Luna Amara is a Romanian alternative metal band. The name means "Bitter Mo… Read Full Bio ↴Luna Amara is a Romanian alternative metal band. The name means "Bitter Moon" in Romanian, and is borrowed from the Roman Polański movie of the same name, inspired by the eponymous novel written by Pascal Bruckner.
The band was founded in September 1999 under the name Tanagra Noise by Nick Fagadar (vocals, guitar) and Gheorghe Farcas (bass guitar). In 2000 they changed it to the current name, Luna Amara. The band has played on stage over 200 times in the past five years, throughout Romania. As a live act, this Romanian five-piece outfit has a style that combines modern heavy metal with alternative rock.
All the artists in the band want to dedicate their lives to promote and support a modern European society in Romania. Luna Amara is involved in ecological projects such as "Save Vama Veche" (protecting the endangered seahorses), "Save Rosia Montana" (protecting the wildlife and natural surroundings of a historical mining area from cyanide poisoning) and social awareness projects, such as the recent "Vote for Them" tour, organized to convince young adults to vote.
Considered a "cult band", Luna Amara is currently Romania's most successful group from the new wave of rock acts. The "Folclor" ("Folklore"), "Gri Dorian" ("Dorian Grey"), "Rosu aprins" ("Scarlet") and "Ego nr. 4" singles reached number one in airplay charts at local radio stations around the country.
In January 2006 they released the album "Loc lipsa" (Missing Place). The band performed a 40 dates tour all over Romania in clubs and open air locations as well as shows in Holland, Germany, Bulgaria and Turkey. For the 2nd time running, Luna Amara has been invited to play live at Sziget Festival in Budapest.

Discography

Asfalt (July 2004)

Loc Lipsa (January 2006)

Don`t Let Your Dreams Fall Asleep (May 2009)

Bathtub Glory
Luna Amara Lyrics

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Changing it's never been so hard like it is now
Shaping with friendly wrist a twist of fate.

Razor what better way to place your damage scar
Of glory
On bathtub white you've spelled good-bye.

It's taken everything you were and threw it in the dark

Is there release in loss?

Less pain to come across
Right out of your wrong.

Thought you'd find a way to throw this hell away
Guess we're not so much the same in many ways.

It's taken everything you were and threw it in the dark
Is there release in loss?
Less pain to come across
Right out of your wrong.

Why try?
When feeding off your self-guilt
Will always feel the same

Like you're digging your own grave
In ways you never thought you'd ever take.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Luna Amară's song "Bathtub Glory" speak of the difficulty of change and the consequences of attempting to cope with it. The opening lines express a sense of reluctance to change, with the idea that change has never been so hard as it is now. However, the next line suggests that change is still possible, perhaps even with the help of a friend ("shaping with friendly wrist"). The references to a razor and a bathtub hint at darker themes, suggesting self-harm or suicide as a means of coping with the struggle of change. The line "spelled good-bye" suggests that the singer is saying farewell to their old way of life, but in a permanent and potentially harmful way.

The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, questions the idea of finding release in loss. Can one truly find relief from their pain by losing something important to them? Is it possible to find less pain by moving away from what is wrong? These are powerful questions that resonate with many people who may be struggling with change, loss, and pain in their own lives.

The final lines of the song suggest that giving in to feelings of guilt and shame is like digging one's own grave. This can be interpreted as a warning against using self-harm or suicide as a means of escape from pain, as it will only lead to further pain and regret for oneself and loved ones.

Line by Line Meaning

Changing it's never been so hard like it is now
It's currently difficult to make changes.

Shaping with friendly wrist a twist of fate.
Trying to manipulate the situation to make something happen.

Razor what better way to place your damage scar
Using a razor to intentionally cause physical harm.

Of glory
Feeling a sense of accomplishment for causing harm.

On bathtub white you've spelled good-bye.
Having suicidal thoughts and actions.

Is there release in loss?
Wondering if there is freedom in letting go.

Less pain to come across
Hoping to ease the pain in the future.

Right out of your wrong.
Trying to make things right.

Thought you'd find a way to throw this hell away
Hopeful to escape a difficult situation.

Guess we're not so much the same in many ways.
Others may not understand or empathize with one's struggles.

Why try?
Questioning the point of trying to make things better.