By 2000, Archer and Lynch were moving the project in a darker electronic/dance direction, resulting in a self-released full length album entitled ‘Dragonfly’.
After a short hiatus from recording and a lengthy period of trial, error, and revision, and many regional live performances, Ego Likeness signed with Dancing Ferret Discs/ Noir Records for the release of 2004’s ‘Water to the Dead’. This album featured the band’s electronic roots while exploring a bit of a heavier rock
sound.
2005 saw the band tour Germany, Luxembourg, and the continental US with label mates The Cruxshadows, as well as performing at several festivals on the east and west coast, including Convergence 11 (San Diego CA), Dracula’s Ball (Philadelphia PA), Black Sun Festival I (New Haven CT), Freaks United (DC), Eccentrik Festival I (Raleigh NC), and others.
Their first album ‘Dragonfly’ was re-released on Dancing Ferret Discs in 2005.
In addition to The Cruxshadows, they have had the honour to share the stage with Voltaire, The Damned, Chris Connelly, Collide, Razed in Black, Bella Morte, Das Ich, Rasputina, The Start, Iris, Decoded Feedback, The Azoic, More Machine Than Man, In Strict Confidence, Combichrist, and many others.
They have also appeared on numerous compilation CDs, including several Asleep by Dawn releases and 'Where's Neil When You Need Him?' (a tribute to the work of author Neil Gaiman, DFD July 2006); released remixes for The Cruxshadows (Cassandra-Fortress in Flames), The Last Dance (Terribly When- Reflections of Rage), Thou Shalt Not (Inside of You, In Spite of You- The Projectionist), and Black Tape for a Blue
Girl (Tarnished- Scarecrow); and appeared on Voltaire's album Then and Again. EL has also been featured in publications such as Gothic Beauty, Outburn, ABD, Sideline and Sonic Seducer, to name a few.
Their third full length album, ‘The Order of the Reptile' (release date July 4th 2006, Dancing Ferret Discs) ventures back into the realms of heavy electronica, a bit of trip hop, and darkwave.
Archer and Lynch have been married since October of 1999 and currently live in Baltimore. Steven is also the creator of the atmospheric electronica project Hopeful Machines, and performs with the industrial/ power noise act Blind Till Now. All three members of EL, along with Alexx Lackey of echomatrix make up the experimental/ spoken word outfit The Trinity Project.
Former band mate Justin ‘Dingo’ Sabe also lives in Baltimore with a lovely belly dancer and some rather large cats. When not performing with EL, he spends his time on fire and robots and knitting, and can often be found at festivals that involve fire, robots, and/or knitting. He also plays the tuba and hopes to form a marching band in the very near future.
Current line up:
Steven Archer - Guitar/ Programming/ Music & Words/ Vocals
Donna Lynch - Vocals/ Piano/ Words & Music
Mike K. Johnson - Drums
Former members:
Justin 'Dingo' Sabe - Keytar/ Synths/ Noise
Official Site: www.egolikeness.com/
Steven also works on a solo project at www.hopefulmachines.net
AURORA
Ego Likeness Lyrics
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Whispered:
Is it blinking?
Can you see it?
I can't figure out why
There's a light
Under the water
My god
Oh my god
Oh my god
Oh my god
Oh my god
There's a light
I can see it
Under the water
I can see it.
The lyrics of "Aurora" by Ego Likeness paint a vivid image of confusion and wonder. Through whispered words, the singer asks if what they are seeing is real - a blinking light under the water. There is a sense of mystery and disbelief, as they can't seem to figure out why there is a light shining from beneath the surface. The repeated phrase "oh my god" emphasizes the awe and shock they feel. Finally, they confirm that there is indeed a light, and they can see it clearly - a beautiful yet enigmatic sight.
The lyrics of "Aurora" may be interpreted in different ways, but the general sense of mystery and awe is prominent. The blinking light under the water could represent something hidden, waiting to be discovered. It could also symbolize a glimmer of hope, a guide, or a beacon of light in the darkness. The whispered tone and repetition of "oh my god" suggest a spiritual experience, or a moment of intense realization. Overall, the lyrics invite the listener to imagine and explore the possibilities of what lies beneath the surface, both literally and metaphorically.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it blinking?
Do you notice it flickering?
Can you see it?
Are you able to perceive it?
I can't figure out why
I am unable to comprehend the reason
There's a light
An illuminating source is present
Under the water
Beneath the surface of the fluid
Can you see it?
Are you able to perceive it?
My god
An expression of awe or disbelief
Oh my god
An intensified expression of awe or disbelief
Oh my god
An intensified expression of awe or disbelief
Oh my god
An intensified expression of awe or disbelief
Oh my god
An intensified expression of awe or disbelief
There's a light
An illuminating source is present
I can see it
I am capable of perceiving it
Under the water
Beneath the surface of the fluid
I can see it.
I am capable of perceiving it
Contributed by Evan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.