1989:
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.

Physical
Escape With Romeo Lyrics

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I've been here before
I know this lonely place
I need someone else
to fill the empty space

All those different thoughts
I've got to stand them all
I wanna switch off the head

and get physical

My love is physical

The closer I get to you
The more problems you see
It's just a new disease
We have to act that way

All our fantasies
they make us feel so small
They happen just in the imagination
They are not physical

My love is physical

I don't fit in your scheme
You're building a bigger wall
I'm gonna smash it down
and get physical

My love is physical, just physical

Overall Meaning

The song "Physical" by Escape With Romeo explores the desire for physical intimacy and the frustrations that come along with it. The singer begins by acknowledging they are in a familiar place – a lonely one. The line "I need someone else to fill the empty space" suggests that the singer craves closeness and connection with another person. However, they quickly realize that their own thoughts and feelings may prevent them from finding what they need. The line "all those different thoughts, I've got to stand them all" implies that the singer may struggle with internal conflicts that make it difficult for them to form deeper connections. They desire to "switch off the head and get physical" as a way to escape this mental turmoil.

Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges that physical intimacy can be complicated. "The closer I get to you, the more problems you see" suggests that the singer has experienced challenges in previous relationships or encounters. They then describe these problems as a "new disease", which may reference the difficulties that come with opening up to another person or the fear of getting hurt. Despite these potential issues, the singer notes that "all our fantasies make us feel so small", implying that they crave the excitement that comes with attraction and desire.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes more assertive. "I don't fit in your scheme, you're building a bigger wall" implies that the singer has encountered obstacles in their quest for physical intimacy with someone specific. However, they refuse to give up and declare that they will "smash it down and get physical". This line is repeated multiple times, driving home the message that the singer is willing to actively pursue their desires.

Overall, "Physical" is an introspective examination of the desires and challenges that come with seeking physical intimacy. The lyrics suggest that while the singer recognizes the complexities and potential risks, they are willing to take the leap in order to quell the loneliness that they feel.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been here before
I have experienced this same feeling and situation in the past

I know this lonely place
I am familiar with the isolation and emptiness of this feeling

I need someone else
I require another person to alleviate my loneliness and fill the void in my life

to fill the empty space
to occupy the emptiness and make me feel complete

All those different thoughts
the various conflicting ideas and emotions in my mind

I've got to stand them all
I must confront and deal with all of these thoughts and emotions

I wanna switch off the head
I desire to stop overthinking and analyzing things in my mind

and get physical
to focus on the tangible and sensory experience of the physical world

My love is physical
my love is based on physical attraction and intimacy

The closer I get to you
as we become more intimate and connected

The more problems you see
the more issues and conflicts arise in our relationship

It's just a new disease
this is simply another challenge or obstacle to overcome in our relationship

We have to act that way
we must behave in a certain manner to address these challenges

All our fantasies
our dreams and desires

they make us feel so small
our aspirations often seem unattainable and insignificant compared to the vastness of life

They happen just in the imagination
our fantasies only exist within our minds and have no tangible reality

They are not physical
our fantasies do not exist in the physical world

I don't fit in your scheme
I do not conform to your predetermined expectations or plans

You're building a bigger wall
you are creating more barriers and obstacles in our relationship

I'm gonna smash it down
I will forcibly remove these barriers to achieve true emotional connection

and get physical
and focus on the physical intimacy and closeness in our relationship

My love is physical, just physical
my love is based solely on the physical aspect of our relationship and not on emotional connection or compatibility

Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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