"for us "heavy metal" is more than putting ourselves into musical and optical chains", explains singer Chris, "you carry this music in your heart. Boundless freedom, musical variety, loyalty to the scene and a healthy measure of positive rebellion - those are the attributes which we carry deep inside since the glorious eighties and what we live and make music for."
The new album "inertia" which will be released November 15th by mausoleum records/ soulfood stands as a clear statement for this. An impressing piece of steel, which casts the listeners under it's spell for nearly 60 minutes and thereby leads through real hells and back again into a fictitious reality. A roller coaster travel through the abysses of human soul up to the end of the circle and a nightmare behind luck.
Each of the musicians captivates the listeners by an unbelievable feeling for catchy hook lines, technical finesse, corner and edges so that the complete work is always alive and never gets sterile. The experimental phase has passed and the twelve songs on "inertia" are compact, catchy and at any time come inexorably on the point. For all hardness and energy which distinguishes the respective songs there are beautiful refrains and harmonies which settle lastingly in mind and also stay there for extremely long time. They only wait to be sung by the audience.
Drummer Jan Mischon understands, beside the driving and powerful drumming, to arrange the songs by his Latin- and jazz-affected style more variable and more rolling. It is not in vain that Xavier Naidoo and "Söhne Mannheims", with whom he already played several times, are full of respect for his ability. He brings the songs to life, he is the foundation wall of an enormous apparatus, a basic column which tells at the same time its own story. Besides he is also a highly gifted singer who was noticed already in various musicals (among other "Hair", "Little Shop Of Horror").
Bass player Jürgen Wieland is a highly explosive mixture in music which threatens to detonate at any time. One time he completes the basics with his monster grooves, in the next moment his prisoner inside screams for freedom and self-manifestation. On "Inertia" this energy was bundled and released in the right moments. From this develop solo inserts which give to the music more space and variety.
Both guitar players Oliver Lohmann and Gerd Lücking rank among the best ones in Germany. At least they must hide behind nobody. It's not in vain that Jeff Loomis (Nevermore), after a common concert leaned his head in reverence for this guitar duo. Thunderous heavy riffs, sensitive and hyper-fast soli which become rather often real duels.
Over all this floats the voice of Chris Staubach who sets the necessary complement with his varied vocals, carrying the listeners through the entire world of COURAGEOUS. Sometimes oppressing, heart-softening, psychotic, sensitively, painfully screaming, singing, roaring from deepest hell - no border which can not be crossed, no world of feelings which can not be trespassed. Hypnotic vocals pull you under it's spell, embracing and caressing, only to jump with both feet in your face in the next second and ensure that the following nights become troubled.
Since COURAGEOUS released their first self-financed debut album "Listen" in 1999 very much happened: new trends came and disappeared, new superstars were born and were forgotten in the next moment, metal was buried and seconds later was trendy again. Constantly and consistently COURAGEOUS went their own way in all these years and were respected for that either from fans and press. Both self-directed albums ("Remember" released in 2002) ensured sensation in the underground and were celebrated by the press. Live on stage the band knew how to convince with a professional, powerful and optically more than usual stage-acting. The guys obtained numerous shows with national and international artists as well as a place at the "Bang Your Head 2001".
After long negotiations it is done: the new CD "Inertia" will be released to mankind on November 15th. The musicians can hardly wait, because they feel like captured in their four walls of the rehearsal room. The band is ready to bring the masses to sweat and the venues to burst. With this record this dream might become reality nearly soon.
The new album "Inertia" received incredible reviews from the european press. However, it never reached the over-the-top-position, but there were many famous releases from well-known bands this month and the album missed the top-ten-positions very close. It hurted only shortly, because the reactions from all over the world healed every wound very fast. In the U.K. they called the music of COURAGEOUS "the future of Heavy Metal" - a strong compliment.
In January 2005 the band supported the hungarians SUPERBUTT on their european tour. After this experience they headlined some local festivals; radio and television appearances followed. From the good to the bad times: Back from the road COURAGEOUS faced the bad sides of the music business, because two confirmed european tours were canceled very close to the beginning. In both times the headliners had to cancel due to health or financial problems. So the musicians had enough time to write new songs for the upcoming album.
In October 2005 COURAGEOUS has been choosen as "best band" from the listeners of the famous radiostation "YOU FM" at Frankfurt/Main, Germany. It's spectacular, because the radiostation is a mainstream radio and COURAGEOUS was the only Heavy Metal Band performing this evening. The liveconcert and the presentation of the award was simply awesome. Heavy Metal is still alive!
At the end of the year the band entered the "Black-Solaris-Studios" in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, to record the new album in cooperation with producer Uwe Lulis (REBELLION, ex- GRAVE DIGGER). The recording and mixing sessions for "Downfall Of Honesty" were finally done in spring 2006. Unfortunately it was too late to release before the festival season, so it was postponed to autum 2006.
Another break, and COURAGEOUS took the opportunity to play some shows with bands like VICIOUS RUMORS, NEVERMORE, CRUCIFIED BARBARA, SONATA ARCTICA and DORO.
Now the time has come: On Friday, October 13th the new album "Downfall Of Honesty" will be released worldwide. Eleven new songs, even more straighter and more catchier, but on the other hand also more rough and more variable. An explosive combination - everybody is called to check out in the middle of October. On October 31st COURAGEOUS is going to support BEYOND FEAR (with ex-JUDAS PRIEST siren Tim "Ripper" Owens) and the San Francisco legends from VICIOUS RUMORS on their european tour "A Lesson In Metal". A Triple Metal Attack!
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Courageous Lyrics
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How much more pain do I have to suffer ?
