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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Paperdoll
Markize Lyrics
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And this splendid fairness ,
This body with perfect measurements,
So empty of happiness ,
We believe we see unical being who cross the time infinitely,
Offering its beauty to eyes gorged with desire,
we are obsessed ,
Reality did not accept you,
You are only a paperdoll,
Fashion has manufactured you.
You're the dream of this searching glory youth,
Following standards dictated high here,
Suffering and with pain we try to, unreal and false you appear me,
But you like this image that's imposed to you, you distort the image of femininity, and you continue your lie in spite of the lives,
You break, on your way
But you're only a paperdoll,
Reality did not accept you,
You are only a paperdoll,
Fashion has manufactured you.
You want to fly,
But you are, taken, broken,
You want to fly,
But you are, in your guilded cage.
The lyrics of Markize's song Paperdoll address the societal pressures placed on women to conform to an ideal of physical beauty and perfection. The singer describes a woman who is admired and desired for her stunning appearance, but is ultimately hollow and unfulfilled. Despite initially painting a picture of a "unique being" who offers her beauty to those who gaze upon her, the singer ultimately reveals that she is nothing more than a "paperdoll," created by the fashion industry and society's unrealistic beauty standards. The lyrics go on to describe the woman's inner turmoil as she struggles to live up to this image, while also desiring to break free and fly.
The song serves as a commentary on the negative impact that societal pressure to conform to beauty standards can have on women, leading to body shaming and a distorted sense of self-worth. It highlights the importance of rejecting these toxic ideals and embracing one's individuality and inner beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Behind your pretty steel glance,
Despite your alluring appearance and captivating stare,
And this splendid fairness ,
And your beautiful complexion,
This body with perfect measurements,
This flawless figure that looks like it was crafted according to ideal standards,
So empty of happiness ,
But devoid of true joy and fulfillment,
We believe we see unical being who cross the time infinitely,
We are tricked into thinking you are a one-of-a-kind person who transcends all generations,
Offering its beauty to eyes gorged with desire,
Whose appearance is simply there to satisfy the lustful gaze of the viewer,
We are obsessed ,
We become fixated on this superficial idea of perfection,
But you're only a paperdoll,
But in reality, you are nothing but a lifeless, two-dimensional object,
Reality did not accept you,
The world around you cannot accommodate your artificial existence,
Fashion has manufactured you.
Your identity and form are solely the product of the fashion industry's unrelenting standards.
You're the dream of this searching glory youth,
You represent the idealized fantasy of young people seeking recognition and success,
Following standards dictated high here,
And conforming to the unrealistic expectations set by mainstream culture,
Suffering and with pain we try to, unreal and false you appear me,
People suffer and endure pain trying to become like you, but you are unreal and dishonest in my eyes,
But you like this image that's imposed to you, you distort the image of femininity, and you continue your lie in spite of the lives,
You willingly perpetuate this facade because it suits you, even though it corrupts the true meaning of femininity and despite its negative impact on people's lives,
You break, on your way
You eventually falter and fail while pursuing this unattainable standard.
You want to fly,
You crave the freedom to pursue your own desires and ambitions,
But you are, taken, broken,
But you are confined and damaged by the expectations and standards imposed upon you,
You want to fly,
You continue to yearn for the freedom to be your true self,
But you are, in your guilded cage.
But you remain trapped within the gilded cage of the fashion industry's ideals and expectations.
Contributed by Natalie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaell722
Great song ans performance, LOVE it! Voice is very sensual :)))
@michaell722
I think Markize with their great singer are very talented ) they can inspire many people))
@1russin
Fabulous! Markize inspired Nightwish! ha ha ha
@masterixman
oups... I'm reall sorry - I was too swift-I missed the "like" button! I do LOVE this treck - MARKIZE are GREAT, and it's evident that even Night would take inspiration in their art!
@michaell722
in english - I hear her well ;)
@Faustwin
It's just incredible - Markize wrote and issued this song in 2004, did Nightwish make a "plagiat"? I can't wait for a new release of Markize - it's already written, the are searching for a right label! Maybe in one or month? Hope so^^^^
@NiOvRe
Similarities with Nightwish - Cadence of her last breath? Sure! Same song? Not even close. No, I'm no NW fanboy nor a Markize hater.. this is good :)