Phase is a UK based post punk revival band formed in Larissa, Greece in 200… Read Full Bio ↴Phase is a UK based post punk revival band formed in Larissa, Greece in 2003.

Phase debuted in 2008 with their digital single Perdition under Microsoft’s “Playlist Seven” campaign for the release of Windows 7, which was followed by two full-length albums – In Consequence and the Wait. They got airplay on BBC6 by their prolific DJ Tom Robinson, while they’ve featured in Billboard, having #42 in the ‘Uncharted’ chart and as #12 in the ‘Fastest Rising Act’ chart. From all the safe territories in the world, Phase has performed in Syria, and are said to be the second international rock act, after the Gorillaz, ever to play there.

The band has shared stages with various artists some of which had some evident impact on their style like Jeff Martin (The Tea Party), Anneke van Giersbergen & Danny Cavanagh (Anathema & The Gathering), Sivert Høyem (madrugada), Antimater and many more. The band is stated by reviewers and critics to play within the genres of alternative rock, Psychedelic rock, progressive punk, post punk, goth rock, post-grunge, space rock, and electro rock. And as of today, they are on their songwriting retreat in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK aiming to the release of their upcoming works.

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Members:
Thanos Grigoriou (2003-2005; 2008-) - Spoken Poetry, A Variety of Stringed Instruments, Percussion
Damos Harharidis (2011-) - Bass, Synths
Vasilis Liapis (2011-) - Guitar, Piano
Marios Papakostas (2011-) Drums, Percussion

Live Musicians:
Thanos Kandylas (2010-) - Cello, Bouzouki, Percussion
Maria Athanasiadi (2010-) - Violin
Michalis Maroulis (2012-) - Drums and Percussion

Magical Thinking
Phase Lyrics

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I am so bold, I let my self unfold
I keep I hold, the greatest lie untold
Don't cross my path, becareful of my wrath
Because I'm dreadful and I'm torn
You'd wish you weren't born

Can't feel what's real, I'm falling down - I'm standing still

I am a god, not wosrhiped thus I'm sad
I am feeling bad, role model for the mad
Don't treat me well cause I'll prepare your living hell
Because I'm dreadful thought I'll haul
Through the entrance to your soul

Distorted, disordered

Overall Meaning

, and full of raw emotion, the lyrics to Phase's song, Magical Thinking, paint a portrait of a person who is struggling with their own identity and sense of self-worth. The opening lines suggest that this individual has been keeping a secret, a "great lie untold," and that they are finally ready to reveal themselves to the world, albeit in a somewhat confrontational and aggressive way. They warn others to be "careful of [their] wrath," as they are capable of wreaking havoc on those who cross them. The latter half of the verse takes a darker turn, as the person expresses a wish for others to not even exist because they are so consumed by their own inner turmoil.

Line by Line Meaning

I am so bold, I let my self unfold
I am confident and willing to reveal my true self.

I keep I hold, the greatest lie untold
I am concealing a significant deception.

Don't cross my path, becareful of my wrath
Do not provoke me, or you will face my anger.

Because I'm dreadful and I'm torn
I am both terrible and in pain.

You'd wish you weren't born
You would regret ever having existed.

Can't feel what's real, I'm falling down - I'm standing still
I am unable to experience reality or make progress in my life.

I am a god, not wosrhiped thus I'm sad
I see myself as powerful and worthy of admiration, but feel unappreciated and unhappy.

I am feeling bad, role model for the mad
I am experiencing negative emotions, yet still seen as an example for the mentally unstable.

Don't treat me well cause I'll prepare your living hell
If you show me kindness, I will respond with cruelty.

Because I'm dreadful thought I'll haul
I am so awful that I will drag you down with me.

Through the entrance to your soul
I will penetrate the core of your being and wreak havoc.