This ballistic force of singer and songwriter soon recruited English drummer PETE NEWDECK, who is currently the heart pounding force behind the STEVE GRIMMETT BAND. He earned his stripes by playing drums for PAUL DIANNO'S KILLERS and THE SHOCK. These three unstoppable musicians were on a quest for the perfect guitar sound and attitude, as well as a guy who possessed rock solid ability above everything else. Enter former DEMON DRIVE and ATTACK guitar virtuoso THORSTEN KOEHNE of CODE OF PERFECTION.
Koehne's name was looked at because his current manager CARSTEN LIZARD SCHULZ brought it to the bands attention. Schulz is also the vocalist in EVIDENCE ONE, MIDNITE CLUB and formerly of DOMAIN. Logue and Schulz immediately struck up a friendship and the two, along with Eden, co-wrote the majority of the album's material. Schulz also brought a left over EVIDENCE ONE track "Eyes Of The World" to the table. Written by himself and ROBBY BOEBEL, his partner in EVIDENCE ONE and guitarist for FRONTLINE. The two are best known for their critically acclaimed 2004 NUCLEAR BLAST release "Tattooed Heart".
MICHAEL EDEN, PAUL LOGUE, PETE NEWDECK and THORSTEN KOEHNE were now on a mission and it was now nearing the time of putting this puzzle together. A name was chosen from dozens of ideas between the guys in the band and EDEN'S CURSE was born.
Using the singer's last name was a natural choice according to the guys in the band. It had nothing to do with ego. Everyone has input into all decisions musical or otherwise. Michael would have it no other way and has been quoted as saying “Without these guys I'm just a singer without a band. These guys are more than my band. They are my friend's”. Teamwork above all other things make this newly formed band a force to behold. The four musicians soon discovered that the glue to hold it all together was none other than current AXEL RUDI PELL, ULI JON ROTH and ROUGH SILK keyboard player FERDY DOERNBERG. Ferdy completed the international line up by joining as a permanent member in late June 2006.
Melodicrock.com's "Producer of the Year 2005 and PINK CREAM 69 bassist DENNIS WARD was secured to oversee the mixing and mastering of the album. Ward's involvement in the album turned out to be far more significant when Eden and Logue traveled to his studio in the South of Germany in late August 2006 to record the lead and backing vocals. Logue persuaded Ward's PINK CREAM 69 vocalist DAVID READMAN to join the backing vocal army for the record, as the pair had co-written together on the formers forthcoming debut solo. The backing vocal army also consisted of current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, CORNERSTONE, ex-RAINBOW and MIDNIGHT BLUE vocalist DOOGIE WHITE, and the aforementioned CARSTEN LIZARD SCHULZ.
In Summer 2007 the band signed to heavy weights AFM RECORDS in Germany for the European release of the album and penned deals with SPIRITUAL BEAST (Japan), DYNAMO RECORDS (Latin America) and METAL MAYHEM MUSIC (North America) for a worldwide assault!
EDEN'S CURSEwill take no prisoners in this game of Rock N' Roll. They will curse you if you curse them. Game on!!
LOST SOUL
Eden's Curse Lyrics
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Why did it take so long for you to be a man
Wasted pay no mind
The centre of life
A kingdom at the back of your mind
Stranded n' restless on your own
A place n' time without a home
Where every day you roll the dice
You're a Lost Soul, you're a Lost Soul
What's it like to stray from the ones in need
Got to follow, got to follow
Face the fears, believe what you can't believe
You're a Lost Soul, you're a Lost Soul
What's it like to stray from the ones in need
Got to follow, got to follow
Face the fears of your Lost Soul
Blameless 'til you die
I truly believe you never even really tried
Shameless in recompense
Easin' the pain of a young ones innocence
The lyrics of Eden's Curse's song Lost Soul delve into the theme of self-discovery and finding one's place in the world. The opening lines "Help me understand, why did it take so long for you to be a man, wasted pay no mind" suggest a sense of frustration and disappointment with someone who has not yet found their purpose or taken responsibility for their life. The singer is urging the person to reflect on their past and figure out why they have been delaying their growth.
The following lines "The centre of life, a kingdom at the back of your mind" highlight the importance of discovering oneself and what they want out of life. The person in question seems to have been living life without direction, wandering aimlessly without a home or a purpose. The chorus effectively encapsulates the notion of being a 'lost soul.' The singer encourages the person to face their fears and believe in what they cannot yet see.
The last two lines of the verse "Blameless 'til you die, I truly believe you never even really tried, shameless in recompense, easin' the pain of a young one's innocence" suggest that the person may have been coasting through life without a care in the world. They may have never taken the time to reflect on their actions and their impact on those around them. The last line specifically suggests that they might have been trying to make up for their past actions by helping those who may have been hurt in the past.
Overall, the lyrics of Lost Soul are a poignant reminder of the importance of self-discovery and finding one's purpose in life. The song urges listeners to face their fears and take charge of their life rather than going through the motions without direction.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me understand
Asking for clarification and insight into a situation or behavior.
Why did it take so long for you to be a man
Questioning why someone took a long time to mature or act responsibly in a certain situation.
Wasted pay no mind
Ignoring or disregarding something that may be important.
The centre of life
The main focus or most important aspect of an individual's existence.
A kingdom at the back of your mind
A place or idea that is kept in the subconscious or not often acknowledged.
Stranded n' restless on your own
Feeling alone, lost, and without direction.
A place n' time without a home
Being in a situation where one does not feel comfortable or at ease.
Heaven help your lonely life
Expressing a need for assistance and guidance in a difficult time.
Where every day you roll the dice
Taking chances and risks without fully knowing the outcome.
You're a Lost Soul, you're a Lost Soul
Reinforcing the idea that the individual is lost and without direction.
What's it like to stray from the ones in need
Reflecting on the impact of neglecting those who require support or assistance.
Got to follow, got to follow
Urging the individual to take action and follow a particular path.
Face the fears, believe what you can't believe
Encouraging the individual to confront their fears and have faith in the unknown.
Blameless 'til you die
Suggesting that the individual is not at fault for their life circumstances.
I truly believe you never even really tried
Expressing a belief that the individual did not put forth effort or attempt to make positive changes in their life.
Shameless in recompense
Feeling no guilt or remorse for attempting to make amends.
Easin' the pain of a young ones innocence
Attempting to alleviate the emotional distress of someone who has been hurt or wronged.
Contributed by Sarah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.