1) Marble Arch are a Fre… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name:
1) Marble Arch are a French guitar-pop band fronted by Yann Le Ravazet. The group's second album 'Children of the Slump' was released on the 22 March 2019 and follows their 2014 debut 'The Bloom of Division'.
2) MARBLE ARCH was formed in 1994 by Niklas Brodd (guitar), Martin Boman (guitar), Johan Wadelius (vocals and then bass) and Jonas Renöfeldt (drums), back then under their original moniker, Evercry. The quartet quickly grew tired of generic metal tunes and were rather into the idea of exploring the darker side of music in its many shades of grey, since the five of them were inspired by bands that avoided well-worn paths, such as Candlemass and The Cure. Apart from that, none of the creative forces in MARBLE ARCH ever had any fear of musical contact with either the UK rock scene, LoFi indie pop/rock or even ‘80s goth bands. Thus it was only natural that they would never be your generic gothic metal band, even though influences from heavier music could not be denied.
After taking the normal steps in the beginning of a career (shows, demo, more shows…) drummer Jonas left the band. Their debut MCD Demise The Crown was released through the small Swedish label Heathendoom Records and earned them their first positive reactions. In 1996 they finally found drummer Petter Ter-Borch who added the last missing piece to define their musical vision. After two years of intense rehearsals they finally felt comfortable enough to release their mini-CD Focus which received excellent reviews in national magazines and fanzines. Even though the first labels approached the band they decided to take their time to find a suitable partner. After finally signing with Century Media Records in 2001, relocating from their original hometown Bollnäs to Gothenburg and also renaming the band MARBLE ARCH, they were more than ready to start pre-producing their debut album with Finnish producer Anssi Kippo (Children Of Bodom, Entwine, Lullacry). Around the same time Johan decided to fully concentrate on his duties as a vocalist and frontman, but the vacant bass-spot was quickly filled by then-session musician Jesper Bagge (who became a permanent member after the album was recorded). In the end of May they sequestered themselves in Lappeenranta, Finland to record Another Sunday Bright in Anssi Kippo’s Astia Studio. During the recording, Tanja Lainio from Lullacry stopped by to add some female backing vocals to some of the songs which only cater the dark and melancholic vibe of this rock album. It might take a few turns here and there, but afterwards Another Sunday Bright will without a doubt be a fellow friend – and not only for your darkest hours.
For Real
Marble Arch Lyrics
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My burning inside is so real
...and so again, the chill of ice down my spine
...and so again, the taste of blood on my tongue
And I see what you make me see
And I feel what you make me feel
Please don't hurt me, I'm not feeling to well
Don't be around me, get off me, don't want you inside me
the same reaction every time you tell me this is all for real
And I see what you make me see
And I feel what you make me feel
Your conclusion a strange solution
To make sure I'm not afraid
Your conclusion my own solution
To make sure this is not for real
And I see what you make me see
And I feel what you make me feel
The lyrics of Marble Arch's song For Real are an honest portrayal of the singer's deeply uncomfortable emotions. From the very beginning, the singer begs the person they are addressing to stop whatever they are doing or saying because they feel like they are losing control. There is a burning inside of them that is threatening to break free, and they can't bear to feel it anymore. Then, the chill of ice down their spine and the taste of blood on their tongue are described, which are common physical responses to anxiety and fear.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant. The singer pleads with the person to not hurt them anymore, and to stop being around them altogether. The feelings that this person induces in them are so intense that they wish they could pull the trigger and erase them completely. The same reaction happens every time this person tells them that everything is real, and it's clear that the singer is deeply distressed by whatever is happening.
Line by Line Meaning
Please bring it no further I will lose the control
I can't handle this situation if it goes any further and I will lose control.
My burning inside is so real
The emotions I am feeling inside are so strong and real.
...and so again, the chill of ice down my spine
I am intimidated and scared by this situation.
...and so again, the taste of blood on my tongue
The stress of this situation is making me physically ill.
And I see what you make me see
You have control over what I am perceiving in this situation.
And I feel what you make me feel
You have control over how I am experiencing my emotions in this situation.
Please don't hurt me, I'm not feeling to well
I am vulnerable and not feeling well, so please don't hurt me.
Don't be around me, get off me, don't want you inside me
I don't want you to be near me or have any influence over me anymore - I need space.
I wish to delete you, pull the trigger and erase you
I want to completely remove you from my life and have no contact with you anymore.
the same reaction every time you tell me this is all for real
Every time you say this situation is real, I have the same negative and fearful reaction.
Your conclusion a strange solution
To make sure I'm not afraid
Your proposed solution to the situation is strange and doesn't make me feel any less afraid.
Your conclusion my own solution
To make sure this is not for real
I have come to the same conclusion that the best solution is to make sure this situation is not real.
Contributed by Arianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.