1. Quo Vadis is a technical melodic death metal band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Their latest offering, the 2005 triple DVD entitled Defiant Indoctrination is a concert performed and recorded in their home town on May 7, 2005. It features spectacular visuals and theatricals. At the show, they performed every song from their latest album, Defiant Imagination, as well as various tracks from their other albums. In addition, the third disc is the entire drum footage of the show, focusing entirely on drummer Yanic Bercier. Special attention has been given to sound, the mix being handled by Jean-Francois Dagenais (Kataklysm, Misery Index). A star-studded lineup of guest musicians is presented, such as famous Quebec cellist Claude Lamothe, Alex Auburn of Cryptopsy fame, bassist Forrest of Augury/Atheretic/Negativa, and a classical choir and violinist to top it off.
On 6 September 2008, Quo Vadis played a concert at The Medley in Montreal, at which Stéphane Paré confirmed that he and Yanic would be leaving the band. Since then, Bart Frydrychowicz has recruited Patrice Hamelin (of Martyr) as drummer, Trevor Birnie (of Damascus) as vocalist and Roxanne Constantin (of Negativa) as Bassist. A rough mix of a new track, "Equilibrium," was released on the band's Myspace page on 25 October 2008.
Since then, Bart has confirmed that work is under way on a new Quo Vadis album, expected to be released in early 2009 and accompanied by a tour.
Current Members:
* Bart Frydrychowicz - Guitars, Vocals
* Trevor Birnie - Vocals
* Patrice Hamelin - Drums
* Marc-André "MAG" Gingras - Guitars
* Roxanne Constantin - Bass, Keyboards
Former/past member(s):
* Yanic Bercier - Drums
* Stéphane Paré - Vocals
* Arie Itman - Guitars (also Vocals and Violin)
* Rémy Beauchamp - Bass, Vocals
Session Musicians:
* Steve DiGiorgio - Bass
* William Seghers - Guitars
* Dominic (Forest) Lapointe - Bass
2. Quo Vadis is also a Polish death/thrash metal band formed in 1988 (some sources say 1986) in Szczecin.
Discography:
* Quo Vadis (demo, 1988)
* Monofobia (demo, 1989)
* Quo Vadis (1991)
* Politics (1993)
* Test Draizea (1995)
* Uran (1997)
* Po (1998)
* Król (2002)
* Babel (2007)
* DVD - LIVE (2009)
* Infernal Chaos (2010)
3. A third Quo Vadis from France released an obscure psych 45 in the early 70s.
4. Quo Vadis is also a British electronic music duo who released "Sonic Boom (Life's Too Short)" in 2000, and reached #45 in the British charts.
5. Quo Vadis is a Romanian blues-rock band from Timisoara. past and present members: Joe Gaspar (leading vocal and bass player), Laci Farkas, Bogy Nagy, Borbely Szilard, Czifrak Stefan, Molnar Levente. video clip live: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQdYH5uP21s.
6. Swedish new wave duo that only released one 7 inch single, "Kalla Tårar/Krig" in 1985. The single is now considered a rarity and is a highly sought after collector's item among fans of minimal synth.
I'm The Man
Quo Vadis Lyrics
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I'm leaving you
Don't cry
Accept the truth
You know – the thing
It's white for me
It's white for you
But black for us
You suffered
It wasn't my pain
You spoke
It wasn't my word
You slept
It wasn't my dream
You lived
It wasn't my life.
I'm insane and I'm alone
Give me a hand
Cause I'm a man
I'm insane but I 'm alive
I'm bleeding again
Cause I'm a man
It's my time
I'm leaving you
Don't scream
Only this way is good.
Can you hear me
I'm screaming again
Last time
There's nothing to say
You cried
These weren't my tears
You feared
It wasn't my fear
You laught
It wasn't my joy
You died
It was your choice
The lyrics to Quo Vadis’s song “I’m The Man” express the singer’s detachment from a relationship and a sense of self-discovery that comes with it. The first stanza suggests that the singer has come to a decision that is beneficial to both parties, despite causing separation. The line "You know – the thing, It's white for me, It's white for you, But black for us" reflects the idea of two people who may come to an agreement on something but it doesn't mean the decision made is easy. The second stanza asserts that the singer did not feel the pain or share similar experiences as the partner, even if they were present during those events. The chorus seems to suggest that the singer is struggling with his newfound self-discovery and is crying out for help.
The third stanza provides more insight into the singer's mental state as they refer to themselves as insane and feel as though they are bleeding. The singer is seeking help but still retains their sense of masculinity, as seen in the line "Cause I'm a man". The final stanza provides a resolution to the situation and that the partner may have made the choice to leave or end the circumstance.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my time
It's time for me to go and pursue my own dreams and aspirations.
I'm leaving you
I'm leaving you behind as I embark on this journey.
Don't cry
Don't shed tears because deep down, you know it's for the best.
Accept the truth
Accepting the reality of the situation is important for growth and moving on.
You know – the thing
You understand the situation as well as I do.
It's white for me
My opportunities and chances are bright and clear.
It's white for you
Your opportunities and chances are also bright and clear.
But black for us
Our relationship together has hit a dead end and cannot continue.
You suffered
You went through hardship or pain.
It wasn't my pain
It wasn't caused by me, hence it is not my responsibility.
You spoke
You expressed your thoughts and feelings.
It wasn't my word
Those were not my expressed thoughts, so it is not my responsibility to fix or change them.
You slept
You rested or had dreams.
It wasn't my dream
Those were not my aspirations or goals, hence it is not my responsibility to achieve them.
You lived
You experienced life.
It wasn't my life
My life is separate from yours, and I should be free to pursue my own journey.
I'm insane and I'm alone
I am determined, unconventional and navigating through life alone.
Give me a hand
Help me in this journey.
Cause I'm a man
As a man, I am determined to build my own path in life.
I'm insane but I 'm alive
My unconventional path keeps me alive and excited for the future.
I'm bleeding again
I am experiencing pain or hardship again.
Cause I'm a man
As a man, life often brings pain or hardship, but I am strong and will persevere.
Don't scream
Don't make a big deal out of this situation.
Only this way is good.
Going separate ways is the best course of action for both of us.
Can you hear me
Can you understand where I'm coming from?
I'm screaming again
I'm expressing my feelings again.
Last time
This is the last time we'll have this conversation.
There's nothing to say
We've discussed everything, and further words won't change the outcome.
You cried
You experienced sadness or pain.
These weren't my tears
They were not caused by me, so it is not my responsibility to fix or change them.
You feared
You experienced fear or anxiety.
It wasn't my fear
Those were not my fears, so it is not my responsibility to address them.
You laughed
You experienced joy or amusement.
It wasn't my joy
Those were not my moments of joy, so it is not my responsibility to maintain them.
You died
You have passed away or are no longer with us.
It was your choice
It was your decision to make, and I cannot change or control it.
Contributed by Anna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.