COLLIDE: The Electrogoth/Industrial Rock Band
An Electrogoth/Industrial Rock band founded in the early nineties, in Los Angeles. The name comes from the collision of musical styles – ethereal vocals provided by kaRIN, industrial music provided by Statik.
The Story of COLLIDE
”We just wanted to make the kind of music that we wanted to hear.”
Once upon a time, somewhere around 1992, two people met at an industrial dance club. One was very thirsty, so they asked the other to get them some water. After the liquid reached the glass, the two began a conversation, which became a friendship, and then formed a creative union.
The creative union became what is known as COLLIDE. The primary core of the Los Angeles based duo is Statik and kaRIN. Statik is responsible for the sound orchestrations and overall production. kaRIN takes care of the vocals and lyrics.
“We never thought of starting a band, we just wanted to make the kind of music we wanted to hear. After the first few songs were finished, we thought the collaboration sounded like something special. A few songs later, we realized that the music we were making was really important to us. It would need a name. We thought long and hard and then COLLIDE came to us. We knew it was right, as it described what we were doing and the feeling of the music perfectly.”
The essence of COLLIDE is the coming together of two opposing entities to form a symbiotic whole… combined the female and masculine energies, the cognitive and the subliminal, the strength and the mystery.
Meaningful lyrics and alluring hypnotic vocals combine with an aural sculpture, to form an experience in listening that manages to defy categorization. “I think the reason why our sound is different is because we do not approach music in a traditional way. We don’t play music, we try to create soundscapes—layers of depth and sound.”
To date, the duo have released six full length CDs—Beneath the Skin, Distort, Chasing the Ghost, Some Kind of Strange, Vortex, and Live at the El Rey.
- Beneath the Skin examines feelings of the internal depth of emotion.
- Distort presents remixes from Beneath the Skin, as well as some cover songs… giving a different twist on things.
- Chasing the Ghost, says kaRIN, is named to capture that feeling of searching for essence… the feeling of yearning like a space you can’t fill, or a haunting that you can’t quite put your finger on”.
- Some Kind of Strange continues on to explore one’s place within themselves and the universe. “I always write from the heart” says kaRIN. “Music allows me to exist in a world of my own creation.”
- Vortex is a double CD that further explores the diverse sound of COLLIDE and includes remixes from both Some Kind of Strange and Chasing the Ghost, as well as some new cover songs.
- Like the Hunted is a DVD which includes COLLIDE’s live performance in 2005 at the El Rey in Los Angeles. It also includes an interview as well as other acoustic and tour performances.
- Live at the El Rey accompanies is the live performance from the Like the Hunted DVD.
- Ultrashiver is the new release by COLLIDE’s side project The Secret Meeting with kaRIN and Statik and Dean Garcia of Curve. Beside the album Ultrashiver, the group released two singles,Shiver X and Shooting Laser Beams.
- Two Headed Monster, was released in 2008.
- These Eyes Before, was released in 2009. It's comprised of ten classics songs, each one completely reimagined.
Due to dissatisfaction with the music industry, COLLIDE began their own record label, Noiseplus Music. COLLIDE decided to self-release, this was a decision we had to make, as so much energy and life goes into each song in layers and levels. We never let go of it until we are sure that it is the best that we can make, and we are ultimately satisfied with it. We see so many things in the music industry that are not in the artist’s favor, where it becomes all about business. It is our hope to help make that change, while making music that we believe in, and to set a path for ourselves, as well as other artists.”
"Our eternal thanks to those who seek out and expose new music." — kaRIN and Statik
(content quoted in its entirety from Collide and Noiseplus Music)
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COLLIDE - Latvian Thrash Metal band
COLLIDE - Extreme Thrash Metal band which declares war to everything that oppresses ! Overcoming values, finding your inner-self and becoming insane - that's the source of inspiration behind band's music and lyrics.
Band has been started in late 2003 and still lives on.
Power, passion and energy is a huge part of the band's live shows. Collide has played many small and large shows in Latvia and in
other countries. Despite many lineup and stylistic changes through the years, band still caries the same spirit as in the beginning.
