Exilia is an Italian nu metal musical group. They combine different element… Read Full Bio ↴Exilia is an Italian nu metal musical group. They combine different elements of classic metal, rock, and hard rock in their music. The band currently consists of Masha (vocals), Elio Alien (guitars), Privacy (bass), and BH (drums).

Exilia was formed in 1998 in Milan, Italy, when Masha met guitarist Elio Alien.

They have played at concerts with Guano Apes, H-Blockx, Clawfinger, HIM, Therapy?, In Extremo, Rammstein, and Ill Niño.

Their debut album, "Rightside UP", was released in 2000. Their following album, "Unleashed", debuted in May 2004, and made it into the Top 40 in German charts. In April 2005, band member Andrea Ge left the band and Ale took his place as drummer.

In summer 2006 they released their newest album "Nobody Excluded".
During their festival tour, Masha had an accident while the band was playing Milan. The stage was not safe and she was falling down and broke her leg twice. Following this incident the band canceled all shows and played them later in 2007.

At the beginning of 2007 they found a new bassist, Mata, because Random could not play the next gigs (Nobody Excluded Tour) with Exilia. Mata and Exilia have known each other since 2001. They played some shows in Italy together.

The last single released in October 2006 was "Your Rain".

Official site: www.exiliaweb.com

Lifegame
Exilia Lyrics

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Nobody's waiting for you
get nothing for nothing
pay the
price and learn
from your mistakes
Insert your coin
you gotta play
the life game

a million mother fuckers waiting for the next sucker

Load
and reload
don't get nothing for love
life is a lesson. Make the
revolution turn

you go round and around. you go round you go

farther, cause everything is money
but you know how to get away
never forget your true colors
true colors light your way

Nobody cares about you
slave to the system
in a plastic existence
greed that you don't need

Insert your coin
you gotta play the life game
a million
mother fuckers waiting for the next sucker

Load and reload
you know
money talks
learn your lesson. Save your mind and save your soul
you go round and around, and around you go

farther, cause everything is money
but you know how to get away
never forget your true colors
true colors light your way

You gotta play the life,
you gotta play the life game (x3)

farther, cause everything is money
and you know how to get away
never forget your true colors
true colors light your way

everything is money
and your heart needs another place
never forget your true colors

true colors light your way
true colors light your way

Overall Meaning

The song "Lifegame" by Exilia speaks about the harsh reality of life where nobody is waiting for you and you have to work hard to make a place for yourself. The lyrics suggest that you can't get anything for free in life and everything comes with a price. You have to learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward. The metaphor of "Insert your coin, you gotta play the life game" suggests that life is like a game where you have to pay to survive and compete with others.

The song portrays the materialistic nature of society and how greed has become a lifestyle. The lyrics criticize the system that enslaves people and pushes them towards a plastic existence. The constant repetition of the phrase "round and around you go, farther" suggests that life is all about chasing money, and people never seem to be satisfied. The song urges you to never forget your true colors and values, and to always stay true to yourself even in a world that revolves around money.

Line by Line Meaning

Nobody's waiting for you
No one is eagerly anticipating your arrival or presence

get nothing for nothing
There are no free lunches or handouts in life

pay the price and learn from your mistakes
One must suffer consequences for their actions in order to gain knowledge

Insert your coin
Put in your effort, energy, or investment in order to participate in life

you gotta play the life game
Life is a game that must be played in order to succeed or survive

a million mother fuckers waiting for the next sucker
There are countless individuals waiting to prey on the next vulnerable or unsuspecting person

Load and reload
Take action and make efforts repeatedly in order to succeed or progress

don't get nothing for love
Love is not a currency that will get you everything you want

life is a lesson. Make the revolution turn
Life teaches us lessons and it is up to us to make change happen

you go round and around. you go round you go farther, cause everything is money
Life is a never-ending cycle that is propelled by money and its influence

but you know how to get away
You know how to break free from the monetary cycle and pursue something else

never forget your true colors
Always remember your genuine personality, beliefs, and values

true colors light your way
Your true self will guide you towards your personal success and fulfillment

Nobody cares about you
No one will care for you as much as yourself and those closest to you

slave to the system
Trapped in the societal norms and expectations that control people's lives

in a plastic existence
Living a shallow or artificial life that lacks authenticity

greed that you don't need
Excessive or selfish desire for wealth or possessions is unnecessary and harmful

you know money talks
Money has significant influence and can dictate what happens in life

learn your lesson. Save your mind and save your soul
Take knowledge from your experiences and prioritize your mental and emotional well-being

you gotta play the life, you gotta play the life game (x3)
Repeated emphasis on the idea that life is a game that must be played in order to succeed or survive

and your heart needs another place
Your heart and soul require something other than money to be content and fulfilled

true colors light your way
Your true self will guide you towards your personal success and fulfillment

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