Jami's first recruit was his good friend, bassist Lede, whose skills have been proved on several metal albums in the past years. Their initial idea of making melancholic metal obviously meant that a keyboardist would be needed hence synth player Johnny was recruited. By adding drummer Mika to the line-up and Jani to the guitar Jami had a whole band around him, and End of You had taken its final shape.
With the band formed, they made a video of their song called "Liar" and then little bit after video for thei best demo song "Walking with No One". The video had a positive effect though, raising huge interest among the gothic metal scene. After making the first video End of You recorded a 7-song demo, a demo which was so carefully finished even at its demo stage that Spinefarm Records’ label manager Sami Tenetz took immediate interest in the band. After just a few months of negotiations, End of You was signed to Spinefarm, and the recordings for the band’s first album were started.
In November, 2005 the first single Walking With No One was released in Finland with good success and in March fans will get the much anticipated second single called Upside Down as well as band’s mind-blowing debut album, Unreal. Also known as an excellent live band people can prepare for unique and outrageous live-shows this year throughout the world!
Purgatory
End of You Lyrics
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I have to fall all the way
I can't take the blame anymore.
I'm not here on my own.
If something can go wrong
It does, it will.again.
Silent all these days.
I don't know how long
I have been in my cage
I used to count
Not anymore.
Night changes to a day
Another year in this way
And I know my days are done.
Silent all these days.
Silent all the way.
[chorus]
I will find my way
Make it to the surface
But it's not the same.
I won't betray you
This is my cross
My burden, my flame...
The lyrics to End of You's song "Purgatory" are a reflection of the struggles of life and the feeling of being trapped or stuck in a cycle that never seems to end. The first two lines "I have to fall to say, I have to fall all the way" suggest that sometimes in life we have to hit rock bottom in order to make a change or see things from a different perspective. The following line "I can't take the blame anymore" may refer to feeling guilty for past mistakes or feeling responsible for things that are out of our control.
The lines "I'm not here on my own, if something can go wrong it does, it will again" suggest that the singer is not alone in their struggles and that life's obstacles are a constant presence. The repetition of the phrase "Silent all these days, Silent all the way" may symbolize a sense of isolation or loneliness. The following lines "I don't know how long I have been in my cage, I used to count not anymore" emphasize the feeling of being trapped or stuck in a situation that seems unchanging. The lines "Night changes to a day, Another year in this way, And I know my days are done" suggest a lack of hope or optimism about the future.
The chorus "I will find my way, Make it to the surface, But it's not the same. I won't betray you, This is my cross, My burden, my flame..." shows the singer's determination to find a way out of their current situation, but also acknowledges that things may not be the same once they do. The line "I won't betray you" may refer to not giving up on oneself or others during difficult times. The final line "My burden, my flame" suggests that although life may be difficult, it is also a source of passion and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I have to fall to say
In order to express my true self, I must first hit rock bottom.
I have to fall all the way
I must completely surrender and let go of everything to reach my true self-expression.
I can't take the blame anymore.
I refuse to accept responsibility for things that are out of my control.
I'm not here on my own.
I acknowledge the presence of external factors shaping my existence.
If something can go wrong
I fear that things might not go my way despite my best efforts.
It does, it will.again.
My fear is often confirmed by reality, and I expect disappointment to repeat itself.
Silent all these days.
I've been bottling up my emotions and thoughts for a long time.
I don't know how long
I've lost track of time due to my emotional isolation.
I have been in my cage
I feel trapped in my own mind and experience emotional confinement.
I used to count
I used to have a sense of structure or routine, but I have lost it.
Not anymore.
Now everything seems unpredictable and chaotic.
Night changes to a day
Time keeps passing, and the only constant is change.
Another year in this way
Despite the passing of time, I feel stuck and unfulfilled.
And I know my days are done.
I fear that my life is slipping away, and I haven't achieved what I wanted.
I will find my way
Despite the obstacles, I believe in my ability to navigate through life.
Make it to the surface
I aspire to overcome my emotional struggles and reach a state of clarity and inner peace.
But it's not the same.
I know that the journey won't be easy and that my life will be forever changed.
I won't betray you
I commit to staying true to myself and my values despite the challenges I may face.
This is my cross
I accept that my struggles are inherent to my life experience and that I must carry them.
My burden, my flame...
I acknowledge the duality of my struggles as both a burden and a source of inner strength.
Contributed by Callie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mikołaj holms
Welcome back guys! Great song!