"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!
Together As One
Courageous Lyrics
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If one of us should die to keep us alive
I'm not afraid to leave
My spirit remains, we share this sacrifice
You're a part of my fate
[Refrain:]
A merger by separation
Always dreamt to set us free
For one of us this dream comes true
Can I deal with death which makes me survive ?
Forever still in you
[Refrain:]
Together as one, different minds
A merger by separation
Together as one, different souls
A merger by separation
We have been torn apart
Together as one
When I close my eyes, I see myself in you
Always remember we shall meet at the end of the circle
[Solo: Gerd Lücking / Oliver Lohmann]
[Refrain:]
Together as one, different minds
A merger by separation
Together as one, different souls
A merger by separation
The lyrics of "Together As One" by Courageous express ideas of unity, sacrifice, and perseverance in difficult times. The first verse acknowledges the possibility of death as a result of fighting for a higher cause, but the singer is not afraid because they know their spirit will live on and their sacrifice will be shared by the community. The refrain emphasizes the power of coming together as one, even when individuals have different perspectives or experiences. The bridge reflects on the struggles that have torn the community apart but ends on a hopeful note of seeing oneself in others and the promise of reunion at the end of the journey.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on the challenges faced by groups fighting for justice or freedom, whether through political activism or personal struggles. The idea of merging through separation suggests that individuals are not giving up their unique identities but are able to come together despite their differences. The solo in the middle of the song provides a moment of reflection and introspection before the final refrain repeats the message of unity.
Line by Line Meaning
If one of us should die to keep us alive
We recognize the potential sacrifice that may need to be made to achieve our collective goal
I'm not afraid to leave
I am willing to make that sacrifice
My spirit remains, we share this sacrifice
Even if I am no longer physically present, my spirit lives on and contributes to our unity and shared goal
You're a part of my fate
Our destinies are intertwined and we rely on each other to achieve our collective aspirations
Together as one, different minds
We are able to come together and collaborate despite our varying perspectives and experiences
A merger by separation
Although we are distinct individuals, we are able to unite and complement each other
Always dreamt to set us free
We share a common vision of achieving freedom or liberation
For one of us this dream comes true
One of us may be lucky enough to see this vision realized
Can I deal with death which makes me survive ?
We must grapple with the reality that in some cases, death may be necessary to achieve our shared goal of freedom or liberation
Forever still in you
Even if I am no longer physically present, my contribution lives on through our collective effort and unity
We have been torn apart
We have experienced division and fragmentation of our shared goal or aspiration
When I close my eyes, I see myself in you
We recognize our interconnectedness and rely on each other to achieve our collective goal
Always remember we shall meet at the end of the circle
We remain united in our shared goal and eventual reunion
Together as one, different souls
Despite our differences, we come together to achieve our shared vision
A merger by separation
We are able to unite and complement each other despite our distinct differences and experiences
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
joshua thomas
I'd like to sail to lands afar
Out on a boat that's built for two
Beneath a canopy of stars
That would be just like a dream come true
Just to be with you
And oh, oh, oh, ohhh
When we're together
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
Feels like forever
Worries seem to fade away
As they become as distant memories
When we're together
I'd like a castle on a hill
Where you and i could spend the day
And i'd love to go where time stands still
And all that doesn't matter fades away
You are here with me
And oh, oh, oh, ohhh
When we're together
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
Feels like forever
Worries seem to fade away
As they become as distant memories
When we're together
And i'd love to
Dance with you
Under the big blue sky
We'd hold the
Wonder of the moment
As the moment passes by
When we're together
And oh, oh, oh, ohhh
When we're together
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
Feels like forever
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
Feels just like forever!!
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
Yeah, whenever we're together
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
When we're together
Macarena Arcos
Oh... cuando estamos juntos, oh... se siente como la eternidad, las preocupaciones parecen apagarse... mientras se convierten en memorias distantes... cuando estamos juntos! Hermosa canción
sheila hernandez
GOD is with us all the time and I cry because it makes me remember of my dad and me and I am so happy that I have God in my Corazon:)
Shady Badger
The scene in the movie made me cry so hard. And this video makes me want to cry again. It is so beautiful!
aziza_ravshanovas
@Hannah Skeldon same
Bj stone the Harry Potter fangirl
IKR
Hannah Skeldon
It made me cry so hard too.
Gary Parker
This hits my heart ❤️. It reminds me when I dance with my brother at a wedding when we were little I sure do miss my bro
joshua thomas
I'd like to sail to lands afar
Out on a boat that's built for two
Beneath a canopy of stars
That would be just like a dream come true
Just to be with you
And oh, oh, oh, ohhh
When we're together
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
Feels like forever
Worries seem to fade away
As they become as distant memories
When we're together
I'd like a castle on a hill
Where you and i could spend the day
And i'd love to go where time stands still
And all that doesn't matter fades away
You are here with me
And oh, oh, oh, ohhh
When we're together
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
Feels like forever
Worries seem to fade away
As they become as distant memories
When we're together
And i'd love to
Dance with you
Under the big blue sky
We'd hold the
Wonder of the moment
As the moment passes by
When we're together
And oh, oh, oh, ohhh
When we're together
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
Feels like forever
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
Feels just like forever!!
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
Yeah, whenever we're together
Oh, oh, oh, ohhh
When we're together
Tiago Silva Bernini
Muito bom filme e uma ótima música!!!
Mikhail Stanfliet
This song and this part of the movie is the part that starts making me wanting to crying. It makes me feel that we all don't have long to live. Every time I watch the movie, I just what to watch it over and over again, because that is how much I love it.