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...
Looking Back
Mono Inc. Lyrics
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when the sound of your voice lost clarity
looking back - I’m alone
when the kiss of the touch stops suddenly
when the kiss of your touch lost energy
and I see what’s kept the nightmare strangely...breathing
looking back
looking back
looking back - I’m alone
when the sound of the voices stop silently
when the sound of your voice lost clarity
and i know that its too late to wonder....whether
looking back
looking back
looking back
looking back - I’m alone
be with me
be with me
I know that its too late to wonder....whether
for the last line (be with me)
for the last line (be with me)
DBH:
don’t know why I’m talking, I don’t
you left me there, you kept me there, you swallowed it
stuck with the pain in my throat and you choke
feel my pain it will rain inside your brain
don’t know why you listen to me, I don’t
I sit here, you sit there, swallow that
taste all the pain in my throat and you choke
feel my pain it will rain inside your brain
looking back - I’m alone
The song "Looking Back" by Mono Inc. is a powerful ballad that captures the feeling of loneliness and mourning for lost love. The opening lyrics set the tone as the singer laments the silence left behind when love comes to an end, when the sound of the voices and the clarity of one's beloved start to fade away. The chorus repeats the phrase "looking back" multiple times, emphasizing the pain of reminiscing about the loss and the feeling of being alone. The second verse adds the idea of a nightmare that is still breathing and keeping the pain alive. The last section of the lyrics is a plea for the lost love to return, to be with the singer again, even though it's probably too late.
Overall, the song explores themes of heartbreak, loss, and longing in a poignant way. It conveys the emotional weight of memories and the difficulty of moving on when someone has left a deep impression on one's life. The rawness of the lyrics is enhanced by the haunting melody and the singer's expressive voice, which adds to the cathartic effect of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
when the sound of the voices stop silently
When everything becomes quiet
when the sound of your voice lost clarity
When I can't hear you clearly anymore
looking back - I’m alone
Reflecting and realizing that I am by myself
when the kiss of the touch stops suddenly
When your touch doesn't feel the same anymore
when the kiss of your touch lost energy
When you don't put enough passion into our touch
and I see what’s kept the nightmare strangely...breathing
And I realize what has been causing my pain to linger
looking back
Reflecting on past experiences
looking back
Reflecting on past experiences
looking back
Reflecting on past experiences
looking back - I’m alone
Reflecting and realizing that I am by myself
when the sound of the voices stop silently
When everything becomes quiet
when the sound of your voice lost clarity
When I can't hear you clearly anymore
and i know that its too late to wonder....whether
Realizing it's too late to question things
looking back
Reflecting on past experiences
looking back
Reflecting on past experiences
looking back
Reflecting on past experiences
looking back - I’m alone
Reflecting and realizing that I am by myself
be with me
Asking for companionship
be with me
Asking for companionship
I know that its too late to wonder....whether
Realizing it's too late to question things
for the last line (be with me)
Asking for companionship
for the last line (be with me)
Asking for companionship
don’t know why I’m talking, I don’t
Not understanding why I'm speaking
you left me there, you kept me there, you swallowed it
Feeling stuck with pain due to your actions
stuck with the pain in my throat and you choke
Feeling like my pain is suffocating me
feel my pain it will rain inside your brain
Wishing my pain could be felt by you
don’t know why you listen to me, I don’t
Not understanding why you're giving me attention
I sit here, you sit there, swallow that
Feeling resentment towards you
taste all the pain in my throat and you choke
Feeling like my pain is suffocating me
feel my pain it will rain inside your brain
Wishing my pain could be felt by you
looking back - I’m alone
Reflecting and realizing that I am by myself
Contributed by Stella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.