With their debut CD "God Has Failed" in September 2000, RPWL was greeted on all sides with great enthusiasm. Praise and excellent reviews in all the important magazines. A hugely successful tour through half of Europe and appearances at many of the major festivals. In addition, RPWL has become an appreciated part of the Progressive/Symphonic rock scene. In 2000, some of the most important and influential Scene magazines graded the band on the world-wide popularity scale under the TOP 3!
In spring 2002, RPWL released their second album "Trying to Kiss The Sun". What began in 1997 as a Pink Floyd cover band, named Violet District, has in the meantime developed into an effective band in its own right. The music is still typically "RPWL" and without question, belongs to the symphonic rock scene. With a well-thought out collage of sound and tone, haunting melodies and poetic texts that get under the skin and are not easily forgotten, together with a Brit-pop rock mood - RPWL has made significant steps towards their own style of music with this second album. Whether enjoyed live or on CD, the songs sometimes sound a little raw but in that they have a very sensitive and personal tone, are not only a pleasure to listen to but at times can raise the hair on your head!
Backed-up by a unique Quadrophonic-System, every concert becomes a very special experience! There were numerous opportunities to experience RPWL live at stage: The Band went on tour through out Germany and half of Europe.
Meanwhile RPWL has won their fans' favour world-wide. So it's not surprising that, in July 2002, "Trying to kiss the sun" was released in the USA as well. In December 2001 the Brazilian people have already released the "God Has Failed" album.
Motivated by their latest success the band has released a very special album (in Germany and in the USA): "STOCK - A collection of previously unreleased material". Additionally for all hi-fi fans they have mixed the "STOCK" songs in the most modern way of listening to music: 5.1 Surround-Sound. Obviously it has suggested itself to transmit the Quadrophonic-Sound from concert stage to the people's familiar living-room. So the "STOCK" album is published as a digi-pack with one conventional CD and one DVD with the surround mix (Dolby/DTS) plus a tour- and history-video of RPWL. The release of "STOCK" was on 10th February 2003 (Europe and USA). The press has payed a great tribute to this album therefore the following tour through Europe, started on 13th March 2003, has been entirely successful. In 2003, as a very honour to RPWL, they had got the chance to support the very popular band Toto at the "Tollwood-Festival" in Munich.
In November 2003, for the very first time, the band gave a concert in Great Britain (Rotherham) and in April 2004 they travelled to the USA in order to play as headliner at the "Rites Of Spring"-Festival in Phoenixville/Philadelphia. In August they played for the very first time in Spain.
In 2005 the band released the album "World Through My Eyes", also available as special-edition Hybrid-SACD 5.1 mix. One track on it ("Roses") features the impressive voice of ex-Genesis/ex-Stiltskin-singer Ray Wilson on lead-vocals.
Later that year, the band released their 1st live album "Live: Start The Fire", known to fans of the group as just "Start The Fire". The double disc album contains the whole of the band's Rockplast concert, again featuring Ray Wilson on lead vocals for Roses and one other track this time, Not About Us. Ray recorded this song with Genesis in 1997 for the Calling all Stations album. This was a way for the band to pay tribute to the other main band that has influenced them greatly, Genesis.
On 9/9/2007, RPWL released the album "9". It is a compilation including 5 previously unreleased live songs and 4 brand new solo songs from Yogi Lang, Chris Postl, Manni Müller and Kalle Wallner, recorded together by the band. Those studio-tracks are representing the different influences in the band. "9" was released in a limited edition of 999 CDs and is only available from their website.
In 2008 they released the album"The RPWL Experience".
The band's official website is www.rpwl.de.
Karlheinz Wallner has a solo project, Blind Ego.
Fool
RPWL Lyrics
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I'm living at the edge of seasons
Take me to the water
Life is tumbling down again
Take me to the universe
I never learned to fly
And all the little creatures
Laughing in a very special way
All our thoughts gone to the ground
But the world is going round and round and….
