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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Nova
Golden Apes Lyrics
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Colliding stars in strange galaxies and a sparkle in my heart...
And nova was her first word and my language lost it's meaning, became the whispering of the circling ones, became a silence just for me...
And her name was nova, her real name was nova and she was a light, shining for me...
And her name was nova, her first name was nova and she was a star, exploding for me...
And her name was nova, her real name was nova and she was the first, who went away...
The song "Nova" by Golden Apes is a poignant and metaphorical exploration of loss and the trauma of letting go. The opening line, "And nova was her first name and the rest was the law of the world," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The name "Nova," meaning "new" or "bright," represents a starting point, a catalyst for change, and a symbol of hope. However, the "law of the world" suggests that such hope is fleeting, and the rest of the lyrics serve to confirm this.
The next lines, "Colliding stars in strange galaxies and a sparkle in my heart," speak to the tremendous power and beauty of love and connection. The singer's heart is alight with passion, but the image of "colliding stars" hints at the possibility of danger and chaos in such an intense relationship. As the song progresses, the singer's language loses its meaning, reduced to "the whispering of the circling ones" and ultimately to a "silence just for me." This suggests that the loss of the relationship has left the singer feeling isolated and disconnected from the world around them.
The repetition of the lines "And her name was nova, her real name was nova" serves to reinforce the importance of this symbol as emblematic of the relationship. The final lines, "And her name was nova, her first name was nova and she was the first, who went away," reveal the heartbreaking truth that this relationship has ended, and the singer has lost their love. The use of the past tense suggests that some time has passed since the break-up, and the singer is still struggling to come to terms with their loss.
Line by Line Meaning
And nova was her first name and the rest was the law of the world...
Her name was such a powerful force in my life that it seemed to be the only thing that really mattered amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the world around us.
Colliding stars in strange galaxies and a sparkle in my heart...
As I thought of her and her name, it was as if the stars themselves were having an impact on my heart and soul, filling me with wonder and awe.
And nova was her first word and my language lost it's meaning, became the whispering of the circling ones, became a silence just for me...
Once she said her name, everything else seemed insignificant and my usual means of communication seemed inadequate. All I could hear was the sound of my own thoughts echoing in my head.
And her name was nova, her real name was nova and she was a light, shining for me...
She personified everything that was beautiful and bright in the world, shining like a beacon of hope and guiding light that sustained me in difficult times.
And her name was nova, her first name was nova and she was a star, exploding for me...
She represented a powerful and life-changing force that was pure and explosive, making me feel like anything was possible as long as she was with me.
And her name was nova, her real name was nova and she was the first, who went away...
Even though she was the first and most important person to me, she was also the first to leave and break my heart, leaving me feeling lost, alone and full of sorrow.
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.