The Beginning of Escape with Romeo.
Founded by guitarist and si… Read Full Bio ↴1989:
The Beginning of Escape with Romeo.
Founded by guitarist and singer Thomas Elbern after leaving Pink Turns Blue.
The release of the famous first album (deleted) with the classic "Somebody"
1990:
playing first gigs and released "Somebody" as a single and "Helicopters In The Falling Rain" (both deleted)
1991:
Release of the second album "Autumn On Venus".
1992:
Big German and European tour and the release of "Stripped", unplugged versions of "Somebody", "Darknesstaker" (deleted). Release of "Serious" a coverversion of the uv pop classic (deleted).
1993:
Release of the 3.Album "Next Stop Eternally". Open air festivals and over 50 gigs in Germany.
1994:
Release of the 2 CD Box "Like Eyes In The Sunshine". A kind of 'best of' compilation with a lot of unreleased songs limited to 2000 Copies and sold out in 3 Months.
1995:
Release of "Kalt Und Elektrisch" a solo album by Escape-mastermind "Elbern" in German language (also as a CD ROM).
1996:
The 4th Escape Album "Blast Of Silence" is released. 2 German tours
1998:
Release of the 5th album "How Far Can You Go?", which was recorded and produced in the bands own "Zeitklang" Studio, and came out as a limited double CD (one is studio only the other one is a live recording with "White Room" "Somebody" (8 minutes Version) "Escape with Romeo" and much more.
2000:
The recording of "Come Here White Light" on Zeitklang, Cologne, Germany.
2001:
Release of the sixth album "Come Here White Light" in january via the band's own Label "Zeitklang" and the international distributor "Nova Media". 17 date tour through Germany in March. New songs for the seventh album "Love Alchemy" are written and first demos recorded.
2002:
march: the release of the seventh album "Love Alchemy". Gigs in Valencia and Barcelona.
April: Tour through germany.
Oktober: another German tour incl. Berlin / Munich / Cologne.
2003:
April: Release of acoustic ep "Stripped Again".
May: Gigs in Spain (Barcelona/Madrid) and in Switzerland for the first time.
June-December: Recording, mixing and mastering of the eight album.
2004:
Feb/March: Release of the eight album; "Psalms Of Survival".
April: Gigs in the UK and germany.
Rest of year: Working on "Document", their first DVD.
2005:
Jan/March: Working on "Document".
April: Releasing "Document". Features a live gig in Spain and lots of specials and older video material, as well as an audio CD.
2007:
Release of the ninth album; "Emotional Iceage", which features a bonus CD with rare tracks and alternative versions of some known songs.
2008:
A new 'best of' compilation is in the making, and the band is working on new songs as well.
Brave New Flesh
Escape With Romeo Lyrics
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through the waves of a forgotten sea
can't remember how I came in here
only a pentagram you left for me
I sleep in the crystals of another world
for such a long long time
escaped from the cliches of daily life
When will will it turn to ash
your brave new flesh
You've crossed the swords
of night and day
you've killed the demons of fear
through the sadness of eternity
I am stranded here
So I spent my days
with the gods you left behind
when I look up to higher places
there's a question deep inside
Interpretation:
The first stanza describes the singer's experience of feeling lost and confused as they navigate through an unfamiliar and forgotten sea in a submarine. They cannot recall how they came to be in this situation, but they have a sense that it has something to do with a pentagram that was left behind. The second line suggests that the singer feels trapped or confined - perhaps physically, but also perhaps metaphorically, in a situation where they are struggling to remember or make sense of what is happening to them.
Moving on to the second stanza, the singer describes sleeping in the crystals of another world for a long time - this could be a reference to a sort of suspended animation or altered state of consciousness. This experience has allowed them to escape from the ordinary or mundane aspects of daily life, but the consequence of that escape is that they are now lost and adrift, without a clear sense of direction or purpose. The final two lines of this stanza suggest that there is some underlying question or uncertainty that is troubling the singer.
The final stanza shifts the focus somewhat, and the lyrics become more abstract and poetic. The singer uses metaphoric language to describe a sort of battle between elements of light and darkness, between the forces of fear and the forces of life. The singer seems to be acknowledging that this struggle is ongoing, and that victory or defeat is not guaranteed. By the end of the song, the singer is left stranded, still searching for answers and struggling to make sense of their experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm riding in a submarine
I feel trapped and isolated, struggling to navigate through unfamiliar territory.
through the waves of a forgotten sea
I'm exploring uncharted waters, trying to find my way through a forgotten past.
can't remember how I came in here
I'm disoriented and confused, unsure of how I got into this situation in the first place.
only a pentagram you left for me
I have no guidance except for the cryptic symbols you've left behind.
I sleep in the crystals of another world
I've escaped reality and now live in a dreamlike state in another world.
for such a long long time
I've lost track of time, living in this altered state for what feels like an eternity.
escaped from the cliches of daily life
I've left behind the mundane routine of everyday life to pursue something more meaningful and interesting.
now I'm lost again
But in the process of escaping, I've found myself even more lost and unsure of my direction.
When will will it turn to ash
I'm wondering when this journey will ultimately end.
your brave new flesh
I'm questioning the purpose and value of whatever new reality you've created.
You've crossed the swords
You've faced and overcome difficult challenges.
of night and day
In both the good times and bad times.
you've killed the demons of fear
You've found the strength to face and conquer your deepest fears.
through the sadness of eternity
But despite that, there's still a sense of sadness and emptiness that I can't shake.
I am stranded here
I feel stuck and unable to move forward.
So I spent my days
So I've found solace and comfort in this new place.
with the gods you left behind
But it's only by relying on the memory of you that I can make sense of any of this.
when I look up to higher places
When I look for answers and guidance from a higher power.
there's a question deep inside
There's always an unresolved question or doubt that lingers in my mind.
Contributed by Callie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.