They released two demos called "Into Oblivion" and "Anthem to the Dark Side" in 1997 and 98 and a year later they recorded their first self- financed and self- produced full-length "Soli Deo Gloria". In 2004 the second album "Testimonium A.D.", also self- financed, followed and despite not being full-time musicians, the band invested all time they had and managed to nail record deals for Germany, Brazil, Sweden, the UK, Switzerland and Austria.
Current band members are:
Sebastian Levermann (vocasl, guitar)
Sebastian Grütling (drums)
Nils Weise (vocals, keyboard)
Tobis Kersting (guitar)
Farewell
Orden Ogan Lyrics
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It is the bed that sleeps while you're awake
Living in darkness though the sun shines in your face
Watching the time while the clock counts your last days
Is it love? When a farewell is all she believes
Is it love? When a farewell is all she can leave
It is the rain that stands still while you keep falling
Living in darkness though the sun shines in your face
Watching the time while the clock counts your last days
Is it love? When a farewell is all she believes
Is it love? When a farewell is all she can leave
....In the darkness, effacing the warmth
Slightly embracing the harm
Is it love? When a farewell is all she believes
Is it love? When a farewell is all she can leave
....In the darkness, effacing the warmth
Slightly embracing the harm
Oh, I wanna know
Is it love?
The lyrics of Orden Ogan's "Farewell" speak about a person who is stuck in darkness even though there is light shining in their face. The mirror signifies the reflection of the fake people around them, and the bed refers to their own state of being disconnected from reality. Through the song, it's evident that the person is struggling to find love and acceptance. They are repeatedly waiting for someone to call back, but the phone remains silent. The rain that stands still signifies their inability to cope with the hardships and the world around them. The clock counting their last days symbolizes their inevitable end.
The chorus asks an intriguing question, "Is it love when a farewell is all she believes?". The person may have lost all hope and is perhaps left with nothing but goodbyes. The lyrics "effacing the warmth, slightly embracing the harm" express a sense of defeat and resignation. Despite being surrounded by people who may care for them, the person is still stuck in their darkness, unable to feel any warmth or comfort.
Overall, the song seems to be about a person's struggle to find love and acceptance in a world full of cruel people. They are trapped in their own darkness and unable to move forward, holding onto goodbyes as the only form of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
It is the mirror that looks at all the fake
The mirror shows the truth behind pretense and deception.
It is the bed that sleeps while you're awake
Some things in life are useless, and this bed is a waste of time.
Living in darkness though the sun shines in your face
People can be mentally trapped in darkness despite the light that surrounds them.
Watching the time while the clock counts your last days
We are all slowly running out of time and constantly reminded by the ticking clock.
Is it love? When a farewell is all she believes
When all someone believes in or can give is a goodbye, is it love?
It is the phone that is silent when you keep calling
A phone call isn't always answered, and sometimes it's just silence on the other end.
It is the rain that stands still while you keep falling
When life falls apart, it seems to pour, and the rain keeps falling as we continue to struggle.
....In the darkness, effacing the warmth
In the midst of darkness, even the warmth of a person's touch can be erased by that darkness.
Slightly embracing the harm
Choosing to numb ourselves to the harm and pain of life to lessen the impact.
Oh, I wanna know
Is it love?
Asking a rhetorical question about what love really is and if it can be defined in different situations.
Contributed by Harper N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Niklas Black
It is the mirror that looks at all the fake
It is the bed that sleeps while you're awake
Living in darkness though the sun shines in your face
Watching the time while the clock counts your last days
Is it love? When a farewell is all she believes
Is it love? When a farewell is all she can leave
It is the phone that is silent when you keep calling
It is the rain that stands still while you keep falling
Living in darkness though the sun shines in your face
Watching the time while the clock counts your last days
Is it love? When a farewell is all she believes
Is it love? When a farewell is all she can leave
....In the darkness, effacing the warmth
Slightly embracing the harm
Is it love? When a farewell is all she believes
Is it love? When a farewell is all she can leave
....In the darkness, effacing the warmth
Slightly embracing the harm
Oh, I wanna know
Is it love?
ManicGayMagician
This song is so sad yet so beautiful.....I can’t stop listening to it!!
Firebird 0-1
I'm speechless. To call this beautiful doesn't do this justice.
FeeNUXy
Such a beautiful and decent song. I can’t believe only 20k views...
It should be more!
Pat Friedreich
Love ❤️
Podono Monono
perfect
Metal Heart
2:23 ...presque du "Carl Orff" ;D