Wasting no time, Imagika hit the studio and recorded a 3-song demo that showed the band in their infant stages but reflected the quality songwriting they would become known for. The band hit the live scene and found what had already been known: Metal was out, garbage/alternative was in! Undaunted, the band continued to play as many shows as possible and built up a reputation for providing kick-ass metal in those lean years.
By late 1994, the band had begun work on their infamous debut CD that was finally released in 1995 to the un-expecting metal underground. taking a "Do It Yourself" attitude, the band pumped hundreds of CD to the worldwide press and radio and became known as a modern resurrection of the classic bay area sound. The CD contained a wealth of material that ranged from all-out brutal to beautiful and exhibited a huge leap forward in songwriting from the early demo. The band was able to sell 2000 copies on their own Headless Corpse label by word of mouth alone. By 1996, The band had attracted some interest in Europe and was able to secure licensing for the CD through ABS records who re-released the CD in Europe with the original 3-song demo added as bonus tracks.
By early 1997, the band had found management in Europe through Flying Dolphin Promotions, headed by Chris Boltendahl of Grave Digger fame. The band had already finished their sophomor effort, "Worship", by this time and was prepared to unleash it on the masses. No label with balls in the US/Europe would touch the CD. So the band was once again forced to make it happen on their own Headless Corpse label. This time, though, the band would have much better distribution through Radiation/Indigo and promotion with Flying Dolphin. Released in late 1998, the CD garnered fantastic reviews, which the band followed up by touring Europe with Grave Digger and Iron Savior in January of 1999. The band was well received and proved to the fans that the bay area thrash scene was still relevant.
Buzzing from the tour, the band set to work on new material to follow up the success of the album and tour. Putting together a 3-song demo, the band was able to attract some much-needed label interest with Massacre Records finally securing the band a deal in 2000. "And So It Burns" was released in October 2000 and received much critical acclaim. Sadly, Mike Dargis had by this time decided to leave the band, which put to rest any touring the band was intending on doing to promote the release. The band had the unfortunate task of finding a suitable replacement. After six months, they found their replacement, Elena Luciano. It was worth the wait, as she was able to come in and give Imagika a much-needed boost with a fresh perspective and enthusiam. Time was not wasted, as the band put together a slew of material that raised the bar once again.
After 8 years and 3 overseas releases, The band had a North American release on WWIII Records. The label agreed to license the "And So It Burns" CD and made it special for the North American fans. The band and label decided to "repackage the effort" with all new art and 3 previously-unreleased bonus tracks and released it in July of 2001. With the release the band was able to break new ground in North America and gain more fans that now had a chance to hear the band for the first time. So after many delays both personal and professional the band finally starts the new CD with famed producer Neil Kernon.
Everything was going great when co-founder and vocalist David Michael decides after 10 years, countless shows and 3 CD's that it is time to call it a day. Not happy with the turn of events being that Dave laid down 8 vocals that were esentially useless the band begins to hunt for a new voice. As luck would have it the band came in contact with local vocalist Norman Skinner who is a vet of the metal scene (Machine Called Man, Tramontane) that was up for the job. After one audition and a show of dedication by writing all new lyrics and melodies to 4 songs in a matter of days Mr. Skinner showed why he is now the new voice of Imagika! Also at this time the band decides it was high time to bring in that second guitarist that the new material called for and Pat Toms was laying in wait. Pat is another vet of the local scene with his past band Punisher and happened to be a friend of the band for many years.
Upon the completion of recording the new vocal tracks Imagika was again forced to play the waiting game to finally mix the CD. Neil Kernon's schedule became quite impossible between the time we brought Norman on board hence the turn to juan Urteaga for the mixing job. Juan was a logical choice since he was local and had a good reputation with doing metal right and working in the past with respected bands as Skinlab, Vile, etc.. Finally after starting the CD a year before the final mix, the CD was done! "Devils On Both Sides" was released through Mausoleum Records worldwide in March 2005.
