Ostrogoth is an early heavy metal band from Belgium that formed in 1976. Af… Read Full Bio ↴Ostrogoth is an early heavy metal band from Belgium that formed in 1976. After having recorded an EP they were invited to a local radio show called Domino which was broadcasted on Saturday evening. Two of the four songs off the EP went on air and the next day they got a phone call from Mausoleum Records saying that they would cover all recording expenses and give them a contract for the EP which the band accepted. During their career Ostrogoth got to play with bands like Def Leppard, Loudness and Manowar twice. The last line-up included guitarist June Martins from Brazil and bassist Sylvain Cherotti. They did some gigs, released their last album and there were plans to go on tour in Germany and the USSR. Due to problems with visa documents for June it never happened and eventually the band was put to rest in 1988. Mario, June and Sylvain formed Hermetic Brotherhood and released one album and did a few shows before calling it quits. Peter recorded two albums with his band Mystery. Rudy Vercruysse didn't play for five years before forming Run 4 H, a band playing covers by bands like Deep Purple, Manowar and AC/DC.

Status: Active

*Former members*

Luc Minne -1981 Vocals
Marnix van 1976-1983- Bass
Hans van -1981-1985- Guitars
Marc de 1981-1985- Vocals
Mario Pauwels 1976-1988 Drums (See also Ghiribizzi)
Kris Taerwe -1987-1988 Keyboards
Sylvian Charotti -1987-1988 Bass
Rudy Vercruysse 1981-1988 Guitars
June Martins -1987-1988 Guitars
Peter de -1987-1988 Vocals (See also Crossfire, Vortex)

*Official Releases*

1984 Ecstasy And Danger Mausoleum Records
1985 Too Hot Mausoleum Records
1987 Feelings Of Fury Ultraprime

1 Demo - 1983
Full Moon's Eyes (EP) - 1983
If It's Loud, We're Proud (Split) - 1983
Mausoleum: The Official 20th Anniversary Concert Album (Split) -2003

Love in the Streets
Ostrogoth Lyrics

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A mad world's watchin' me.
How to escape from this game?
Love is a need, you can't take it away!
Lovers will always remain.

Where can i hide,
Fleeing from madness?
Free like a bird,

Peaceful high.

Love in the streets ...
(we can make)

How can you feel lovin' is real?
Could it be saved from this scene?
By burning the hates in your mem'ry away.
Lovers are gonna be keen.

Now i am proud,
Fleeing from sadness.
Free like a bird,
Peaceful high!

A bright light shines on me,
Burning my sadness away.
Guidance to freedom will always remain,
Feedin' your mind, ev'ry day.

Yes i am proud,
Fleeing from sadness.
Free like a bird,
Peaceful high!

love in the streets
(we can make)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ostrogoth's Love in the Streets speak to the madness and confusion of the world around us, and the need for love and escape from it. The first stanza emphasizes the pressure that society places on individuals to conform and play the game, and the need to break away from this to find true love. The second stanza suggests the search for an escape from the madness, symbolized by the image of being "free like a bird" and experiencing a "peaceful high." The chorus repeats the phrase "love in the streets," emphasizing the message that love should be freely expressed and experienced in public, despite the chaotic world around us. The third stanza introduces the idea that love can burn away the negative emotions and memories that weigh us down, leading to a sense of pride and freedom from sadness.

Overall, these lyrics can be interpreted as a call to break free from the confines of societal norms and expectations, and embrace love and freedom as guiding principles. The images of flight and lightness suggest a desire for a more carefree and joyful existence, and the repeated emphasis on love as a force that can overcome the darkness of the world reinforces the message of hope and optimism.

Line by Line Meaning

A mad world's watchin' me.
Feeling overwhelmed in a crazy world, where it seems everyone is watching your every move.

How to escape from this game?
Wondering how to break free from the constant pressures and expectations of society.

Love is a need, you can't take it away!
Recognizing that love is a fundamental requirement for human happiness and that it cannot be denied or removed.

Lovers will always remain.
Believing that despite the surrounding negativity, love will always endure.

Where can I hide, Fleeing from madness?
Asking where to go to escape the insanity and turmoil of the world.

Free like a bird, Peaceful high.
Finding solace in a feeling of freedom, like a bird soaring high in the sky.

Love in the streets ... (we can make)
Encouraging the creation of love and positivity in the midst of chaos and strife.

How can you feel lovin' is real?
Questioning the authenticity and sincerity of love in a world filled with disingenuousness.

Could it be saved from this scene?
Considering if it is possible to preserve a true love in the current environment.

By burning the hates in your mem'ry away.
Suggesting that to cultivate genuine love, one must let go of past grudges and bitterness.

Lovers are gonna be keen.
Expressing excitement for the passionate, devoted nature of true love.

Now I am proud, Fleeing from sadness.
Feeling a sense of accomplishment and triumph in escaping from feelings of sorrow and despair.

A bright light shines on me, Burning my sadness away.
Metaphorically representing the illumination and warmth of love, lifting and dispelling the darkness of sadness.

Guidance to freedom will always remain, Feedin' your mind, ev'ry day.
Reinforcing the idea that love is a guiding force, leading to emotional freedom and growth, and encouraging its continual cultivation.

Yes, I am proud, Fleeing from sadness.
Reiterating the newfound sense of pride and joy in escaping from melancholy emotions.

Love in the streets (we can make)
Repeating the earlier call to create and spread love in the world.

Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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