Cruising lonely on the darkside of my life
To be alone – yeah
The new sun coloured amber striding for the place
We call our home – yeah
I feel the end is near
Childhood seeping through my finger
Feel me here I got the ticket to a soul insane
The new sun coloured amber
Striding for three different seas
Bleeds me, kind it is it blinds me
Like our kind I cannot see
All our thoughts gone to the ground
But the world is going round and round and….
Cruising lonely on the darkside of my life
To be alone – yeah
The new sun coloured amber
Striding for the place
We call our home – yeah
I never take it back to be on my own
Don't be the fool, and just think twice
On the street to nowhere all on my own
The lyrics to RPWL's song Fool encompass feelings of uncertainty, confusion, and isolation in the face of change. The opening lines evoke a sense of urgency, setting the tone for the rest of the song. The singer finds themselves "living at the edge of seasons" and floating down the sea, feeling as though life is spiraling out of control again. They long for the universe, but admit they never learned to fly, emphasizing their feelings of inadequacy.
The second verse continues the theme of isolation as the singer cruises lonely on the "darkside" of their life, feeling as though they are alone. They describe a new sun colored amber striding for the place they call home, yet they still feel as though the end is near, and their childhood is slipping through their fingers. The ticket they possess is to a soul insane, further emphasizing their feelings of confusion.
The chorus repeats the idea that our thoughts are heading towards the ground, although the world continues to spin. The emphasis on the world always turning shows that despite the feeling of being lost or alone, life still goes on. The final lines reinforce the idea of being alone, on the street to nowhere, but also highlight the importance of making choices for oneself.
Interesting facts about the song Fool:
Line by Line Meaning
Floating down the sea
I feel like I'm drifting aimlessly through life, with no clear direction or purpose.
I'm living at the edge of seasons
I'm constantly experiencing change and uncertainty, never quite sure what's coming next.
Take me to the water
I need something to cleanse and refresh my spirit, to give me a fresh start.
Life is tumbling down again
I feel like everything is falling apart and I can't seem to get a grip on things.
Take me to the universe
I'm looking for something bigger and more meaningful than what I've experienced so far in life.
I never learned to fly
I feel like I've missed out on something important or essential in life, and I'm not sure how to catch up.
And all the little creatures
There are other people in the world who seem to be enjoying life more than I am, and I envy them for it.
Laughing in a very special way
They seem to find joy and happiness in things that I don't understand or appreciate.
All our thoughts gone to the ground
We've lost sight of our dreams and aspirations, and we're struggling just to survive in the present moment.
But the world is going round and round and….
Life goes on, whether we're ready for it or not, and we need to find a way to keep up.
Cruising lonely on the darkside of my life
I feel detached and isolated from the world around me, lost in my own thoughts and emotions.
To be alone – yeah
As much as I might want to connect with others, there's a part of me that craves solitude and introspection.
The new sun coloured amber striding for the place
There's a sense of hope and possibility on the horizon, if only we can find the courage to pursue it.
We call our home – yeah
We're looking for a sense of belonging and connection in a world that often feels cold and indifferent.
I feel the end is near
I have a sense of impending doom or mortality, like time is running out for me to achieve my goals or find happiness.
Childhood seeping through my finger
I feel like I'm losing touch with the innocence and wonder of my youth, and it's slipping away from me.
Feel me here I got the ticket to a soul insane
I'm going through some intense emotional turmoil or madness, but I'm trying to hold on and stay grounded through it all.
Striding for three different seas
There are multiple paths or possibilities I could follow, and I'm not sure which one is right for me.
Bleeds me, kind it is it blinds me
I'm being drained or depleted by something in my life that I'm not sure how to handle, and it's clouding my judgment and perception.
Like our kind I cannot see
I'm blinded by my own biases and assumptions, and I'm struggling to understand the perspectives of others.
I never take it back to be on my own
As much as I value my independence, there are times when I regret not having someone to share my experiences with.
Don't be the fool, and just think twice
Be careful and deliberate in your actions and decisions, so you don't regret them later on.
On the street to nowhere all on my own
I feel adrift and directionless, on a path that doesn't seem to lead anywhere in particular.
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.