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...
Superman
Mono Inc. Lyrics
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How does it feel to be cheap
What does it mean to be stranded
It’s on TV
And you revise yourself and breakdown
Your’re much to small to make a change
Where’s Superman tonight
You hold on til tomorrow
But Superman lied
The time will come where you
Surrender all your tries
You bare yourself and lay down
where superman died
How does it feel to be no good
How does it shine when you’re blind
What does it mean to be shattered
It’s on TV
So you convince yourself you’re blameless
You turn your head and start to pray
For Superman today
For Superman tonight
You hold on til tomorrow
But Superman lied
The time will come where you
Surrender all your tries
You bare yourself and lay down
where superman died
The lyrics to Mono Inc.'s "Superman" present a poignant commentary on the pressure to be exceptional and perfect in modern society. The lines "How does it feel to be muted / How does it feel to be cheap / What does it mean to be stranded" convey a sense of suffocation and worthlessness, as though the singer has been silenced, diminished, and isolated by their own perceived shortcomings.
The references to Superman add an interesting layer of symbolism to the song. Superman, as a cultural icon, represents strength, invincibility, and heroism. The lines "Where's Superman today / Where's Superman tonight / You hold on til tomorrow / But Superman lied" imply that the singer has been let down by the very notion of heroism and the idea that anyone can be truly indestructible. The repeated refrain "You bare yourself and lay down where superman died" suggests that the singer has given up on the idea of being a hero or being saved by one.
The lyrics to "Superman" ultimately convey a sense of disillusionment and despair, but also a glimmer of hope. The final lines "You bare yourself and lay down where superman died" can be interpreted as a call to action, a recognition that sometimes we need to shed our pretensions of invincibility and confront our vulnerabilities in order to effect real change.
Line by Line Meaning
How does it feel to be muted
How does it feel to be silenced and unheard?
How does it feel to be cheap
How does it feel to be reduced to something of little worth or value?
What does it mean to be stranded
What does it mean to be left alone and helpless, with no support?
It’s on TV
The imagery of these struggles is constantly portrayed in the media
And you revise yourself and breakdown
You constantly try to fix yourself and yet you still fall apart
Your’re much to small to make a change
You feel insignificant and believe you can't make a difference
Where’s Superman today
Where is the hero that is supposed to save us from all the struggles and pain?
Where’s Superman tonight
Is there anyone out there to help us overcome the hardships?
You hold on til tomorrow
You try to hold on to hope that things will get better with time
But Superman lied
The hope of a savior is shattered when they fail to appear or do not live up to expectations
The time will come where you Surrender all your tries
Eventually, you may feel defeated and give up on trying to overcome the struggles completely
You bare yourself and lay down where superman died
You expose your vulnerable side and give up hope in the exact place where you expected to find salvation and relief
How does it feel to be no good
How does it feel to believe that you are worthless or not capable of being better?
How does it shine when you’re blind
How can you appreciate the good in life when you are unable to see it due to the struggles?
What does it mean to be shattered
What does it mean to be completely broken and unable to be put back together?
So you convince yourself you’re blameless
You try to justify yourself and avoid blame for the struggles in your life
You turn your head and start to pray
You seek comfort and hope in something beyond yourself
For Superman today
You continue to hold out hope for a hero to come and rescue you from your struggles
For Superman tonight
You desperately look for someone, anyone to help you overcome the hardships
You hold on til tomorrow
You keep trying to stay strong and hopeful, despite the struggles
But Superman lied
Your hope for a savior is crushed when they do not show up or do not live up to your expectations
The time will come where you Surrender all your tries
Eventually you may accept that you cannot overcome the struggles and give up
You bare yourself and lay down where superman died
You reveal your vulnerability and give up hope in the very place where you expected to find salvation
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@monserratcastellanos8586
Simply incredible, I adore the perfection of each song!!! 😎🤩😍
@dorisb.7463
Wow wieder ein tolles Video und ein super schöner Song danke euch ganz lieb wünsche einen schönen neue Woche mit ganz lieben Grüssen Doris und Familie 👍👍❤🎶❤
@celiap.kantuta2994
Incredible song!
@stephenstowe9711
Amazing song
@marilyndeantoni6074
Lovely song! ♥️
@Jakomo666
Wieder ein prima Song! 🖤
@robertorocha7518
great!!
@vanangelus7595
Que lindo!!! Adorei!!!
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💖🐱💖🐱💖 love from Australia.
@gitanafingerman2007
🖤🖤🖤