Emilien Vincent (guitarist) joined the band shortly after and completed the original lineup; they recorded the demo disc Poussières de Vie in August 2004. It was well received by musical critics and public, so the band set off on a concert tour during 2004 and 2005. After a period of collaboration, Emilien Vincent left the group to focus on his personal projects. Alina and David continued together to write compositions for their future album and to look for musicians who would be better suited to their musical project.
Several changes of line-up delayed the album release far more time than expected. Nevertheless, the lineup was completed in July 2005 with the addition of Franck Chentrier and Nicolas Thomas (guitars), and a little later Gautier Blondeel (bass guitar).
Finally, it was with this stable line-up that Markize recorded their first album Transparence. The band gave several concerts in Paris (with Penumbra at Salle Curial, with Cult of Luna at La Locomotive...) and also in different regions of France. Notable is their contribution to the world of french metal with the track Paperdoll.
The album Transparence has been on sale since the 10th of March 2007 with Acropole Records and has received critical acclaim. Markize toured in Paris and Provence in May, June and July of 2007 in support of the album.
In August 2007, Gautier Blondeel left the band to dedicate himself to his family life. After several auditions, Pierre Vo was chosen to be the new Markize bassist for his personal and musical qualities.
The concerts began again in September 2007, and in October Markize took part in the MFVF Warm-up show in Belgium and was selected to play in the famous Metal Female Voices Fest 6 in October 2008, an annual event to celebrate famous metal bands with female singers.
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Dance With Me
Markize Lyrics
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Drowning me, yo have left so many times
You won't change, it's too late, you closed the door
It's been so long ago
I know I have to learn now
How I feel without your love in me
Dance with me
Winter's here, you are gone, looking through the window
If you'd appear somewhere in my snow white dream
What is true, we were two, I hurt myself while was accusing you
We built walls in our heaven
How I feel without your love in me
How to keep you a second more around me
Dance with me
Everytime I feel like of you were still here
In these moments all the memories come to me again
When you took my hand, you promise that you'll be there
But nobody's home, I am all alone and I hold my breath
Dance with me
Dance with me
All around me
How I feel without your love in me
How to keep you a second more around me
Rest in peace
The lyrics to Markize's song "Dance With Me" reflect feelings of loss, longing, and heartbreak. The opening lines suggest a sense of finality and acceptance that the relationship is over, with tears serving as a symbol of the emotional pain experienced. The repetition of "you have left so many times" highlights a pattern of abandonment and a lack of trust.
The lyrics express a realization that it's too late for the other person to change their ways or reopen the door to the relationship. The singer acknowledges that it has been a long time since the breakup and now understands the need to move forward and learn from the experience.
The chorus revolves around the theme of wanting to feel the presence of the ex-lover, even though they have moved on. The reference to winter and looking through the window implies a sense of longing and nostalgia for the past. The line "we were two, I hurt myself while was accusing you" suggests a realization of personal blame and the adverse effects that accusations had on the relationship.
The final lines, "rest in peace," indicate a wish for closure and acceptance of the fact that the relationship is no longer alive. Overall, the song delves into the complexities of lost love and the struggle to let go and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
It can't change, it's over, so many tears around us
The situation cannot be changed, it's finished, and the sorrow fills our surroundings
Drowning me, you have left so many times
Your absence has repeatedly overwhelmed me
You won't change, it's too late, you closed the door
You refuse to change, it's too late now, and you have shut me out
It's been so long ago
It has been a significant amount of time
I know I have to learn now
I am aware that I must now educate myself
How I feel without your love in me
I try to comprehend the emotions of being without your love inside me
How to keep you a second more around me
How can I prolong your presence for even a brief moment longer
Dance with me
Engage in a rhythmic motion with me
Winter's here, you are gone, looking through the window
The cold season is present, but you are absent, and I gaze out of the window
If you'd appear somewhere in my snow white dream
If only you would manifest somewhere within my pure, snowy dream
What is true, we were two, I hurt myself while was accusing you
The reality is that we were a couple, but I inflicted pain on myself while blaming you
We built walls in our heaven
We constructed barriers within our paradise
Every time I feel like if you were still here
On each occasion, I have a sensation as if you were still present
In these moments all the memories come to me again
During these moments, all the recollections resurface within me
When you took my hand, you promised that you'll be there
When you held my hand, you made a pledge to be there for me
But nobody's home, I am all alone and I hold my breath
However, there is nobody present, I am completely alone, and I am anxiously waiting
All around me
Everything surrounding me
Rest in peace
May you find eternal peace
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Written by: Alina Spada
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