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
Before I'll Give In
Colony 5 Lyrics
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How do you all fight the thoughts about death
The feeling of emptiness in our hearts
Do we exist to be or go on to a higher place
Or a lower and not so loved, we can call it hell
When I die will the emptiness eat me like alive
Will there be a tunnel of light like a sign
I want some answers fill me in before I'll die
Who's to say how we choose the way we want to go
Maybe even possible to reborn in different shapes
It's all a question mark printed in my head
I have to confess my sins before I'll give in
When I die will the emptiness eat me like alive
Will there be a tunnel of light like a sign
To guide the way to something greater than the mind
I want some answers fill me in before I'll die
Will the emptiness eat me like alive
Will there be a tunnel of light like a sign
To guide the way to something greater than the mind
I want some answers fill me in before I'll die
The lyrics to Colony 5's song Before I'll Give In reflect on the existential questions that come with the contemplation of death. The singer expresses fear and curiosity about what comes after life and wonders whether there is something greater awaiting us or if death leads us to a place that is not so pleasant, "a lower and not so loved, we can call it hell."
The singer expresses the common desire to have answers to questions that plague us about death and the afterlife before they die. They want to know if death will be a peaceful experience or if it will be filled with emptiness or even pain. They also question the possibility of being reborn in different forms and the uncertainty of it all. The song ends with the singer pleading to have their questions answered before they die.
The lyrics of Before I'll Give In remind us that death is an incomprehensible event that can bring up many questions and feelings of uncertainty. It is natural to be curious and seek answers about what comes next, but the reality is that we may never know until our own time comes. The song is a contemplative and introspective piece that encourages listeners to ponder their own beliefs and fears about death.
Line by Line Meaning
Should I be scared
Am I supposed to be afraid?
How do you all fight the thoughts about death
How do you cope with the idea of dying?
The feeling of emptiness in our hearts
The sense of voidness in our emotional state
Do we exist to be or go on to a higher place
Is our purpose just to exist or to transcend beyond?
Or a lower and not so loved, we can call it hell
Or maybe descend to a lesser state, which we call hell?
When I die will the emptiness eat me like alive
Will I be consumed by emptiness after I die?
Will there be a tunnel of light like a sign
Is there some indication of an afterlife after death?
To guide the way to something greater than the mind
Leading to some realm beyond the limitations of the mind
I want some answers fill me in before I'll die
I need to know prior to my demise
Who's to say how we choose the way we want to go
Does anyone truly know the path we should take?
Maybe even possible to reborn in different shapes
Perhaps one can exist in varied forms after death.
It's all a question mark printed in my head
All of this is merely speculations in my mind
I have to confess my sins before I'll give in
I must acknowledge my wrongs before surrendering to death
Contributed by Bella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wlad X
My favorite song
Mirtsu
This song always makes me cry
AquamarineDream
Can you explain why
Lyzard
this describes me so much <3 i want to believe in a god but there's too many options and i want to know the right one before i die
Elextro Alan
Great !
quadbug11
Great fu music create a pase in your body even at 47 years of age
Tsukimi Kokoro
Lyrics please ? :)
Revan Filiaexdeus
@starberry2947 There is but one God. Many religions approach Him, but He is always, already right in front of us.