Katha Mia - Drums, Vocals
Carl Fornia - Guit… Read Full Bio ↴Martin Engler - Vocals
Katha Mia - Drums, Vocals
Carl Fornia - Guitar, Vocals
Manuel Antoni - Bass, Vocals
Mono Inc. rose from the ashes of several band projects, the frustrations of being forced into unwelcome directions by major record labels and the fervent wish to make uncompromising music. Founder members were Martin Engler, mastermind and songwriter, Carl Fornia and Miky Mono. In 2003 Manuel Antoni joined the band on bass guitar and also as a sound designer.It was made clear from the start that Mono Inc. would never sell their souls for a major record label deal and they decided to sign with the independent label NoCut. Their debut album Head Under Water was released in 2004 and was critically acclaimed as a new sound called ‘MONOROCK’. Two singles from the album made appearances in the most important German trend charts for rock, metal and gothic music such as DAC, MRC30 and Native25. The release was followed by extensive touring throughout Germany and Europe.
At the end of 2006, as the band gathered in the studio to prepare the material for the 2nd album, they were witness to a totally unexpected event: the break-up between the band and their front man; after endless discussions and the odd flying instrument the tensions between Martin and Miky had run so high that the band asked Miky to leave and decreed that Martin should take over the microphone.
Strangely this was not a spectacular change in sound for the band, as they were so used to Martin’s voice from his many demos, and he has been lead vocalist ever since. The free seat behind the drums was soon occupied by Katha Mia, probably Germany’s best-looking female drummer.
Martin and Katha first met backstage at a Depeche Mode concert in Aarhus, Denmark, in the summer of 2006. Katha knew of Mono Inc. and half-jokingly offered her percussive services in the event of Martin ever breaking a hand during the drum solo. He remembered this kind, misguided offer and decided to take a chance and invite her to the studio. On that fateful day the band was immediately, jaw-droppingly impressed by this sweet, enchanting beauty who sat behind the drumkit and packed such an unbelievable punch. The decision to grab her was made in seconds. With this exciting new line-up complete, the band relished recording their 2nd longplayer Temple of the Torn, which was released worldwide in June 2007.
The Hit-Single of this album (In My Heart) was the key for Mono Inc. to becoming a constant component of every Rock-DJ’s program and was changing the bands status of being an insiders’ tip into being resounded throughout the land. The 2nd half of the year 2007 the band enjoyed their new born harmony on the road and played all over the country and entered the next level when their song Burn Me was picked to become theme music of a new serial by a big German TV station. This serial started in September 2007 and still continues…
And now, in May 2008, Mono Inc. is back with a vengeance! The 3rd album CD Pain, Love And Poetry is steamrollering the gothic-scenery only 11 months after their last full length album. And it’s once again full of unbelievably good compositions. Musically the new album has everything we've come to expect from this band: breathtaking drum patterns, soaring bass lines, rich guitar walls, gorgeous keyboard pads and empathetic vocals create an evocative soundscape that captures the listener immediately. That’s what we expected… but Martin is singing his new songs with more confidence and authority than ever and you feel and believe every single word and note.
Lyrically the focus is (as the title already implies) intensely personal throughout, and anyone who has experienced the ups and downs (especially the downs) of love will find himself poetically echoed here. The first single Teach Me To Love, which comes as a duet with Lisa Middelhauve (female ex-vocalist of Goth-Metal-Band Xandria).
Not to be slowed down Mono inc released the EP Comedown in 2010, and the EP Revenge in 2011. Full Length albums poured out in the shape of Viva Hades in 2011 and freshly released After the War full length and EP. Listen now and fall deeply and lastingly in love with Germanys Dark-Rockers...
Just Because I Love You
Mono Inc. Lyrics
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You burned the bridge for a way back home
You sold your sin to a place called heaven
You searched for grit in a pile of stones
You’re all I want
You’re all I need
But I can’t share you
Allay my love
Allay my greed
But in my arms she died
And her heart stopped beating here
Right here next to mine
Oh yes she died
With her eyes wide open
Why? Just because I love you
You saved it all for this one good minute
You smelled a rat when they looked at you
You broke the spell with a word in silence
You shared your gold with the only true
You’re all I want
You’re all I need
But I can’t share you
Allay my love
Allay my greed
But in my arms she died
And her heart stopped beating here
Right here next to mine
Oh yes she died
With her eyes wide open
Why? Oh why? Just because I love you
In Mono Inc.'s song Just Because I Love You, the singer is lamenting the loss of his love, who has died in his arms. In the first verse, the singer describes the struggles that his love has gone through, crying into a pillow, burning bridges, selling sin to find redemption, and searching for grit in a pile of stones. Despite all of this, the singer still wants and needs his love, but cannot share her with anyone else.
In the second verse, the singer describes how his love saved everything for this one good moment, but was persecuted and doubted by others. The singer broke a spell with a word in silence and shared his gold with her, recognizing that she was the only true thing in his life. However, despite his efforts, she still dies in his arms.
