1) Alias of Wayne Gardiner, house musician
2) Celestial Aeon Project was known as project Essence for some time.
3) Hardcore band from Belgium
4) Metal/Noise/Hardcore band named Essence from Split, Croatia.
5) Austrian hardcore band
6) Danish Thrash Metal band
7) Alias of The Space Brothers, trance artist
8)Indian one man project by Siddharth Nair
9) Dutch New Wave band
2) Essence is a Belgium Hardcore band. ESSENCE was founded in 2005 and went by the name “Essence of Life”. After a lot of discussions and line- up changes due to several reasons, our current singer Fre reinforced the band and we decided to change our name to “ESSENCE”. After rehearsing our old songs and trying to improve them, we felt it was time for a whole new beginning and started working on brand-new material. After we did a couple of shows with well- known international bands from the likes of Maroon, xDeadlockx, Deadsoil, Hatespere and many others as well as sharing the stage with local talented bands such as Chimaera , Morda and The Setup another line-up change occurred and our current guitarist, Maarten, came in to play. After finding our typical sound and working very hard, we got a lot of positive reactions and comments that inspired us to work even harder as a band and to enjoy ourselves as a group of friends and individuals. After a lot of thought and constant plan changes, we decided to record our first demo-mcd in the well- renowned Rape of Harmonies studio in Germany. In the summer of 2007 ESSENCE decided to part ways with singer Fre. Michiel a good friend of the band came in place. With our current line up ESSENCE is more driven than ever. We're aiming to get our music to an higher level and to destroy some venues in the future.
Members
Michiel Bollen- Vocals
Danny Majzik - 6 String
Maarten Houben - 6 String
Cedric Desiron - 4 String
Steve Vliegen - Drums
http://www.myspace.com/essencemetalcore
3) Metal/Noise/Hardcore band named Essence from Split, Croatia.
...was formed by Jan Ivelic-Pele (drums), Karmelo Marin-Chmite (guitar) and Damir Brkljacic-Beat Masta B (bass) in the 1996 as a death metal/hardcore band mainly under the influence of bands such as Napalm Death,cannibal Corpse,Death...... In the 1997 essence stopped playing because of some personal issues [Chmite turned towards Khrisna and went to the temple and Masta started pirate pussy hunting career]. 1998 was when the band was formed as we know it now (metal/hardcore/noise) Chmite gathered people that would love this metal/noise mixture of styles till present days, Pele returned as a spine of the band and Ivo Vatavuk-Frusta started as a vocalist. Few months after that we recorded and released our first demo material in 1998 called "Dirt in frame" on our own and Ognjen Pavlovic-Lupez(now a member of TBF) came into the band as a bass guitarist. We activly played for about a year and decided that we should introduce Marin Dumanic-Manir to the band as second guitar. In that period we had few gigs and the time came to record some new material. In the end of 2000 we started the recording of 9 new songs, again on our own, and in the winter of 2001 our second demo was released under the name "Rea". In the begining of 2001 we had a lineup change and Manir was replaced by unfuckable rock machine Ranko Smoljan as an excelent new guitarist. In the winter of 2002 we went on tour and after few days on road we realised that we have some mental differences with our bass guitarist Lupez. So after returning home he left the band and shortly after that was replaced by Vinko Madirazza Ravlic-Rufio Oppossum Fuckwind III. 2003/2004 we started to record [on our own one more time] our third demo material "Larva", and we had a few gigs presenting this material to the local audience! We feel that in this lineup we are complete and we are ready once again to make some music and play it loud and live...
Discography:
Dirt In Frame(1998)
Rea(2001)
Larva(2004)
http://www.myspace.com/essenceband
4) Austrian hardcore band which have recently released an EP.
5) Danish Thrash Metal Band - Have released a four track EP called Art in Imperfection
6) Alias of the trance artist, The Space Brothers: Richard Louis Simmonds & Stephen Christopher Jones. Released two singles, The Promise in 1998 and Wings Across the Universe in 2004
7)The Indian metal band Essence is a one man project by budding guitarist Siddharth Nair, currently(2010) guitarist for Blind Image. His sound may be described as a mix of djent and electronica. He can be found on
http://www.reverbnation.com/siddharth
8) New Wave band from The Netherlands
Formed in 1984, while still in high school, the four members gigged for a year before releasing their debut album Purity. They released a 12" single, entitled Endless Lakes, which became underground hits in both Germany and Holland. Describing their music as a variety of musical styles ...from sheer power to dreamy ballads, ever changing, evolving, sometimes reminiscent of vintage Cure or a postmodern Pink Floyd. They also achieved a club/dance hit with their second single The Cat. Their tunes range from Gothic dark, intense ballads to eloquentlky craft guitar washed pop tracks. Their singer, Hans Diener, has a voice which would even make Robert Smith stop and wonder who was singing their songs. The Essence have continued to create music into the 90s with their albums, A Monument Of Trust, Ecstasy, Nothing Lasts Forever, Dancing In The Rain and Glow.
