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Entwine was a Finnish gothic metal band from Lahti, Finland. They were originally assembled as a death metal band under name 'Kaamos' ('Polar night' in English) in Lahti, Finland in 1995 by guitarist and vocalist Tom Mikkola, drummer Aki Hanttu and bassist Teppo Taipale. They changed their name to Entwine in 1997 when they decided to change the musical style to gothic metal and rhythm guitarist and vocalist Panu Willman was added shortly after to the band's line-up. In December of that year, Entwine recorded its first demo, entitled Divine Infinity. In February of 1998 keyboard player Riitta Heikkonen joined the band.

Entwine's debut album Treasures Within Hearts was released it in September of 1999. In April of 2000 both Willman and Taipale left the band, with the latter being replaced by Joni Miettinen. Vocalist Mika Tauriainen was added to the band on the following month.

The band's next album Gone was released in April of 2001. It received the award of "Album of the Month" from German magazine Hammer and the song "New Dawn" entered the "Finnish Single Charts" in one of the top ten positions.

Jaani Kähkönen joined the band as a live session guitarist in late 2001, but soon became a permanent member of Entwine. In early 2002 the band recorded their third album, Time of Despair, which was produced by Anssi Kippo. Entwine then toured Europe with Theatre of Tragedy and Ram-Zet to promote this release.

In 2003 Entwine recorded their fourth album, diEversity, released in March of 2004. This albums showed an evolution on their sound, abandoning some of the band's gothic roots and opting for a heavier style.

Entwine released in August of 2005 an EP containing five tracks, entitled Sliver.

In August 2006 Entwine released their fifth album entitled 'Fatal Design' and toured in Europe with German gothic rock band Zeraphine. On December 8 2006, keyboardist Riitta Heikkonen announced her departure from the band citing personal reasons.

On May 3rd, 2008, Entwine announced that they have begun working on their sixth studio album which will be produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, Apocalyptica, Sentenced), and recorded over the summer. The album, entitled 'Painstained' was released on January 28th, 2009.

A compilation album was released on June 23, 2010 with the name Rough n' Stripped.

The band announced in January 2014 that they had begun recording their seventh album. On December 22, 2014 the vocals were completed. On May 12, 2015, Entwine stated that they were in the final stages of programming, mixing and mastering the album. On June 25, 2015, the band announced on their official Facebook page that the album had been completed and was now ready for release. The album, Chaotic Nation was eventually released on 2 October, 2015.

Entwine played their last gig 9.Nov.2019 at Lahti

Current members

Mika Tauriainen - vocals (Since 1999)
Tom Mikkola - guitars (Since 1995)
Jaani Kähkönen - guitars (Since 2001)
Joni Miettinen - bass guitar (Since 2000)
Aksu Hanttu - drums (Since 1995)

Studio Albums
The Treasures Within Hearts (1999)
Gone (2001)
Time of Despair (2002)
DiEversity (2004)
Fatal Design (2006)
Painstained (2009)
Chaotic Nation (2015)

Burden
Entwine Lyrics

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I have to lay it down
Before the sky falls down on me
Feels like the way goes down
My forgotten guilt will rise again
No use to live this life
With all these fears inside my heart
I need a place to hide
'Cause my forgotten guilt will rise again

I will try to get out of this pain
So I cry
That's the way to release the pain out of my head
It's hard to smile when I'm down

But I'll do the best I can
I will try to get out of this pain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Entwine's song "Burden" express a sense of overwhelming guilt and the need to find a way to release it. The singer feels burdened by their guilt and fears, and they are afraid of the consequences of their past mistakes. They know that they cannot continue to live with the weight of their guilt, and they long for a place to hide from it all.

The repetition of the phrase "my forgotten guilt will rise again" highlights the singer's fear of being punished for past wrongdoings. They feel like they are stuck in a vicious cycle of guilt and pain, and they are desperate to break free. The line "That's the way to release the pain out of my head" suggests that the singer is using crying as a way to alleviate their emotional pain and let go of their guilt.

Overall, the lyrics of "Burden" convey a sense of emotional turmoil and the need for release. The singer is struggling to cope with their guilt and fears, and they are seeking a way out of their pain.

Line by Line Meaning

I have to lay it down
I need to let go of my burdens and troubles

Before the sky falls down on me
Before my problems become too overwhelming and consume me

Feels like the way goes down
I feel like I'm trapped in a downward spiral

My forgotten guilt will rise again
My past mistakes and regrets will resurface and haunt me

No use to live this life
Life feels meaningless with these internal struggles

With all these fears inside my heart
I am consumed by anxiety and worry

I need a place to hide
I need a safe haven to escape from my thoughts and emotions

'Cause my forgotten guilt will rise again
I am aware that my past mistakes will constantly resurface

I will try to get out of this pain
I will make an effort to overcome my emotional distress

So I cry
I let out my sadness and frustration through tears

That's the way to release the pain out of my head
Crying is a therapeutic way for me to deal with my emotions