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
Black
Colony 5 Lyrics
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We're dancing a slow dance
Kiss of ash, my tongue fails
At the sharp blade of romance
Black eyes, black lips, black nails
We're dancing a slow dance
Kiss of ash, my tongue fails
Tongue of ash catches drop
From sharp and bloody steel
We've danced too long to ever stop
It's time for a broken mind to heal
Black stare could shatter stone
Black knife rests, white body prone
Dark angels watch the play below
Black soul wants to die young
Black lips smile when dark tongue
Tastes the wine from your kind
Black eyes, black lips, black nails
We're dancing a slow dance
Kiss of ash, my tongue fails
At the sharp blade of romance
Black eyes, black lips, black nails
We're dancing a slow dance
Kiss of ash, my tongue fails
At the sharp blade of romance
Crimson tongue catches drop
From nails like razor blades
The dance is done, the game is won
It's time for a broken heart to feel
Black eyes, black lips, black nails
We're dancing a slow dance
Kiss of ash, my tongue fails
At the sharp blade of romance
Black eyes, black lips, black nails
We're dancing a slow dance
Kiss of ash, my tongue fails
At the sharp blade of romance
Black eyes
Black lips
, black nails - these lyrics depict a dark and almost gothic romantic encounter between two individuals. The repetition of these phrases serves to reinforce the image of the characters, with the color black symbolizing a sense of danger, morbidity, and death. The use of the color black in this context is representative of the idea that the love affair between these individuals is taboo and full of danger. The slow dance in which they are engaged further emphasizes the sense of intimacy between the two individuals.
At one point in the lyrics, the line "crimson tongue catches drop from nails like razor blades" creates an even more intense and dangerous image. The use of the color crimson directs the listener's attention to the color of blood, which could be seen as a forewarning of possible violence or harm. The idea that the nails are sharp like razor blades further reinforces this sense of danger, creating an image of two individuals who are simultaneously attracted and yet repelled by each other.
Overall, Colony 5's "Black" lyrics are evocative and poetic, telling a story of a twisted and dangerous romance that is both alluring and terrifying.
Line by Line Meaning
Black eyes
Our eyes are dark and empty, devoid of any feeling or emotion
Black lips
Our lips are the same color as our eyes, reflecting our lack of vitality
Black nails
Our nails are painted black, a symbol of our despair and darkness
We're dancing a slow dance
We move together in a slow, melancholic dance, lost in our own world of pain
Kiss of ash, my tongue fails
Our kisses are cold and lifeless, like ash, and our tongues are numb to any sensation
At the sharp blade of romance
We are caught in the dangerous game of love, where hurt and pain are always close by
Tongue of ash catches drop
Our tongues are so numb that even blood from a sharp blade fails to elicit a reaction
From sharp and bloody steel
We are victims of this cruel game, where the sharp blade of love cuts deep
We've danced too long to ever stop
We are so lost in this cycle of pain that stopping seems impossible
It's time for a broken mind to heal
Our minds are shattered and it's time for them to heal and recover from the pain
Black stare could shatter stone
Our emotionless gaze is so powerful that it can break even the hardest of objects
Black knife rests, white body prone
The dangerous knife we carry around is resting as we watch a white body lying motionless on the ground
Dark angels watch the play below
We are being watched by evil beings who revel in our pain and suffering
Black soul wants to die young
Our souls are consumed by darkness and we long for an early death
Black lips smile when dark tongue
We find twisted joy in our own pain and lack of emotion, reflected in our dark smiles and tongues
Tastes the wine from your kind
We seek pleasure in the pain of others, indulging in their suffering like wine
Crimson tongue catches drop
Our tongues are still numb to the sharp pain of love, even as we taste blood
From nails like razor blades
Our nails are so sharp that they can cut like blades, causing damage to anyone who tries to get close
The dance is done, the game is won
We have finished our dance of pain and won this cruel game of love
It's time for a broken heart to feel
Our hearts are broken and it's time for them to feel again, to move on from this endless cycle of agony
Contributed by Lucy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.