The band was founded in Mosbach, Baden-Württemberg in 1987 by Jürgen Steinmetz and Steffen Hußlik and was at first known as "Headstone" but later changed the name to "Headstone Epitaph". Reason was the existence of another band having the same name.
After several years of stagnation the band celebrates his comeback in 2008 with new live shows.
Members:
Tim Benz (Vocals)
Martin Grimm (Guitars)
Bernd Keck (Bass)
Frank Reinert (Drums)
Former members:
Andreas Sonnleitner (Vocals)
Holger Blum (Guitars)
Steffen Hußlik (Guitars)
Jürgen Steinmetz (Bass)
Released material:
Welcome (Demo, 1993)
Without the Slightest Qualm (Full-length, 1996)
Wings of Eternity (Full-length, 1998)
PowerGames (Full-length, 1999)
Lies
Headstone Epitaph Lyrics
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(old video game i played in my childhood.)
(The first song we wrote after our debut album.)
(it was really hard work: Most people are good actors.)
(vers:)
hey are you full of desire
you keep on walkin? your way
cause you need the fringe group today
wantcha to pass over in silence
can't accept your way of life
oheyoh every minute
and all day through
(ref:)
oheyoh look under the sky
all the people do believe in many lies
if they only get along
well with you every minute
and all day through
(vers:)
hey you you couldn't be tired
we'll keep on makin'
you stay right now
we're risin' up higher
right now
you wanna change
the train we share
the same conditions
but we don't share
you're way of life
oheyoh every minute
and all day through
The lyrics to Headstone Epitaph's song "Lies" are quite thought-provoking and deep. The song starts with a question, "Hey, are you full of desire?" This question is quite intriguing and makes the listener wonder about what kind of desire is being talked about. The first verse talks about how hard it is to inspire people and how some people cannot accept others' ways of life. It is clear that the song talks about the struggles faced by people who do not conform to societal norms and who dare to be different.
The chorus talks about how people believe in many lies and how it is essential to find those who get along with you. This could be interpreted as a message to find one's tribe and to be true to oneself. The second verse talks about how some people want to change the direction of the train, but not everyone shares the same way of life. The song ends with the same chorus and the message that we should find those who get along with us.
In essence, "Lies" is a song about standing up for ourselves and not conforming to societal pressures. It is about finding our tribe and living life on our own terms. The lyrics are beautifully written and convey a powerful message about being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
hey are you full of desire
Do you have a strong longing to achieve something?
you keep on walkin? your way
Do you continue to walk/live your life the way you want, regardless of others' opinions?
so hard you need to inspire
Do you need to motivate yourself to keep going, because it's a difficult path?
cause you need the fringe group today
Do you feel like you need to belong to a certain group to feel accepted?
wantcha to pass over in silence
Do you wish that people would leave you alone and not judge you for your lifestyle?
can't accept your way of life
Do other people not understand or agree with the way you choose to live?
oheyoh every minute and all day through
Do you constantly face these challenges and criticisms, every moment of your life?
oheyoh look under the sky
If you look up to the sky, do you see that many people believe in falsehoods?
all the people do believe in many lies
Do most people believe in lies or misconceptions, instead of facing the truth?
if they only get along well with you every minute and all day through
Do people only like you if you agree/align with their beliefs, even if it's not genuine?
hey you you couldn't be tired
Do you have the energy and determination to keep going?
we'll keep on makin' you stay right now
Do other people try to force/tie you down to their expectations or choices?
we're risin' up higher right now
Are you making progress, reaching new heights despite adversity?
you wanna change the train
Do you want to take a different path or escape from your current situation?
we share the same conditions but we don't share your way of life
Do others have similar experiences but still do not accept or understand your choices?
oheyoh every minute and all day through
Do you still face the same challenges and rejection every moment of your life?
Contributed by Hannah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.