Their only notable international hit, "Narcotic", was first released on a demo in 1996 and sold over 700.000 units when Virgin Records re-released it in 1998. Since then, Liquido hasn't been able to repeat this success, which led to a split from Virgin after two unsuccessful albums in 2004 and finally to the breakup of the band in 2009.
Tim Eiermann is known to be founding member of Death/Doom Metal act Pyogenesis, which released its first EP Ignis Creatio in 1992 through Osmose Productions. Wolle Maier also played in Pyogenesis.
The Opera
Liquido Lyrics
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Increasingly your plan became more radical though I can try it's not my way-
Not mine at all the scenery was losing its bright coloring confirming you
To quit that soon to all intests and purposes you've always been adventurous-
Developed in the womb so be aware and take your bow and know where you belong
You'll be leaving your old friends as you're heading for the opera- audience material
You'll be making many friends as you're heading for america-
I hear it still a foretaste of what is to come - I'll miss you
You're beautiful and eloquent so take your best dress the chances for you look quite good
Now so take it- the way it goes hopefully you'll be yourself when you return
Considering the way it went be mine again and I won't have you for so long...
The lyrics to Liquido's "The Opera" seem to be a farewell message to someone who is leaving to pursue something that is not necessarily the singer's way of life. The first few lines indicate that the person had a plan that gradually became more radical, and the singer acknowledges that it is not his way. The scenery is losing its colorful brightness, indicating that something is changing, and the person has decided to quit, which confirms their adventurous nature. The singer asks them to be aware of where they belong and take their bow before leaving.
The next lines seem to be encouraging the person going to the opera, saying that they will make many new friends but also leaving behind their old ones. They are heading to America, which is described as a place of mass hysteria, and the singer will miss them. There is a sense that this person is beautiful and eloquent, and the chances for them are good, so they should take their best dress and be themselves. The song ends with a melancholic line, "Be mine again, and I won't have you for so long."
Overall, the lyrics seem to be about someone leaving to pursue their dreams, even though it may not be the singer's way of life. The singer supports them and wishes them well, but there is also a sense of sadness and longing for their return.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, get it done and close the door
Please finish what you are doing and leave me alone.
I'll be alright you couldn't choose but did quite well
I'll be fine even though you made the decision without me.
Increasingly your plan became more radical though I can try it's not my way-
Your plan became more extreme, but it's not something I would do.
Not mine at all the scenery was losing its bright coloring confirming you-
I don't like the direction things are going, and it looks like you don't either.
To quit that soon to all intests and purposes you've always been adventurous-
It's not like you to give up so easily, but you've always been adventurous.
Developed in the womb so be aware and take your bow and know where you belong
Your personality is something you were born with, so embrace it and know where you fit in.
You'll be leaving your old friends as you're heading for the opera- audience material
You will be leaving behind your old life and entering a new world where you are just a member of the audience.
You'll be making many friends as you're heading for america- place of mass hysteria your reticence I didn't mind
You will make a lot of new friends in America where there is a lot of excitement. I don't mind that you are reserved.
I hear it still a foretaste of what is to come - I'll miss you
I can still hear the music that gives just a hint of what's to come. I will miss you.
You're beautiful and eloquent so take your best dress the chances for you look quite good
You are a beautiful and articulate person, so wear your best dress because the odds are in your favor.
Now so take it- the way it goes hopefully you'll be yourself when you return
Take what comes your way, and I hope that when you come back, you'll still be yourself.
Considering the way it went be mine again and I won't have you for so long...
Given how things have gone, come back to me and I won't have to be without you for so long.
Contributed by Madelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.