Originally, Gregorian was conceived as a more pop-oriented group in the vein of Enigma. Under this concept, they recorded the 1991 album Sadisfaction, with lead vocals provided by The Sisters of Oz: Susana Espelleta (Peterson's wife at the time) and Birgit Freud. However, this was the only album in that style.
In 1998, Peterson and his team Jan-Eric Kohrs, Michael Soltau and Carsten Heusmann re-invented the project to perform popular songs in the Gregorian style. The criteria for song selection were strict; in order to be considered, a song needed to be translatable into the 7-tone scale. For each album, songs were carefully chosen in addition to original songs written by Jan-Eric Kohrs, Amelia Brightman and Carsten Heussman. Twelve vocalists - previously acclaimed session and choir singers - were then hired to record the tracks.
Each Gregorian album is initially digitally tracked at Nemo Studios, Peterson's Hamburg studio. The vocalists then record their parts in a church atmosphere with dimmed lights and candles, in order to escape what Peterson referred to in a 2001 interview as the "cold and technical" studio atmosphere.
The concept proved to be successful, and the group proceeded to record several more Masters of Chant albums in the same style. Their 2004 album, The Dark Side, was a slight departure from the others, featuring a darker repertoire consistent with the title.
In 2005, The Masterpieces, a compilation album with a live DVD, was released. A fifth Masters of Chant album was released on 31 March 2006. In 2006, a festive album was also released, titled Christmas Chants. A sixth Masters of Chant album was released on 28 September 2007. In 2009 a seventh Masters of Chant album followed.
Gregorian in 2009
On 8 September 2010 the next album, titled The Dark Side of Chant, was announced to be published on 15 October 2010.
The members of the Gregorian choir group are Richard Naxton (Naxos), Johnny Clucas (Johnny), Chris Tickner (Chris T.), Richard Collier (Rich), Gerry O'Beirne (Gerry), Lawrence White (Lorro) and Rob Fardell (Rob F.).
Others who contribute to the vocals or sound of Gregorian are Sarah Brightman (under the pseudonyms Hepsibah or Sarah Hellmann), Amelia Brightman (Sarah Brightman's younger sister), Frank Peterson, and staff of Nemo Studio among others.
Fix You
Gregorian Lyrics
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But you don't succeed
When you get what you want
But not what you need
When you feel so tired
But you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone
But it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream down on your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down on your face
And I...
Tears stream down on your face
I promise you, I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down on your face
And I...
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.
The lyrics to Gregorian's "Fix You" describe a feeling of despair and hopelessness, but also a glimmer of hope. The singer is expressing the frustration of trying their hardest, but still falling short of their desires and needs. They feel exhausted, both physically and emotionally, and stuck in a cycle of negativity. The imagery of being "stuck in reverse" suggests a feeling of being trapped and unable to move forward.
The song takes a turn towards hope when the singer mentions the metaphorical "lights" that will guide them home and ignite their bones. This is a hopeful image of something that will inspire and motivate them. The singer also promises to try to fix the listener, implying a relationship between the two.
The recurring image of tears streaming down the face represents the pain of loss, whether it be a person or a dream. The singer promises to learn from their mistakes and continue to try to "fix" the person they are addressing.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fix You" are both melancholic and uplifting. It acknowledges the difficulty of life, but also encourages the listener to keep moving forward and to have hope.
Line by Line Meaning
When you try your best
But you don't succeed
Despite your best efforts, you fail to achieve your goals.
When you get what you want
But not what you need
You obtain what you desire, but it does not fulfill your genuine longings.
When you feel so tired
But you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
You feel exhausted but are incapable of relaxing; you are trapped in a rut.
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone
But it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
You cry a lot when you lose something irreplaceable, such as an unreciprocated love; it couldn't get worse.
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
You will gain guidance and rejuvenation from the lights; I will endeavor to repair your wounds.
And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Whether you're up or down, when you love someone too much to let go, take a chance to know your true value.
Tears stream down on your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down on your face
And I...
Crying occurs when you lose something irretrievable; I'm here for comfort.
Tears stream down on your face
I promise you, I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down on your face
And I...
You wipe your tears away to make a pledge of learning from the errors; I'm still there for support.
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.
The lights will inspire and enliven you; I will endeavor to aid in your recovery.
Contributed by Mason F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jerry haydel
When you try your best
But you don't succeed
When you get what you want
But not what you need
When you feel so tired
But you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone
But it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream down on your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down on your face
And I...
Tears stream down on your face
I promise you, I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down on your face
And I...
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.
jerry haydel
When you try your best
But you don't succeed
When you get what you want
But not what you need
When you feel so tired
But you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone
But it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream down on your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down on your face
And I...
Tears stream down on your face
I promise you, I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down on your face
And I...
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.
Michael Simmons
It's always that guitar start up around the 2:40 mark that I start to really get into this song. Even the original by ColdPlay this part is the best as it seems to lift you up and carry you along as if it is a wave that is cresting.
Asier Hormaechea
just perfect
Cynthia
Music and great lyrics fix me when I'm sad and lost.
Ian Black
Does anyone know if you can get this song for iTunes? The Gregorians do such a wonderful job of this song; they do it more than justice, it's unique! Would love to have it so it can just get put on constant repeat. Wonderful job, guys
josé ferreira de lima
Gregorian, simplesmente fantástico! Música e coral magníficos!! Excelentes!!!
Ewa Wisniewska
Pieklne bardzo dziekuje ze moge tego sluchac❤💞
Cristóbal Morales
Bien... Pues realmente no soy fanático de la música gregoriana, pero esta canción en definitiva me encantó, me hizo sentir millones de cosas.
Nicson 11
This song is so very beautiful promise...
Dudeseh
Me encanta esta versión.