1993
Danne, n1c and Marcus forms the foundation of the band. Danne on guitar, Marcus on bass and n1c on the drums.
1994
We felt we wanted to have two guitars and Marcus trades his bass in for a guitar. We recruited a new bass player by the name of Heyk. Still we were looking for a vocalist.
1995
We were pretty much living in our rehearsal space writing and creating.
Different vocalists were tried, but without complete satisfaction.
1996
Jim (former vocalist of Gardenian) helped us out with the vocals on
recordings and while rehearsing.
1997
We had our first gig (though not under the name of Headplate and with Jim on vocals). Mange started to get involved with the band. Our first contact with
Gain Productions was made.
1998
We took the name Headplate. We recorded a demo that was named 'Wake up' with Mange on vocals.. We were very pleased with the result and Mange joins the band. Another demo named 'Sleepy' was recorded (probably the only one of our demos that you can still get your hands on). The demo includes songs that later on ended up on the 'Bullsized' album. Our first gigs under the name of Headplate takes place in Kinna, Sweden.
1999
Our last demo ever (probably) was recorded. It was called 'Beyond what’s in front' and if you get your hands on one you shouldn't let go. A track named 'Don't be like me' can be found on the 'Bullsized' album. Negotiations between Gain Recordings and Headplate start. Marcus decides to leave the band because of personal and social reasons. A contract between Headplate and Gain is signed.
2000
We enter the studio for the recording of our debut album. We decide on naming the album 'Bullsized'. We filmed the video for the song 'Bullsized'. The album is mixed and mastered in May and the cover work is finished. The album is set for release in June but due to some circumstances out of our reach the album is released on October the 2nd. We had our release party at Belsepub in Gothenburg, which also was the first gig with only four members. The video for 'Bullsized' is shown on SVT - VoxPop and MTV Super rock. We did a mini-tour in Sweden opening for Hardcore Superstar.
2001
We did a couple of gigs around Sweden. Two major gigs were at the Hultsfred Festival and the finish festival called Tuska. We began the recording of our follow up album in November. We opened for Machine Head during their four gigs in Scandinavia.
2002
The name 'Delicate' is chosen to be the title of the second album. We mixed and master the recording during January/February. We did a mini-tour with the Swedish band LOK (RIP) in Norway. Our album 'Delicate' was released on the 3rd of June. We received good response from fans and critics both in Sweden and abroad. We finally got to play at the 'Göteborgs Kalaset' which was one of our goals. We lost our rehearsal space and this meant a lot of problems for us..
2003
Finally we were lucky enough to find ourselves a new rehearsal space and the writing of new songs and material began.. Håkan left the band in June due lack of interest. Johan Andreasen joins to take Håkans place..
2004
Started to write new material and did some pre-recordings.
2005
Still in the process of writing new material and having done a couple of pre-recordings Mange decided to leave the band. We continue to create and record the stuff that we hope will become our next album. New vocalists will be put to test..
Breathing
Headplate Lyrics
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and now i cant stop this heart for sure
the sad days are gone for me
you killed the pain and brought me back again
im looking out my window
everything is so different
its no longer grey and the rain is missing
you took my hand before i reached the bottom
i couldnt even dream of
you know i told you about my walls inside
well theyre gone and i know how you did it
want everyone to fucking read these lines
got the trip of my life dont want it to end
you broke the strongest walls inside me
for a time i felt so scared and weak
you showed me thrust and laughter
hoping to have this trip forever after
this time i will keep on breathing
my life got a whole new meaning
i wanna hear the clock tick for hours
the thing that makes me thick is ours
The lyrics to Headplate's song "Breathing" seem to be about a person who was struggling with pain or depression and felt like they were drowning in their own negative thoughts. However, someone came into their life and helped them overcome those obstacles. The person singing the song is expressing gratitude for the positive changes that have taken place, and they now feel content and happy with their life. They have a newfound appreciation for even the smallest things, such as the absence of rain and the sound of a clock ticking. They express a desire to keep this feeling of happiness and keep breathing because life has a whole new meaning now.
The lyrics are relatable and indicate a feeling of hope for those who may be going through a tough time. The message of the song is that no matter how difficult things may seem, things can always get better, and sometimes all it takes is someone lending a helping hand.
Line by Line Meaning
I was seeking something clean and pure
I wanted something that was untainted and unspoiled
and now i cant stop this heart for sure
Now that I have found it, my heart beats with a renewed strength and conviction
the sad days are gone for me
I am no longer burdened by my past sorrows
you killed the pain and brought me back again
Your presence helped me overcome my pain and gave me a new lease on life
im looking out my window
I am observing my surroundings with a newfound appreciation
everything is so different
My perspective has dramatically shifted
its no longer grey and the rain is missing
The world is no longer bleak and the constant feeling of sadness has receded
you took my hand before i reached the bottom
You were there for me when I was at my lowest point
and gave me something i couldnt even dream of
You bestowed upon me something that I didn't even believe was possible
you know i told you about my walls inside
I confided in you about the emotional barriers that I had erected
well theyre gone and i know how you did it
Those walls have been dismantled and I am aware that it was your impact that caused it
want everyone to fucking read these lines
I want others to understand and share in my experience
got the trip of my life dont want it to end
I've had a transformative experience and don't want it to come to an end
you broke the strongest walls inside me
You were able to penetrate and destroy the strongest emotional barriers that I had constructed
for a time i felt so scared and weak
Initially, I was scared and vulnerable when my walls came down
you showed me thrust and laughter
You guided me towards a state of trust and happiness
hoping to have this trip forever after
I am hopeful that this life-changing experience will last indefinitely
this time i will keep on breathing
I will continue to live life to the fullest
my life got a whole new meaning
My life has been given a new sense of purpose and significance
i wanna hear the clock tick for hours
I want to savor every moment and make the most of my time on this earth
the thing that makes me thick is ours
Our shared experience is what gives my life depth and meaning
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.