They released a demo called "Where Are No Angels" in 2007 and played several concerts across the whole country. In 2008, they released their debut album, "Free /us/", bundled with Czech music magazine Report.
Current lineup:
Cath - Vocals (2006-present)
Jaroush - Bassguitar, backing vocals (2006-present)
Michal - Guitars (2008-present)
Thomas - Drums (2006-present)
Petronius - Keyboard (2006-)
Former members:
Dusean - Guitars (2006-2007)
Session members:
Sonja - Violin
Szaffro - Guitars (2007-2008)
The basic ideas and essence of INNOCENS were created and set by Jaroush, the experienced musician an componist. When he met young Katerina, the singing student, he absolutely went mad to cooperate with her. Both were very excited by the music. The first songs they made together had just the mood of a peaceful acoustic project ( “Not a single word” or “A Fragile girl”), but their temperaments showed very soon that something more powerful is the right thing they need. Such that sound INNOCENS got from the new members who joined the band very soon. - the violin player Sonja and a talented drummer Thomas. The brand new band INNOCENS began to grow.
More great musicians - Petronius (keyboard, synthetizer) and Dusean (guitar) joined to bring INNOCENS more spirit. At the same time Sonja left the band because of her studies. Fortunately there were no problems with her guest appearance - later she helped INNOCENS a lot with some violin recordings. The first DEMO songs were introduced to public and they really succeed. “Synthetic Flower” was very successful in the rock chart “Rock Arena” of the most famous Czech rock radio HEY!. This song was also chosen for the CD compilation of greatest “Rock Arena” artists.
The second half of 2007 was fully dedicated to hard work and first concerts. INNOCENS got a prestigious offer to made their debut performance on International Music Trade Fair “Muzika” in Prague. Other scheduled dates were coming to fill band’s tour diary.
The music of INNOCENS came through a huge progress. Acoustic parts and mood were definitely forgotten. Influences of classical and electronic music were the leading and most important elements from now. The guitar parts became more powerful and rhythmical. At the end of 2007 INNOCENS started to come-into-line with a magnifical composer Antonin Charvat, who dedicated all his abilities an experience to orchestral arangements and parts of the INNOCENS’s songs.
In January 2008 INNOCENS released the limited version of DEMO songs on CD called “Where Are No Angels”, working on the upcoming official debut at the same time. INNOCENS got some offers to perform abroad. There was yet another great experience for the band – INNOCENS were asked to make a soundtrack for the fantasy movie called “Elfée Legends”. INNOCENS passed their first tour names „Spark & Metalhey Winter Storm 2008 ” in February and March.
The talent on the rock scene caught Martin Fort’s eye (MAFO) and he immediately signed with INNOCENS. Only one sad message for the beginning of 2008 – Dusean left INNOCENS because of his personal health problems. Danek “Safro” played becamse a session gitarist during the 4-month long looking for Dusean's permanent replacement. In the end, Michal was chosen out of 39 people and joined the band as the new guitarist.
INNOCENS spent a part of summer 2008 in the studio recording their debut album “Free /us/”. The album was released in September 2008 bundled with a Czech magazine. The band is now preparing for an European tour to promote the new album.
They are also known as "Czech Nightwish".
Official site: www.innocens.net
The First Snow
Innocens Lyrics
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night
My empty room, the silence over there and just one
sound
I was born to fly
But I can't reach without the wings
I was born as lier
But there's no lie I ever meet
down
Which way to go to search and make my dearest again
found
I was born to fly
But I can't reach without the wings
I was born as lier
But there's no lie I ever meet
Come back my only one!
I was searching all the world
Come back my only one!
Until the first snow will falling down
Come back my only one!
I was searching all the world
Come back my only one!
Until the first snow will falling down
Sacrificed my life to search the truth and finding you
I would die to have some message you have left me,
fool
I was born to fly
But I can't reach without the wings
I was born as lier
But there's no lie I ever meet
I was searching all the world
Until the first snow will falling down
I was searching all the world
Until the fist snow will falling down
Come back my only one!
I was searching all the world
Come back my only one!
Until the first snow will falling down
Come back my only one!
I was searching all the world
Come back my only one!
Until the first snow will falling down
The lyrics of Innocens's song "The First Snow" convey a sense of desperation and heartbreak in the face of a lost love. The singer is scared to confront the truth of their separation, and is left alone in an empty room with nothing but their own thoughts and the sound of their own breathing. The metaphor of being "born to fly" without the necessary wings to do so speaks to the idea that the singer feels they were meant for greatness, but cannot achieve it without the support of their loved one. The lyric "I was born as a liar, but there's no lie I ever meet" suggests that the singer has been deceptive in the past, but only to protect themselves from the pain of their current situation.
The chorus of the song repeatedly pleads for the singer's lost love to return, with the use of the phrase "come back my only one" creating a sense of desperation and longing. The singer claims to have searched all over the world to no avail, and is willing to sacrifice their life in order to find their lost love. The final line of the song, "until the first snow will falling down," is illuminating, as it suggests that the singer has been searching for their love for an extended period of time - long enough for the seasons to change and for the snow to fall.
Overall, "The First Snow" is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and loss. Despite its dark and melancholic lyrics, the song is ultimately about the power of love and the lengths that people will go to in order to find it and keep it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so scared to face the truth I've found this winter night
I am filled with fear at the truth that has been revealed to me on this winter night.
My empty room, the silence over there and just one sound
My room is empty and silent, save for one sound.
I was born to fly, but I can't reach without the wings
I was meant to soar, yet I cannot fly without my wings.
I was born as lier, but there's no lie I ever meet
I have always been a liar, but there is no lie that compares to my current situation.
You were there just few time ago and I feel lost and down
You were here not long ago, yet I feel lost and despondent without you.
Which way to go to search and make my dearest again found
I am unsure of the direction to take in order to find my beloved once more.
Come back my only one! I was searching all the world
Please return to me, my one and only. I have searched the entire world for you.
Until the first snow will falling down
I will continue searching for you until the first snow falls.
Sacrificed my life to search the truth and finding you
I have dedicated my life to uncovering the truth and finding you.
I would die to have some message you have left me, fool
I would give my life to receive even a simple message from you, despite my foolishness.
Contributed by Arianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.