MADLEAF is a four-piece band, Jim Lord (vocals), Nick (guitars),
Dorian … Read Full Bio ↴MADLEAF is a four-piece band, Jim Lord (vocals), Nick (guitars),
Dorian (bass) and George (drums). The band first met in an old tattoo studio and the name MADLEAF was inspired when the four of them noticed the spiral fall of the last leaf of an old tree.
They started out in 2004 in Athens - Greece and after spending few months writing and composing they hit the stage of the famous Greek live club “AN Club”. “Underworld”, “Mo Better”, “Rodeo Club” followed. The suburbs followed as well. The band was presented by the Greek press as an “All Star Band” because the members were part of other famous groups. The singer, Jim, came from the cult grunge - stoner rock group Lord 13. Drummer George came from the alternative and MTV featured band Make-Believe and Porphyria, guitarist Nick from the alternative Human Asteroid and bassist Dorian from the heavy metal outfits of Clairvoyant and Night Guest. All in one!

Even though MADLEAF were unknown at the time the members were recognised from their previous bands and it was a matter of time for them to be established as an uprising power to the Greek rock scene.
With tracks like Sinners, Velvet and the groovy Into The Sun MADLEAF pledges allegiance to everyone from Alice In Chains and Soundgarden to Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots.
Many gigs followed and MADLEAF shot at the top of the rock scene in the Summer Rock Festival 2005 in Antiparos GR along with successful bands such as The Earthbound, Potergeist, Nightstalker, Rockin Bones, Planet of Zeus etc. The cool angriness of Jim’s vocals left the audience to think of Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder while the wall of sound behind him sealed the coffin!
“MADLEAF is a band dressed for success” as the Greek Metal Hammer wrote after a live show supporting, the cult band, Nightstalker.

In autumn 2007 MADLEAF started recording their debut album called “SINNERS” that was ready in January 2008 and include 11 songs.
June 2008 finds MADLEAF signing with the legendary label Poison Tree Records based in California/USA. Today, with the debut CD as proof, MADLEAF is in complete power with all elements contributing equally, and passionately, to a sound resonating from Greece, while winning fans throughout the world. The recent release of “SINNERS” on the Poison Tree Records label along with a series of performances celebrating the debut confirms MADLEAF’s place among bands poised to make a national statement.

In late 2009 the band changed two of its members, singer Jim Lord and drummer George. New singer Achilles came from the death metal band Skin Erased and drummer Tsaga from Human Asteroid stepped in to merge a new heavier sound for the band. 2010 brings with it a new direction for MADLEAF.

Early 2011 found MADLEAF supporting bands like The Band of Spice (Kayser, Spiritual Beggars) and The Atomic Bitchwax with amazing live reviews for their shows. The band will be spending the rest of the year in the studio writing new music for their forthcoming album.

The best is yet to come…!
Until then they are hitting the stages and getting bigger and bigger day by day planning to move ahead to the next level of their career.

sinners
Madleaf Lyrics

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Hey brother taking control
I got a better view of you.
Hey sister abuse of them all
I got a better day for you.

Hey sinners reach down your souls
I got a better day for you.
Believers preaching the law

What you pretend to be.
Better of all.

Asylums with doors open wide.
While someone's got to pay to
See the inside.
I am now what I thought I would be.
Just a man with a broken wing and
One chance to win.

I'm leaving, I listen there is a chance
For me to go.
I'm leaving, I'm seeking there's the
Day for me to go.

Falling down
My head around
On those days I'll rest my case
Falling down my head around
On those days I'll rest my case

I'm falling down
I'm falling around

Overall Meaning

Madleaf's song "Sinners" is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the themes of control, abuse, and redemption. The opening lines, "Hey brother taking control, I got a better view of you. Hey sister abuse of them all, I got a better day for you," suggest a situation where someone is attempting to take control or manipulate others, but the singer has a different perspective and wants to offer a better way of living. The lyrics "Hey sinners reach down your souls, I got a better day for you. Believers preaching the law, what you pretend to be. Better of all" reinforce this message of empowerment, urging those who may feel like they have fallen from grace to look inward and find a better path forward.

The second verse takes a darker turn, with the lines "Asylums with doors open wide, while someone's got to pay to see the inside. I am now what I thought I would be. Just a man with a broken wing and one chance to win." These lyrics suggest a lack of access to mental health care and the challenges faced by those dealing with mental illness. The image of the "asylums with doors open wide" suggests that help might be available, but only for those who can afford to pay for it. The final line, "just a man with a broken wing and one chance to win," speaks to the fragility of life and the need to seize opportunities for healing and redemption when they arise.

The chorus of "I'm leaving, I listen there is a chance for me to go. I'm leaving, I'm seeking there's the day for me to go. Falling down, my head around, on those days I'll rest my case" reinforces the message of taking control of one's own life and seeking opportunities for change. The repeated line "falling down, my head around" creates a sense of disorientation and confusion, but the singer is determined to push through and "rest their case" when the opportunity arises.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey brother taking control
Addressing a male individual, encouraging him to take control of the situation

I got a better view of you.
The singer has a better understanding of the individual's true motives and character

Hey sister abuse of them all
Addressing a female individual, acknowledging the abuse she's suffered at the hands of others

I got a better day for you.
Assuring the individual that better days are ahead for her

Hey sinners reach down your souls
Addressing those who have sinned, asking them to dig deep and find redemption

I got a better day for you.
Promising those who have sinned that there is hope for a better future

Believers preaching the law
Referring to those who adhere strictly to religious doctrine and dogma

What you pretend to be.
Challenging the true authenticity of those who preach religious doctrine

Better of all.
Implying that the artist's own approach to redemption is superior to strict adherence to religious doctrine

Asylums with doors open wide.
Highlighting the flaws within mental health institutions, where patients aren't given the care they need and instead are left to suffer

While someone's got to pay to
Stating the harsh reality that, even in places where mental health care is offered, someone has to bear the financial burden

See the inside.
Emphasizing that issues with mental health aren't always visible from the outside

I am now what I thought I would be.
Reflecting on how life hasn't turned out as the singer imagined

Just a man with a broken wing and
Describing oneself as flawed and in need of healing

One chance to win.
Having limited opportunity to make things right

I'm leaving, I listen there is a chance
Expressing hope that leaving one's current situation will offer a chance at a better future

For me to go.
Stating that departure is the best course of action for the artist

I'm leaving, I'm seeking there's the
Continuing to express hope that leaving will lead to finding redemption

Day for me to go.
Looking forward to the future with optimism

Falling down
Struggling with personal difficulties

My head around
Feeling disoriented and uncertain

On those days I'll rest my case
Acknowledging that not every day will be productive and optimistic

I'm falling down my head around
Reiterating the challenges of facing personal difficulties