Floor collaborated with Waldemar Sorychta (Grip Inc. and Enemy of the Sun) and After Forever colleague Joost van den Broek (keyboards and arrangements) to write their debut album, ReVamp, which was released in May 2010 by Nuclear Blast Records. They also colaborated with the drummer Koen Herfst (I Chaos, Xenobia and Dew-Scented). ReVamp's debut album studio lineup consisted of Floor Jansen (singer and songwriter), Joost van den Broek (keyboards, songwriting and production), Waldemar Sorychta (guitars, bass, songwriting and produtcion) and Koen Herfst (drums).
Floor announced that they were on hiatus in 2015, due to her commitments with Nightwish. She has said that she is unsure if the band will ever return.
Official Website: www.revampmusic.com
Fast Forward
ReVamp Lyrics
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Now I see time as an enemy
I can't be caught in wistful memories
Distance myself
Live in today
Should it be that hard to be like me?
Can it be fear to be like someone I do not want to become?
Fast forward today (fast forward today)
Dreaming 'bout tomorrow (dreaming 'bout tomorrow)
Past and present as one (past and present as one)
Can they entwine (can they entwine) and color the time to come; my path?
Sick of today
Now I need my time to hurry up
Can it go faster, I am yearning for what's to come
Lost in today
Now I know that time is my enemy
I can't see hope, my course, my journey
It's just crushing me down
And time moves on, guideless
Catch up with me
Dreams are there today!
Fast forward today (fast forward today)
Dreaming 'bout tomorrow (dreaming 'bout tomorrow)
Past and present as one (past and present as one); they are entwined (they are entwined)
Fast forward today (fast forward today)
Longing for tomorrow (dreaming 'bout tomorrow)
Past and present as one (past and present as one)
They are entwined (they are entwined) to color the time to come; my path!
The lyrics of ReVamp's song Fast Forward speak about the struggles of being stuck in the present and feeling lost in time. The overall mood of the song is one of longing and yearning, with the singer expressing a desire to move past their current situation and fast forward to a better future. The phrase "fast forward today" is repeated throughout the song as a kind of mantra, emphasizing the singer's need to move forward and leave the present behind.
The first verse expresses a sense of frustration with being trapped in the present, with the singer seeing time as an enemy that is holding them back from their dreams. They want to distance themselves from their wistful memories and live in the present, but find it difficult to do so. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer becoming sick of today and feeling lost in time. They can't see a way forward and are becoming weighed down by the pressure of the present.
In the chorus, the singer expresses a desire to fast forward to a better future and dream about what's to come. They hope that past and present can become entwined and color the time to come, shaping their path in a positive way. The repetition of the phrase "past and present as one" emphasizes the idea that the past is a part of us and cannot be ignored, but it doesn't have to define our future.
Line by Line Meaning
Stuck in today
Feeling trapped in the present moment
Now I see time as an enemy
Time feels like a threat or obstacle to me
I can't be caught in wistful memories
I refuse to dwell on nostalgic or regretful thoughts
Distance myself
I need to detach from my current situation
Live in today
I should focus on the present moment
Should it be that hard to be like me?
Is it really so difficult to be true to myself?
Can it be fear to be like someone I do not want to become?
Am I afraid of becoming someone I don't want to be?
And all I see lies ahead
I am only concerned with the future
Fast forward today (fast forward today)
I want time to pass quickly
Dreaming 'bout tomorrow (dreaming 'bout tomorrow)
I am hopeful and excited about the future
Past and present as one (past and present as one)
My memories and current experiences are intertwined
Can they entwine (can they entwine) and color the time to come; my path?
Can my past and present shape my future?
Sick of today
I am tired and fed up with the present moment
Now I need my time to hurry up
I want time to pass quickly
Lost in today
I feel disoriented and aimless
Now I know that time is my enemy
I have come to the realization that time is holding me back
I can't see hope, my course, my journey
I am unable to envision a positive future for myself
It's just crushing me down
My current situation is overwhelming and suffocating
And time moves on, guideless
Time continues to pass without direction or purpose
Catch up with me
I want time to move faster so I can move on from my current situation
Dreams are there today!
I still have hope for the future
Longing for tomorrow (dreaming 'bout tomorrow)
I have a strong desire for a better future
They are entwined (they are entwined) to color the time to come; my path!
My past, present, and future are all interconnected and will shape the path I take
Contributed by Mason H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.