Entwine was a Finnish gothic metal band from Lahti, … Read Full Bio ↴www.entwine.org
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)
Strife
Entwine Lyrics
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Before I'm what I despise
And I won't pretend, that everything is right
I just want to be sure, what I want
What I live for in this life
I'll be free, at the time...
Before the end of dawn
I don't need you, for trouble in my life
I don't need you, for trouble in my life
Cause I need you, to drown in me for awhile
For as long as I try to define
What I live for in this life
I declare off the right
To know where I belong
I don't need you, for trouble in my life
Cause I need you, strong and bright
I don't need you, for trouble in my life
Cause I need you, to drown in me for awhile
The lyrics to Entwine's song "Strife" show a sense of introspection and a desire for personal growth. The singer is expressing the need for time to focus on themselves before they become something they despise. They are acknowledging that everything is not right and that they need to figure out what they want and what they live for in this life. The idea of freedom and the end of dawn suggest a new beginning and a chance to start fresh.
The singer declares their right to know where they belong and defines their own path. They don't want trouble in their life, but they do need someone strong and bright to support them. The line "I need you to drown in me for awhile" is an interesting one because it suggests that the singer needs someone to share in their struggles and be there for them during difficult times. Overall, the lyrics convey a message of searching for meaning and personal growth, while recognizing the importance of having support from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I need time for myself
I require some time alone, away from the world's demands.
Before I'm what I despise
So I can avoid becoming the same as what I despise.
And I won't pretend, that everything is right
I won't deceive myself by pretending that everything is okay.
I just want to be sure, what I want
I want to be certain about what I truly desire.
What I live for in this life
I want to know my purpose in this world.
I'll be free, at the time...
Then, I'll have the freedom I desire.
Before the end of dawn
Before another day begins.
I don't need you, for trouble in my life
I don't want you around when I experience difficulty.
Cause I need you, strong and bright
I want you to be there when I need help or guidance.
I don't need you, for trouble in my life
I don't want to rely on you during tough times.
Cause I need you, to drown in me for awhile
Instead, I want you to be there to comfort me and stay close for some time.
For as long as I try to define
While I keep looking for my purpose in life.
What I live for in this life
As I try to understand what truly matters in my existence.
I declare off the right
I reject the right to know everything about my future.
To know where I belong
Or to understand where I fit in this world.
Cause I need you, strong and bright
However, I still want you to be there for me, to remain steadfast and supportive.
I don't need you, for trouble in my life
But I don't need you to solve my problems.
Cause I need you, to drown in me for awhile
What I do need is your love and companionship during hard times.
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chucho Cuevas
you rock guys i love this song it's freaking awesome
Yesi H
i love it!!!
JGabriel CamposB
i've just seen them and I like them!!!!!!
Jonathan Albertsson
Nice song...The band is also kinda good!
Mete Araz
I want Mika with Shamrain :/
VADIKAN
Где был этот концерт? В какой стране, городе, клубе?
Felipe Espinosa
Great song..!! wooow I though the singer was tuomas holopainen
dannyboy1606
it does work in theory. But not in practice. if it didnt work in theory then why wuld it have been attempted. everything works in theory. there are just factors u cant measure or predict neccessarily.
jose luis martin ibáñez
LOL yeah jack sparrow singing!!
dannyboy1606
thats... a nice observation