In 1996, an era in which several new metal-styles and cross-overs arose in the landscape of metal, they described their style as "Innovative gregorian groovy celtic melodic danceable doom death metal" (great lastfm tag!!)
Line-up :
George Oosthoek : Grunts and screams
Rosan Van Der Aa : Vocals
Sureel : Drums and clay pot
Remko Van Der Spek : Bass guitar and guitars
Lasse Dellbrügge : Synths and sound design
Guus Eikens : Guitars, keyboards and vocals
Former members:
Martine van Loon: Vocals
Lex Vogelaar: Guitars and vocals
Eric Hoogendoorn: Bass
Jules Vleugels: Drums
Erwin Polderman: Drums
Mid October 2005, after 11 years, the band split up. The official announcement stated: "From recent internal discussions it appeared that there was too much irritation and a lack of mutual trust, to be able to make a new Orphanage product, by the high quality standards that the band has been known for throughout the years.".
Singer George Oosthoek is still frequently seen in the Dutch metal scene, performing as guest vocalist for other metal-bands (like Delain, After Forever and Within Temptation) or in his own bands like Pleurisy. Guus Eikens became a member of Delain and works with them on studio records (music writing and guitars) but he don't play live on stage.
Addiction
Orphanage Lyrics
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Something so unreal.
I cannot remember things I've done,
Why am I right here?
Staring at this mess I'm into,
Trying to believe.
There are ways enough to cure this,
Lies.
Don't listen to those lies,
There is no other choice.
The call for more and more,
The grown addiction.
I won't choose it
I won't choose
Waiting in this state of emptiness,
All what's left is greed.
Thinking about leaving all this mess,
Why am I still here?
No one tells you what's true or false,
Manipulation of whole tribes.
No one needs to decide your goals,
The recognition of yourself.
Take my hand
and understand,
There is no other way.
We need to break free from this,
Our addiction.
The lyrics of Orphanage's song "Addiction" deals with the theme of addiction, which is reflected in the first verse where the singer questions, "What has happened in this room I'm in? Something so unreal. I cannot remember things I've done, why am I right here?" This is a typical experience of individuals who have been addicted to some substance or activity. They can't remember how or why they got addicted in the first place.
The second verse talks about the struggle that the singer is going through, trying to come to terms with the addiction and overcome it. The singer understands that there are ways enough to cure this, but it is not an easy road. The addictive nature of the subject continues to call for "more and more," and the singer can differentiate between the truth and the lies that surround addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
What has happened in this room I'm in?
I'm questioning what led me to this situation and my current state.
Something so unreal.
It feels like I'm not living in reality, like everything around me is a blur.
I cannot remember things I've done,
I feel like I have lost control of myself and my actions, like I'm on autopilot.
Why am I right here?
I'm wondering how I ended up in this specific place and time, and why I'm not somewhere else.
Staring at this mess I'm into,
I'm taking a hard look at the consequences of my addiction and the situation it has led me to.
Trying to believe.
Despite the difficulties I'm facing, I'm desperately searching for hope or a way out.
There are ways enough to cure this,
I acknowledge that there are solutions and resources to overcome addiction, even though it may be a difficult journey.
I know this for sure.
I am confident that there is a path to recovery, but it will take hard work and dedication.
Lies.
There are many false promises and temptations that come with addiction, and I need to be aware of them.
Don't listen to those lies,
I need to ignore those false promises and focus on my recovery journey.
There is no other choice.
I realize that I must commit to recovery and avoid relapse, as there is no other way forward for me.
The call for more and more,
Addiction is an insatiable craving that never truly satisfies, always demanding more and more.
The grown addiction.
My addiction has grown and taken over my life, and I need to break free from its grasp.
I won't choose it
I'm determined to resist the pull of addiction and choose a healthier path forward.
I won't choose
I refuse to let my addiction control me and define my identity.
Waiting in this state of emptiness,
Addiction can lead to a hollow and empty existence, waiting for the next fix to fill the void.
All what's left is greed.
My addiction has warped my sense of needs and wants, leaving me with a singular focus on satisfying my cravings.
Thinking about leaving all this mess,
I'm considering the possibility of leaving behind my addiction and starting anew.
Why am I still here?
I question why I am still trapped in this cycle of addiction, and how I can escape its hold.
No one tells you what's true or false,
There are many conflicting messages about addiction and recovery, and it can be hard to discern the truth from the lies.
Manipulation of whole tribes.
The influence of addiction can extend to many people and communities, and have devastating effects on all involved.
No one needs to decide your goals,
I am the only one who can truly decide what I want for my life and the steps I need to take to achieve it.
The recognition of yourself.
Self-awareness and self-reflection are key to overcoming addiction and finding purpose and meaning in life.
Take my hand
I'm reaching out for support and connection as I try to overcome my addiction and start a new chapter in my life.
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