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
Ghosts
Colony 5 Lyrics
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Sweat and smoke mixed with absinth
This is what I always seek
When the demons
Blurs in neon
Life begins just before the race
Ghosts
Our day has passed
It can never be day again
Ghosts
We don't want to be like you
We are fashion slaves
Driving in the wrong lane
Dreary eyes, even sleepy still
Evening arrives with a pill
This is what makes me weak
My lovely demons
Turns the scene on
Life isn't life until the race
Ghosts
We can never be like you
Our day has passed
It can never be day again
Ghosts
We don't want to be like you
We are fashion slaves
Driving in the wrong lane
Ghosts
We can never be like you
Our day has passed
It can never be day again
Ghosts
We don't want to be like you
We are fashion slaves
Driving in the wrong lane
Ghosts
We can never be like you
Our day has passed
It can never be day again
Ghosts
We don't want to be like you
We are fashion slaves
Driving in the wrong lane
The song "Ghosts" by Colony 5 is a reflection of the struggles and desires of a group who feel like they are living in the shadow of the past. The lyrics express the idea that those living in the present will never be like the ghosts of the past. The song opens with a vivid description of a nightlife scene, complete with flashing lights, sweat, smoke, and absinthe. The singer is seeking to escape from everyday life by embracing the wild and debauched lifestyle of the night.
The lyrics go on to describe the singer's "lovely demons," which are responsible for turning the scene on, and creating a sense of excitement and purpose that the singer craves. The phrase "life isn't life until the race" suggests that the singer feels that only when the demons are released, and the night becomes chaotic, does life truly begin.
In the chorus, the group sings "Ghosts, we can never be like you." The phrase suggests that the past is always just out of reach, and that those living in the present will never be able to recreate the things that made the past so special. The idea of "fashion slaves" and "driving in the wrong lane" seems to suggest that the group feels they are living in some kind of alternate reality, a parallel universe where they are unable to fully connect with the past, or embrace the present.
Overall, "Ghosts" is a plaintive rumination on the nature of nostalgia, the difficulty of connecting with the past, and the struggles of living in an ever-changing world.
Line by Line Meaning
End of the night, all I see are lights
After the night is over, the only thing visible are the bright lights
Sweat and smoke mixed with absinth
The environment is a blend of perspiration, fumes and intoxicants
This is what I always seek
The atmosphere is what the singer desires all the time
When the demons
The negative aspects of oneself
Blurs in neon
Become unclear in the flashing light of neon
Life begins just before the race
The excitement of the anticipation is the highlight of life
Ghosts
The ones who have been left behind by time
We can never be like you
The artist acknowledges that they cannot be like those who have gone before
Our day has passed
Time has moved on from the era they belong to
It can never be day again
Those times will never come back
We don't want to be like you
They reject the idea of being like those who lived before
We are fashion slaves
They are consumed by the latest style
Driving in the wrong lane
They are headed in a direction opposite to the norm
Dreary eyes, even sleepy still
Despite being tired, the singer's eyes are sad
Evening arrives with a pill
The night sets in with the help of medication
This is what makes me weak
The artist accepts that this habit causes them weakness
My lovely demons
The negative side of the artist's personality which they cherish
Turns the scene on
Provokes the surroundings to become lively
Life isn't life until the race
Life is incomplete without the thrill of the chase
Contributed by Hailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sphinxcorp
great song i love it
goonghoul
wow!! where has this song been all my life?!?!!?!! Outstanding!
Efren Flores
Omfg,that was bad ass!!!!reminds me of Red Cell and Rotersand,I am bloody impressed by this band.freakin amazing!!
Menchi
Wow... just... wowO_O This song is PURE awesomeness! =D
Shaun Denton
it's amazing
Alexa Lenox
Because both are wonderful artists.
underworlddreams1
Beautifull song
Eric Girard
J adore Ghost
Nathan Carlson
very dark and nice, heavy as hell
Wiolett100
@Loki048 10000 % pure Epic Awesomness. :D