Record second album "Spit Or Swallow" in 1994, whereof 4 songs were released in December as a MCD "The Facelift EP", which breaks in the Danish singles chart at number 42, being first ever extreme metal release featured on the list to this day. "Spit Or Swallow" released in April 1995, followed by festival appearances including Roskilde Festival in June, where the band performed in front of 12000 raving metal heads, and recorded the performance for the first ever Death'n'roll live album "Live Eraser". Released 1996.
After extensively touring for "Spit Or Swallow", the band broke in half with Johnny Nielsen and Kim Mathiesen breaking out to form FACELIFT, and Anders Lundemark and Thomas Christensen continuing KONKHRA with hired help. Chris Kontos and James Murphy joins the ranks and in 1997 " Weed Out The Weak" is released and quickly becomes Diehard Records best selling album, a record that stands to this day. Festivals and tours followed peaked by the bands performance at Roskilde Festival in 1997 in front of 18000 people. Chris is replaced by ex-Invocator drummer Per M. Jensen and his involvement marked the start of Konkhra's experimental period.
The Death/Thrash influences were shelved for the recording of 1999's "Come Down Cold", an elaboration of Konkhra's sound into a more subtle direction. International touring followed, and also the completion of the contractual obligations with Diehard Records. Per M. Jensen left to join a band called The Haunted, and Anders decided to end the years of confusion and gave Johnny a call to see if it was time to reform the band in its original and most cheered shape. Some touring for CDC was finished, including 1 month supporting King Diamond in 2001, with the original line-up
intact.
In 2002 the bands fifth album "Reality Check" was recorded at Anders' studio Starstruck in Copenhagen, months were spent prepping the album and no outside influence was allowed, the album is featured on the bands own Chopshop Records imprint and licensed to a world wide release through code666 Records.
And for this fifth album the world seemed to agree: Konkhra is back to form and Reality Check is the bands strongest release to this day. International touring is planned, kicking off in Tel Aviv, Israel. This will be the first show performed by Konkhra in Israel as well as on the Reality Tour 2003, and an appropriate place to kick it off indeed.
Konkhra continues to wave their flag in the face of ignorance by major labels as well as independents, as they drag unknown labels out of the closet and puts them on the map. This is beating the odds when they are worst, and that's when you know it's pure: They do it because they have to.
Back In The Day
Konkhra Lyrics
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To learn to believe
And I know you're hurting
I know how it feels
To cut yourself from the other world
Be relieved of your strings
It's just heartbreaking
It's so mindeating
But was it worth it?
Just tell me what you think
Burn inside forevermore
You have to move on now
But remember the past
Just cherish what it taught you
Make those memories last
Let them in, let them in to haunt you
But was it worth it?
Just tell me what you think
Burn inside forevermore
You have to move on now
Just let it grow within you
Just let it inside
In time you'll know that
It was the best for you
But remember the past
Just cherish what it taught you
Just make those memories last
Let them in, let them in to haunt you
The Konkhra song 'Back in the Day' is about the manifestations and consequences of cutting oneself off, and how one can learn from the pain and legacy of the past. The lyrics describe the process of an individual experiencing extreme pain caused by disconnecting from the outside world, whether it be from others due to heartbreak, trauma, or depression. The writer is empathetic towards the listener, acknowledging the hurting that they must feel and the necessity of cutting oneself off when feeling powerless within this world. The song's writer, however, challenges the listener to reflect on their past experiences and whether or not the pain they endured was worth the cost.
The chorus of the song repetitively poses the question, "But was it worth it? Just tell me what you think." The singer is mindful of the fact that life can be heartbreaking and miserable, and sometimes, one has to cut themselves off. They demand the listener to ponder whether the lengthy process of isolation was worth the agony they had to endure. The song can interpret in many ways, but it is understood to be a message of inspiration and hope for those who are currently struggling with similar walls of isolation in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
It took so long to see
It took a lot of time to understand and realize the reality of the situation.
To learn to believe
To develop faith and trust in someone or something, it was necessary to go through a long process of learning.
And I know you're hurting
The other person is going through a lot of pain and suffering right now, and I understand that completely.
I know how it feels
I can relate to their emotions and have personal experience of going through the same kind of pain.
To cut yourself from the other world
It's essential to detach oneself from the external world to deal with the emotional turmoil more efficiently.
Be relieved of your strings
Once you let go of your attachments to people and situations, you're more free and independent.
It's just heartbreaking
The situation is very sad and emotionally overwhelming to deal with.
It's so mindeating
The experience is challenging and takes a toll on your mental strength.
But was it worth it?
Reflecting on the situation, the person asks if all the pain and hardship were worth it.
Just tell me what you think
Asking for an honest opinion and assessment of the situation from another person.
Burn inside forevermore
The pain caused by the situation will linger inside the person indefinitely.
You have to move on now
It's time to let go of the past and start focusing on the present and future.
Just let it grow within you
Allow yourself to learn from the experience and let it shape you into a stronger person.
Just let it inside
Embrace the emotions and feelings related to the situation and don't suppress them.
In time you'll know that
With the passage of time, you'll gain a deeper understanding and perspective on the situation.
It was the best for you
The person will eventually realize that the situation, despite all the pain and difficulty, was ultimately for their own good.
But remember the past
Don't forget the lessons learned and experiences gained from the past.
Just cherish what it taught you
Appreciate and value the lessons and knowledge gained from the experience.
Just make those memories last
Hold on to the memories, both good and bad, as they help shape one's personality and character.
Let them in, let them in to haunt you
Allow the memories and experiences of the past to have an impact and influence on your present and future decisions.
Contributed by Dylan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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