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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)
Enjoy the Silence
Entwine Lyrics
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Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand
Oh my little girl
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed is here in my arms
Words are very unnecesarry
They can only do harm
Vows are spoken
To be Broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed is here in my arms
Words are very unnecesarry
They can only do harm
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed is here in my arms
Words are very unnecesarry
They can only do harm
All I ever wanted
What I needed is here in my arms
Words are very unnecesarry
They can only do harm
Enjoy the silence
Enjoy the silence
The lyrics of Entwine's song Enjoy the Silence convey a sense of frustration towards the inadequacy of language in expressing deep emotions. The opening lines speak of the violent impact of words that can break the silence and invade one's personal space. The singer finds it painful when words are thrown at him (or her) and they pierce through the soul. It seems that the person addressed in the song is a little girl who cannot understand the impact of her words, or perhaps the singer is referring to his own inner child who is hurt by harsh words.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that all the singer ever wanted and needed is in his arms. The significance of this statement lies in the fact that actions speak louder than words. The singer implies that expressing love and affection through physical touch is more meaningful than using words that are often unnecessary and even harmful. In the second verse, the idea is reinforced when the singer claims that vows are spoken but often broken, and feelings are intense but words are trivial. Pain and pleasure coexist, and yet words remain meaningless and forgettable.
The song concludes with the repeated phrase "Enjoy the Silence" which can be interpreted in different ways. One possibility is that the singer invites the listener to find peace and solace in silence, away from the noise and chaos of the world. Alternatively, the phrase can be seen as a sarcastic remark, suggesting that since words are unnecessary and harmful, one might as well enjoy the silence and avoid talking altogether.
Overall, Entwine's song Enjoy the Silence is a poignant reflection on the limitations of language in expressing deep emotions and the importance of nonverbal communication in intimate relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence
The harsh words spoken can cause harm to the listener.
Break the silence
The silence is disrupted by the harsh words being spoken.
Come crashing in
The harsh words come in uninvited and unexpectedly.
Into my little world
The harsh words penetrate deeply into the artist’s innermost feelings.
Painful to me
The harsh words cause emotional distress to the artist.
Pierce right through me
The harsh words have a profound impact on the singer and their feelings.
Can't you understand
The singer implores the listener to comprehend the depth of their pain.
Oh my little girl
The artist speaks to the listener as if they are a child, possibly indicating a power dynamic at play.
All I ever wanted
The artist expresses their desire for something simple.
All I ever needed is here in my arms
The artist suggests that what they wanted is a basic need that they already possess.
Words are very unnecessary
The singer devalues the power of language and suggests that actions are more important.
They can only do harm
The artist implies that language can cause more hurt than good.
Vows are spoken
Ceremonial promises are made.
To be broken
The singer suggests that promises are often not kept.
Feelings are intense
The singer acknowledges the high emotional stakes of their situation.
Words are trivial
Words don't hold much weight compared to the intensity of their emotions.
Pleasures remain
Although the promises have been broken, the positive experiences persist.
So does the pain
The singer still experiences emotional hurt despite the good experiences.
Words are meaningless
The singer continues to devalue the power of language to convey true meaning and importance.
And forgettable
The artist implies that words are easily dismissed and lack meaning.
Enjoy the silence
The artist tells the listener to appreciate moments of peace and quiet.
Enjoy the silence
The artist repeats their call for stillness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARTIN GORE
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