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
Nocturnal
Colony 5 Lyrics
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Come over here and warm my soul
You are so hot; I take what you've got
And I ask for more, never been so cold before
I can climb the mountains I can sail on the seas
But only if you have faith in me
I'm feeling alright
I hate my life but love is a light
When day becomes night I'm feeling all right
The lyrics to Colony 5's song "Nocturnal" delve into a relationship where the singer is seemingly reliant on their partner for comfort and warmth. The song starts with the singer waking up in the cold and requesting their partner to warm their soul. This vivid imagery paints a picture of a love that is not only physical but also emotional. The next line suggests that the partner is so attractive that the singer needs to take everything they offer and asks for more. The line "never been so cold before" could imply that the singer has never felt this way before. They have never felt so dependent on someone else for their emotional and physical needs.
The following lines "I can climb the mountains I can sail on the seas, but only if you have faith in me" suggest that the singer has a desire to be independent, but at the same time, they need their partner to believe in them. The chorus, "The clock strikes noon, dinner is breakfast, I'm feeling alright. I hate my life but love is a light. When day becomes night, I'm feeling all right" depicts a feeling of being okay with anything as long as their partner is there with them. The contrast between "hate my life" and "love is a light" is stark and emphasizes the importance of love in the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm getting up, it's oh so cold
I am waking up to a cold morning, feeling the chill in my body
Come over here and warm my soul
I need you to be close to me and give me emotional warmth
You are so hot; I take what you've got
You are attractive and I want to be with you physically
And I ask for more, never been so cold before
I want more intimacy with you and I have never felt this lonely before
I can climb the mountains I can sail on the seas
I am capable of achieving great things, but only with your support and belief in me
But only if you have faith in me
I need you to believe in me and my abilities
The clock strikes noon, dinner is breakfast
My life is disoriented and my routine is messed up
I'm feeling alright
Despite my struggles, I am feeling okay
I hate my life but love is a light
Although I don't like my life, my love for you shines through and gives me hope
When day becomes night I'm feeling all right
Even though my life may change and things may get tough, my love for you remains constant and makes me feel okay
Contributed by Allison C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.