The band was formed by Andreas Kubat and Sebastian Bohn (DJ Boon) in 1997.
Their debut album "Small Chamber Works" was released in 2001 on their own label "1St. Decade Records".
Later, Larry Lowe (Guitars) joined the band and brought some rock influences. Since then they sound similar to bands like The Faint, Fischerspooner and Death in Vegas, with both rock and electro influences.
In 2004, Northern Lite released their sequel album called "Reach the Sun".
In the same year, Larry left Northern Lite again and Sascha Littek took over his work.
One year later the band won the German Dance Award as "Best Indie/Electronic Artist" and they released their third album "Temper". The album "Unisex" followed in 2006.
At the German "Bundesvision Song Contest 2007" Northern Lite represented their home state Thuringia, performing the song Enemy with the group "Chapeau Claque".
Later the same year, Sascha Littek left the band, too. He was replaced with Valerian Herdam. A fifth album "Super Black" followed in 2008.
Their latest album, "Letters & Signs - Part One", was released on the 18th September, 2009, followed by Letters & Signs - Part Two in 2010.
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Into The Fire
Northern Lite Lyrics
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This maze I created
This place is a prison of thoughts
And I made it myself
But can I make myself
But can I make myself
But can I make myself walk
Into the fire
?
Burn like fire ?
And falling for God's ain't
No business for mortals, no
I'm gonna make myself
I'm gonna make myself
I'm gonna make myself walk
Into the fire
Into the fire
Into the fire (Into the fire)
Into the fire (Into the fire...)
He has them, my feelings
And walls in the ceiling
With all my desires
Consumed by a fire
That's when I make myself
That's when I make myself
That's when I make myself walk
Into the fire
Into the fire
The lyrics of Northern Lite's song "Into The Fire" seem to describe a mental struggle that the singer is currently facing. The first lines suggest that the singer feels stuck in their present moment, in a place that they have created for themselves. The phrase "this place is a prison of thoughts" particularly emphasizes this sense of confinement. It's possible that the singer is experiencing a feeling of being trapped in their own mind, as if their negative or obsessive thoughts have become a binding force.
However, the chorus introduces a new image - that of walking into the fire. Naturally, this is a metaphorical phrase, and it seems to suggest a willingness to face whatever challenges or difficulties lie ahead. The entire chorus is built around repetition - the singer is trying to convince themselves that they can make themselves walk towards the fire, both in a physical and a metaphorical sense.
The last verse of the song focuses again on the singer's emotions, referring to "my feelings" and "all my desires". The phrase "consumed by a fire" could suggest that the singer's intense emotions are overwhelming them, or that their passion has become destructive. Nonetheless, the final repetition of the chorus suggests that the singer is determined to continue walking towards the fire, possibly because they feel that it will be a transformative experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trapped in this moment
I feel stuck in time and unable to move forward
This maze I created
I have created a complex and confusing situation for myself
This place is a prison of thoughts
My own thoughts and feelings are holding me captive
And I made it myself
I am responsible for creating this situation
But can I make myself
I wonder if I have the strength and ability to change this situation
But can I make myself
I doubt if I can truly make a change
But can I make myself walk
I question if I have the courage to take action and move forward
Into the fire
I am considering taking a risk or facing a challenging situation
Into the fire
I am contemplating facing my fears or confronting my problems
?
Unknown or mysterious feeling
Burn like fire ?
Feeling a strong emotional connection or passion
And falling for God's ain't
Love or attachment is not something meant for mortal beings
No business for mortals, no
Love or attachment is beyond human comprehension or control
I'm gonna make myself
I have made a decision to take action and change my situation
I'm gonna make myself
I am committed to making a change
I'm gonna make myself walk
I have resolved to take action and move forward
Into the fire
I am willing to face challenges and take risks to achieve my goals
Into the fire
I am willing to confront my problems and overcome my fears
He has them, my feelings
My emotions are out of my control and are influenced by someone else
And walls in the ceiling
I feel trapped or confined in my current situation or environment
With all my desires
My wants, needs and aspirations are consuming me
Consumed by a fire
I am driven by strong emotions, passion or desire
That's when I make myself
I take action and make a change when I am driven by strong emotions or desires
That's when I make myself
My determination to change my situation is ignited by my strong emotions or desires
That's when I make myself walk
I am driven by my passion or desire to take action and move forward
Into the fire
I am willing to face the challenges that come with taking a risk and pursuing my goals
Into the fire
I am willing to confront my fears and overcome obstacles to achieve my desires
Contributed by Sophie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.