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)
Transitions
Luna Amara Lyrics
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of how this will end leaving each other no reasons to
bother learn or pretend love me never the world will
sever so hold on to me no one's here...
Are we the same to feel like one till everything's gone
for all that I am feels bitter and hollow when you
don't follow this pale light of green an ocean tide and
nothing to hide so hold on.
Why lie when I chose to be open mind true and spoken
Why hide now you're here and the shapes are clear
Why die before your time this time is mine alone, alone...
Time chases dreams while we're demanding
Some understanding from someone above
And are you there do you even care or are we alone
Through all transitions and bitter ambitions
Do you smile at the end?
The lyrics of the Luna Amara song "Transitions" convey a desperate plea for human connection and romantic love in the midst of unsettling uncertainty and chaos. The singer begs their partner to stay close during "all transitions and premonitions" because there are "no reasons to bother learn or pretend" if they don't love each other. The singer repeats the phrase "so hold on to me" as a mantra to ensure that their partner won't leave them alone during this difficult time.
The second verse refers to a feeling of unity with their partner, “feeling like one till everything’s gone,” but it’s also tinged with bitterness and the feeling of emptiness when the partner doesn't reciprocate the same feelings. The “pale light of green” represents hope and renewal, but the ocean tide alludes to the overwhelming sense of uncertainty and turmoil. The chorus emphasizes the importance of holding on to hope and connection even when it feels like everything is slipping away.
The bridge of the song poses several existential questions. The singer wonders if there is a higher power that can bring understanding to the chaos of life. They also question if anyone truly cares about them or if they are alone in the world. The song ends on an uncertain note, with the singer asking if there is a reason to smile in the face of all the transitions and bitter ambitions.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on to me through all transitions and premonitions
Stay with me as we go through changes and uncertainties
of how this will end leaving each other no reasons to bother
We don't know how it will end, but let's stick together regardless
learn or pretend love me never the world will sever
Let's love each other honestly, without any fakery or pretense, despite the world's attempts to tear us apart
so hold on to me no one's here...
We only have each other, so let's not let go
Are we the same to feel like one till everything's gone
Do we share a deep connection that lasts even when everything else falls apart?
for all that I am feels bitter and hollow when you don't follow
I feel incomplete and unhappy when you're not around to support me or share my journey
this pale light of green an ocean tide and nothing to hide so hold on.
Let's hold on to what we have, even if it feels small and insignificant, like a pale green light or the gentle ebb and flow of the ocean
Why lie when I chose to be open mind true and spoken
I'm honest and truthful, so why should I lie to conceal my feelings or thoughts?
Why hide now you're here and the shapes are clear
Now that you're here, there's no need to hide or pretend anymore
Why die before your time this time is mine alone, alone...
I won't give up or die prematurely, even if I have to go it alone
Time chases dreams while we're demanding
We're busy pursuing our dreams while time keeps ticking away
Some understanding from someone above
We wish we could understand our place in the universe and why things happen the way they do
And are you there do you even care or are we alone
We wonder if there's a higher power out there that cares about us, or if we're truly alone in the universe
Through all transitions and bitter ambitions
We face many challenges and obstacles as we pursue our goals
Do you smile at the end?
Will we be able to look back on our lives and feel satisfied with how we lived and what we accomplished?
Contributed by Julia P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.