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1. Gandalf were an influential late 1960s psychedelic rock group.
2. Mid-70s blues inspired Swedish progressive rock band.
3. Austrian new age composer/musician. Real name: Heinz Strobl.
4. Finnish melodic death metal band.
1. Gandalf were an influential late 1960s psychedelic rock group.
They were an American band originally called the Rahgoos and formed by Peter Sando, Frank Hubach, Bob Muller and Davy Bauer. They signed a record deal with Capitol Records in 1967 who made them rename the band Gandalf.
They recorded ther first and only LP the same year. The record includes covers of Tim Hardin, Eden Ahbez and Bonner & Gordon (the writer of "Happy Together") and a few songs composed by the band itself.
But Capitol spurned them and only released the LP in 1969 with the wrong record inside the sleeve. The copies were recalled and damaged the band's career. Capitol didn't promote the record which make the sales worse.
Over the years the album's reputation grew and it was re-released by Sundazed records in 2002.
2. Mid-70s blues inspired Swedish progressive rock band.
3. Austrian new age composer/musician. Real name: Heinz Strobl. Gandalf is a composer, musician and producer of meanwhile numerous album releases. His name originated from J.R.R.TOLKIEN´s cult-epic "The Lord of the Rings'. Gandalf plays a great variety of instruments (acoustic and electric guitars, sitar, saz, charango, bouzuki, balaphon, piano, synthesizers & sample-keyboards and various percussion) and blends acoustic with electronic and spheric sounds, weaves folk-elements into symphonic structures, creating his unmistakable unique style that made him become one of todays internationally most successful Austrian musicians.
4. Finnish melodic death metal band.
Formed in 1993. Their first demo "Will Life Ever End?" (1993) was traditional Death Metal in the Swedish vein. Later material was more Gothenburg influenced with some Hard Rock elements.
In 1997 the band recorded an album named "Live to Suffer" and signed to Austrian label Dark Matter Records. Soon the band got an offer from Earache, signed to them and decided not to release the album as the result wasn't satisfying. They split up in April 2002.
End Of Time
Gandalf Lyrics
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And so are my eyes,
When the lights turn on,
This marks the end of time,
The choice of a new generation,
Is choking in my mind,
But something new borns,
Day by day I search,
For the absolute truth,
The knowledge of mankind,
To become an oracle from a fool
Days turning to weeks,
Weeks turning to months,
Changing colours from an underdog,
Into a god
Unchain yourself from the temporal power,
And you will finally be free
My future was somber,
And so were my eyes,
But when the lights turned on,
It marked the start of a new life,
The lust for a new generation,
Is filling my mind,
Something new borns,
When something old dies
Unchain yourself from the temporal power,
And you will finally be free,
Free from your mental slavery,
From serving time,
To have all the time you need.
In Gandalf's song End of Time, the singer opens up about his feelings towards the future, stating that it is somber, and so are his eyes. He associates the end of time when the lights turn on, which could mean a moment of clarity or realization. The choice of a new generation is choking his mind, suggesting that he is struggling to come to a decision about what the future may hold for him. He also mentions that something new is born when something old dies, and this could mean a reference to the cycle of regeneration in nature or the idea of out with the old, in with the new.
The song's lyrics further delve into the search for truth, as the singer yearns to become an oracle from a fool. He mentions days turning into weeks and weeks into months, signifying a journey of self-discovery, and it is in that process that he transforms from an underdog to a god, a symbol of personal growth and self-realization. The singer then turns to an advice for those seeking fulfillment in their life, to unchain themselves from temporal power, symbolizing the constraints of society and the negative impact it might have on one's mental wellbeing.
Overall, the song presents a message of hope and new beginnings, depicting that the end is not necessarily the end, but rather an opportunity for personal development and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
My future is somber,
I am pessimistic about my future.
And so are my eyes,
My eyes reflect my somber outlook.
When the lights turn on,
Metaphorically, when truth is revealed.
This marks the end of time,
A transformative moment, the end of one phase of life and the beginning of another.
The choice of a new generation,
The opportunity for change and progress represented by a new generation.
Is choking in my mind,
I am burdened by the weight of this decision.
But something new borns,
The potential for growth and rebirth in the midst of struggle.
When something old dies
The necessity of letting go of the past in order to move forward.
Day by day I search,
The ongoing effort to find truth and wisdom.
For the absolute truth,
The ultimate understanding of reality and existence.
The knowledge of mankind,
The collective wisdom of humanity.
To become an oracle from a fool
To transform from a naive or ignorant state to a wise and insightful one.
Days turning to weeks,
The passage of time.
Weeks turning to months,
The ongoing process of change and growth.
Changing colours from an underdog,
Going from a position of weakness to one of strength and prominence.
Into a god
Achieving a level of mastery or greatness.
Unchain yourself from the temporal power,
Breaking free from the limitations imposed by time and the physical world.
And you will finally be free
Freedom from the constraints of existence can be achieved through spiritual transformation.
My future was somber,
In the past, I was pessimistic about my future.
And so were my eyes,
My outlook was reflected in my eyes.
But when the lights turned on,
A moment of illumination and transformation.
It marked the start of a new life,
A new beginning and fresh start.
The lust for a new generation,
The excitement and potential for progress that a new generation represents.
Is filling my mind,
I am energized by this potential for growth and change.
Something new borns,
The potential for rebirth, renewal, and transformation.
When something old dies
The necessity of letting go of the past in order to embrace the future.
Free from your mental slavery,
Breaking free from limiting beliefs and patterns of thought.
From serving time,
Letting go of the constraints of existence and the limitations of time.
To have all the time you need.
Achieving freedom from the limitations of existence and having the time and space to live fully.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: STEVE LEE, LEO LEONI, CHRIS VON ROHR, HEINZ HABEGGER, MARKUS PROBST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
evandro pudell
Bons tempos 😀
MrMiisho69
one of the best melodeath songs ever written :D
Thiago Gajo
Awesome band! I love it!
DonKx
Great song 👌
karazzo
fuckin awesome
Alex Six
There's also a rock band from New York of the same name that was formed in the late sixties...
Jan Ri
Surprise! Thought I get to hear some Trash... but actually they are very good!!
rafael Gouveia
Great Band !!! where I can to found place to download?
Belmiro Filho
link para download??
Tez Mr
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