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Euphoria
Collide Lyrics
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Could get lost along the way
I confiscate you
While I find the meaning
I feel I could not escape you
I feel I could not escape you
Euphoria
I could get lost
Variations
Come closing in
Evaporating
What I am
Like a pin that pricks you
And perforates you further
Your simulations could get lost along the way
I could get lost
Variations come closing in
Evaporating what I am
Feel some kind of strange
Open the doorway
Love will find you
Would you wait forever?
Love will find you
Would you wait forever?
Variations come closing in
Evaporating what I am
Feel some kind of strange
The lyrics of Collide's song Euphoria, at first glance, may be hard to fully comprehend. However, upon closer inspection, the song appears to depict a sense of longing and desire for a higher state of being, which the singer refers to as Euphoria. The first few lines, "I calibrate you, could get lost along the way, I confiscate you, while I find the meaning," suggest that the singer is trying to adjust, control, and analyze their feelings, possibly causing some confusion or uncertainty in their journey towards Euphoria.
The following lines, "I feel I could not escape you, Euphoria, close to euphoria," highlight the singer's attachment to this state of being, hinting that they feel trapped by it but also tantalizingly close to reaching it. The repetition of "I could get lost, variations come closing in, evaporating what I am," showcases the singer's struggle to hold onto their sense of self in the face of this overwhelming feeling. They describe themselves as akin to a pin that pricks and perforates further, indicating that reaching Euphoria is a difficult and sometimes painful process, suggestively not without consequences.
The chorus, "Open the doorway, love will find you, would you wait forever? Love will find you," encourages the listener to continue their journey towards Euphoria, as love is certain to find them eventually. The song seems to suggest that while the path to Euphoria may be challenging and dangerous, the reward is ultimately worth it, with the singer striving to attain it no matter what the cost.
Line by Line Meaning
I calibrate you
I analyze and adjust you to a certain standard or setting
Could get lost along the way
There is a possibility of becoming disoriented or losing direction during the journey
I confiscate you
I take possession or control of you
While I find the meaning
During the process of searching for significance or purpose
I feel I could not escape you
I have a sense of being unable to break free from your influence or presence
Euphoria
A state of extreme happiness or pleasure
Close to euphoria
Almost reaching the level of intense joy or satisfaction
I could get lost
I am susceptible to becoming lost or confused
Variations
Changes or differences
Come closing in
Approach or draw near
Evaporating
Disappearing or fading away
What I am
My identity or true nature
Like a pin that pricks you
Similar to something that causes a sharp or sudden pain or discomfort
And perforates you further
Causing a deeper or more significant impact or wound
Your simulations could get lost along the way
Your hypothetical scenarios or plans may become misguided or unsuccessful
Feel some kind of strange
Experiencing a sense of unusual or inexplicable emotions
Open the doorway
Create an opportunity or access point
Love will find you
You will discover romance or affection
Would you wait forever?
Are you willing to be patient indefinitely?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACKIE HILLIARD, LEON WARE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jess Blackwolf
Love Collide. Discovered them accidentally...White Rabbit during final credits of a movie. Was hooked by her surreal vocals and presence. Really unfortunate that they are still so unknown.
E-Hero Manny
Was it Resident Evil?
Aaron Guzman
Resident Evil Extinction
Lurid Phaesporia
Every 5 years or so I’ve remembered this song. It’s a true low key masterpiece
Missy Kristine
I love these guys. I discovered them back in high school and forgot about them for years until Pandora and Spotify played their music.
arrogantebitch
This was one, or I think even... my first video I EVER saw on the Internet, when I was younger... I won't ever forget the feeling when I watched this the first time and and loved this song instantly! <3 I still do. :)
HEXus
Same. Collide is one of the first bands I got really into when I first got my own computer/internet connection.
lunnazblue
Me encanta ésta canción 💜🖤
christina l
years later still an awesome song
hellsing🔧
I heard this song on kidneythieves radio ❤️ it from first time I heard it. I’m a female playing lead 🎸 n this is the 🎸 sound I want as well as her outfits. Thumbs👍