Their best material can be found on their later albums "Wings of Time (1999), "Dreamland" (2001) and "Hidden Place" (2003). All three feature excellent melodic progressive-metal, great musicianship, walls of keyboards and some powerful and catchy vocals from Titta Tani. It is still too early to comment on their latest cd "Misplaced" (2004), as it had just been released at the time this bio was written.
Aggressive, melodic and progressive, DGM is a fun progressive-metal band with a pleasant neo-classical flavor. Their material will certainly appeal to fans of Dream Theater, Symphony X and Vanden Plas.
UNIVERSE
DGM Lyrics
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Rose from the earth
We are leaving
It's a rush to other worlds
We are not allowed to live into this one
It's our fault
From the words I've heard
To the Universe we'll belong
My journey's turning into
What will divide us forever
In this fairy world
We'll live to build a new heaven
With no more return
Eyes wide open
We'll find the way
To the unknown
We're looking for
Somewhere to start over
Over again
To the star that glows
Shining light exposed
From an Earth we won't live again
My journey's turning into
What will divide us forever
In this fairy world
We'll live to build a new heaven
With no more return
My journey's turning into
What will divide us forever
In this fairy world
We'll live to build
A new heaven
We'll build this
Universe
The lyrics of DGM's song "Universe" are that of an apocalyptic nature, depicting a world on the brink of destruction due to human negligence and errors. The first few lines, "Too many warnings, rose from the earth, we are leaving", imply that warnings about the impending destruction of the earth have been ignored by humans, leading to the necessity of leaving for other worlds. It is a rush to find a new place to live, as humans have not been responsible enough to take care of the current world they live in. The line "It's our fault" reinforces this idea that the destruction is a result of human actions, and that the consequences cannot be escaped from, only worked around.
The chorus, "My journey's turning into what will divide us forever, in this fairy world we'll live to build a new heaven with no more return", implies that the journey to find a new world is not without cost. It will divide people forever, as they settle into this new world, leaving behind all they have ever known. The new world is described as a "fairy world", which suggests a dreamlike quality to it, almost as if it's too good to be true. The end of the world, however, is final, with "no more return".
The lines "To the star that glows, shining light exposed, from an Earth we won't live again" reinforce the idea that the old world is gone forever, with only the memories of it remaining. The final chorus emphasizes the idea that humans will not just survive, but "build this universe", implying that they will not repeat their mistakes in this new world.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many warnings
There are too many signs indicating that something is wrong.
Rose from the earth
Problems have arisen from the planet and its environment.
We are leaving
Humans are trying to escape Earth and its issues.
It's a rush to other worlds
People are eager to find new homes elsewhere in the universe.
We are not allowed to live into this one
Our actions are preventing us from continuing to live on Earth.
It's our fault
Humanity must take responsibility for the damage caused to the planet.
From the place I know
The singer is referencing their familiar surroundings on Earth.
From the words I've heard
Information gleaned from others is guiding their journey to a new world.
To the Universe we'll belong
The goal is to be part of the wider universe and its possibilities.
My journey's turning into
The singer is discussing their personal journey and what it may lead to.
What will divide us forever
Certain actions or beliefs will separate us permanently.
In this fairy world
A new, ideal world is being created in the singer's imagination.
We'll live to build a new heaven
The people will work together to build a utopian society on a new world.
With no more return
Once the journey is taken, there is no going back to the past.
Eyes wide open
The explorers are alert and seeking new knowledge.
We'll find the way
The adventurers are confident in their ability to locate a suitable new home.
To the unknown
They are traveling into the vast, uncharted reaches of space.
We're looking for
The people are searching for a fresh start.
Somewhere to start over
A new location where the past can be left behind and a better future can be built.
Over again
The chance to try again and create a more positive society for all.
To the star that glows
A specific celestial body is being targeted as a potential new home.
Shining light exposed
The star is showing signs that it may be a hospitable environment for humans.
From an Earth we won't live again
The old world is dying and cannot sustain human life any longer.
We'll build this Universe
The humans will take an active role in creating a better future for themselves and others in the universe.
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.