All tracks were released on Black Hole Recordings, and were subsequently licensed to the Planetary Conciousness and Data Records labels.
Endless Wave, in 1998, was the first tune to be released by Kamaya Painters and it has been heralded as one of the true trance classics, even though it actually hints towards the similar melody as Liquid Child - Diving Faces. The main Black Hole Recordings release contained two equally impressive B-Sides: Northern Spirit and Outstream.
Far From Over soon followed on from the success of Endless Wave and the B-Sides to this track were: Cryptomnesia and Soft Light, the latter containing alienated female vocals.
In 2000, Wasteland was the third and final Kamaya Painters release. It is the hardest-sounding tune of theirs but is considered - like Endless Wave - to be one of the all-time classics, even though it was not given a commercial release at the time. Summerbreeze is the B-Side to Wasteland, and Tiesto named a compilation album after this track!
Endless Wave
Kamaya Painters Lyrics
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When you miss somebody
And everywhere you think you see them walking down the street
When you miss somebody, oh yeah
When you miss somebody
You tell yourself a hundred thousand times
Nobody ever lives forever so you give it one more try
To wave goodbye, wave goodbye, oh
When you miss somebody
And everything of beauty that you see only brings a tear
When you miss somebody, oh
When you miss somebody
You tell yourself everything will be alright
Try to stand up strong and brave
When all you want to do is lay down and die
How long I've waited for an answer or a sign
Lonely and weary from this troubled task of trying
To wave goodbye
So now you start to recognize that every single path you see
Leads to a tear in your eye, so wave goodbye, wave goodbye
Wave goodbye, wave goodbye
The lyrics of Kamaya Painters’ song Endless Wave describe the feeling of missing someone, and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The first verse paints a picture of the physical and emotional obstacles that arise when attempting to move on from a loved one. Words get tangled and stumbling occurs, highlighting the difficulty one faces when trying to communicate with others or even function in everyday life while experiencing pain. The second verse highlights the mental and emotional suffering that comes with missing someone, and how reminders of the lost love can be found everywhere, adding to the sense of melancholy. The chorus speaks to the struggle of trying to come to terms with the loss, telling oneself that everything will be alright and that they must be strong, even when all they want is to give up.
The lyrics are powerful in their simplicity and honesty, capturing the universal experience of heartbreak and the struggle to heal from it. The repetition of “wave goodbye” throughout the song emphasizes the pain of letting go, and the realization that in order to move on, one must accept the loss and say farewell.
Overall, the lyrics of Endless Wave are a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and loss, and the emotional journey one experiences in trying to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Words get tangled on your tongue and you stumble on your feet
You struggle to speak and move normally when you miss somebody.
And everywhere you think you see them walking down the street
You imagine their presence and likeness around you wherever you go.
You tell yourself a hundred thousand times
You try to convince yourself that death is an inevitable reality.
Nobody ever lives forever so you give it one more try
Death is pervasive to every living thing, and yet you hope to get past your grief.
Every hurtful thing you ever said is ringing in your ear
You regret every unkind word you spoke to them, now inexorably painful.
And everything of beauty that you see only brings a tear
The memory of your relationship evokes melancholy even in the beautiful things around you.
You tell yourself everything will be alright
You seek solace in the hope that time will heal this wound.
Try to stand up strong and brave
You muster the courage necessary to endure this pain and come out stronger.
When all you want to do is lay down and die
You are consumed with grief and find little reason to carry on.
How long I've waited for an answer or a sign
You have waited anxiously and long for any indication of what to do.
Lonely and weary from this troubled task of trying
You feel isolated and exhausted from trying so hard to cope with the loss.
So now you start to recognize that every single path you see
You come to realize that every direction you turn only reminds you of your sadness.
Leads to a tear in your eye, so wave goodbye, wave goodbye
Every moment feels overwhelming as you struggle to let go and say goodbye to someone you loved.
Wave goodbye, wave goodbye
You try to say farewell amidst tears and sadness.
Contributed by Mackenzie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@npc_blob1609
sixtyninedec
Obviously it's all up to opinion, but...
Echosmith - Cool Kids (has that 90's feel to it)
Owl City - When Can I See You Again?
Neither of these songs really fit the genre, but... oh well.
Also those were just off the top of my head.
@GiuseppeACM96
My Top 10 Eurotrance for everyone to enjoy:
1 - Chicane - Saltwater
2 - The Thrillseekers - Synaesthesia (Fly Away)
3 - Alice Deejay - Better Off Alone
4 - WEB - Lovin' Times
5 - CM - Dream Universe
6 - Push - Strange World (2000 Remake)
7 - Sash - Mysterious Times
8 - Kamaya Painters - Endless Wave
9 - Push vs. Globe - Tranceformation
10 - Kai Tracid - Liquid Skies
Happy dreaming!
@alexrhino514
This tune is timeless
@louiejj4819
❤
@clarencep90
Bro I downloaded off limewire back in high-school, I didn't know I stumbled onto great history
@alanwisdom7777
1999 huge, massive, extraordinary year for Trance.
London was the place to be during the golden era of Trance, and I was there....
Everything was amazingly perfect ❤️💜💙 I miss this time so much...
@jimwest7107
99 was incredible, the best year of my life by far.
@TheMainMan123
God bless the 90s 🙏
@Psychologist-Enzo
2023 , still one of the best tracks ever made.
Pure Dreaming track.
Eternal Masterpiece. Thank you Tiesto and Benno
@Sunandor
Amen
@Spiderfish1337
I wonder how long it has been since the producers themselves listened to their masterpiece. I wonder if they miss these days as much as we do.
@PPLowLow
I can tell you tiesto doesn’t listen to this no more haha