1994 – INTERITUS DEI was formed in Constanţa (ROMANIA), as a doom gothic ba… Read Full Bio ↴1994 – INTERITUS DEI was formed in Constanţa (ROMANIA), as a doom gothic band, by: Bogdan Boeru (bass&vocals) and Cristian Ţenţu (guitar). Soon, new members joined the band: Ionuţ Micu (drums), Adrian Stavian (keyboards) and Bogdan “Max” Chelaru (guitar).
1995 – The release of INTERITUS DEI’s first demo (“IN THE SEARCH OF THE DEAD GOD”).
1997 (January) – Ana Mladinovici (vocals) has joined the band.
1997 ( May) – The release of INTERITUS DEI’s first LP (“LONELY WHITE IDOLS”), produced by Bestial Records (ROMANIA).
1997 (July) – Cristian Ţenţu (guitar) has left the band. He is soon replaced by Bogdan “Bat” Costea (guitar).
1998 – The first INTERITUS DEI video clip (“THE PREVIOUS END”) is filmed. After the release, Ionuţ Micu (drums) and Bogdan “Max” Chelaru (guitar) has left the band. Soon, Adrian Mihai (drums) has joined the band.
2000 (June) – The release of INTERITUS DEI’s second LP (“THE END OF REVELATION”), produced by Bestial Records (ROMANIA).
2000 (August) – Ruhan Terente (guitar) and Traian Boală (viola) have joined the band.
2000 (September) - INTERITUS DEI’s second video clip (“ECLECTIC HEART”) is filmed. Soon after, Adrian Mihai (drums) has left the band. He is replaced by Cristian Bârlă (drums).
2001 (November) – INTERITUS DEI organized the first edition of METAL HEART FEST, one of the first big serious rock festivals in ROMANIA.
2002 (March) – The second edition of METAL HEART FEST. Traian Boală (viola) has left the band.
2002 (July) – The release of INTERITUS DEI’s third LP (“UNHOLY”), produced by Sidekick Records (NORWAY).
2002 (August) – The third edition of METAL HEART FEST.
2003 – Ana Mladinovici (vocals), Bogdan “Bat” Costea (guitar) and Cristian Bârlă (drums) have left the band. After 6 years of absence, Cristian Ţenţu (guitar) has rejoined INTERITUS DEI. New members were also added: Adrian Galu (vocals) and Metin Osman (drums).
2004 (October) - INTERITUS DEI was invited as co-headliner at STEEL MEETS STEEL FEST (Castrop Rauxel – GERMANY), alongside TANKARD and THE FORSAKEN.
2005 (April) – INTERITUS DEI’s third video clip (“THE MEMORIES OF THE SNAKE”) is filmed.
2005 (October) – INTERITUS DEI was invited as an opening act, to support the PARADISE LOST show in Bucharest - ROMANIA.
2005 (November) – Due to some severe health problems, Metin Osman (drums) was forced to leave the band. He was soon replaced by Marian Mihăilă (drums).
2006 (May) – INTERITUS DEI on tour in Romania: THE MEMORIES OF A TOUR... (Deva, Caransebeş, Timişoara, Arad, Cluj, Sibiu, Bucharest, Botoşani).
2006 (October) - INTERITUS DEI was invited again at STEEL MEETS STEEL FEST (Castrop Rauxel – GERMANY), alongside REBELLION and WARHAMMER.
2008 (March) – INTERITUS DEI recorded a new album at SOUND OF STEEL studio (Castrop Rauxel – GERMANY).
2009 (January) - The release of INTERITUS DEI’s fourth LP (“IN MOTION...”), produced by Black Bards Entertainment (GERMANY).

Heroes
Interitus Dei Lyrics

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Zeroes take the lift
Use heavy duty motors to vertically shift
Whereas heroes, heroes take the stairs!
Zeroes like to waste
They buy things, break things, chuck them in haste
Whereas heroes, heroes make repairs!

It ain't easy... being a hero

No, it ain't easy... being a hero
In my hands I hold the future, but my heart is a powerzone
I can save the world, but I can't do it on my own

Zeroes motor on
Guzzle gas with no intent to change it anon
Whereas heroes, heroes walk the walk!
Zeroes take the plane
Wave their shlongs about and fly back again
Whereas heroes, heroes call and talk!

It ain't easy...

Overall Meaning

The song "Heroes" by Interitus Dei is an anthem to celebrate those who make a difference in the world through their actions instead of focusing on material possessions. This is conveyed through the comparison between "zeroes" who take the easy way out by using lifts, wasting resources, and indulging in luxuries while "heroes" opt to take the stairs, fix things instead of throwing them away, walk instead of driving, and prioritize communication over grand gestures.

The first verse highlights the differences in attitudes towards physical exertion and wastefulness between the two groups. The line "zeroes take the lift" indicates their preference for convenience while "heroes take the stairs" alludes to their willingness to put in effort towards achieving their goals. The use of the phrase "heavy-duty motors" implies that the zeroes are reliant on material possessions to make their lives easier. In contrast, heroes rely on their own abilities and resourcefulness, as shown in the line "heroes make repairs."

The second verse emphasizes the differences in priorities between the groups. Zeroes are shown to be focused on frivolous things like buying and breaking things, while heroes are concerned with issues of greater significance such as saving the world. The line "my heart is a powerzone" suggests that the singer of the song views themselves as capable of making a significant impact. However, the following line "I can't do it on my own" acknowledges the need for cooperation and support in achieving their goals.

Overall, "Heroes" is a song that calls for a shift in mindset towards valuing hard work, resourcefulness, and cooperation over convenience, consumption, and grand gestures.

Line by Line Meaning

Zeroes take the lift
Those who lack ambition choose the easiest path.

Use heavy duty motors to vertically shift
They depend on mechanical assistance to achieve their goals.

Whereas heroes, heroes take the stairs!
Those who aspire for greatness take the tough road to achieve success.

Zeroes like to waste
Those who lack vision like to squander their resources.

They buy things, break things, chuck them in haste
They consume carelessly and dispose of things irresponsibly.

Whereas heroes, heroes make repairs!
Those who aim for progress repair and restore what's damaged, making the world a better place.

It ain't easy... being a hero
Being a hero requires dedication and perseverance, it's not an easy feat.

No, it ain't easy... being a hero
Heroism demands a lot of sacrifices and requires overcoming many challenges.

In my hands I hold the future, but my heart is a powerzone
The control of the future rests in one's hands, but their emotions fuel their will to make a change.

I can save the world, but I can't do it on my own
Although one individual's actions can have a significant impact, it takes a collective effort to save the world from adversity.

Zeroes motor on
Those who are complacent continue on their path with no sense of purpose.

Guzzle gas with no intent to change it anon
They consume resources irresponsibly without contemplating the repercussions it has on the environment.

Whereas heroes, heroes walk the walk!
Those who aspire for excellence don't compromise on their principles and maintain a consistent ethic of hard work and excellence.

Zeroes take the plane
Those who lack vision use the power of technology to their advantage.

Wave their shlongs about and fly back again
They boast about their achievements without actually achieving anything meaningful.

Whereas heroes, heroes call and talk!
Those who aim for progress initiate discussions and make an effort to communicate and form alliances.

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