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.

The Furthest With the Least
Escape With Romeo Lyrics

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See you climb the highest mountains
And you may reach the stars
Mankind was always busy
Faster planes and faster cars
Barefoot through these splinters
Naked through hell
You won't believe what I've been through
But I'm doing well

You may believe in your fortune
But you fear the beast
Let me do what I want to do
I go the furthest
The furthest with the least

I'm diving in the canyons
In the wrecks that you left there
Finding inspiration in
What no one else would care
Far inside the desert
Where power and glory ends
Here I'll find my freedom
Here I'll some friends

You may believe...

Overall Meaning

The song "The Furthest With the Least" by Escape With Romeo is a tale of an individual who has gone through numerous hardships and struggles but somehow managed to survive and come out stronger. The song begins by acknowledging that while others may climb the highest mountains and reach for the stars, mankind is constantly in search of the latest technology, faster planes, and faster cars. The singer, on the other hand, has been through hell, walked barefoot through splinters, and seen things that others would not believe. Despite all of this, they are doing well.

The second verse of the song speaks about the singer's philosophy on life. While others may believe in fortune and fear the beast, the singer chooses to do what they want to do and go the furthest with the least. They find inspiration in places and things that others would not care about and dive into the canyons and the wrecks left behind by others. The freedom and friends that they have found deep within the desert far away from the power and glory that others seek are what give them the strength to persevere.

The song's lyrics are both poetic and profound, speaking about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The message is one of hope and perseverance, that no matter how hard life may get, there is always a way to come out of it stronger.

Line by Line Meaning

See you climb the highest mountains
Observing someone strive for greatness

And you may reach the stars
Achieving massive success

Mankind was always busy
Humanity constantly in motion

Faster planes and faster cars
Advancements in technology and innovation

Barefoot through these splinters
Experiencing pain and discomfort

Naked through hell
Facing intense challenges and obstacles

You won't believe what I've been through
Enduring incredible hardships

But I'm doing well
Despite everything, still thriving

You may believe in your fortune
Believing in luck and prosperity

But you fear the beast
Anxiety and fear of failure

Let me do what I want to do
Desire for independence and control