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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)
Time Of Despair
Entwine Lyrics
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Lonely roses wither and die
These tears of mine stain your veil
I'm forced to hide and fade away
So soon the time will come
Take my life and bring me to the ground
When all that you love is dead
It's my desireless game to be alive
It's a heart of stone that beats inside
I'm forced to climb over the walls
Stillness falls upon this endless night
In this time of despair
When all that you love is dead
It's my desireless game to be alive
I'm tryin' to get well
But I'm just cryin' for the end
It's my desireless way to be alive
Eternal is the pain that you gave me
Lonely roses wither and die
In this time of despair
When all that you love is dead
It's my desireless game to be alive
I'm tryin' to get well
And no more cryin' for the end
A desireless way to be alive
The lyrics to Entwine's song Time of Despair are a poignant and emotional depiction of heartbreak and anguish. The opening line, "Eternal is the pain that you gave me," sets the tone for the entire song. The singer is still suffering from the emotional wounds inflicted upon them by their lover, and they feel alone and abandoned. The mention of roses withering and dying serves as a metaphor for the death of the singer's relationship, and the tears that stain their lover's veil represent the emotional baggage that they must carry.
The singer is forced to hide and fade away from the world, consumed by their heartbreak. They know that their time on this earth is limited, and they can sense that the end is near. The lines "Take my life and bring me to the ground" suggest that the singer has lost their will to live, and they are resigned to their fate. They feel that life without their lover is no longer worth living.
Despite their pain and suffering, the singer clings to their desire to live. They describe their situation as a "desireless game to be alive," meaning that they have no clear motivation or reason to keep going. They are trying to get well and move on from their heartbreak, but it is a difficult and painful process. Stillness falls upon the endless night, indicating that the singer feels trapped and stuck in their situation.
Overall, Entwine's Time of Despair is a powerful song that captures the devastation and heartbreak of love gone wrong. The lyrics are moving and poignant, and they paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the pain of their broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Eternal is the pain that you gave me
The pain you caused me is never-ending and unchanging
Lonely roses wither and die
Just like these roses without companions, I am alone and decaying without you
These tears of mine stain your veil
My tears tarnish the illusion of perfection you once displayed
I'm forced to hide and fade away
I'm obligated to conceal myself and vanish from your sight
So soon the time will come
My impending fate is heading towards me quickly
Take my life and bring me to the ground
End my existence and let me be buried beneath the earth
It's a heart of stone that beats inside
I possess an emotionless, unfeeling heart
I'm forced to climb over the walls
I'm compelled to overcome the obstacles blocking my path
Stillness falls upon this endless night
The calmness of the night is overwhelming and everlasting
In this time of despair
During this period of hopelessness and misery
When all that you love is dead
When everything you cherished and cared for is no more
It's my desireless game to be alive
I have no motive or goal to remain alive
I'm tryin' to get well
I'm attempting to recover and improve
But I'm just cryin' for the end
Yet, all I'm doing is weeping for it all to be over
And no more cryin' for the end
And I won't shed any more tears for my demise
A desireless way to be alive
Living without an aim or craving to be fulfilled
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKA ANTERO TAURIAINEN, TOM-ILKKA MIKKOLA
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Petr Černický
Lyrics:
Eternal is the pain that you gave me.
Lonely roses wither and die.
These tears of mine stain your veil.
I'm forced to hide and fade away.
So soon the time will come.
Take my life and bring me to the ground.
Ref:
In this Time of Despair.
When all that you love is dead.
It's my desireless game to be alive.
It's a heart of stone that beats inside.
I'm forced to climb over the walls.
Stillness falls upon this endless night.
Ref:
In this Time of Despair.
When all that you love is dead.
It's my desireless game to be alive.
I'm trying to get well.
But I'm just cryin' for the end.
It's my desireless way to be alive.
Eternal is the pain that you gave me.
Lonely roses wither and die.
Ref:
In this Time of Despair.
When all that you love is dead.
It's my desireless game to be alive.
I'm trying to get well.
And no more cryin' for the end.
A desireless way to be alive.
Jeremy Ryan Music
This is absolutely one of the most beautiful songs I have EVER heard. This is the kind of music I'd love to write with my band. :)
kamilawilga
Can't stop listening Entwine! They are just amazing :) Love their music. I wish I could go to their concert.
LaeHusky
Let this song live forever
Düğünde Havaya Ok Sıkan Maganda Elf
I love this song so much. Mika's voice too soulful. If only he didn't quit Shamrain. Regards from Turkey.
Virtual God
Man this band was so great, i know this comment is 8 years old but they appreantly split-up in 2019. Its really sad to know that we can't ever attend to a concert of theirs. And, hi from unfortunetely turkey too lol.
Elton Augusto da Silva
Saudades desse som!
K i m
Nostalgic song
Rodrigo Simoni
simplesmente perfeito
Vinícius Domingues
Muito bom
Emily Palhano
Eita final de 2002 saudades demais! ❤