities (self-produced video clip, unplugged-sessions in many music stores and radio stations, etc.) was a constantly growing crowd of fans. Because of these continuous efforts, a cooperation with the international distributor ZYX-Music was realized.
The change was executed, the basis for the future fixed.
So Insight is the direct and honest result of the consequent work of Chroming Rose.
Simultaneous to the CD Insight the band presents the strictly limited edition The Gift. It contains Insight and also the special acoustic-EP Private. It shows another side of Chroming Rose, which more than underlines the many sidedness of the band. Animated by a successful acoustic-tour, Chroming Rose decided to release this CD to proof that rock music can be personal, private and familiar, too.
The band disbanded later, during the year 1999.
During late 2002 Gerd Salewski guested as backing vocalist on the 'Vengeance Descending' album from Swedish band Crystal Eyes.
Hypocrisy
Chroming Rose Lyrics
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can you see the light of day
hero
smile on your face
you're a hero
inside a hole
you're a psycho disciple
you're welcome, hypocrisy
you're welcome, the world's gone crazy
you're welcome, to this colour of fame
hypocrisy game
hero
never had a chance to be
hero
begging the poor
robbing the filthy
crying tears of devotion
falling down on your knees
you're a hero
inside a hole
you're a psycho disciple
defender of holiness
you're welcome, hypocrisy
you're welcome, the world's gone crazy
you're welcome, to this colour of fame
hypocrisy game
In "Hypocrisy" by Chroming Rose, the lyrics paint a picture of a delusional individual who sees themselves as a hero, but in reality, they are a psycho disciple. The song seems to be criticizing the way people often try to be seen as heroes, but in doing so, they often become hypocritical and lose sight of what truly makes someone heroic. The opening lines of the song suggest that this hero is blind to the truth and can't see the light of day. It's clear that this hero is not the kind of person that he thinks he is because he finds himself begging the poor and robbing the filthy. The lyrics imply that this hero is not just misguided, but also hypocritical.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that this hero is merely playing a "hypocrisy game." The use of "you're welcome" suggests that the hero welcomes the hypocrisy that comes along with being seen as a hero. The song is not just about this one individual, though, but also about the world at large. The line "you're welcome, the world's gone crazy" seems to suggest that this hypocrisy game is everywhere and that it's become a part of our culture.
Overall, "Hypocrisy" is a commentary on the way people present themselves as heroes, but fail to live up to that image due to their own hypocrisy. It's a call to action for people to be true heroes by being genuine in their actions and not just seeking external validation.
Line by Line Meaning
hero
The person being addressed is being called a hero.
can you see the light of day
As a hero, can you see the truth and reality of the situation?
smile on your face
Despite the struggles and pressure, you keep a happy face.
you're a hero
You are perceived as a hero by others.
inside a hole
But you feel trapped and confined to a small space.
you're a psycho disciple
You are blindly devoted to a cause or belief system, to the point of being fanatical.
defender of holiness
You perceive yourself as a protector of what is right and just.
you're welcome, hypocrisy
You've embraced the idea of hypocrisy, and welcome it into your life.
you're welcome, the world's gone crazy
You've accepted that the world around you is chaotic and senseless.
you're welcome, to this colour of fame
You've welcomed the idea of fame, even if it means sacrificing your values and morals to achieve it.
hypocrisy game
This is a game of pretending to be something you're not, and acting in ways that contradict your stated beliefs.
hero
Again, you are referred to as a hero.
never had a chance to be
Despite this label, you feel like you've never had the opportunity to truly be a hero.
begging the poor
You've stooped to begging for money or resources, even from those less fortunate than you.
robbing the filthy
You've resorted to stealing from those you deem unworthy or unclean.
crying tears of devotion
Your devotion to your cause or belief system has brought you to tears.
falling down on your knees
You've been brought to your knees, in both a figurative and literal sense.
you're welcome, hypocrisy
Once again, you've accepted the idea of hypocrisy into your life.
you're welcome, the world's gone crazy
You've embraced the chaos and absurdity of the world around you.
you're welcome, to this colour of fame
You've accepted the notion that fame is more important than staying true to yourself.
hypocrisy game
Once again, this is a game of pretending and deception.
Contributed by Jacob E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.