1. A german post-rock band… Read Full Bio ↴There are 3 bands with the name 'Frames'.
1. A german post-rock band
2. A Progressive Doom metal band from Great Falls, Montana
3. An indie rock / emo band from Richmond, VA.
1. Since fall of 2007 frames create songs that take the listener on a trip through landscapes of overwhelmingly epic, thrillingly gloomy, and refreshingly clear nature. Songs without words, using only what music is capable of.
Elements of Post-Rock, Progressive Rock, Alternative-Rock and Metal melt into a mixture described by german media as "something between Bombast-, Post- and New-Art-Rock".
After releasing their debut "124ep" in spring of 2009 via DIY, the relatively young (20-24) band received an unexpected amount of attention.
While the 6-track-E.P. was featured in over a dozen print- and online magazines, along with stunning reviews and even a europe-wide tv-feature, the german VISIONS magazine as well as the ROCK HARD magazine made it the "Demo of the Month".
Right now the band is writing new material and soon entering pre-production of their yet-to-title debut LP, recording this fall, as well as planning and booking the album-promotion-tour in 2010.
And of course the band is looking for a label to release that arising piece of music.
3. Frames is an emo-pop band based out of Richmond, VA. Founded by Sarah Phung in 2019 as a solo project, as of 2021 the band is a four-piece playing 90s-influenced indie rock.
Departure
Frames Lyrics
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Dem Alter weicht, blüht jede Lebensstufe,
Blüht jede Weisheit auch und jede Tugend
Zu ihrer Zeit und darf nicht ewig dauern.
Es muß das Herz bei jedem Lebensrufe
Bereit zum Abschied sein und Neubeginne,
Um sich in Tapferkeit und ohne Trauern
In andre, neue Bindungen zu geben.
Der uns beschützt und der uns hilft zu leben.
The lyrics for Frames' song "Departure" are actually a German poem called "Stufen" by Hermann Hesse. The poem talks about the different stages of life and how each one has its own wisdom and virtues that must eventually come to an end to make way for the next stage. The heart must always be ready for departure and new beginnings without sadness, to enter into new relationships and experiences with bravery. The poem ends with the famous line "Und jedem Anfang wohnt ein Zauber inne" meaning "and every beginning has a magic in it."
In the context of the song, the instrumental part could be seen as a representation of the different stages of life, while the spoken-word part where the poem is recited serves as a reminder to embrace change and new experiences without fear or attachment to the past. The phrase "departure" could be interpreted as an indication of moving on from something or someone, but also as a necessary step in the journey of life towards new beginnings and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Instrumental
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Dem Alter weicht, blüht jede Lebensstufe,
As we age, we transition into new stages of life, each with its own set of joys and wisdom.
Blüht jede Weisheit auch und jede Tugend
With each stage of life comes new knowledge and virtues that we can cultivate.
Zu ihrer Zeit und darf nicht ewig dauern.
However, each stage is temporary and must eventually come to an end.
Es muß das Herz bei jedem Lebensrufe
Therefore, our heart must be prepared for every call to a new stage of life.
Bereit zum Abschied sein und Neubeginne,
We must be ready to say goodbye to the current stage and embrace a new beginning.
Um sich in Tapferkeit und ohne Trauern
We should approach this transition with courage and without sorrow.
In andre, neue Bindungen zu geben.
And we should be open to forming new connections in the next stage of life.
Und jedem Anfang wohnt ein Zauber inne,
For every new beginning, there is a magical energy and potential.
Der uns beschützt und der uns hilft zu leben.
This energy can protect us and guide us through life's changes.
Contributed by Maya K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@feeniks6404
Lyrics :
Wie jede Blüte welkt und jede Jugend
Dem Alter weicht, blüht jede Lebensstufe,
Blüht jede Weisheit auch und jede Tugend
Zu ihrer Zeit und darf nicht ewig dauern.
Es muß das Herz bei jedem Lebensrufe
Bereit zum Abschied sein und Neubeginne,
Um sich in Tapferkeit und ohne Trauern
In andre, neue Bindungen zu geben.
Und jedem Anfang wohnt ein Zauber inne,
Der uns beschützt und der uns hilft zu leben.
"Hermann Hesse / Stuffen"
@PaoloTamburrino1
As every blossom fades
and all youth sinks into old age,
so every life’s design, each flower of wisdom,
attains its prime and cannot last forever.
The heart must submit itself courageously
to life’s call without a hint of grief,
A magic dwells in each beginning,
protecting us, telling us how to live.
High purposed we shall traverse realm on realm,
cleaving to none as to a home,
the world of spirit wishes not to fetter us
but raise us higher, step by step.
Scarce in some safe accustomed sphere of life
have we establish a house, then we grow lax;
only he who is ready to journey forth
can throw old habits off.
Maybe death’s hour too will send us out new-born
towards undreamed-lands,
maybe life’s call to us will never find an end
Courage my heart, take leave and fare thee well.
Hermann Hesse ~ Steps
@simsalonaut
As every blossom fades and all youth sinks into old age, so every life’s design, each flower of wisdom, attains its prime and cannot last forever. The heart must submit itself courageously to life’s call without a hint of grief, A magic dwells in each beginning, protecting us, telling us how to live.
@feeniks6404
Lyrics :
Wie jede Blüte welkt und jede Jugend
Dem Alter weicht, blüht jede Lebensstufe,
Blüht jede Weisheit auch und jede Tugend
Zu ihrer Zeit und darf nicht ewig dauern.
Es muß das Herz bei jedem Lebensrufe
Bereit zum Abschied sein und Neubeginne,
Um sich in Tapferkeit und ohne Trauern
In andre, neue Bindungen zu geben.
Und jedem Anfang wohnt ein Zauber inne,
Der uns beschützt und der uns hilft zu leben.
"Hermann Hesse / Stuffen"
@UndergroundTico
Gracias por la traducción, amigo
@bert.hbuysse5569
Magic.
@llllIlllIIIll
Sophomore year of high school was a crazy time...
@uncomely
great tune, piano parts fit perfectly!
@PaoloTamburrino1
As every blossom fades
and all youth sinks into old age,
so every life’s design, each flower of wisdom,
attains its prime and cannot last forever.
The heart must submit itself courageously
to life’s call without a hint of grief,
A magic dwells in each beginning,
protecting us, telling us how to live.
High purposed we shall traverse realm on realm,
cleaving to none as to a home,
the world of spirit wishes not to fetter us
but raise us higher, step by step.
Scarce in some safe accustomed sphere of life
have we establish a house, then we grow lax;
only he who is ready to journey forth
can throw old habits off.
Maybe death’s hour too will send us out new-born
towards undreamed-lands,
maybe life’s call to us will never find an end
Courage my heart, take leave and fare thee well.
Hermann Hesse ~ Steps
@darley1958
Damn this is good....up there with Sylvan!!!! Brilliantly played and composed. I love this !!!!
@The64200
Habe diesen Titel gestern abend am Deutschlandfunk gehört, schöne Musik.....
@KILLMESWEETLYDARLING
Thank you! It's as beautiful as I thought it sounded.