Thanks to their enigmatic live shows and extensive touring Green Lizard built up a solid live reputation throughout Europe, played the Vans Warped Tour in 2003 and even did shows in South America.
In May of 2006, GREEN LIZARD saw the release of their third record on I Scream Records in Europe. The album is called Las Armas Del Silencio and features 10 solid rock songs which are the best the band ever did. Together with its great artwork, this record is already considered a classic in the history of GREEN LIZARD.
The self produced album was recorded by Menno Bakker (NRA, Undeclinable) and Alejandro Londoño (Agresión), mixed by Clif Norrell (REM, The Pixies, Rollins, Faith No More, Mansun, Jeff Buckley) in Los Angeles and mastered at John Golden Mastering. Singer Remi about the recordings: ’This was definitely a new experience for us. By recording in different studios and with different people, we got the best of both worlds in this recording! Although it was extremely fun to produce it ourselves, it was a lot more work than we anticipated and we couldn’t have done it without the help of Menno and Alejandro. Of course, after recording two previous albums with a man like Clif taught us a lot about making a record.’
GREEN LIZARD’s previous albums were put out by Sony Music and sold more than 22.000 copies just in the Netherlands. Singer Remi: 'We never planned on signing to a major but our label got bought up by Sony Music. We sold pretty well and the last record 'Newborn' was supposed to be a European Sony signing but that never happened. We get offers to tour in Europe and the States all the time, but we never had a release there. This time we decided to find a label that can get the record out in all of Europe.'
Sellingpoints
- played over 800 shows worldwide
- sold up to 30,000 copies of their releases
- played major European festivals; Lowlands, Pinkpop, Pukkelpop, Roskilde and Sziget
- toured on the Vans Warped Tour (USA) in 2003
- did a European tour with Skin (Skunk Anansie) fall 2006
- played in countries like Aruba and Colombia
- had a major hitsingle in Holland with video on high rotation in 2001
- has a huge fanbase in the Benelux
- is one of the major rockacts of Holland
- will especially appeal to fans of Foo Fighters, Sunny Day Real Estate, Open Hand & Helmet
Discography
1997 The Nine EP (produced by Jack Endino)
2000 Identity CD (Double T Music/Sony Music, produced by Clif Norrel)
2000 Turn Around single (Double T music/Sony Music, produced by Clif Norrell)
2000 Autumn single (Double T Music/Sony Music, produced by Clif Norrell)
2001 Down 2k1 single (Double T Music/Sony Music, produced by Clif Norrell)
2001 Identity Special Edition 2CD incl. Pinkpop Live EP (Double T Music/Sony Music, produced by Clif Norrell)
2002 Newborn CD (Sony Music, produced by Clif Norrell)
2002 Wrong single (Sony Music, produced by Clif Norrell)
2003 Mouthful single incl. Collectible Live album (Sony Music, produced by Clif Norrell)
2005 One Minute/All You Have single (I Scream Records, mixed by Clif Norrell)
2006 Las Armas Del Silencio CD (I Scream Records Europe, mixed by Cliff Norrell)
2007 Las Armas Del Silencio CD (I Scream Records US release)
Awake
Green Lizard Lyrics
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Paralyzed my fears
I try to scream out loud
There's no one left to hear
I'm falling through the earth
It's consuming me alive
No reasons to press on
No reason to survive
I awake
In the evening of
My heart my heart
Sleeping on the ground
My body's turning red
I realize that I breath
I'd rather wake up dead
Molded just like clay
I Melted by the sun
My strength it flows away
My pain has just begun
I awake
In the evening of
My heart my heart 2x
My selfesteem
And .. (?) 2x
I awake I awake
My heart my heart
No
Myself selfesteem
And .. (?) 2x
No no
The lyrics to Green Lizard's song "Awake" seem to describe the feeling of being lost and helpless, both physically and emotionally. The first verse paints a picture of being caught in the midst of a storm, feeling paralyzed by fear and unable to find anyone to listen to your cries for help. The second verse takes a more introspective approach, with the singer realizing that they are alive but feeling as though death would be preferable. They feel weak and powerless, like they are melting away in the sun.
The chorus, "I awake in the evening of my heart my heart," seems to suggest a glimmer of hope or a moment of clarity or realization. It's as if, despite all of the feelings of despair and hopelessness expressed in the rest of the song, there is still some part of the singer that remains alive or awake. The repeated chant of "myself self-esteem and...no no" could possibly symbolize the singer trying to shake off the negative thoughts and emotions that are weighing them down.
Overall, "Awake" seems to be a pretty bleak and heavy song, with a focus on the more difficult aspects of the human experience. However, the sense of struggle and raw emotion in the lyrics could resonate with listeners who have also experienced feelings of despair and hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Floating in the storm
Stuck in a chaos of emotions and thoughts
Paralyzed my fears
Feeling unable to overcome the things they're afraid of
I try to scream out loud
Attempting to express themselves or get help
There's no one left to hear
Feeling abandoned, alone and unheard
I'm falling through the earth
Falling into a depressive state that feels bottomless
It's consuming me alive
Burdened and hurt by their inner turmoil
No reasons to press on
Struggling to find purpose or motivation to keep going
No reason to survive
Feeling hopeless and that life is not worth living
I awake
A moment of realization, the beginning of a new perspective
In the evening of my heart my heart
Emotional transformation that leaves them introspective
Sleeping on the ground
Being in a state of vulnerability
My body's turning red
Feeling overwhelmed by frustration, anger or shame
I realize that I breath
Realizing their vital nature
I'd rather wake up dead
Feeling in despair and picturing their escape from suffering
Molded just like clay
Feeling shaped by external factors and powerless
I melted by the sun
Feeling defeated by the pressures of life
My strength it flows away
Losing energy and hope
My pain has just begun
Going through emotional hardship with no end in sight
My selfesteem and ... (?)
Self-doubt, insecurity and a sense of unworthiness
I awake my heart my heart
Intention to let emotions guide them forward
No
Denied acceptance of a negative state
Myself selfesteem and ... (?)
Acknowledging and addressing struggles with confidence and self-worth
No no
No more denial, determination to persevere
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
woutertron
Goed energieniveau van die drummer.
Toine Lavrijsen
To bad vergaande glory van eigen bodem 2004/5 was hun top jaar
aardewerk
Wat zeggen ze nou op het eind, iets van "And ... me", maar het is niet goed te verstaan wat dat middelste woord is, en al die lyricssites copy-pasten van elkaar zo lijkt het...
GZIG nl
lol.. en toen is mijn acount geblokkeerd ... (copyrght schending.. en dat voor een artieste die niet meer wil optreden... RAAR)