In the beginning of 2000, the band recorded their second album "NewtimeChaos". The album was released in May 2000 with the label "B.Mind Records". In March 2002, Personal War changed the name from "Personal War" to "Perzonal War" because of legal reasons and signed a deal with AFM-Records.
In July 2002 the 3rd album "Different But The Same" was released worldwide over AFM Records. Also Victor Smolski from RAGE played a couple of guitar solos on the album and helped the band in the studio. The album got amazing reviews and lots of high soundcheck positions in the important Metal Magazines.
After lots of live gigs and Festivals (a.o. on the Sziget Festival in Budapest, as support for RAGE and NEVERMORE) bass player Frank Buchwalter split with the band in January 2003. In June 2003, Perzonal War entered the studio again to begin with the work on the album "Faces". During the recordings, bass player Sven Krautkraemer joined the band and completed the strongest Perzonal War line up so far.
The band also recorded a video for the single "My Secret" with a very popular German film team. After that the band played a very successful Tour together with "Circle to Circle" and "Blaze". "Faces" is the band´s strongest release so far and the very high soundcheck positions (Rock Hard Germany 10 x dynamite, Metal Hammer Germany Soundcheck position 7 etc.) and also the entry in the german Metal-DJ Charts at position 10 speak for themselves. The Clip to "My Secret" is shown in whole Europe and especially in Holland it runs 10 times a day in "High rotation" on "The Box".
PERZONAL WAR is:
- Matthias Zimmer (Vocals & Guitar)
- Martin Buchwalter (Drums)
- Björn Kluth (Bass)
- Andreas Ballnus (Guitar)
Homepage: http://www.perzonalwar.de
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New Age
Perzonal War Lyrics
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Never forget the role you play
Machine keeps pounding running forward
Avoid it's contact mind it's way
Between two lines
I find myself now
Not for the one you really are
Answering in terms that you are made for
Look at yourself and feel the scar
Living my life and fear existence
Too weak to fight no more resistance
On which side are we standing?
Falling into a dark hole and we see no ending
The ground we are standing on is shaking
The barriers getting higher no more chance for us to
Break in
I am the one that gives you sense and
You are getting more than you are allowed
When there is a problem better stay closed
The next one stands in line to kick you out
What is my choice for leaving this cage?
To raise my voice scream for the new age
On which side are we standing?
Falling into a dark hole and we see no ending
On which side are we standing?
Falling into a dark hole and we see no ending
In the song "New Age" by Perzonal War, the lyrics convey a sense of being trapped in a rigid system where one's true self is suppressed in favor of fitting into a predetermined role. The opening lines, "Know your place and ask no questions, never forget the role you play," suggest a lack of freedom and creativity, where individuals are expected to conform to societal norms and not rock the boat.
The refrain of the song, "On which side are we standing? Falling into a dark hole and we see no ending," emphasizes a feeling of hopelessness and despair, as those trapped in this system wonder if they will ever be able to break free.
The lines "What you may be is what they ask for, not for the one you really are" and "Look at yourself and feel the scar" speak to the emotional toll that conformity can take on a person, where one feels like they have lost touch with their true self and can only see the damage that has been done.
Ultimately, the lyrics call for a "new age" where individuals are free to express themselves and challenge the status quo, but the question remains whether such a change is truly possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Know your place and ask no questions
Remain in your designated role and do not question authority
Never forget the role you play
Remember your assigned position and responsibilities
Machine keeps pounding running forward
The system moves relentlessly and without deviation
Avoid it's contact mind it's way
Avoid interfering with the system and be careful to follow its rules
Between two lines
Caught in the middle, unable to move forward or backward
I find myself now
Realizing my current state of being trapped and constricted
What you may be is what they ask for
Society values conformity over individuality
Not for the one you really are
The true self is suppressed and hidden
Answering in terms that you are made for
Responding to society's expectations rather than expressing personal beliefs
Look at yourself and feel the scar
Reflect on the emotional and psychological damage caused by conformity
Living my life and fear existence
Living with constant fear and anxiety
Too weak to fight no more resistance
Unable to resist the societal pressure and demands
On which side are we standing?
Questioning which side of the societal divide we are on
Falling into a dark hole and we see no ending
Feeling trapped and hopeless, unable to see a way out
The ground we are standing on is shaking
The foundation of society is unstable and uncertain
The barriers getting higher no more chance for us to break in
The societal barriers are becoming more entrenched and impenetrable
I am the one that gives you sense and
The societal authorities control and define the meaning of sense or reality
You are getting more than you are allowed
The individual is only allowed limited freedoms and rights
When there is a problem better stay closed
Suppressing dissent and critical thinking is encouraged
The next one stands in line to kick you out
The pressure to conform leads to competition and betrayal among peers
What is my choice for leaving this cage?
Reflecting on the limited options to escape societal constraints
To raise my voice scream for the new age
Taking action to advocate for change and progress
On which side are we standing?
Reiterating the earlier question and emphasizing the need for introspection
Falling into a dark hole and we see no ending
Repeating the earlier statement to emphasize the feeling of hopelessness and entrapment
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Written by: MATTHIAS ZIMMER
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