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.
Driven
Orphanage Lyrics
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Empty your own head.
River of the world.
No one would oppose.
No one'll harm you.
So you wish to leave it all behind.
Again shine.
Never felt so untrue about you.
In reality you'll see innocence.
Trampled in the dirt.
With harmful intent I butchered your face.
Waiting to see disgrace.
Get away.
Get away from me.
Never seem to get me anywhere.
But right here.
Praying makes no sense.
Now I'm to deal with me.
The easy part is taking yourself inside.
But somehow I'm driven to feel.
Unqualified.
Now I'm to bow down.
The way.
To control all fear.
To be free of all confusion and furthermore.
Is to live in the land of the void.
Into the light.
Empty the boat.
Nothing is mine at all.
The song Driven by Orphanage delves into the theme of being lost and struggling to find one's identity while feeling misunderstood by the world. The first verse conveys a sense of escapism, as the singer seeks to empty their own head and leave everything behind, hoping to regain some sense of innocence and purity. However, the following verse contrasts this idea, as the character admits to butchering someone's face with harmful intent and feeling unqualified to confront their own emotional struggles. This internal conflict is further explored in the chorus, where the singer realizes that the only way to control their fear and confusion is to embrace the void and let go of all possessions.
The lyrics of Driven are open to interpretation, but they can be read as a commentary on the pressures of modern society and the difficulty of finding one's place in it. The character's desire to escape and start anew represents a common feeling of disillusionment with society and the desire to escape from the constraints of modern life. The song touches upon themes of guilt, regret, and inner turmoil, as the character struggles to make sense of their own emotions and motivations. However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope by suggesting that letting go of possessions and embracing nothingness can lead to a sense of freedom and clarity.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty your own head.
Let go of your thoughts and worries.
River of the world.
Life is constantly changing and flowing.
No one would oppose.
No one is stopping you from making changes in your life.
No one'll harm you.
There is no threat or danger in making changes.
So you wish to leave it all behind.
You want to start fresh and leave your current situation.
See it from the start.
Begin again and approach things with a new perspective.
Again shine.
Feel renewed and confident as you move forward.
Never felt so untrue about you.
You feel like you've lost your true self and identity.
In reality you'll see innocence.
You will realize that you are not guilty or responsible for everything that has happened to you.
Trampled in the dirt.
Your innocence or good intentions have been ignored or disrespected.
With harmful intent I butchered your face.
You have hurt yourself or others in the past with your actions or words.
Waiting to see disgrace.
You are expecting negative consequences or reactions to your actions.
Get away.
You want to escape your problems or negative feelings.
Get away from me.
You want to separate yourself from your negative thoughts or actions.
Never seem to get me anywhere.
Your current behavior or actions aren't helping you achieve your goals.
But right here.
You can only work on yourself in the present moment.
Praying makes no sense.
You feel like you've exhausted all of your options and prayer won't help you anymore.
Now I'm to deal with me.
It's time to confront your own problems and negative behavior.
The easy part is taking yourself inside.
It's easier to reflect on yourself than to make changes in your external environment.
But somehow I'm driven to feel.
You are compelled to experience intense emotions and struggles.
Unqualified.
You feel like you lack the skills or ability to make necessary changes.
Now I'm to bow down.
You have to humble yourself and be open to change.
The way.
The solution or path forward.
To control all fear.
To overcome your fears and anxieties.
To be free of all confusion and furthermore.
To gain clarity and a sense of purpose.
Is to live in the land of the void.
Finding peace and stillness within yourself.
Into the light.
Emerging from a dark or difficult period.
Empty the boat.
Let go of any emotional baggage or negative experiences.
Nothing is mine at all.
You realize that everything is impermanent and in constant flux.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Teddy Ravier
The most Underrated metal band EVER !
Zwarte Vogel
@Ayşe Raven Me too! Seen them live couple of times back in the days...
Ayşe Raven
I agree
Windshield
Thank you for uploading this
Windshield
Reminds me of good times. This is THE best band out of the Netherlands with due respect to the other Dutch bands
tox rx†
1. The Sign 0:00
2. Black Magic Mirror 5:06
3. Cold 9:24
4. Profecies Of Fame 14:07
5. Dead Ground 18:43
6. My Master's Master 24:35
7. Black Gate 30:00
8. In Slavery 33:16
9. Truth Or Lie ? 37:39
10. Driven 42:26
11. Infinity 48:02
12. Addiction 52:23
13. Beyond The Fall 56:42
14. Ender's Game 1:02:38
Dargombez
* Band : ORPHANAGE
* Album : "Driven"
* Copyright : 2004 Nuclear Blast Records
* Genre : Gothic Death Metal
* Origin : Netherland (Utrecht)
* Years Active : 1994-2005
* Producers : Remco Van Der Spek & ORPHANAGE
* Recording, Engineering, Mixing & Mastering : Remco Van Der Spek
* Co-Engineering : Gerben Van der Aa
* Mixing Engineering : Silvia Vermeulen
* Cover Art & Photography : Marjan Van Nuys
* Band's Photography : Tegwin Deacon
* Album Design & Lay out : Carlo Van Leeuwen & Cootje Mombers
* Recorded & Engineered at Moskou Studios, Utrecht, Netherland
* Mixed & Mastered at The Dark Side Studios, Utrecht, Netherland
* Pre-Production Recorded at : Double Noise Studios, Tilburg, Netherland
* ORPHANAGE are :
1. Rosan Van Der Aa (Female Vocals)
2. George Geoffrey Oosthoek (Vocular & Screams)
3. Guus Eikens (Guitars)
4. Lex Vogelaar (Guitars)
5. Remco Van Der Spek (Bass)
6. Lasse Delbrugge (Keyboards & Piano)
7. Jivan Sureel (Drums)
kuku muniu
Hi,do You have also Orphanage Inside ?
Pablo Garcia
Where is the "oblivion" album?
tox rx†
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