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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Ferryman
Golden Apes Lyrics
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And all my fears will raise to heaven
When all my doubts are raining I will remind men laughter
When all my doubts are raining down
When all the pendulums return
And all the circling paths come closer
When all the pendulums return I will remove the centres
When all the hungry ones are starved
And all the greedy ones are tired
When all the hungry ones are starved, then I will clear the forests
When all the hungry ones are starved
Ferryman - I wanna change the coastlines
Ferryman - Across the burning seas
Ferryman - I have no gold but regrets
Ferryman - Weigh anchor to release
When all the curtains have come down
And all the liars stop to silence
When all the curtains have come down, then I will finish questions
When all the curtains have come down
Ferryman...
The lyrics of Golden Apes's song "Ferryman" convey a sense of hope and determination amidst chaos and uncertainty. The recurring line "When all my doubts are raining down" suggests that the singer is navigating a tumultuous period in their life, plagued by doubts and fears. However, instead of succumbing to these negative emotions, the singer chooses to focus on the positive and reminds themselves of the power of laughter. This serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always room for joy and positivity.
The rest of the song follows a similar pattern, with the singer envisioning a brighter future amidst turmoil. The line "I will remove the centers" speaks to the idea of breaking free from the restrictive patterns of the past and forging a new path. The reference to clearing the forests when the hungry are starved suggests that once the unbalanced aspects of society have been corrected, there will be a renewed focus on sustainability and caring for the environment.
The refrain of "Ferryman" serves as a sort of rallying cry, expressing the singer's desire to make a meaningful change in the world. They acknowledge that they may not have material wealth, but are instead motivated by a sense of purpose and a desire to release themselves and others from the burdens of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
When all my doubts are raining down
In moments of doubt and uncertainty, when everything feels overwhelming and intense.
And all my fears will raise to heaven
When fears and anxieties take over and seem to grow out of control.
When all my doubts are raining I will remind men laughter
Despite the presence of fear and doubt, there is still room for happiness and joy.
When all the pendulums return
When cycles in life come full circle, and things return to where they began.
And all the circling paths come closer
As time goes by, life's journey gets more intense and closer to a pivotal turning point.
When all the pendulums return I will remove the centres
When cyclic patterns reappear, remove any notions of an ingrained or fixed center point.
When all the hungry ones are starved
When those in need are neglected or deprived, often as a result of social inequality.
And all the greedy ones are tired
When greed and selfishness have already exhausted the greedy ones themselves.
When all the hungry ones are starved, then I will clear the forests
If hunger, poverty or imbalance is pervasive, society must make changes, starting by restoring lost balance in the natural world.
Ferryman - I wanna change the coastlines
A call to action to make bold changes, starting with redefining the physical environment.
Ferryman - Across the burning seas
Moving forward despite the challenges along the way, despite the metaphorical 'burning sea'.
Ferryman - I have no gold but regrets
Looking back on the past, regretful for wasted opportunities and experiences.
Ferryman - Weigh anchor to release
Preparation to move on, unmoor one's figurative ship to release all emotional and physical ties or constraints.
When all the curtains have come down
When hidden truths are revealed, past illusions or pretences dissolve.
And all the liars stop to silence
When those who deceive others or themselves are finally unable to speak or present false narratives.
When all the curtains have come down, then I will finish questions
When hard questions have been answered and truths revealed, one can find resolution and conclude a previous chapter in life.
Ferryman...
The repetition of the chorus symbolizes the start of a new journey or path despite all the challenges that come with it.
Contributed by Carson P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.