The foundations were placed by Alex Seiberl and Sandro D'Incau but couldn't find a lead singer for the band. After a long search for a lead singer, the band found Andrea in 2001. She became the lead vocalist and their debut album, "Atlantis", was released later in the same year.
"Atlantis" was very successful and Lunatica were booked for many concerts and festivals. Playing at Metaldayz festival (the biggest metal open air festival in Switzerland), Lunatica was elected "best newcomer band" and gained a lot of new fans.
For the second album, "Fables & Dreams", the band worked together with successful producer Sascha Paeth, known for productions of Rhapsody, Kamelot, Angra, After Forever, Edguy, and Heavens Gate. Sascha Paeth created the powerful production Lunatica desired. The songs were developed better and the band had more time to compose and arrange them.
"Fables & Dreams" was released on February 16, 2004 in Switzerland and climbed directly to place 13 of the Swiss Internet Charts. This continued to be a success over that year.
Lunatica released their third studio album, "The Edge Of Infinity", in August 2006.
Their fourth album "New Shores" was release on February 27, 2009.
Official site: www.lunatica.ch
The Landing
Lunatica Lyrics
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It's the only way to save your mortal soul
Her vivid expressions, the detailed report of things that will be
Are throwing a spell over you
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Hear her prophecies
Open your heart and mind to her hypnotic voice
But don't let hatred reign your life
She's gifted with the eye and dreams of genocide
Once you cried with her, after sleeping in her bed
Now you're blinded by the fire of ignorance
That people lit in your miserable heart
These lyrics seem to be addressing someone who has turned away from someone (possibly a lover or close friend) who possesses some sort of prophetic gift. The person being addressed in the song, referred to as a "liar," had promised to protect this gifted individual from arguments, but has since gone back on their word. The lyrics suggest that this person is now in danger of losing their "mortal soul" due to their ignorance and hatred, which have been stoked by the very people they were supposed to be protecting their friend from.
The song seems to be urging this person to listen to the prophecies of their friend, to open their heart and mind to her words, and to believe in the truth that she is speaking. The lyrics acknowledge that her gift is not an easy thing to accept or even understand - her "vivid expressions" and "detailed report of things that will be" are described as throwing a spell over the person being addressed. But ultimately, the song warns against letting hatred and ignorance cloud one's judgment, and emphasizes the importance of seeing the truth.
Overall, this song seems to be about the destructive power of denying or ignoring the truth that others are trying to show us. The fact that the person being addressed is referred to as a "liar" suggests that they may have been dishonest with their friend or with themselves, and that this dishonesty has led to their current state of blindness and ignorance. The enigmatic line "she's gifted with the eye and dreams of genocide" may add some additional context to the song's themes, perhaps implying that the friend's prophetic gift has given her a unique perspective on the potential for violence or destruction in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't turn away from her, liar, you promised to beware her from argue
Do not avoid her, deceiving person, as you have promised to protect her from conflict
It's the only way to save your mortal soul
Ensuring her safety is vital for the salvation of your soul
Her vivid expressions, the detailed report of things that will be
Her descriptive language and accurate predictions are captivating
Are throwing a spell over you
They are enchanting you, making it difficult to look away
Hear her prophecies
Listen to her predictions of the future
Open your heart and mind to her hypnotic voice
Be receptive to her compelling voice and message
Believe and you'll see the truth
Have faith in her teachings and you will understand the truth
But don't let hatred reign your life
However, do not allow hatred to dominate your existence
She's gifted with the eye and dreams of genocide
She possesses foresight and envisions mass destruction
Once you cried with her, after sleeping in her bed
Previously, you shared emotions with her, after spending the night together
Now you're blinded by the fire of ignorance
Presently, you are unable to see clearly due to your ignorance and misunderstanding
That people lit in your miserable heart
Others have fueled the negativity in your unhappy heart
Contributed by Natalie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Love the begging riff