Code 64 was formed 2000 in a little town called Lysekil located on the west… Read Full Bio ↴Code 64 was formed 2000 in a little town called Lysekil located on the westcoast of Sweden by the three teenagers Christian Espeland, Hans-Olof Mattsson and Henrik Piehl. In 2003 they were signed by the small Norwegian label "Angel productions". The work of their debut "Storm" were in progress and was finished later the same year. Their debut album quickly sold out and Code 64 started to build a steady ground and a fan base.

They continued to make more music and in 2005 they switched label to the Swedish
"Memento Materia" who had released many great artists through out the years.

And the work on "Departure" began. This time the sound had evolved even more and matured since "Storm" and when it was released it got great reviews and the fan base grew even bigger.

Then Code 64 started to work on their third album and it seemed harder than they first believed.
Through all the years the taste and influences has changed for each member and it was hard to
get along musically and when Henrik Piehl left the band to focus on his other projects Code 64
went into carbonation. Slowly drifting until late summer 2008 when through a lucky shot
Bjørn Marius Borg joined Code 64 as the new vocalist and the work for the new album "Trialogue" began. Then in 2010 they signed over to Progress Production and a few months later they released their first single "Stasis" from "Trialogue".

And in September 2010 they released the new album and both it and the singles received great reviews and in early February 2011 they received the award for best Synth of the year at the Manifest Awards in Stockholm. Bjorn and Hasse also run a psytrance side project Protostar .

In the summer of 2013 it was announced on the bands Facebook page that they would be splitting up with two members continuing on under a new project name.

Leaving Earth
Code 64 Lyrics

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I'm truly sorry if I am
Loosing my grip
If I'm fading away
Watching the stars as I set sail
I'm truly sorry if I was
A disappointment to you
But I cannot stay
Watching the stars

Longing to set sail
I know that I will miss you
But it's time for me to leave
The arcadia is calling my name

I am drifting away
This is my goodbye
No need for me to stay
This is my way out

I'm truly sorry if I am
Loosing my grip
If I'm fading away
Watching the stars as I set sail
I know that I will miss you
But it's time for me to leave
The arcadia is calling my name

I am drifting away
This is my goodbye
No need for me to stay
This is my way out

This is my goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Code 64's song "Leaving Earth" convey a sense of departure, boldness, and acceptance of the inevitable. The first verse starts with the singer apologizing for potentially losing their grip and fading away, possibly due to an illness or a personal crisis. However, they emphasize that they cannot stay and watch the stars forever, and they have to set sail and explore the unknown. Despite recognizing that they are a disappointment to someone, most likely a loved one or a friend, they still depart without hesitation, longing for adventure and new horizons. The singer admits that they will miss their listener but reaffirms that it's time for them to leave because the Arcadia, a metaphorical utopia, is calling their name.

The chorus repeats the idea of drifting away, implying a sense of detachment from reality and detachment from earthly troubles. By stating that no need for them to stay, it reinforces the singer's acceptance of their fate, and that the journey ahead will be more fulfilling than staying put. The last line of the chorus, "This is my way out" could refer to either a physical or spiritual release from the burdens of this world.

Overall, "Leaving Earth" suggests the importance of taking risks and embracing change, even if it means leaving behind familiar territory, people, and experiences. It also highlights the beauty of nature and the allure of the unknown, calling the listener to explore what the cosmos has to offer.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm truly sorry if I am
I apologize if I appear to be lost or unsure

Loosing my grip
Losing my mental and emotional stability

If I'm fading away
If I seem to be disappearing, losing my essence

Watching the stars as I set sail
Observing the celestial bodies as I depart

I'm truly sorry if I was
I apologize for any past wrongdoing

A disappointment to you
Causing dissatisfaction in your expectations

But I cannot stay
Cannot endure in this place anymore

Watching the stars
Admiring the beauty of galaxies

Longing to set sail
Desiring to embark on a journey

I know that I will miss you
I am aware that I will feel your absence

But it's time for me to leave
The moment has arrived for me to depart

The arcadia is calling my name
A utopian paradise is beckoning me

This is my goodbye
This is my farewell, my departure

No need for me to stay
I do not have a reason to stay

This is my way out
This is my exit strategy, my escape plan

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01Leaving Earth (Universal Poplab radio version)4:31

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02True Faith4:22

03Leaving Earth (single edit)3:47

04Saying Hello (pop mix)3:41

05Leaving Earth (Thermostatic remix)4:35

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

MrsAdely

Höre ich diesen eindringlichen sehnsuchtsvollen Song, muss ich an "Major Tom" denken (von Peter Schilling)...🤩
Ich bin auch gerade in einer Lebensphase, wo ich mir wünsche ein One Way Ticket zu erhalten, um diese versiffte lieblose Erde zu verlassen. 🌍 🛸
Lyrics:
I'm truly sorry if I am
Losing my grip
If I'm fading away
Watching the stars as I set sail
I'm truly sorry if I was
A disappointment to you
But I cannot stay
Watching the stars
Longing to set sail
I know that I will miss you
But it's time for me to leave
The Arcadia is calling my name
I am drifting away
This is my goodbye
No need for me to stay
This is my way out
I'm truly sorry if I am
Losing my grip
If I'm fading away
Watching the stars as I set sail
I know that I will miss you
But it's time for me to leave
The Arcadia is calling my name