Because of numerous gigs in their home country (due to circumstances mentioned above not always easy to do) OLEMUS gained the reputation of an excellent live band. Logical consequence: The first album appeared. In August of 1996 Bitter Tears was released via NSM Records. 600 people watched the show when OLEMUS presented their album, and radio stations like FM4 gave the young band the opportunity to spread their music on the air. Suddenly the metal world was open to them. OLEMUS shared the stage with Rammstein, Buce Dickinson, Samael, Moonspell, Stuck Mojo und Dimmu Borgir, Schweisser, Tristania, Theatre of Tragedy, Cradle of Filth, Six feet amongst others.
What followed was the split with NSM-Records. But OLEMUS did not get discouraged. After a line-up-change they recorded the self-financed EP Psycho Path in 1996 and one more demo-CD called Forever in 2000. In 2001, CCP-Records was the label that signed the band who had meanwhile moved to Linz.
OLEMUS were not lazy and played lots of shows wherever they could. This experience influenced the following albums Passion Fall (2001) and Egod (2002). Between aggressive outbursts of fury, cold synthesiser- atmosphere, melancholy calmness and classic tunes, OLEMUS have found their special style. Even the famous German magazine Metal-Hammer took the EgOd-Opener Insane within onto its sampler.
And now? OLEMUS do not have a record-deal at the moment. But with their new 3-track promo-CD this hopefully will change soon. I hate myself today, Living your hell and Reality is a whore are three punchy arguments that emotion is not an empty word to this band from Linz, Austria. In fact, it is a vital part of their music. OLEMUS prove this everytime they perform. So they make sure that no metal head will leave their show saying I am pissed off
Dreaming
Olemus Lyrics
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Dream of hope freedom and joy
Look at your life, is it how you have expected
Death... in every corner
Death comes quietly and slowly
Theres no chance to get away
No hope, no freedom... all gone!
Dream of friends
Which you can convide all the time
Discover your reality, where are your faithful friends
Seclution... in every corner
The opening lines of the song "Dreaming" by Olemus create an image of a perfect life, a life full of freedom, hope and joy. However, the subsequent line "Look at your life, is it how you have expected" depicts a sense of disappointment that can be felt when one compares their reality to their dream. The song talks about the fear of death, which is present in every corner of our lives, and how it can come slowly and quietly, leaving no chance to escape. This theme highlights the insecurity that can grip our lives and the constant need to be aware of our mortality.
The song also focuses on the importance of friendship and the need for companionship. The lines "Dream of friends which you can confide all the time" bring out the importance of a support system in our lives. The song delves into the reality of life, where loyal friendships can be hard to come by in a world that is often filled with seclusion and loneliness. The lyrical theme of the song emphasizes the need for human connection and the struggle to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Dream of free of free life
Imagine a life free of any constraints or limitations
Dream of hope freedom and joy
Aspire to attain happiness, freedom and optimism in life
Look at your life, is it how you have expected
Analyze and reflect on whether your current life matches up to your expectations
Death... in every corner
The presence of mortality is everywhere and inescapable
Death comes quietly and slowly
The end of life can approach gradually and without warning
Theres no chance to get away
It's impossible to avoid or escape the inevitability of death
No hope, no freedom... all gone!
The loss of hope and liberty can lead to a bleak and despairing existence
Dream of friends
Envision companions who are there for you through thick and thin
Which you can convide all the time
Friends with whom you can confide and share your troubles and joys anytime
Discover your reality, where are your faithful friends
Find out who your true, devoted friends are in your actual life
Seclution... in every corner
Isolation or seclusion can lurk in unexpected places or situations
Contributed by Annabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.