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
Wolves
Ego Likeness Lyrics
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Go on and lead them to the woods and run.
You say you're not afraid when the bright sun falls away.
But I know you're a liar you tend to give it away.
And I think it's quite likely, I'm a terrible girl inside.
And you hate my intuition as I hate my stupid rhymes.
I'll tell you whatever you think you need to hear, any lie or confession.
And if you need me I'll be right here, In the seas or in the quarries.
I'll have all my papers and books and calligraphy pens to tell your brilliant story.
And I think it's quite likely I'm a terrible girl inside
And you hate my intuition as I hate my wretched pride.
So go on and throw me to the wolves my murderous angels.
Just lead me to the naked and vicious woods and run.
The lyrics to Ego Likeness's song Wolves contain themes of betrayal, self-doubt, and the idea of sacrificing oneself to protect or please others. The first verse describes a situation where the singer's "sweet angels" are being thrown to the wolves and led to the woods to run. The singer acknowledges that their angels claim to not be afraid, but they know they are lying because they tend to "give it away." This could suggest that the singer knows their angels better than they know themselves or that they are perceptive to body language and other non-verbal cues.
The second verse reveals the singer's self-doubt and their belief that they are a "terrible girl inside." They also mention that their intuition is hated by others and that they despise their "stupid rhymes." It seems like the singer is grappling with feelings of self-loathing and a sense that they don't belong or aren't valued by those around them.
In the final verse, the singer offers to be of service and promises to tell the listener whatever they need to hear, whether it's a lie or a confession. The singer also mentions having all their papers, books, and calligraphy pens, suggesting they are a writer or artist of some sort. The verse ends with the singer acknowledging that they may be thrown to the wolves themselves, but they are ready to face it.
Overall, the song seems to be about the ways we sacrifice ourselves for others and the costs of being perceptive and in touch with our emotions. The wolves could symbolize danger or the unknown, and the singer's willingness to face them may suggest a desire for self-preservation or a need to prove themselves to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Go on and throw them to the wolves my sweet angels.
Encouraging others to take risks and face danger.
Go on and lead them to the woods and run.
Instigating others to create chaos and mystery.
You say you're not afraid when the bright sun falls away.
You act confident in the face of darkness.
But I know you're a liar you tend to give it away.
Others can see through the facade of confidence.
And I think it's quite likely, I'm a terrible girl inside.
Acknowledging one's own flaws and imperfections.
And you hate my intuition as I hate my stupid rhymes.
Recognizing that others may not value one's own unique talents and abilities.
If you need me I'll be around, you can ask me any questions.
Offering to be available for support and guidance.
I'll tell you whatever you think you need to hear, any lie or confession.
Being willing to say whatever is necessary to comfort or deceive.
And if you need me I'll be right here, In the seas or in the quarries.
Promising to be present no matter the circumstance.
I'll have all my papers and books and calligraphy pens to tell your brilliant story.
Making a commitment to be a skilled storyteller and record keeper.
And I think it's quite likely I'm a terrible girl inside.
Repeating self-acknowledgment of one's own flaws and imperfections.
And you hate my intuition as I hate my wretched pride.
Understanding that intuition and pride may be met with disdain from others.
So go on and throw me to the wolves my murderous angels.
Accepting the consequences of one's own actions and words.
Just lead me to the naked and vicious woods and run.
Challenging others to take risks and experience the unknown.
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