After live-appearances together with Scream Silence and Whispers in the Shadow the Band released their dark wave/postpunk-like debut-album "Stigma 3.am" in 2000, which found regardful attention by the audience and the press.
In 2001 Drummer Nestor de Valley joined the Band and the result of the more stronger and the more intensive sound was the very dark and nihilistic album "Thalassemia". It followed concerts with Clan of Xymox, The Crüxshadows and Ikon.
After some changes in the line-up (the Band´s long time friend and live-keyboarder Sven Wolff became permanent member of the GOLDEN APES) the Band released "Helianthos and the War", their third studio-album. It was a balancing act between the experimental facings of the bands origins and the dark melancholy of their later work and it convinced even the last sceptics.
This combination of earcatching melodies, an atmosphere, which oscillates between the singer´s dark melancholic voice, powerful guitars and elegising soundscapes and the complex, surreal lyrics became soon the trademark of the band, then with their fourth album "Structures [The Inner Scars]" (2004) they consolidated their reputation to be one of the most innovative and interesting German Goth-Rock Bands, proved by several sampler contributions and live-appearances at well-known festivals, most important the Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig/Germany.
In early 2007 the GOLDEN APES are going to release their new album, which will be called "The Geometry of Tempest".
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Blind-Eyed Boy
Golden Apes Lyrics
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for the words we've said
Are shimmering now as zodiacs in the easters skies
Where the winds are untold
And the flags are unfold
And everything is summed to just one single move
I'm drifting away...
So here I am, your blind-eyed boy
And here I wait, your untaught envoy
And here I am, your blind-eyed boy
And here I'll pass, your gates of joy
In "Blind-Eyed Boy," Golden Apes tell a story of a protagonist who, despite his blindness in worldly matters, is a messenger of something greater than himself. The lyrics begin by describing the signs and words the singer has left behind, which are now shimmering in the sky like zodiacs. These signs and words represent a deeper, spiritual truth that is often overlooked by those who only focus on material things. In this untold world where flags are unfolded, everything comes down to one single move, which may represent the importance of making a single decision that can define the course of one's life.
The singer then drifts away from this world, perhaps implying that he has left behind the materialistic values that once clouded his judgment. He then reveals himself as the blind-eyed boy, a messenger who is ignorant of the rules of this world yet entrusted with a higher mission. Despite his lack of knowledge and experience, he is willing to pass through the gates of joy to deliver his message. Overall, "Blind-Eyed Boy" is a song about transcending the confines of this worldly existence and seeking greater meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
All the signs we've left
The physical and emotional cues we've given to our communication in the past
For the words we've said
Related to the words previously mentioned but specifically the message that we have intended to deliver
Are shimmering now as zodiacs in the eastern skies
The signs are in a prominent and visible place and appear to have a timeless significance and meaning
Where the winds are untold
In a place where there is no significant external influence over the situation
And the flags are unfolded
The situation is now fully revealed and there is no more ambiguity
And everything is summed to just one single move
The situation has been simplified and one decisive action or event is necessary to continue
I'm drifting away...
I am losing focus or interest in the current situation
So here I am, your blind-eyed boy
I am your innocent, inexperienced follower who places their trust in you
And here I wait, your untaught envoy
I am willing to represent you, even though I am not yet fully educated or trained
And here I am, your blind-eyed boy
I continue to be your follower despite the lack of foresight or knowledge
And here I'll pass, your gates of joy
I will remain loyal to the end, relying on you to lead me to happiness and fulfilment
Contributed by Alaina W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.