After the next demo “Songs of....”, Nuclear Blast signs the group and releases the official debut “Seasons” in 1997. “Seasons” already melts down a wide variety of independent area music. Responsible to some big extend for this are clever arranged, touching melodies as well as Tom’s eccentric vocals, expressing all his emotions vocally with human and non – human aggressive screaming sounds all the way to melodic, soft and hurtful melodies. On an extensive European tour with Amorphis the guys proof that they are able to reproduce all of this live.
In the end of 1997 the band’s rehearsal space completely burns down including all of their equipment. The exact cause remains somewhat of a mystery to this day. This, of course, was no reason to not keep working on the following album “Stormbirds” and to show EverEve is not some “One Hit Wonder” band, but rather became more creative and mature. Together with the Barmbecker Symphony Orchestra and guest - vocal appearances by York Eysel of Love Like Blood, the album takes you on a ride exploring deep depression, inner fears and a very interesting, experimental stage of the group. In support of this album EverEve hit the road with Crematory for a couple of month, touring some of the same cities as before and gaining more exposure again in other places outside of Germany as well.
Back from the tour there is no time to waste and the process of songwriting for the third album has begun already. In January of 1999 EverEve and Tom Sedotschenko officially part ways, to everyone’s surprise. Difficulties such as not being able to work together anymore, because of different interests on both sides, leave them no choice. Since it’s the bands interest to keep on moving as fast as possible and Tom demonstrating the exact opposite by not showing up for rehearsals etc., auditions are being held to find a replacement. At first, rumor has it that Dan Swanö (Nightingale, Unicorn, Edge of Sanity etc.) would join the band, which the two parties actually discussed at some point, but never went any further. With Benjamin Richter the guys finally found someone to at least work on the new stuff in the studio and realize their third CD together. So far so good. Suddenly the news about Tom’s suicide in May, reaches the band and just shocks everyone completely.
Despite of this awkward situation, “Regret” is being released in September of 1999.
The direction with “Regret” is very clear: More straight ahead, stripped down and really memorable songs. On the Nuclear Blast Festival Tour with Hypocrisy and The Kovenant that year, EverEve and Benjamin tour for the first time together. Also new aboard is Martin Claas behind the drums, just filling in on that tour for Marc Werner who is too busy at the moment with his studies. In January 2000 the split between EverEve and Marc Werner is announced, since he simply didn’t have the time to be able to continue. Martin Claas joins the band and together they head to North America for their first U.S. tour, playing mainly throughout the state of Ohio. After returning from this wave of success, the band and Nuclear Blast decide to go separate ways, which opens up more opportunities in the long run for EverEve. Playing festivals like the Wave Gotik Treffen in Leipzig, shows with the Farmer Boys and plenty of headliner shows and signing a new contract with Massacre Records in October brings this year to a close.
A new year, new album and a new Singer. Third comes as a surprise to both, the fans and the press, since the band announces that their new vocalist will be none other than founding member/keyboarder Michael. Not without reason though, after all he has always been working out the vocal lines throughout the past recordings. Plus solving the singer problem internally seems to be the best and most permanent solution. The results on the new release “E–MANIA” in 2001 certainly proofs them right, as it find’s it’s way straight to the heart of long time EverEve fans and first time E–maniacs.
It also sort of marks a new beginning after being on an intense roller coaster ride of up’s and down’s for the last one and a half years, underlined by all members using nicknames such as MZ Eve 51 or MC W1febeater, fitting perfectly to reflect upon the out of control events the band was pulled into. The whole concept embodies some kind of puzzle as well and deliberately leaves certain questions concerning these nicknames out in the open.
Touring massively this year with Subway to Sally, In Extremo, festivals like Summer Breeze, the Wave Gotik Treffen, Euro Rock in Belgium, the Darkstorm Festival, the Schlettwein Open Air, the Swiss Metal Dayz etc., the Czech Republic, Austria, Slowenia and numerous single shows , strengthens EverEve’s position as one of Germany’s most successful CYGOROME bands.
Still playing shows in 2002 has the band working on and off on their new material. In September new bassplayer O-IQ replaces S.M.artBasstard. The guys start recording their fifth longplayer “.enetics – 11 Orgies For Massenjoyment On The Dark Side Of The Planet” almost immediately. This release also features a bonus CD with unique Remixes of certain songs and a large multi media part as a gesture of appreciation for the fans staying extremely loyal throughout the years.