The Promise
Essence Lyrics
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I swear it's only us in here (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I promise, promise, promise, promise
So it's only going up from here (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I got us, got us , got us, got us
We 'gon have to turn this shit up
Till they gotta shut this shit down
Even if it's only us in here (Yea yea yea)
Lets have a discussion
Things that I lusted
Thought that I loved it
Found that it wasn't
Something was nothing
Think I was crushing
Yea I was crushing
Searching for something
Baby don't rush it
Just got to trust it
It's gonna happen
If not by day, then soon by the night
If not by then, the moment it's right
Top of the morning I'm feeling alive
Feeling the pressure, I'm taking a flight
Really no pressure, I'm all in the vibe
We eye to eye, you in my tribe (Yeah)
Taking this to new heights (Yeah)
Taking my my own advice
Cipher complete in these nikes
For my attention pay a price
I swear it's only us in here (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I promise, promise, promise, promise
So it's only going up from here (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I got us, got us , got us, got us
We 'gon have to turn this shit up
Till they gotta shut this shit down
Even if it's only us in here (Yea yea yea)
I promise, promise, promise, promise
Feel what I'm saying, it's all in the motion
Lost in emotion
Sipping the potion
Smoking so potent
World was not open
Now we imposing
Put you on notice
If you ain't know this
We with the bullshit
We with the homies
Don't try pull shit
Don't be so phony
So many women here why is you on me
So many people up under the son
Never alone, though you feel lonely
Always said I was the one
But never said I was the only
Been more happy with what we've become
We one of ones
They cannot clone me
They cannot own me
They cannot hold me
I am a Zoe
You cannot Zoe me
I swear it's only us in here (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I promise, promise, promise, promise
So it's only going up from here (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I got us, got us , got us, got us
We 'gon have to turn this shit up
Till they gotta shut this shit down
Even if it's only us in here (Yea yea yea)
I promise, promise, promise, promise
The Promise by Essence is a song about making a promise to someone to always be there for them and to keep working towards a brighter future together. The repetition of the promise throughout the song emphasizes the importance and commitment of the singer to their relationship. In the first verse, the singer reflects on past mistakes and their desire to move past them and focus on the present and future.
The second verse focuses on the present state of the relationship and emphasizes the loyalty and trust the singer has for their partner. The use of the phrase "we with the homies" emphasizes the sense of community and belonging the singer feels with their partner. They acknowledge the presence of others, but their focus remains solely on their partner.
Overall, The Promise is a song about commitment, trust, and loyalty in a relationship. The repetition of the promise and the emphasis on the present and future rather than the past highlights the importance of moving forward together.
Line by Line Meaning
I promise, promise, promise, promise
I am making a commitment to you, to us, with utmost sincerity and intensity.
I swear it's only us in here (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
There is no one in this world except us, and we are the only ones that matter in this moment.
So it's only going up from here (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Things are going to get better and better from this point forward, and we will continue to rise higher together.
I got us, got us , got us, got us
I have got us covered in every way possible, and I will do everything I can to make sure we're both good.
We 'gon have to turn this shit up Till they gotta shut this shit down Even if it's only us in here (Yea yea yea)
Let's raise the energy and intensity of this moment until it's so high that even if it's just us, it becomes an unforgettable experience.
Lets have a discussion Things that I lusted Thought that I loved it Found that it wasn't Something was nothing Think I was crushing Yea I was crushing Searching for something Baby don't rush it Just got to trust it
Let's talk about our desires and fantasies, things that we thought we wanted and loved but later realized they were not what we thought they were. I was probably infatuated, but let's not rush anything and take each step of our journey together and trust each other.
It's gonna happen If not by day, then soon by the night If not by then, the moment it's right
Our dreams and desires will come to fruition in their own timing, and if they don't happen during the day, it'll happen at night. If not then, it will happen when the universe is ready for it to happen.
Top of the morning I'm feeling alive Feeling the pressure, I'm taking a flight Really no pressure, I'm all in the vibe We eye to eye, you in my tribe (Yeah)
I'm feeling exhilarated and alive this morning and ready to take on whatever life throws at me. Though there may be pressure, it doesn't really affect me as I'm in the right mindset. We're on the same wavelength, and I feel like we belong to the same community.
Taking this to new heights (Yeah) Taking my my own advice Cipher complete in these nikes For my attention pay a price
We're taking things to a whole new level, and I'm following my own advice on how to get there. I'm fully prepared for this journey as I feel complete in myself. If you want my attention, you need to earn it as it's valuable.
Feel what I'm saying, it's all in the motion Lost in emotion Sipping the potion Smoking so potent World was not open Now we imposing Put you on notice If you ain't know this
Listen to what I'm saying and feel the passion behind it. It's not just the words but the emotions that come with it. We are on top of the world, and we're making our own way even when the world was not open to us. We're taking control and letting the world know that we're here to stay.
We with the bullshit We with the homies Don't try pull shit Don't be so phony So many women here why is you on me So many people up under the sun Never alone, though you feel lonely Always said I was the one But never said I was the only
We don't tolerate any nonsense or fake people in our lives. We're loyal to our true friends and ride for them. Don't come at me with any fake act, be real. There are so many people around us, but I know that you feel lonely sometimes, and that is okay. I might not be the only one, but I have always been the one for you, and I always will be.
Been more happy with what we've become We one of ones They cannot clone me They cannot own me I am a Zoe You cannot Zoe me
I'm extremely happy with how we have grown together, and our bond is unique and one-of-a-kind. Nobody can copy me or own me as I am my own person. I am a free spirit, and nobody can cage me or restrict me. You cannot be like me, nor can I be like anyone else.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Arthur Joseph Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jared Jackson
Thank you so much for posting this. Excellent quality. I tried hard to get hold of this track when it was first out. So under rated. I still have it now thanks to Record Village of Scunthorpe, sadly no longer around. Great memories of 1998.
PalladiumTV
Jared Jackson I agree such a great tune. love it
Jared Jackson
That baby is 24/25 years old now 😥
Simon Hunter
Check out Craig Connolly's remix! You won't be disappointed...
JD Smith
58 seconds the small vocal parts i've heard in some late 80's song and it's bugging me, like wilson philips kinda thing..... dont they ring any bells lol ?
JD Smith
@cartoonfan959 naaaa sorry it’s from late 80’s the one I’m thinking of I got excited then lol
cartoonfan959
Mylène Farmer - Libertine ??