The ba… Read Full Bio ↴Dead by April is a modern metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden.
The band released a demo in 2007 and another in 2008, and they both leaked out to several peer-to-peer-sites. During this time they also played in local venues around Gothenburg. The demo also spawned one radio single, Falling Behind. In 2008, the band received two awards, both for Best Newcomer, on “Swedish Pop Awards” and “Bandit Rock Awards”
Their first single “Losing You” was released 6 March, 2009 at their MySpace page. The song gained attention to the band by being background music to Expedition Robinson 2009. On the 13 May 2009, the band released their debut album Dead by April, which contains 13 songs, eleven of which are remastered demo songs, with the other two being new ones. On July 21 2009, when the band was on a UK tour with Skindred, Dead by April announced that the track “Angels of Clarity” would be their next UK only single. The band has also announced a second Swedish single, “What Can I Say”.
Current members:
Christoffer Andersson- harsh vocals (2013 - present)
Zandro Santiago - vocals (2010 - present)
Marcus Wesslén – bass guitar (2007 - present)
Alexander Svenningson – drums (2007 - present)
Pontus Hjelm - guitars, vocals (2007 - present)
Former members:
Jimmie Strimell – vocals (2007 - 2013)
Johan Olsson – guitars, backing vocals (2007 - 2010)
Henric Carlsson - bass (2007)
Johan Eskilsson - guitars
Session Members:
Jonas Ekdahl - drums (2010 - 2011)
Joel Nilsson - guitars (2010)
Two Faced
Dead by April Lyrics
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Don't try to run, we're alone in this war
Our thoughts will be futile, progressing bit by bit
As I'm fighting to kill it
Replace all my frustration, with you, inspiration was reclaimed
Fighting this addiction, I'm bleeding
Zandro: Evil's on my left, good is on my right
Zandro:Telling me to hate, telling me to smile
Jimmie: It's like I'm two faced, it's like I'm two faced
For what, listen to me, now I am crying it out
Trying to fight again inside, now I am screaming it out
Replace all my frustration, with you, inspiration was reclaimed
Fighting this addiction, I'm bleeding
Zandro: Evil's on my left, good is on my right
Jimmie: It's like I'm two faced, it's like I'm two faced
Zandro:Telling me to hate, telling me to smile
Jimmie: It's like I'm two faced, it's like I'm two faced
I am trying to figure it out why I'm bleeding
No one will ever understand me, it's like I'm two faced
Understand me, it's like I'm two faced
Understand me
Zandro: Evil's on my left, good is on my right
Jimmie: It's like I'm two faced, it's like I'm two faced
Zandro:Telling me to hate, telling me to smile
Jimmie: It's like I'm two faced, it's like I'm two faced
Evil's on my left, good is on my right
It's like I'm two faced, it's like I'm two faced
Telling me to hate, telling me to smile
It's like I'm two faced, it's like I'm two faced
The song "Two Faced" by Dead by April talks about the internal conflict of a person who has contradictory thoughts and emotions. The lyrics suggest that the person is fighting an addiction and trying to replace their frustration with inspiration. The singer is torn between good and evil, as represented by the opposing forces on either side of them. The lyrics compare this to being "two-faced," indicating that the person may put on a facade to hide their true feelings.
The emotions conveyed in this song are intense, with the lyrics expressing a sense of desperation and confusion. The chorus states "it's like I'm two-faced," reinforcing the idea that the singer feels like they are living a lie. They are trying to understand why they are bleeding and why no one can understand them. The song hints at an ongoing struggle with addiction and feelings of unworthiness.
As a whole, "Two Faced" presents a complex set of emotions that are difficult to interpret. The lyrics suggest a sense of powerlessness and a fight to find inspiration and overcome destructive habits. The song appears to speak to the duality of human nature and how sometimes we may feel trapped by conflicting thoughts and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't try to run, we're alone in this war
We are in this battle together and there is no escaping it
Our thoughts will be futile, progressing bit by bit
Our thinking will not produce any tangible results and will only happen slowly
As I'm fighting to kill it
I am struggling to overcome something
Replace all my frustration, with you, inspiration was reclaimed
You have helped me overcome my frustration and find inspiration
Fighting this addiction, I'm bleeding
I am struggling with an addiction and it is causing me great pain
Evil's on my left, good is on my right
I am torn between right and wrong
Telling me to hate, telling me to smile
I am conflicted and receiving mixed messages
Trying to fight again inside, now I am screaming it out
I am fighting an internal battle and it is causing me to feel intense emotions
I am trying to figure it out why I'm bleeding
I am struggling to understand why I am in pain
No one will ever understand me, it's like I'm two faced
I feel misunderstood and conflicted
Understand me
I want to be understood
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