In 2006, they released their third album: Pyrrhic Victory. It was recorded with sound artist Gordon Groothedde (whose CV includes Absynth Minded, The Sheer, Vengeance, Spittball and others), who also worked with Intwine on their previous albums.
Intwine was forced to go through several line-up changes, of which the latest was Ferdinand van Duuren's departure.
In 2010 the band broke up.
Roger Peterson (vocals)
Touche Eusebius (bass)
Jacob Streefkerk (guitar)
Jon Symons (guitar)
Rocheteau Mahuwallan (drums/percussion)
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For Goodness Sake
Intwine Lyrics
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Didn't you know it was all so much pretending to like it?
A smile so fake
So I don't notice so long
For goodness sake
For goodness sake
You're so troubled, you've had enough
Lookin' for something to hold on to instead
You drown your sorrows all off
For goodness sake
For goodness sake
You have no faith
For goodness sake
And change is the only way to pretend
Of this race, it's so cold you have no friend
Of this place, it's so lonely
And their faces are only
What you raped with a smile
'Cause god's a fake
For goodness sake
For goodness sake
For goodness sake
For goodness sake
For goodness sake
For goodness sake
For goodness
The song "For Goodness Sake" by Intwine appears to be a criticism of the concept of fakeness and pretense that is often pervasive in society. The first verse of the song talks about how the person is welcome to stay, but that there had been a lot of pretending involved to make it all seem okay. The persona in the song seems frustrated with how insincere people can be, putting on a fake smile and pretending that everything is alright even when it's not.
The second verse seems to be directed towards someone who is struggling with having no faith and feeling empty. The person is looking for something or someone to hold onto, to fill up the emptiness that they feel inside. But, instead of finding genuine connection and solace, the person resorts to drowning their sorrows in alcohol or drugs, which is a temporary fix that won't solve anything in the long run.
The chorus repeats the phrase "For goodness sake" several times, which seems to be an expression of exasperation or frustration with the world and its tendency to be fake and insincere. The last lines of the song are particularly biting, suggesting that even religion itself is a sham ("Cause god's a fake"). Overall, the song can be seen as a plea for authenticity and sincerity, and a rejection of the superficiality and shallowness that can sometimes seem to be prevalent in society.
Line by Line Meaning
You know you're welcome to stay, my friend
The singer welcomes their friend to stay with them.
Didn't you know it was all so much pretending to like it?
The singer is addressing their friend, questioning if they knew how much pretending was involved in their situation.
A smile so fake
The singer describes how fake their friend's smile is.
So I don't notice so long
The friend has been pretending for so long that the artist has stopped noticing their fake smile.
For goodness sake
The artist exclaims out of frustration or exasperation.
You're so troubled, you've had enough
The singer acknowledges that their friend is going through a lot and is at their limit.
Lookin' for something to hold on to instead
The friend is searching for something to give them comfort or stability instead of carrying on as they are.
Your cup was empty, you filled it up
The friend had nothing left and tried to fill their emptiness with something else, likely referring to alcohol or other substances.
You drown your sorrows all off
The friend is using alcohol or other substances to cope with their troubles.
You have no faith
The friend has lost faith in something, possibly referring to religion or trust in others.
And change is the only way to pretend
The friend feels that the only way to keep going is to make a change, even if it's pretending or hiding their true feelings.
Of this race, it's so cold you have no friend
The artist describes the feeling of isolation and lack of support their friend is experiencing.
Of this place, it's so lonely
The friend is feeling lonely and disconnected, likely due to their struggles.
And their faces are only what you raped with a smile
The friend is pretending to be okay and hiding their struggles behind a fake smile, but the singer sees through it and describes it as something negative.
'Cause god's a fake
The singer expresses a lack of belief in a higher power.
For goodness sake
The artist repeats their exclamation out of frustration or exasperation.
For goodness sake
The artist repeats their exclamation out of frustration or exasperation.
For goodness sake
The singer repeats their exclamation out of frustration or exasperation.
For goodness sake
The singer repeats their exclamation out of frustration or exasperation.
Contributed by Violet N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.