The band was formed in the summer of 2004, when vocalist Tommy, and guitarists Resistor and Matthew, remnants of then defunct New Science Band started over with the aim of playing some rough, yet melodic metal. Drummer DJ Locomotive, keyboardist Eve and bassist Jonas soon joined the band's line-up. Matthew and Resistor were replaced by Mr. Downhill and Joni Lahdenkauppi in 2008 and 2013 respectively.
In the years of its existence, MyGrain released four full-length albums, "Orbit Dance" (2006), "Signs of Existence" (2008), "MyGrain" (2011) and "Planetary Breathing"(2013), as well as two demos. Their full-length albums were released through Spinefarm Records.
On April 2nd 2015 it was announced that, in mutual agreement, the members decided to put MyGrain to rest. The band played its last concert on May 8th 2015, in Helsinki. And again reunited in 2018
Last known line-up:
* Tommy "To(mm)yboy" Tuovinen - Vocals
* Janne "DJ Locomotive" Manninen - Drums, (...And Oceans)
* Eve Kojo - Keyboard, (Ablaze in Hatred)
* Jonas - Bass
* Teemu "Mr. Downhill" Ylämäki - Guitars, (Misery Inc.)
* Joni Lahdenkauppi - Guitars
Former members:
* Matthew - Guitar
* Resistor - Guitar
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The Ghost in Me
MyGrain Lyrics
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Still I feel so alive
I see the trail of reflections
Flashing to the sky, terminal daylight
I drift where life and death intertwine
The passing, the other side
Catched the fright-train of reflections
Come the rain, wash away the pain...
Drown where the sun falls down
Fading dimensions, lightening textures of mind
Crown of the ghost walking ground
See-through layers of lies, buried deadweight inside
Carved in my faceless self
The dead end memories
Drawn to the fright-train of reflections
The skin-line canvas molten away
Reflect the shadow of the sun that never shows in me
Come the rain, master the pain
Looking at me, there's non to see
The ghost in me willing to be real, in my skin
The broken dreams, catastrophes
The lyrics to MyGrain's song "The Ghost In Me" are a reflection on the fragility and fleeting nature of life. The opening line "You see right through me, still I feel so alive" speaks to the idea that we can be vulnerable and exposed, yet still experience a sense of vitality and joy in life. The "trail of reflections flashing to the sky" represents the many moments and memories that make up our lives, and how they seem to fly by in a blur.
The song then delves deeper into the theme of mortality and the idea that we are all caught between life and death, as represented by the "fright-train of reflections". The chorus calls for the cleansing power of rain to wash away the pain and help us move forward. The verses continue to explore the idea of being caught between life and death, with references to fading dimensions and buried deadweight inside.
The bridge brings the song to a powerful climax, with the singer reflecting on the ways in which their past experiences have shaped them. The "ghost in me" represents the parts of ourselves that are unseen and often buried, but which are still a vital part of who we are. The final line "the broken dreams, catastrophes" reminds us that life is not always easy, but that even in our struggles, we can find meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
You see right through me
Despite my attempts to put up a facade, you are able to see through my mask and know the true me
Still I feel so alive
Even though I am exposed, I feel invigorated and full of life
I see the trail of reflections
Flashing to the sky, terminal daylight
I am able to see a reflection of my past, which is fleeting like terminal daylight, and disappearing into the sky
I drift where life and death intertwine
The passing, the other side
Catched the fright-train of reflections
Of precious times, flash before my eyes
I am in a state where I am between life and death, and I am riding a train that is taking me back through my past where I glimpse precious moments that I have lost
Come the rain, wash away the pain...
I hope that the rain can come and wash away my suffering and allow me to start anew
Drown where the sun falls down
Fading dimensions, lightening textures of mind
Crown of the ghost walking ground
See-through layers of lies, buried deadweight inside
I am struggling with depression, and it feels like I am drowning in the darkness. I am haunted by the lies I have told myself, and the ghosts of my past continue to weigh me down
Carved in my faceless self
The dead end memories
Drawn to the fright-train of reflections
The skin-line canvas molten away
My memories are etched into my being, but they are leading me nowhere. I am drawn to revisit them, yet each time it feels like a part of me is eroding away
Reflect the shadow of the sun that never shows in me
Come the rain, master the pain
I can only see the negative aspects of my life, without being able to see the positive. Still, I hold onto hope that the rain can help me find a way to deal with my pain
Looking at me, there's non to see
The ghost in me willing to be real, in my skin
The broken dreams, catastrophes
Despite all appearances, I feel like there's nothing inside of me. However, I am trying to reconcile myself with the ghosts of my past and my broken dreams.
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
makethemdieslow
Wooo... seems like the best track on the album I've heard thus far.