In the early days their work included mainly covers from acts like Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, and other synthpop legends.
Three years later (and after gaining serious proficiency on Cubase while attempting to write their own material) the friends were introduced to Lars who was just finishing school and coincidentally was looking to perform some songs at his own graduation party. That’s how they decided to join forces and seize the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience. And so they did... they had their first chance to play covers of songs from Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, REM, and even their own music!
They enjoyed their first gig so much that they decided to continue working together and write brand new material.
As time passed by, Drazen and Lars seemed to artistically connect, they would spend nights playing REM and brit-pop covers, and as they continued collaborating the project began to turn a bit more acoustic, with a much greater emphasis on guitar sounds... This may have prompted Drazen's friend to leave the band in June 1995 to start a project of his own.
It was a turning point for Perfidious Words. Drazen and Lars had to pull all their resources together in order to begin making their own recordings. They worked hard to attain the electronic equipment that allowed them to produce their first demos.
The first demos emerged in 1996, and the band did not waste any time in submitting them to as many record companies as they could. The feedback was tremendous. That is why Trisol Music Group, which was one of the first record labels to respond, signed them immediately.
And so in 1997 they finally were able to records their first EP ‚Ruined’ which was released in October of that year. Several CDs were released after that from 1998 to 2000, including 'It means a lot to me', 'Welt', and 'Zwischen Zeitrausch und Leben'.
In 2001 the sold-out 'Hydrogen Skies' was re-released as 'Hydrogen Skies+', containing bonus material such as b-sides and remixes of previous hits.
Four years after the release of their debut CD their eagerly awaited second album 'Spreading Silence' followed in April 2002. The quality of their music, insightful lyrics, their creativity and powerful melodies are the cause of the continuous growth of their fan base around the globe.
After a long period their next strike was finished. In September 2003 Perfidious Words released their mini-album 'Breaking The Silence' which included remixes by Infekktion, Tom Wax, Sero.Overdose, B!Machine, and many more. It also featured a new track in various versions and a Björk remake.
And the best is yet to come...
The story continues.
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Perfidious Words Lyrics
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A dead end mind on the high street
I couldn't have cared less because
Caring never was an option
I wasted all my time before
I woke up that night
My mind kept me from sleep
Surrendered to my fears
My heart is full of feelings
I don't understand
I'm in a state of healing
I try to make amends (and)
Ask myself some questions
My little secret - hidden joy
Beautiful inspiration
No silent movies anymore
Seven years bright and coloured
I cherish the moments and recall
I woke up that night
My mind kept me from sleep
I asked myself some questions
Surrendered to my fears
What will be left over when I disappear
The stars will keep on shining
When I depart from here
Ask myself some questions
Ask myself some questions
Surrendered to all my fears
My world is not healing
The rain keeps on falling
The sun keeps on rising
The world keeps on turning
The stars keep on shining
I woke up that night
My mind kept me from sleep
I asked myself some questions
Surrendered to my fears
My heart is full of feelings
I don't understand
I'm in a state of healing
I try to make amends
The lyrics to "Questions" by Perfidious Words describe a sense of introspection, where the singer has been living their life on autopilot, but wakes up to their own doubts and insecurities. The opening lines set the stage for this theme, as the singer describes living their whole life "on a cloud" with a "dead end mind." They didn't care about anything, and so they've wasted time in the past.
However, the singer experiences a turning point when they wake up one night, unable to sleep due to their own thoughts. They ask themselves some questions, which seem to refer to the bigger picture of life, death, and what comes after. They surrender to their fears and confess that they don't understand the feelings in their heart, but they're trying to heal and make amends.
The middle section of the song is more positive, as the singer reveals a "little secret" of hidden joy and inspiration. They cherish the moments they've had and remember them warmly. However, the fears return in the last verse, as the singer admits that their world is not healing and that they're still struggling. But amidst the rain and sun, the world keeps turning and the stars keep shining, offering a sense of balance and continuity.
Line by Line Meaning
I lived my whole life on a cloud
I was content living in my own little bubble
A dead end mind on the high street
My mind was stuck and going nowhere even though I was surrounded by people
I couldn't have cared less because
I was indifferent to everything around me
Caring never was an option
I never had the option to care because I was too self-involved
I wasted all my time before
I didn't utilize my time well in the past
My little secret - hidden joy
I had a secret source of happiness that I kept to myself
Beautiful inspiration
I found inspiration in something that was beautiful to me
No silent movies anymore
My life was no longer uneventful and boring
Seven years bright and coloured
I enjoyed some past experiences that were full of vibrant and happy moments
I cherish the moments and recall
I hold onto and remember those happy moments
What will be left over when I disappear
I wonder what my legacy will be once I'm gone
The stars will keep on shining
The universe will carry on without me
When I depart from here
When I die
Surrendered to all my fears
I gave up control to my fears and anxiety
My world is not healing
I am not getting better or recovering from my problems
The rain keeps on falling
Difficulties and problems keep happening
The sun keeps on rising
Life goes on despite obstacles
The world keeps on turning
Life goes on
Ask myself some questions
I need to introspect and reflect on my life
Surrendered to my fears
I gave up control to my fears and anxiety
My heart is full of feelings
I have many emotions and feelings that are difficult to fully understand or express
I'm in a state of healing
I'm trying to recover and move on from my past problems
I try to make amends
I am attempting to fix any wrongs that I have done in the past
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.