They have released two EP’s: Determination EP (2005) and Violet EP (2009), a live recording (2006) and one full length album: Token (2007).
Biography:
Determination was founded in 2004 by it's 3 original members Jon, Jonny & M'rtl. They started writing songs in the style of Grunge and played their first gig in june 2005, at a youth event called "@mos4". In the summer, fall, winter of 2005 and spring of 2006 they played more than 10 gigs and became locally known. Due to local success Determination also started playing some shows all over southern Germany. The highlights included such events like Teenstreet 2006, where they played for a crowd of 4000 people, and the Himmelfahrtsfestival 2007. Determination recorded their first self-titled demo in the winter of 2004. After the local success of the first demo they released the "Days and Nights" Live CD in 2006, which included live recordings of the most famous songs, taking the listener to a direction of some kind of Nu-Metal. After writing and arranging new material for a complete album they took their music to their home studio in order to record their latest full-length Album "Token", which was released in July 2007. With the Violet EP they made a voyage into a metalcore direction. The EP was released on their "Determination says goodbye" show on 5th June 2009, splitting up on that date due to individual personal careers.
Lineup:
John Calarvo (aka Jon) - Vocals, Bass, Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Keys
Jonathan Dimond (aka Jonny) - Guitars
Martin Hildenbrand (aka M'rtl) - Drums
Official webpages:
http://www.determinationmusic.de/
http://www.myspace.com/determinationmusic
Today John Calarvo - now under his real name - is active in the bands The Hirsch Effekt and Sustar.
2.) http://www.myspace.com/seewinkelhardcore
Deep Inside
Determination Lyrics
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Like waking up from a bad dream
You're coming to the point of decision
Never really knew what's going on
But now I can see
Whatever comes from hate is not going to end
Turn the path to the other side - stop to bend
Realizing, building accumulation
Gotta stop you in the frontline
Taking you back to the start
With your quest deep inside
Pre-Chorus
Bleeding
Forsaken
Alive or fallen deep within?
Breathe in
Proclaiming
It's up to you don't give in
Chorus
Still reaching out
It's all your life
You're not awakening
Torn down inside to free your mind?
You're fallen deep within
Still anguish after your perception
But it will turn away as you open your eyes
Verse Two
And the pain goes on
Everybody tries to bring you down
Throw around, beat you up upon a hard ground
Gotta know who you really are
Deep inside
Don't let the others change your mind
Not from the outside
The J, the E, the S, the U to S
There's no one here to blame
It's time for you to confess
What you stand for
What you believe in
Just back to the start
With your quest deep inside
The song Deep Inside by Determination is a powerful message about determination and not giving up on one's dreams. In the first verse, the lyrics speak of waking up from a bad dream and coming to a point of decision. They also talk about how hate is not going to end well, and one must turn the path towards the other side. The lyrics also emphasize building an accumulation, which can only be done by realizing one's potential. One must stop in the frontline and take a step back to the start, with a quest deep inside. The pre-chorus speaks of the suffering one goes through - whether alive or fallen deep within, one must proclaim and not give in to despair.
The chorus is a message of hope, as the lyrics encourage the listener to keep reaching out and not give up on their life. The last line suggests that if one opens their eyes and frees their mind, the anguish will turn away. In the second verse, the lyrics address the pain and struggles one goes through in life. However, one must not let the negativity bring them down or change their mind. The lyrics then mention JE-SU-S as a powerful reminder that there is no one to blame, and one must confess what they stand for and believe in. The lyrics end with a message to go back to the start with a quest deep inside.
Line by Line Meaning
Like waking up from a bad dream
You're finally realizing the gravity of the situation you're in and the need to make a decision.
You're coming to the point of decision
You've reached a critical juncture where you need to choose between different paths.
Never really knew what's going on
You were previously oblivious to the situation and its consequences.
But now I can see
You've finally gained clarity and can perceive the situation for what it is.
Whatever comes from hate is not going to end
Hate only begets more hate and doesn't lead to a resolution.
Turn the path to the other side - stop to bend
It's time to take a different path and stop compromising your values.
Gotta cause for a sensation
You feel a sense of purpose and urgency to act.
Realizing, building accumulation
You're recognizing the consequences of past actions and trying to make amends.
Gotta stop you in the frontline
You need to put a stop to something before it gets worse.
Taking you back to the start
You need to revisit your roots and rediscover what's truly important.
With your quest deep inside
You need to reconnect with your inner self to find clarity and direction.
Bleeding
You're experiencing emotional pain.
Forsaken
You feel abandoned and hopeless.
Alive or fallen deep within?
You're questioning your own resilience and ability to overcome challenges.
Breathe in
Take a deep breath and find your center to move forward.
Proclaiming
Asserting your agency and taking control.
It's up to you, don't give in
You have the power to shape your own destiny and mustn't give up.
Still reaching out
You're still trying to find your way and connect with others.
It's all your life
This is your journey and you're responsible for your own actions.
You're not awakening
You haven't yet fully understood the implications of your choices.
Torn down inside to free your mind?
You're going through a difficult period, but it's necessary to attain mental clarity in the long run.
You're fallen deep within
You're struggling internally and feeling hopeless.
Still anguish after your perception
You're still suffering even after understanding the situation better.
But it will turn away as you open your eyes
You'll find relief and a way out once you have a better understanding of the situation.
And the pain goes on
The emotional pain you're experiencing is ongoing.
Everybody tries to bring you down
You feel like everyone is against you and trying to diminish your self-worth.
Throw around, beat you up upon a hard ground
You feel like life is constantly knocking you down and making it hard to get back up.
Gotta know who you really are
It's important to be true to yourself and not let others define you.
Not from the outside
Your identity and values shouldn't be based on external factors.
The J, the E, the S, the U to S
A reference to the name of the band (JESUS) and their belief in God.
There's no one here to blame
You can't keep blaming others for your problems.
It's time for you to confess
You need to be honest with yourself and others about your shortcomings.
What you stand for
Your beliefs and values.
What you believe in
Your faith and spiritual convictions.
Just back to the start
It's time to go back to the beginning and reevaluate your priorities.
With your quest deep inside
You need to seek guidance from within to understand what truly matters to you.
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Knufflon
Jar! War auf jedenfall sehr lustig da^^ schade das sie sich auflösen