Platitude is the name of multiple artists.

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--Platitude was a Swedish progressive metal band that was formed back in 1995, until they decided not to continue in 2008 due to "injuries, lack of time and devotion" according to their website.

Platitude from Sweden secured themselves a record deal with Italian Scarlet Records in the spring of 2002, and their debut studio album "Secrets Of Life" was recorded in the beginning of August 2002 together with producer Tommy Hansen at the world renomed Jailhouse Studios (Helloween, Pretty Maids, TNT, etc.). The Japanese version was released in February 2003 and within the next months, positive reviews from all over the world came rushing in. According to many, Platitude was the next shining star in the European heavy metal industry. Followed by the great mediatric response, it was time to face the fans.
In May 2003, Platitude joined the Danish heavy metal band Manticora on a European tour. Tommie Lundgren had left the band and was replaced by a new keyboardist/composer named Kristofer von Wachenfeldt. The tour took the two bands to venues in Holland, Germany, France and Denmark. Soon after returning to Sweden, Platitude was, once again, asked to join a headliner on tour. This time supporting UK's premiere progressive metal band Threshold for two live concerts in Germany. The tour ended with a successful gig at the Sweden Rock Festival in June 2003.

After long periods of songwriting, Platitude had, in November 2004, recorded their second studio album and was ready to face the public response. The final result surprised a lot of fans to the better, when the music had become much more mature in context. Nine was considered being the perfect sequel to the debut album.
Nine still carried that original Platitude character which was so evident on the debut release. You could still recognize the heavy production by Tommy Hansen, the catchy chorus lines and the heavy focus on written instrumental parts. Yet, the musical result turned out to be a lot more progressive, more alive, and gave a slightly different impact. The neoclassical power metal parts that influenced the debut was this time, more or less, gone. Instead, Nine displayed a wonderful mixture of melodic metal together with progressive parts.
Then, in the late summer of 2004, the band line-up faced some more changes. Platitude decided to change their drummer and when Marcus Höher had left the band, the young and promising Andreas Brobjer quickly replaced him. That same summer, Andreas had received big musical attention after winning the Official Swedish Championships in Drumset Playing and was at the same time recording for Richard Andersson's Space Odyssey. Platitude's first live appearance together with their new drummer was at the annual ProgPower Festival in Holland.
Shortly afterwards, current lead guitarist Daniel Hall decided to leave the band and the Swedish guitar talent Johan Randén (Solo, Freak Kitchen) took his place temporarily as a "stand in lead guitarist” and followed the band on their concerts. Johan had earlier appeared in such famous guitar magazines as the Japanese Young Guitar Magazine.

Around Christmas 2004, Platitude was busy planning for the recordings of their third studio album and decided to try a slightly different approach this time. Musical ideas were shared and new material was being composed around the clock. At the same time, Platitude's current lead keyboardist Andreas Lindahl was busy doing session work for Loch Vostok and Manticora and left Platitude to focus on his other musical endeavors.

Now, with a new and compact band line-up, Platitude was ready to hit the studio once again. In April 2005, the recordings of their third album Silence Speaks had begun. As a result, the album would display a unique touch, blending progressive heavy metal with tasteful amounts of AOR and melodic hard rock.
The songs all have a modern approach and together with powerhouse Erik "EZ" Blomkvist's strong vocals and catchy choruses, this is a killer album right from start! Platitude produced Silence Speaks at Jailhouse Studios, once again together with top producer Tommy Hansen.

Platitude's reputation as a young and fresh Scandinavian act is keeping on spreading across the world. Make sure that you will catch a copy of their latest release!
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--Platitude is an Alternative / Post-Grunge band formed in New York in 2008.

Platitude began as a garage-band that performed both original songs and covers of rock, and rock versions of Pop songs. The group is currently in the process of recording and releasing its first album, Girls Gone Wild Soundtrack, on their independent label.

The band is based out of Carmel, New York; and features a line-up with lead singer John Keher, lead guitar and drummer, Wilman Orellana, pianist Jen French, bassist Danny Polgreen, and songwriter Samantha Spano.

The band's first performance took place at Will's house, where the band's practices also took place. There was a surprisingly good turnout, featuring over 200 fans, and the band played a six-song set, including 2 original songs.

In January of 2009, the band faced trouble, because bassist Danny Polgreen was unhappy with the band and decided to quit. He rejoined the band in February of 2009, for the motivation of playing with a rival band at a local concert.

Despite having unstable practices, the band managed to record two demos from their first album, without a vocal track, and made them very sparsely available, only to friends and family. In the demos, John Keher took the position of drums and Wilman Orellana played both lead guitar, rhythm, and bass.

The band is expected to debut in mid- to late-2009 with their first album, and a tour of the Northeast U.S.

Don't Be Afraid
Platitude Lyrics

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The roll of the dice has just begun
You're thinking your life is over
Believe me I don't care at all
Tomorrow is far away...

Don't be afraid - it's alright
I'm not holding back anymore...
Don't be afraid - hold on tight!

Don't let them touch your soul!

One of these days, it all comes back
Back to your head, a sense of pain!

Some people believe
Some people grieve
Filling their minds with sorrow
Look at yourself, down on the ground
You're still on the run!

Don't be afraid - it's alright
I'm not holding back anymore...

Don't be afraid - hold on tight!
Don't let them touch your soul!

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Platitude's "Don't Be Afraid" set the tone for the song's message of perseverance in the face of fear and adversity. The imagery of a roll of the dice echoes the unpredictability and uncertainty of life, where one may feel like they have lost control. The next line further emphasizes this feeling of hopelessness, which is common during times of stress and anxiety. However, the line "believe me I don't care at all" can be interpreted in many ways; it may be a reminder not to rely on the approval or validation of others. It may also mean that the current situation is temporary and insignificant in the grand scheme of things, and it's up to the individual to find the strength within themselves to overcome it.

The chorus of "Don't Be Afraid" is a message of encouragement and support. The repetition of "it's alright" reinforces the idea that everything will eventually work out, and the singer is not holding back in their intention to help. The line "don't let them touch your soul" may refer to individuals or situations that try to bring one down emotionally or spiritually. In other words, the singer is urging the listener not to give up on their values and beliefs in the face of adversity. The second verse suggests that pain is inevitable, and one will eventually have to confront their emotions head-on. The final lines of the song leave the listener with a call to action to keep pushing forward, to keep running despite any obstacles.

Line by Line Meaning

The roll of the dice has just begun
Your fate is uncertain and you feel like everything is out of your control.

You're thinking your life is over
Your situation seems bleak and you can't see a way out.

Believe me I don't care at all
The singer wants to assure the listener that they don't judge them and don't have any negative feelings towards them.

Tomorrow is far away...
The future seems distant and uncertain.

Don't be afraid - it's alright
The artist wants to encourage the listener to not be afraid and assure them that everything will be okay.

I'm not holding back anymore...
The singer has decided to be open and forthright with the listener.

Don't be afraid - hold on tight!
The singer is urging the listener to hold on and not give up.

Don't let them touch your soul!
The artist wants to protect the listener from being hurt emotionally by others.

One of these days, it all comes back
The consequences of your actions will catch up to you eventually.

Back to your head, a sense of pain!
You will experience regret and remorse for the mistakes you've made.

Some people believe
Some people have faith and hope for the future.