For the first time in years EverEve has decided to record one song in a different language again for this album. “Abraza La Luz” raises eyebrows in Germany and abroad and becomes a Dancefloor standard in various clubs. On top of that, the band appears on national television and MTV in several countries with the video clip of “Her Last Summer”. This time around they mostly focus on single headliner shows and again lot’s of Festivals such as The Mera Luna Festival with Placebo, which is so far the largest event, playing in front of nearly 10 000 people. After sharing the stage in Switzerland with Type O’ Negative EverEve are gearing up to hit Russia on their own for the first time...
Fall Into Oblivion
Evereve Lyrics
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Clouds bathed in sombre twilight
Dust beneath our dragging feet
The crumbled shapes of your image
Left behind the dream of a time
That is fading away tirelessly
And paralysed we are
We kissed the girls, we drank the wine
So why the hell not die
We cried out our songs to indifferent ears
So why the hell not die
... And fall into oblivion...
... And fall into oblivion...
When it comes to the dying season
Will you stay right at our side
When we leave this place together
Through the glens of the afterlife
At the shores of the tranquil sea
Waves take the land tirelessly
Take our thoughts away
To the light of old aged stars
Still in my mind
Only among the stars there lies freedom
Only among the stars there is eternity
Only for one short moment our lives do last
Until the memories are wasted away from the shores out of our galaxy
... And fall into oblivion...
... And fall into oblivion...
The lyrics of Evereve's song "Fall Into Oblivion" seem to be describing a journey towards death, a descent into the afterlife. The first verse sets the scene, as the singer and their companions trudge through a desolate landscape, weighed down by the dust of time and the burden of memories. They've left behind a dream of a better time, but it's slipping through their fingers. The second verse seems to reflect on the pointlessness of their earthly pursuits: they drank, they sang, but it all feels hollow in the face of death. The repeated refrain of "Fall into oblivion" suggests a resignation to their fate, a letting go of the struggle to hold on to life.
The mood of the song is melancholy and mournful, but there's also a sense of acceptance and perhaps even hope. The idea that "only among the stars there lies freedom" suggests a belief in some kind of transcendence beyond earthly existence. The singer seems to be asking their loved ones to accompany them into the afterlife, to share in whatever lies beyond. Ultimately, the lyrics are both somber and uplifting, embracing the inevitability of death while also finding a kind of spiritual solace in it.
Line by Line Meaning
Downward the shores we pass
As we journey forward, we see the shores and coastline beneath us, going downwards.
Clouds bathed in sombre twilight
The clouds we see are darkened by the twilight, creating a sombre atmosphere.
Dust beneath our dragging feet
As we walk, the dust beneath our feet is being dragged along with us.
The crumbled shapes of your image
Your image has crumbled and faded away, leaving us with only a memory of you.
Left behind the dream of a time
We've left behind the dream we had of a certain time, as it fades away and becomes unreachable.
That is fading away tirelessly
This dream is fading away continuously, without rest or pause.
And paralysed we are
We are left feeling powerless and unable to act, as if we are paralyzed.
The light of old aged stars
We are reminded of the light from stars that have long since aged and vanished.
We kissed the girls, we drank the wine
We experienced pleasure and indulged ourselves in life's pleasures.
So why the hell not die
With all the pleasure we've experienced, why not just die and let go of it all?
We cried out our songs to indifferent ears
Our songs and words fell on deaf ears, as those around us were indifferent.
When it comes to the dying season
As we approach the end of our lives.
Will you stay right at our side
Will you remain with us, even as we face death?
When we leave this place together
As we depart from this world and move onto the next, will we be together?
Through the glens of the afterlife
Together, we will journey through the afterlife, passing through beautiful valleys.
At the shores of the tranquil sea
We arrive at a peaceful sea.
Waves take the land tirelessly
The waves continually wash upon the shore, without stopping or pausing.
Take our thoughts away
The waves wash over us and take our thoughts and worries away.
To the light of old aged stars
We are reminded of the light of stars that have long since aged and faded away.
Only among the stars there lies freedom
Only among the stars can we truly be free.
Only among the stars there is eternity
Only among the stars can we find eternal life.
Only for one short moment our lives do last
Our lives are fleeting and only last a short moment in the grand scheme of things.
Until the memories are wasted away from the shores out of our galaxy
Until our memories fade away and are lost to the far reaches of our galaxy.
... And fall into oblivion...
We will fall into a state of nothingness, of being forgotten and lost.
... And fall into oblivion...
We will fall into a state of nothingness, of being forgotten and lost.
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.