in Spring `02. I was… Read Full Bio ↴The idea of forming my ”own” band started somewhere
in Spring `02. I was helping one of my friend to get
his musical career back to its course and I offered him
a song I made to the Burning Point ( but I guess that
the other guys in BP didn`t share my enthusiasm towards
that song so it was kind of “left“ over...).
Back then I was in the middle of the Feeding the Flames
recording sessions so I kind of “forgot “ the whole thing
and the next time I saw my friend he told that they had
enough songs of their own already so...
the song was “left” over again...
that poor thing was Temples of Gold.
Then it hit me , there was not going to be the third time...
I contacted one my friend who was the guitar player in
one of my hometown bands and we started demoing couple of
my songs…But suddenly he had his handfull of other “projects”
so that one died right there...
Totally frustrated of that situation I finally called
Tapsa and Jussi in the end of the year `02.
After about 5 rehearsals we had something like
12 “new “ songs...
The word new is used very cautiously here because few of
these songs I`ve made years ago...
But I have “modernized” or “ up to date”
them a little bit so they sound very new,
even to me! Finally in Spring `03 we had our first
demo cd ready ( called , Ghosts in the Castle)
and I started sending it all over the world.
After a few negotiations of some of the record labels
we decided to make a record deal with Sound Riot Records,
I guess that mainly because they share the
same enthusiasm towards our music as we did...
So here we are!!!
" Pete Ahonen - Ghost Machinery "
Heaven or Hell
Ghost Machinery Lyrics
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When you open your mouth
Feels like I'm dying
Just want to scream and shout
Fatal mistake
When I called you my friend
No rules apply
Before the storm is raging
The shelter you seek
And when the guns starts blazing
They're not aiming at your feet
Heaven or hell
There's no place in between
Fire and ice
Only elements inside your mind
I'm out in the cold
Trying to look inside
Speechless, helpless, mindless
That's who I am
You think that you're the king
And the ruler of all
I've got news for you
We'll be witnessing the fall
Before the storm is raging
The shelter you seek
And when the guns starts blazing
They're not aiming at your feet
Heaven or hell
There's no place in between
Fire and ice
Only elements inside your mind
Can't you see you're not immortal
Not the king to be
Can't you see that you're not the chosen
Or ever reigning majesty
You'll find the truth
In the mirror within your soul
Rescued by the unknown soldier
But your stories will be told
Before the storm is raging
The shelter you seek
And when the guns starts blazing
They're not aiming at your feet
Heaven or hell
There's no place in between
Fire and ice
Only elements inside your mind
The lyrics in Ghost Machinery's song Heaven or Hell are about the consequences of arrogance and how it can lead to one's downfall. The song begins with the singer expressing frustration over someone who speaks without thinking, causing harm and discomfort to those around them. This person was thought to be a friend but is now seen as evil. The "fatal mistake" was calling this person a friend in the first place. The lyrics suggest that this person thinks of themselves as royalty or ruling over all, but the singer believes that their reign will come to an end.
The chorus of the song talks about the two opposing forces of heaven or hell, fire or ice. The lyrics convey that there is no middle ground between these forces and that they exist only inside one's mind. The singer acknowledges that they are currently in a vulnerable state, feeling speechless, helpless, and mindless, while trying to figure out what's happening inside. The song then points out that the arrogant person's belief in their own immortality and power is flawed.
The song's message is a warning against believing oneself invincible and above all others. The verses build up the idea that the person's actions have consequences, while the chorus provides a contrast between opposing forces, suggesting that one's choices lead them to heaven or hell, fire or ice. The song ends with the lyrics describing the importance of introspection and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Stupidity reigns
Foolishness and ignorance have taken over
When you open your mouth
Every time you speak
Feels like I'm dying
Your words are causing me to suffer greatly
Just want to scream and shout
I cannot help but respond with frustration and anger
Fatal mistake
Tragic error in judgment
When I called you my friend
When I trusted you as a companion
No rules apply
You do not abide by any moral or ethical standards
You're an evil sent
You are a malevolent force sent to do me harm
Before the storm is raging
Warning of an impending crisis
The shelter you seek
The protection you desire
And when the guns starts blazing
In times of war or conflict
They're not aiming at your feet
They will not spare you from harm
Heaven or hell
There are only two destinies
There's no place in between
No middle ground
Fire and ice
Two opposing forces
Only elements inside your mind
Only your thoughts and perceptions
I'm out in the cold
I feel abandoned and alone
Trying to look inside
Attempting to understand myself
Speechless, helpless, mindless
Unable to communicate or act, lacking in intelligence
That's who I am
This is my current state of being
You think that you're the king
You believe yourself to be superior
And the ruler of all
And to have control over everything
I've got news for you
I must inform you
We'll be witnessing the fall
We will see your eventual downfall
Can't you see you're not immortal
Realize that you are not invincible
Not the king to be
Not the ruler you aspire to be
Can't you see that you're not the chosen
Understand that you are not divinely selected
Or ever reigning majesty
And will never be in absolute control
You'll find the truth
You will discover reality
In the mirror within your soul
By examining your inner self
Rescued by the unknown soldier
Saved by an anonymous hero
But your stories will be told
But your actions will be recounted
Contributed by Penelope H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.