The first line-up of Mindless Sinner were Christer Göransson (vocals), Magnus Danneblad (guitar), Anders Karlsson (guitar), Magnus van Wassenaar (bass) and Tommy Johansson (drums). At this time though, the band was known as Purple Haze. After a while they changed the name to Genocide, which is a song by Judas Priest (whom they were heavily influenced by).
Later in 1981, the band made their first live performance as warm-up to another Swedish band called Axewitch. The band played on and became more and more well known in their hometown.
But in 1982, Magnus van Wassenaar decided to quit the band. Instead of taking in a new bassplayer, Anders Karlsson went from his six-string to a four-string. At this point they changed the bands name to Mindless Sinner.
In 1983, the band decided to become a five-piece band again, so guitarist Jerker Edman joined the band in May 1983. At June 1983, they won a music contest, and the money that they got from it was enough to make the record that they've wanted to do for so long.
And so, at the end of the year, they recorded their debut-EP called "Master Of Evil". It was released in January 1984 and it contains four songs.
They kept on touring and they had plans to record another album in October 1984. But only two weeks before the session would start, Anders Karlsson had an accident and cut up his hand very bad. The injury was so bad, that he wouldn't be able to play for a very long time. After that, he never returned to the band.
Instead of bringing in another bassplayer, Christer Göransson played the bass on all of the tracks on the new album called "Turn On The Power" (released in early 1986 due to fuss with the record company). When they started to mix the album, they found their new bassplayer: Christer Carlson. On the back sleeve of the album it reads that he plays the bass on the album, but the only thing he contributed with was "the horror voice" on the song "Voice Of The Doomed".
In 1987, the band name was shortened to just Mindless, and the recording of new songs began. The band members also took on artist names. Christer Göransson became Chris G:son, Magnus Danneblad became Dan Blade, Jerker Edman became Jee Eden, Chister Carlson became Chris Carlson and Tommy Johansson became Tommy McJo.
In 1989 the last album so far was released: "Missin' Pieces".
But in 1990, Tommy Johansson didn't want to continue and the rest of the members didn't want to go on without him under this name, so the band played their farewell show in Stockholm, December 1990.
The rest of the members hooked up with the old drummer of Axewitch and formed the band Skinny Horse. They only made one record called "No Pain No Gain" in 1993. After that, Christer Göransson and Magnus Danneblad formed the band Fluff in 1996, together with old Mindless Sinner drummer Tommy Johansson and a friend of theirs called Hård-Per. They also only released one album, called "Volume One", in 1996.
On the third of November 2001, they made a comeback under their old name Mindless Sinner. The line-up was the same as it had been before Tommy quit the band. The gigs continued and in February 2002, Mindless Sinner played at the Motala Metal Festival, together with Iced Earth and some other bands.
Mindless Sinner broke up again during 2004.
Standing On The Stage
Mindless Sinner Lyrics
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I've gotta face it just once more
I'm standing on the stage
I'm living my dreams
I'm standing on the stage
There's nothing else for me to do
I don't believe it but it's true
C'mon and join me
You've gotta make believe
C'mon and live up your dreams
It's not what it seems
The spotlight shining on and on
You've gotta face it and sing your song
You're standing on the stage
You're living my dreams
You're standing on the stage
There's nothing else for me to do
You don't believe it but it's true
The spotlight shining on and on
You've gotta face it and sing your song
I'm standing on the stage
I'm living my dreams
I'm standing on the stage
There's nothing else for me to do
I don't believe it but it's true
I'm standing on the stage
There's nothing else for me to do
I'm living my dreams
I don't believe it but it's true
The lyrics of Mindless Sinner's song "Standing on the Stage" convey a theme of living out one's dreams and embracing the reality of being in the spotlight. The opening lines suggest a sense of anticipation and a need to confront something that has happened before. The singer acknowledges that they are standing on the stage, living their dreams, and expressing a belief that this is their destined path. They admit to feeling a sense of disbelief, but this doesn't change the truth of their situation.
The chorus encourages others to join in and make-believe, to live out their own dreams despite the illusionary nature of it all. The lyrics highlight the shining spotlight, symbolizing the attention and focus on the performer. The bridge emphasizes that one must confront and face the spotlight, singing their own song. In essence, it portrays the act of standing on the stage as an all-encompassing experience, where nothing else matters, and the dreams being pursued are both real and surreal.
Overall, "Standing on the Stage" celebrates the fulfillment of dreams, the acceptance of one's destiny, and the power of believing in oneself despite any doubts or uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
The spotlight shining on the floor
A symbol of attention and recognition directed towards the performer, illuminating their path
I've gotta face it just once more
I must confront the reality of being in the spotlight once again, despite any hesitation or doubts
I'm standing on the stage
I am in the center of attention and expression of my talents
I'm living my dreams
I am fulfilling my aspirations and desires through this experience
There's nothing else for me to do
In this moment, my purpose and focus is solely on performing
I don't believe it but it's true
Despite my disbelief, this surreal opportunity is genuinely happening
C'mon and join me
Come and be part of this shared journey and experience
You've gotta make believe
You must suspend disbelief and imagine yourself in this moment
C'mon and live up your dreams
Embrace the chance to fulfill your own aspirations and desires
It's not what it seems
This experience is more profound and transformative than it initially appears
The spotlight shining on and on
The attention and recognition continue unabated
You've gotta face it and sing your song
You must confront the pressure and expectations, while expressing your unique voice
You're standing on the stage
You are in the spotlight, taking center stage in your own life
You're living my dreams
You are experiencing the fulfillment of my own desires and aspirations
I'm standing on the stage
I am still in the spotlight, continuing to live out my dreams
You don't believe it but it's true
Despite your disbelief, this remarkable opportunity is indeed real
I'm standing on the stage
I am still at the center of attention, embracing this chance to express myself
There's nothing else for me to do
At present, my focus and purpose lie solely in this performance
I don't believe it but it's true
Despite any doubts or disbelief, this extraordinary opportunity is undeniably real
I'm standing on the stage
I am firmly positioned in the spotlight, fully present in this moment
There's nothing else for me to do
In this instant, my sole purpose and focus is on performing
I'm living my dreams
I am actively experiencing the realization of my aspirations and desires
I don't believe it but it's true
Despite any disbelief or skepticism, this extraordinary opportunity is indeed genuine
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Christer Göransson, Magnus Danneblad
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Victor Vintage
Awesome swedish heavy metal !
Jon Ander Muruaga Onaindia
Good rock!!!
👏👏👏👏👍
Roadhouse Blues
Tha best music genre !!! An unbelievable band from the north !
Good Ole' Pooperino
nice