The chorus repeats the singer's desire for his love, but also emphasizes the tragedy of her death. He asks the question "why" several times, but the only answer he can come up with is "just because I love you," implying that love can both bring great joy and great sorrow.
Overall, the song is a poignant meditation on the complexities of love and the pain of losing someone dear.
Line by Line Meaning
You cried your dream in a big white pillow
You expressed your deepest desires and emotions through your tears and sorrow.
You burned the bridge for a way back home
You destroyed your path to return to a place of safety and familiarity.
You sold your sin to a place called heaven
You attempted to atone for your wrongdoings by offering them up to a higher power.
You searched for grit in a pile of stones
You persistently sought strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
You're all I want
You are the only thing that matters to me.
You're all I need
You are the sole source of my happiness and fulfillment.
But I can't share you
However, I cannot bear to see you happy with anyone else.
Allay my love
Ease my intense affection for you.
Allay my greed
Lessen my selfish desire for your exclusive attention and affection.
But in my arms she died
Unfortunately, the person I loved passed away while in my embrace.
And her heart stopped beating here
Her life came to an end in this very moment.
Right here next to mine
In close proximity to me.
Oh yes she died
There is no denying that she passed away.
With her eyes wide open
Her eyes remained open as she took her last breath, forever preserved in my memory.
Why? Just because I love you
Her death was a terrible consequence of my overwhelming love for her, and nothing more.
You saved it all for this one good minute
You held onto everything you had for the sake of making this one moment special.
You smelled a rat when they looked at you
You sensed deceit or danger when others scrutinized or observed you.
You broke the spell with a word in silence
You disrupted the illusion or charm with a quiet statement or thought.
You shared your gold with the only true
You shared your possessions and wealth with the one person who truly deserved it.
Why? Oh why? Just because I love you
Once again, all of my actions and reactions were powered solely by my feelings of love for you, even when they resulted in tragedy.
Contributed by Brooklyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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You cried your dream in a big white pillow
You burned the bridge for a way back home
You sold your sin to a place called heaven
You searched for grit in a pile of stones
You're all I want
You're all I need
But I can't share you
Allay my love
Allay my greed
But in my arms she died
And her heart stopped beating here
Right here next to mine
Oh yes she died
With her eyes wide open
Why? Just because I love you
You saved it all for this one good minute
You smelled a rat when they looked at you
You broke the spell with a word in silence
You shared your gold with the only true
You're all I want
You're all I need
But I can't share you
Allay my love
Allay my greed
But in my arms she died
And her heart stopped beating here
Right here next to mine
Oh yes she died
With her eyes wide open
Why? Oh why? Just because I love you
Kerl
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
You cried your dream in a big white pillow
You burned the bridge for a way back home
You sold your sin to a place called heaven
Well, you searched for grit in a pile of stones
[Pre-Chorus]
You're all I want, you're all I need
But I can't share you
Allay my love, allay my greed
[Chorus]
But in my arms she died
And her heart stopped beating here
Right here next to mine
Oh yes, she died
With her eyes wide open
Why? Oh why?
Just because I love you
[Verse 2]
You saved it all for this one good minute
You smelled a rat when they looked at you
You broke the spell with a word in silence
Well, you shared your gold with the only true
[Pre-Chorus]
You're all I want, you're all I need
But I can't share you
Allay my love, allay my greed
[Chorus]
But in my arms she died
And her heart stopped beating here
Right here next to mine
Oh yes, she died
With her eyes wide open
Why? Oh why?
Just because I love you
[Bridge]
Just because I love you
It's just because I love you
It's just because of you
It's all because I want you
It's just because I need you
Just because I love you
Oh yeah, I love you
[Chorus]
In my arms she died
And her heart stopped beating here
Right here next to mine
Here she died
With her eyes wide open
Why? Oh why?
Just because I love you
Евгений ян
Проклятие! я просто хотел лечь спать, но как на зло снова влюбился!Влюбился с первого прослушивания. Мое серце таинственно, романтично и черно как ночь. Спасибо вам, что вы есть!а моему сну конец)))))))
Oscar D
Just discovered Mono inc recently after 50 yrs of listening to metal etc. I’m a fan. Love you guys and gal. Cheers from America!!!!
Wheat, And Wheat Byproducts
Also a longtime metal fan here. Stumbled across A Vagabond's Life back just before Welcome to Hell came out, then went through a bunch of their older stuff, rapidly became a fan. So, more love from America.
Evgeni Kiryakov
Любая песня MONO INC.Это шедевр Вы лучшие
Ana Rosario Miranda Sánchez
no son canciones...son obras de arte <3 saludos desde mexico <3
merry ☀️
Yes
Fátima Osuna Massaccesi
Desde que la escuché por primera vez, se me hizo una necesidad de reproducirla todos los días ♥
MONO INC suena en Argentina, Buenos Aires ♥
GAMES
Long live Mono Inc!
Супер спели! Ждём вас в России.
Владислав Лагуточкин
Браво ! Спасибо, Вороны ! Россия вас любит !
Барт Андерсен
блять у меня аж мурашки от этой песни.