In early 2010 vocalist Ian E.Highhill posted on myspace saying.
Olympos Mons will play their last gig on 30.1.2010 in Ekenäs, a nearby town
to their hometown Hanko. The reason for the split up is part personal problems
and part due to some band members lack of interest in committing themselves
enough to the band.
Still, some of us like myself will continue in other projects so watch
out for us you have not seen the last of us yet!
Some further biographic information from their website (http://www.olymposmons.com/):
"It was neither the alcohol nor their similar band backgrounds which brought the guitarist Jari Sundström and singer Ian E. Highhill together on a concert evening in a small town in Finland in 2002. It was the passion for melodic, symphonic metal music and one which led the two experienced musicians to the important decision of founding a band with the name of OLYMPOS MONS (the highest mountain on Mars and the largest volcano in our own solar system). It was a decision which would make waves in the world of heavy metal. Thanks to their yearlong activities in various bands they certainly had the right stuff. Jari Sundström feels just as much at home in the world of classical music as he does in rock and metal, has been composing songs for many years and his aggressive style of playing guitar has made him a popular figure on the local scene. For his part, Ian E. Highhill has a voice of exceptional range and is known both as a composer and as the author of dark, romantic lyrics."
Wanted Man
Olympos Mons Lyrics
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Fire and sparks
Lighting our path when we walked through the dark
Yes there were sad days stormy and cold
We had to be brave
Fighting our way
Just like we've been told
The story begins all over again
I am fading away
I am hiding my face
I am turning my back on the sun
There's no reason to stay
There's no hiding place
I'm a wanted man on the run
We weren't using names never needed to
I was falling apart and there were you
Then there were long days laying in the sun
You took my heart
I played my part
Now see what you have done
Sailing through sunshine seeing only rain
The story begins all over again
I am fading away
I am hiding my face
I am turning my back on the sun
There's no reason to stay
There's no hiding place
I'm a wanted man on the run
The lyrics to Olympos Mons's song "Wanted Man" express a sense of longing, sadness, and despair. The singer begins the song by reminiscing about the good old days when he and his lover first met, and how there was fire and sparks that lit the path they walked together. However, despite the initial excitement, their relationship faced some sad and stormy times, and they had to be brave and fight their way through it.
The singer then goes on to describe how he is now fading away, hiding his face, and turning his back on the sun. He feels like there is no reason to stay and nowhere to hide, and he is a wanted man on the run. His sadness and despair are palpable in the lyrics, and it's clear that he is struggling to cope with the current state of his relationship.
Throughout the song, the singer talks about sailing through sunshine but seeing only rain and walking through sunshine but only seeing the darkness. He feels like he is stuck in a cycle where the story begins all over again, and there is no escape from his pain and struggles.
Overall, the lyrics to "Wanted Man" are a powerful portrayal of a relationship that has gone sour and the pain and despair that come with it. The singer's emotions are raw and palpable, and listeners can't help but empathize with his struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Since the first time we met there were Fire and sparks
From the moment we met, there was an intense attraction between us.
Lighting our path when we walked through the dark
Our passion helped guide us through tough times.
Yes there were sad days stormy and cold
We faced difficult and challenging times together.
We had to be brave Fighting our way Just like we've been told
We had to summon courage to overcome obstacles, as others had advised us.
Walking through sunshine seeing only rain
Despite seemingly positive circumstances, we were struggling internally.
The story begins all over again
Our relationship hits a rough patch, but we persevere anyway.
I am fading away I am hiding my face I am turning my back on the sun
I feel defeated and I'm purposefully avoiding anything optimistic.
There's no reason to stay There's no hiding place I'm a wanted man on the run
I feel trapped and unable to escape from my troubles.
We weren't using names never needed to
Our connection was so strong that we didn't require formalities or labels.
I was falling apart and there were you
During a difficult time in my life, you were there to support me.
Then there were long days laying in the sun
We had some moments of peace and relaxation together.
You took my heart I played my part Now see what you have done
I opened up my heart to you and you hurt me in return.
Sailing through sunshine seeing only rain
Even when times are good, I'm still struggling internally.
The story begins all over again
Our relationship hits yet another obstacle, but we're determined to push through.
I am fading away I am hiding my face I am turning my back on the sun
I feel defeated and I'm purposefully avoiding anything optimistic (repeated).
There's no reason to stay There's no hiding place I'm a wanted man on the run
I feel trapped and unable to escape from my troubles (repeated).
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