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.
Odyssey
Orphanage Lyrics
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When I began this quest
They took away the spark
My future, life of bliss
Face of blood they left me
Near death but full of hate
To leave without a trace
And take away my mate
Journey of my major decline
Minor of joy tears to dry
I seem to fly
Drifting through space and time
Flying to my destiniy
I can't seem to find
Anyone who's in my way
Will know the price to pay
I'm numb but don't count me out
My odyssey will end one day
The quest has made me tough
Entombed in solitude
I reached my goal and thus
A better man saved you
It was a conspiracy!
The lyrics of Orphanage's song Odyssey tells the story of a person embarking on a journey, but against their will, as they were forcibly taken away without any explanation or reason. This journey leads the person through the ups and downs of life, from a major decline to minor moments of joy. The singer seems to be omniscient, drifting through space and time, searching for their destiny, but finding no one who can help them on their quest. The singer is full of determination, as anyone who stands in their way will know the price to pay. Despite being numb and seemingly out of the race, the singer promises that their odyssey will end one day.
Throughout the song, the theme of betrayal is present, with the singer being left to fend for themselves after being promised a future of bliss. The journey is not an easy one, with the singer encountering obstacles at every turn. The journey is a symbol of life and its challenges, with the singer being forced to grow and become a better person through the trials and tribulations they encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
Ët was pulled away by force
I was forcibly taken away from my previous life
When I began this quest
This is the start of a journey of self-discovery
They took away the spark
They took away my inspiration and hope for the future
My future, life of bliss
The future I had hoped for was taken from me
Face of blood they left me
I was brutally beaten and left for dead
Near death but full of hate
Despite my injuries, I am still filled with anger and determination
To leave without a trace
I have been forced to leave everything behind
And take away my mate
The person I loved and cared for was taken from me
Journey of my major decline
This journey has been the cause of my biggest failure and setbacks
Minor of joy tears to dry
The few moments of happiness I've experienced have been overshadowed by my struggles
I seem to fly
Despite my hardships, I feel like I'm soaring to great heights
Drifting through space and time
My journey has taken me to new and unknown places
Flying to my destiny
I am headed towards my ultimate fate
I can't seem to find
I am struggling to find the right path
Anyone who's in my way
Anyone who tries to stop me
Will know the price to pay
Will face the consequences of their actions
I'm numb but don't count me out
I may seem desensitized, but I still have the power to overcome
My odyssey will end one day
This journey, no matter how difficult, will eventually come to a conclusion
The quest has made me tough
This journey has strengthened me and made me more resilient
Entombed in solitude
I am alone in my struggles
I reached my goal and thus
I have accomplished what I set out to do
A better man saved you
I have grown and become a better person in the process of saving someone else
It was a conspiracy!
There was a coordinated effort to keep me from my goal
Contributed by Luke W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.