One More Day
Imagika Lyrics
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A tale of past mistakes
One by one the words reveal
A story of heartbreak
Another circumstance
Of love to young to wait
So I'm holding on
Waiting for... One more day
And all mistakes aside for one more
Now I've found one of your letters
It seems so long ago
The way we left each other
It hurts more than you'll ever know
And I can still feel you beside me
Like a ghost frozen in time
The memories of that moment
Still chill me from inside
Inside I fight the lonely tears
And prayed it washed away
Inside I fight the lonely fears
That haunt me still today
Without a second chance
We threw it all away
Now I'm holding on
Waiting for... One more day
And I'll swallow my pride
For one more
Now I've found one of your letters
It seems so long ago
The way we left each other
It hurts more than you'll ever know
And I can still feel you beside me
Like a ghost frozen in time
The memories of that moment
Still chill me from inside
And after all of these long years have gone by
The pain remains
The past returns to haunt me once more
Within these pages I search for solice
But it's all in vain
One by one
Each word reveals my mistakes
And more
One more
Now I've found one of your letters
It seems so long ago
The way we left each other
It hurts more than you'll ever know
And I can still feel you beside me
Like a ghost frozen in time
The memories of that moment
Still chill me from inside
The song "One More Day" by Imagika is a powerful ballad about regret and the yearning for a chance to undo past mistakes. The steady beat of the song's rhythm provides a strong foundation for the emotional lyrics. The song begins with a slow and solemn tone, and each verse gradually builds in intensity and emotion. The lyrics describe the pain of heartbreak and the lingering feelings of love that persist long after a relationship has ended. The singer of the song tells a story of finding an old letter from an ex-lover, and the memories and regrets that flood back as a result.
The lyrics describe the singer's deep longing for a second chance and the desperate hope that they might be able to turn back time and make different choices. The phrase "one more day" is repeated throughout the song as a plea for a chance to make things right. The lyrics also explore themes of pride and forgiveness, as the singer recognizes that they must let go of their ego and admit to their mistakes if they want a chance to reconcile with their former partner.
Overall, "One More Day" is a poignant and introspective song that delves into the complex emotions of heartbreak, regret, and the desire for forgiveness and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
One by one the words reveal
Gradually, each word is unveiling
A tale of past mistakes
A story of previous errors
One by one the words reveal
Slowly, each word is exposing
A story of heartbreak
A narrative of emotional pain
Another circumstance
A different situation
Of love too young to wait
Of affection too premature to delay
So I'm holding on
Thus, I am clinging to hope
Waiting for... One more day
Anticipating an additional day to make things right
And all mistakes aside for one more
Ignoring all previous errors to have another chance
Now I've found one of your letters
Currently, I have discovered one of your notes
It seems so long ago
It appears to be from a distant time
The way we left each other
The method in which we parted
It hurts more than you'll ever know
It pains me more than you can comprehend
And I can still feel you beside me
And I can still sense your presence next to me
Like a ghost frozen in time
Similar to a phantom suspended in time
The memories of that moment
The recollections of that instance
Still chill me from inside
Still give me a cold feeling within
Inside I fight the lonely tears
Internally, I combat the solitary tears
And prayed it washed away
And hoped it would disappear
Inside I fight the lonely fears
Internally, I struggle against the lonesome fears
That haunt me still today
That still plague me to this day
Without a second chance
Lacking an additional opportunity
We threw it all away
We discarded everything we had
Now I'm holding on
Now I am grasping onto hope
Waiting for... One more day
Anticipating an additional day to rectify the past
And I'll swallow my pride
And I will suppress my ego
For one more
For one extra opportunity
And after all of these long years have gone by
And after all of these lengthy years have passed
The pain remains
The agony still exists
The past returns to haunt me once more
The previous experiences come back to trouble me again
Within these pages I search for solice
Within these pages, I look for comfort
But it's all in vain
But it is ultimately ineffective
One by one
One after another
Each word reveals my mistakes
Every term discloses my errors
And more
And additional ones
One more
One extra
Contributed by Sophie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.