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
Symphony of Hope
Colony 5 Lyrics
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Am I enough to star in the scene she plays
In her dreams
Hope is a storm and I am so weak
I hold on to her, I feel like a freak
We fight the winds, love is a kite
We hold on to the rope
We walk over mountains
We walk over crystal lakes
A magic moment, we embrace
Caught inside the fairytale
The lovers' secret place
Fear is a shield and I am afraid
Love is so strong, it's like a grenade
We stand our ground, love is an anchor
We hold on to the rope
We hold on to hope
"Symphony of Hope" is a powerful song by Colony 5 that explores the themes of love, hope, and fear. The lyrics allude to the two central characters in the song, the singer and his partner, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship. The opening lines, "I have begun to hold on to hope, Am I enough to star in the scene she plays in her dreams," suggest that the singer has found joy and meaning in his life due to his partner's presence. While he is hopeful about their future, he is also uncertain about whether he measures up to her expectations.
The next lines, "Hope is a storm and I am so weak, I hold on to her, I feel like a freak, We fight the winds, love is a kite, We hold on to the rope, We hold on to hope," highlight the complexity of their journey. Love is often unpredictable, much like a storm, and the singer feels ill-equipped to handle its challenges. Yet, he remains committed to his partner and the relationship, determined to weather whatever storms may come their way. The lines, "Fear is a shield and I am afraid, Love is so strong, it's like a grenade, We stand our ground, love is an anchor, We hold on to the rope, We hold on to hope," further reinforce this idea. Love can be both powerful and dangerous, a grenade that threatens to destroy everything in its wake. But, the singer and his partner decide to stand firm against that fear, finding solace in each other's love as they hold on to hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I have begun to hold on to hope
I have started to believe in the possibility of a positive future.
Am I enough to star in the scene she plays
Do I have what it takes to be a part of her life and dreams?
In her dreams
She envisions a desirable future that we both hope to attain.
Hope is a storm and I am so weak
Hope can be overwhelming at times, and I feel powerless to control it.
I hold on to her, I feel like a freak
I cling to her for support and feel like an outsider for doing so.
We fight the winds, love is a kite
We struggle against external forces, but our love remains buoyant.
We hold on to the rope
We cling to each other as a source of stability and comfort.
We walk over mountains
We face daunting challenges, but we persevere despite them.
We walk over crystal lakes
We overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable, but we do not drown in despair.
A magic moment, we embrace
We share a special and meaningful connection that sustains us.
Caught inside the fairytale
We are living a story of passion, devotion, and love.
The lovers' secret place
Our love is sacred and private, known only to us.
Fear is a shield and I am afraid
Fear can be a defense mechanism, but it also creates a sense of vulnerability and apprehension within me.
Love is so strong, it's like a grenade
Love is powerful and explosive, capable of changing everything in an instant.
We stand our ground, love is an anchor
We remain committed to each other, even when everything else seems uncertain.
Contributed by Aria K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.