Da5id Din and Matthew Crofoot, two Boston studio owners, decided to become Informatik in 1993 after recognizing common musical tastes.
The duo, who had previously worked separately as Acme Disco Machine and Struktur, began recording and released their debut album Direct Memory Access on Sinless Records. The second volume of the album was released two years later. ~ John Bush
Second Chance
Informatik Lyrics
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A simple explanation
As I've been lying to myself
It has taken me a while
I've been wrapped up in denial
But the truth is finally coming out
A new day ready to dawn?
How long will circumstance own me?
Just who is running the show?
I don't know...
There's a gaping hole
At the bottom of my soul
The more I feed it, the larger it grows
Is it better to die slowly?
All this living quickly
Is really starting to get old
Is there a second chance for me?
A new day ready to dawn?
How long will circumstance own me?
Just who is running the show?
It's not so easy to see
What's standing in front of me
It's very clear to me now
There's no mistaking
All the life left in me
All the love forgiving
There's nothing holding me down...
Searching through my mind
Sifting through the facts and lies
To find something I knew long ago
If there's one thing sure in life
We'll be all victims in time
So you have to save yourself or drown
Is there a second chance for me?
A new day ready to dawn?
How long will circumstance own me?
Just who is running the show? I know!
There is a second chance for me
A new day ready to dawn
No more shall circumstance own me
Now on, I'm running the show!
The song "Second Chance" by Informatik is about self-realization and the concept of starting over. The singer realizes that they have been lying to themselves and have been in denial for a long time. They have been living too fast and have neglected their inner self. They now feel like there is a gaping hole at the bottom of their soul that is getting larger with each attempt to feed it. They are now questioning their previous decisions and wondering if there is a second chance for them, a new day that is ready to dawn. They want to take control of their life and stop being a victim of circumstance.
The chorus of the song is repeated several times throughout the song, giving the idea that the singer is asking for guidance and direction. However, towards the end of the song, the singer confidently declares that they have found their second chance, and now they are the ones running the show.
The lyrics of the song are powerful and speak of a universal truth that everyone can relate to at one point in their lives. The song strikes a chord with its target audience and has been a favorite among fans of gothic and industrial music.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank you for your patience
Expressing gratitude for listening, understanding, and waiting for an explanation
A simple explanation
A concise and straightforward account that clarifies any confusion
As I've been lying to myself
Admitting to a lack of honesty with oneself in the past
It has taken me a while
Acknowledging the length of time it has taken to recognize the truth
I've been wrapped up in denial
Conceding that the artist has been avoiding the reality of a situation
But the truth is finally coming out
Indicating that the singer is starting to confront and accept the truth
Is there a second chance for me?
Asking if there is an opportunity to change and improve
A new day ready to dawn?
Asking if there is potential for a fresh start and better future
How long will circumstance own me?
Questioning how much control external factors have over the artist's life
Just who is running the show?
Questioning who is in charge of the events that shape the artist's life
There's a gaping hole
Referring to a significant emotional or spiritual emptiness
At the bottom of my soul
Stating that this emptiness resides at the core of the artist's being
The more I feed it, the larger it grows
Admitting that trying to fill this emptiness with external things only exacerbates the problem
Is it better to die slowly?
Asking if it is preferable to suffer emotionally or spiritually for a long time
All this living quickly
Implying that a fast-paced lifestyle is not fulfilling or satisfying
Is really starting to get old
Acknowledging that the current approach to life is not sustainable
It's not so easy to see
Admitting that recognizing the truth and reality can be difficult
What's standing in front of me
Referring to an obstacle or challenge that needs to be overcome
It's very clear to me now
Stating that the singer has come to a realization or understanding
There's no mistaking
Asserting that the truth is incontrovertible
All the life left in me
Referring to the artist's remaining energy and vitality
All the love forgiving
Referring to the artist's readiness to show compassion and understanding
There's nothing holding me down...
Declaring a sense of liberation and freedom from previous constraints
Searching through my mind
Describing a process of introspection and reflection
Sifting through the facts and lies
Describing an attempt to sort out the truth from falsehoods
To find something I knew long ago
Implying that the singer has known the answer or solution for a long time
If there's one thing sure in life
Asserting a universal truth that applies to everyone
We'll be all victims in time
Implying that everyone will face challenges, difficulties, and hardship at some point
So you have to save yourself or drown
Advising that it is crucial to take responsibility for one's life and make necessary changes in order to avoid being overwhelmed by circumstances
I know!
Asserting a newfound sense of clarity and conviction
There is a second chance for me
Confirming that the singer has an opportunity to change and improve
A new day ready to dawn
Asserting that there is potential for a fresh start and better future
No more shall circumstance own me
Declaring that the artist will take charge of their life and refuse to be defined by external factors
Now on, I'm running the show!
Emphasizing a newfound sense of control and empowerment
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