How many more prayers do I have to speak ?
How much more pain do I have to suffer, before you'll release me ?
[Bridge:]
Feel the shades - shades of my hope slippering through my hands, it slowly dies
It vanished like an hour-glass
[Refrain:]
These are the days that I die - and I just fade away
All of my dreams swept aside - and I just fade away - again
How many more times do I have to die ?
How many more times must I drown myself ?
How many more times do I have to die, before I can live again ??
[Bridge:]
Feel the shades - shades of my hope slippering through my hands, it slowly dies
Feel the shades - shades of my dreams in my arms and I couldn't avert
It vanished like an hour-glass
[Refrain:]
These are the days that I die - and I just fade away
All of my dreams swept aside - and I just fade away
[Solo: Oliver Lohmann]
Shades of my dreams - It slowly dies - It vanished like an hour-glass
Feel the shades
[Refrain:]
These are the days that I die - and I just fade away
All of my dreams swept aside - and I just fade away
These are the days that I die - and I just fade away
All of my dreams swept aside - and I just fade away again
The song is a powerful expression of the struggles that the singer is going through. The lyrics tell a story of someone who is dealing with a tremendous amount of pain and is feeling hopeless. The repetition of the line "How much more pain do I have to suffer?" emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the situation. It's a cry for help and for release from the pain. The bridge depicts the loss of hope and dreams slipping away, much like sand from an hourglass. The metaphorical imagery is a powerful way to represent the fleeting nature of these dreams and hopes. The singer feels helpless as they watch everything slip away, unable to stop it from happening.
The song's refrain's repetition of "These are the days that I die - and I just fade away. All of my dreams swept aside - and I just fade away - again" emphasizes the hopeless nature of the situation. It's a statement of resignation and acceptance of defeat. The final lines of the song are perhaps the most impactful, with the singer repeating "These are the days that I die - and I just fade away" as if to emphasize that they feel as though they are slowly fading away and will never recover.
Line by Line Meaning
How much more pain do I have to suffer?
I am in so much pain and I am wondering how much more I can bear.
How many more prayers do I have to speak?
I have been praying for relief, but it seems like my prayers are not being answered.
How much more pain do I have to suffer, before you'll release me?
I am pleading for release from this suffering, but I don't know how much longer I can hold on.
Feel the shades - shades of my hope slippering through my hands, it slowly dies
I can feel my hope slipping away from me and fading into the darkness, leaving me with nothing.
Feel the shades - shades of my dreams in my arms and I couldn't avert
I had dreams and goals that I held close to my heart, but they slipped away and I couldn't stop it from happening.
It vanished like an hour-glass
My hope and dreams slipped away like sand through an hour-glass, and now they are gone.
These are the days that I die - and I just fade away
Every day feels like a long, slow death, and I am slowly disappearing into nothingness.
All of my dreams swept aside - and I just fade away - again
My dreams and aspirations have been pushed aside and forgotten, and I am fading away into oblivion once more.
How many more times do I have to die?
I feel like a part of me dies every day, and I am wondering how many more deaths I will have to endure.
How many more times must I drown myself?
I feel like I am drowning in my pain and sorrow, and I don't know how much longer I can keep going.
How many more times do I have to die, before I can live again??
I am hoping that if I can just get through this pain and suffering, I will be able to experience life and happiness once again.
Shades of my dreams - It slowly dies - It vanished like an hour-glass
My dreams are slipping away and disappearing, and it feels like time is running out.
These are the days that I die - and I just fade away
Every day feels like a small death, and I am slowly losing myself in the process.
All of my dreams swept aside - and I just fade away
My dreams and aspirations have been forgotten, and I am slowly giving up on myself.
These are the days that I die - and I just fade away
Every day feels like a long, slow death, and I am slowly disappearing into nothingness.
All of my dreams swept aside - and I just fade away again
My dreams and aspirations have been pushed aside and forgotten, and I am fading away into oblivion once more.
Contributed by Bella T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
michael appollo
Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands
As darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white are turned to gray
And thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade
Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattering leads to compromises, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises leave broken hearts astray
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white are turned to gray
And thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade
The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white are turned to gray
And thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see
Brah, Trumpwon,bigly
Casting Crowns has never had any chill, they jump head first into the hardest subjects, and tackle them with God's word. They really are a gift to us.
Tubby944
I love this video. First time I heard it was on the movie Fireproof. Both times in the movie and on this video how marriage was crumbled by infidelity except an addition of their daughter hearing them fight. Sad when that happens. Thanks for sharing this song. GOD BLESSl
Carrie Rose
They are
Dave D
My Favorite All Time Band - every Song has deep meaning and teaching! Awesome!
Jonathan Carnahan
I went to a Casting Crowns concert with my children....I was a raging alcoholic and bound by drugs.....when they sang this song I didnt know it was about adultery but it brought heavy conviction over me....I almost walked out of the church while they sang this song....but I couldn't leave because my sons were holding my hands one on each side ...looking at me in the eyes singing this song to me.....I was backslidden at the time so I understood how God was using all this conviction to wake me up......I ended up repenting about a year later....Bless Jesus....for breaking my heart again
John SaintLyrics
Halleluyah, more Grace Bro
Kevin Mwenda
May God bless you bro and help you to hold on to Him
Peter Njoroge
Jonathan Carnahan Amen Bro!
Jordan Carvalho
Jonathan Carnahan Amen God Bless you (from Portugal ) , never forget that feeling God knows us Psalm 139 !
Onut Kristy
Jonathan Carnahan Hey m8 , good to know God love's you , really nice thing to meet guy's who can say that !! bad thing that doesn't happens to me !!