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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The Dreamers
Golden Apes Lyrics
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I smell the stars in all your white eastern skies
Where zodiacs taste like beehives
And every sting is a reward, full of anthems, of colour and delight...
We are the dreamers, the distance to reality
We are the dremers, the blemish of a wound
We are the dreamers, the missing link to history
Plant the kings' heads in the orchard
Under the nests of red birds with their hierarchy
And I'll judge you, just for our fun
'Cause every law, that's written is a doctrine, spelled by you and me...
We are the dreamers, the distance to reality
We are the dremers, the blemish of a wound
We are the dreamers, the missing link to history
We are the dreamers and nothing else what counts...
The opening lines of "The Dreamers" by Golden Apes sets a dream-like stage, full of imagery of stars, halos, and zodiacs. The singer counts halos on the forehead of the person they are addressing, as if searching for something mystical. They can smell the stars, and the zodiacs taste like beehives. The sting of these zodiacs is seen as a reward, full of anthems, color, and delight. These verses suggest a spiritual, otherworldly realm that the singers and their subject inhabit.
The chorus of the song speaks to the identity of the singers and this person with whom they share this dream world. They are "the dreamers," the ones who exist in a distance from reality, as well as the blemish of a wound and the missing link to history. This last clause suggests that their existence may be lost to time, but they still have value and significance as dreamers.
In the final verse, the lyrics take another turn. There is a suggestion of violence, as the singer speaks of planting a king's head in the orchard. Red birds and their hierarchy are mentioned, and the singer judges this person "just for fun." They see every law as a doctrine, spelled out by both themselves and the person they address. It's difficult to decipher what all of this imagery means, but it adds to the dreamlike nature of the lyrics.
Overall, "The Dreamers" is a song that embraces the mystic and otherworldly aspects of existence. It speaks to the value of those who exist in a distance from reality and suggests that they play a crucial role in shaping history even if their existence may not be recorded.
Line by Line Meaning
I count halos on your forehead
I see you as someone with a divine aura or spiritual presence.
I smell the stars in all your white eastern skies
I sense that your surroundings and living environment are pure, seemingly untouched.
Where zodiacs taste like beehives
In this world, the astrological signs are rich and brimming with life and activity.
And every sting is a reward, full of anthems, of colour and delight...
Even the painful experiences are seen as valuable and enjoyable, possibly serving as a source of inspiration or artistic expression.
We are the dreamers, the distance to reality
As 'dreamers', we exist in a realm of imagination and possibility, separate from the limitations of physical reality.
We are the dremers, the blemish of a wound
Our reluctance or inability to fully conform to societal norms is seen as a flaw or imperfection that sets us apart.
We are the dreamers, the missing link to history
As dreamers, we occupy a unique space within the grand narrative of human civilization and progress, pushing boundaries and creating new paths forward.
We are the dreamers and nothing else what counts...
The dream world and the creative insight it provides is the most significant thing that defines and validates our existence.
Plant the kings' heads in the orchard
This line may suggest a desire to overthrow established authority or upset traditional power dynamics.
Under the nests of red birds with their hierarchy
The metaphorical red birds could represent those in power or those who do not understand or accept the dreamer's way of thinking.
And I'll judge you, just for our fun
In this world of imagination, the dreamer has the power to create and manipulate reality, even to the point of judgment and punishment for entertainment purposes.
‘Cause every law, that's written is a doctrine, spelled by you and me...
The dreamer sees laws and rules as human constructs, which they themselves have the power to create and shape based on their own unique perspective and experiences.
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.