P-O Svensson started the band as a hobby with Magnus Löfdahl. Johan Nilsson joined in March of 2001 and, in April, they came second at the "Quest for Fame" contest. They soon began recording their first EP, "Colony 5" (which was released at the beginning of 2002), but in August Magnus left the band.
Following the release of their first album, "Lifeline", Magnus Kalnins joined the band, soon after which they released their second single "Follow Your Heart" which contained three new songs not on the album.
2003 saw the single "Black" and their second album "Structures" released. Over the summer, C5 played at several large festivals and were nominated as "Best Newcomers" at the "Scandinavian Alternative Music Awards" (they came second). Sadly, Johan decided to leave the band in November.
Their output slowed during 2004/5 whilst they toured eastern Europe. A collection of singles called "Colonisation" was released in 2004 and Colony 5 again got nominated for a SAMA award, this time losing out to "Statemachine".
A new album, "Fixed", appeared in spring 2005. They were again nominated for SAMA awards, this time as "Best Band" and "Best Song" (for the single "Plastic World"). The latter of which they won.
December 2007 saw the release of the single "Knives", their first new material for some 18 months. The album "Buried Again" followed in February 2008. It was released by Memento Materia in Scandinavia, Infacted in Germany and ArtOfFact in the USA.
Their website is at: www.colony5.com
Avalanches
Colony 5 Lyrics
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I'm afraid of avalanches
Afraid to be dragged down
Afraid of the consequences
I don't dare to walk
They said it could be thunder
And rain and hail and lightning
So many words exploding in my chest
Captured, tortured and in arrest
Had to bury them
Burning on my tongue like a bitter pill
I'm not getting better, I'm getting ill
Silence silence silence
Silence silence silence
I don't dare to swim
The sea is full of maelstroms
Afraid to drown
Can't breathe under water
I don't even dare to speak
Or raise my head up
They have guillotines
To produce silence again
So many words exploding in my chest
Captured tortured and in arrest
Had to bury past
Bruning on my tongue like a bitter pill
I'm not getting better, I'm getting ill
Silence silence silence
Silence silence silence silence silence
So many words exploding in my chest
Captured, tortured and in arrest
Had to bury them
Burning on my tongue like a bitter pill
I'm not getting better, I'm getting ill
The lyrics to Colony 5's song Avalanches is about the fear of speaking up and the consequences that come with it. The singer in the song feels like they are being drowned out by the noise around them and the fear of what could happen if they speak their mind. They are afraid of avalanches, walking in thunder, drowning in maelstroms, and even producing silence. The singer feels like they are being held captive by all the words in their chest that they can't seem to express. They feel tortured and in arrest by their own thoughts and feelings. The singer describes their words as a bitter pill, something they can't swallow, but can't release.
The theme of the song is about the consequences of not speaking up and the fear that comes with it. The singer in the song is afraid of the repercussions of what they have to say. They are aware of the risk of being silenced, judged, or criticized because of their words. The song ends with the line "I'm not getting better, I'm getting ill," which reinforces the idea that holding back feelings and thoughts can have a negative impact on a person's mental and emotional health.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't dare to scream
I am too afraid to express my emotions vocally.
I'm afraid of avalanches
I fear that my actions or words could cause a chain reaction of negative consequences I won't be able to handle.
Afraid to be dragged down
I am scared of being weighed down by the consequences of my actions.
Afraid of the consequences
I fear the outcomes of my mistakes.
I don't dare to walk
I am too scared to take forward steps towards progress.
They said it could be thunder
Others have warned me that my actions might cause a big and negative reaction.
And rain and hail and lightning
They have explained to me in a dramatic and terrifying way what could happen if I continue my actions.
For a little boy that's frightening
As a young and inexperienced person, the warnings and dangers scare me even more.
So many words exploding in my chest
My mind is bursting with thoughts and opinions that I am too scared to express.
Captured, tortured and in arrest
These thoughts and feelings are trapped inside me and causing me mental pain and distress.
Had to bury them
I have to suppress my emotions and thoughts to avoid negative consequences.
Burning on my tongue like a bitter pill
These thoughts and feelings are causing me distress and anxiety, and I am struggling to keep them hidden.
I'm not getting better, I'm getting ill
The suppression of my emotions is causing me more pain and distress, and it is not a sustainable solution.
Silence silence silence
The pressure to keep quiet and suppress my emotions is suffocating.
I don't dare to swim
I am afraid to take risks and immerse myself in new experiences.
The sea is full of maelstroms
I perceive the challenges and dangers of new experiences as extreme and chaotic.
Afraid to drown
I am scared of being engulfed by the potential negative outcomes of new experiences and risks.
Can't breathe under water
I am not confident in my ability to navigate new experiences, environments, or challenges.
I don't even dare to speak
The fear of negative consequences for my actions and words has paralyzed me from even trying to communicate.
Or raise my head up
I don't feel worthy or confident enough to hold my head up high and face others with confidence.
They have guillotines
The consequences of my actions and words are perceived as so severe that they might be akin to capital punishment.
To produce silence again
The pressure to suppress my emotions and thoughts is intended to create silence and obedience.
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.