There is more than one artist with this name

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In chronological order:
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.

Never Again
Gandalf Lyrics

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Emotions lost in oblivion,
Getting open the gates of hell,
With an open mind and open to die,
Shivering creatures start their ride,
The desire for the truth,
Lives on and on and on,
The ride for new dimensions of life,
Go on until they are gone,

The decay of man is true,
When I watch me in the future,
When I see the look in your face,
I feel like a creature,
Never I will tear your soul apart,
Never I will make your heart bleed,
Never - Again,
Never I will leave you alone again,
Never I will make you go insane,
The painful memories of a forgotten world,
Makes me cry,
Locked up in a cell,
With the horrors I created for myself,
I take what's mine,
And break it to pieces,
Just believe my word,
Never Again,
Just make a prayer and wait for a miracle,
From the sky,

But what you see is a star,
With new heights to find.

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Gandalf's song "Never Again" creates a strong image of a journey towards the unknown - both physically and emotionally. The "emotions lost in oblivion" could refer to the confusion or numbness that can come with experiencing trauma or loss. This feeling is contrasted with a desire for truth and deeper understanding, which drives the "ride for new dimensions of life". The mention of shivering creatures hints at a sense of fear or trepidation as the journey begins.

The second verse shifts to a more personal perspective, with the singer reflecting on their own mistakes and past behavior. The metaphor of being "locked up in a cell, with the horrors I created for myself" suggests that the singer is trapped in his own guilt and regrets. However, he still holds out hope for redemption and change, promising to never hurt his loved ones again.

The chorus of "Never Again" is a powerful declaration of this promise. The negative actions that the singer vows to avoid - tearing souls apart, making hearts bleed - are juxtaposed against the positive actions mentioned in the previous lines. The final image of the star foreshadows the possibility of renewal and rebirth.

Overall, "Never Again" is a song that wrestles with big ideas about personal responsibility and the never-ending search for truth and understanding. The metaphorical lyrics are paired with a haunting melody that lends the words a sense of gravity and importance.

Line by Line Meaning

Emotions lost in oblivion,
Feelings forgotten and faded,

Getting open the gates of hell,
Unleashing dark and evil forces,

With an open mind and open to die,
Being fearless and accepting fate,

Shivering creatures start their ride,
Trembling beings embark on a journey,

The desire for the truth,
The yearning for knowledge and understanding,

Lives on and on and on,
Enduring and lasting forever,

The ride for new dimensions of life,
The pursuit of an enriched existence,

Go on until they are gone,
Continuing until there is no more,

The decay of man is true,
The deterioration of humanity is real,

When I watch me in the future,
When I see my future self,

When I see the look in your face,
When I observe the expression on your face,