Roughly half a decade later, in 2004, that end turned out not to be a permanent one. Secret Discovery were back, with a new prayer up their sleeves. "Pray" was the title of their … let's call it "comeback album", which went down extremely well with the public. The band presented themselves more mature in terms of their song-writing, as well as their stylistic elements, mixed by the quintet to develop their very own Secret Discovery sound.
Little wonder, you might be tempted to think, after all Secret Discovery, alongside acts such as Project Pitchfork, Deine Lakaien, Das Ich, Lacrimosa and Goethes Erben, were not only a strong motor for the renaissance of the German gothic scene in the early Nineties, but also forerunners of gothic metal made in Germany, and their 1993 offering, "Into The Void" is still considered a genre classic. The more years that passed, the more the band opened themselves to new ideas and different styles. "Question Of Time" manifested their status on the Mount Olympus of rock, metal and crossover, "Slave" being the final and definitely worthy swansong of this unique act.But why waste time on all this background information?
Secret Discovery have tasted blood again. The success of "Pray" and the thoroughly enthusiastic reactions to their hand-picked gigs motivated the band further, inspiring them to work on their latest release, "Alternate".
"Alternate" is aptly entitled, because Secret Discovery's sonic update alternates, too. Their guitars rock heavily, the keyboards caress Kai Hoffmann's constantly progressing vocals, and then there are those hook lines! Secret Discovery have come up with their very own version of contemporary pop music, and that's a real compliment.
"We're used to falling between the stools, and we don't want to be categorized in a single pigeonhole," frontman Kai Hoffmann explains, adding with a smug undertone: "We've always enjoyed helping ourselves to various genres, to be honest. We're open to different musical directions, and looking at it in a positive way, we may end up creating a new pigeonhole, just for ourselves." Right he is. In terms of their lyrics and their music, "Alternate" is Secret Discovery's coming of age. And what a coming of age!
"Our lyrics are always marked by our own personal experiences, the highs and lows in our lives. Dreams and fears, love or hate can be found in the themes of our lyrics," Kai adds, "and we always strive for a lyrical style that's not overly clear, but subtle instead. There should always be enough room for personal interpretation. Our musical influences still stem from the Eighties, the early days of new wave and gothic, particularly when it comes to our songwriting, but pop acts such as Coldplay, R.E.M. or Placebo have also left their traces." And it's still good to be back, isn't it?
"Oh yes," Kai replies, "'Pray' was important in that it helped us collect our thoughts, musically. In terms of sound, it's a fairly typical Secret Discovery recording, sounding a little like a journey in time through the tracks on our first albums, only in a modern outfit. Looking at it this way, 'Pray' was a statement first and foremost: 'We're back, we still sound like Secret Discovery – we are Secret Discovery!'"
"'Alternate' was different. This time around, it was our aim to develop the overall sound, we wanted to do something that still sounds like Secret Discovery, but is different at the same time; contemporary in true SD style on the one hand, and at the same time different enough to make it impossible to compare to its predecessors. When it came to the songwriting, we freed ourselves of all parameters, it materialized in the process which direction we were going to take. We definitely didn't want any templates to restrict our creativity in any way." Mission accomplished. "Alternate" is Secret Discovery Mark 2006.
Without limits, without pigeonholes, without parameters, more from the gut, with more authenticity and even more amazing hooklines.
Thomas Thyssen (Winter 2005)
New generation
Secret Discovery Lyrics
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it´s just the simple wy of fate, it´s so real
I watch it all with my own eyes, my sensulity
completely different to yours, seems so unreal
It´s just the energy of lies, swallowing my dreams
it´s just the end of boring days, it´s so real
I watch it all in different ways, my sensulity
I can fly .... I´m the child of a new generation
It´s just the energy of rage, laying waste my head
it is the death of shining lights, so real
I watch it alll ...
I can fly ... I´m the child of a new generation
The lyrics of Secret Discovery's song "New generation" express the feeling of being disillusioned with the world and its negative energy - the energy of hate, lies, and rage. The singer is disappointed with the way things are and watches as everything falls apart before their eyes. These negative energies swallow and lay waste to their dreams, causing them to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from the reality that others experience. However, amidst all of this despair, the singer claims to be able to fly because they are part of a new generation.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of this generation's power and potential. The singer asserts that they are the "child of a new generation," suggesting that there is a new era arising that will be different from the old. This new generation is not bound by the same limitations and negative energies that the previous ones were, and the singer feels empowered by this knowledge. The song ends without a clear resolution or direction, perhaps suggesting that the future remains unknown and that it is up to the new generation to determine its fate.
Overall, "New generation" is a song that speaks to feelings of disillusionment, despair, and hope for change. The singer is able to rise above the negativity of the world around them because they believe in the potential of the new generation.
Line by Line Meaning
It´s just the energy of hate, disappointing me
I am disappointed by the destructive force of hate that I see around me.
it´s just the simple wy of fate, it´s so real
I accept that the course of events is beyond my control and must face the consequences.
I watch it all with my own eyes, my sensulity
I observe everything around me with my own personal awareness and sensitivity.
completely different to yours, seems so unreal
What I perceive as reality may not appear the same way to others, making it seem surreal.
It´s just the energy of lies, swallowing my dreams
I feel my dreams are being consumed and destroyed by the negative energy of deceit.
it´s just the end of boring days, it´s so real
I recognize the end of mundane and unfulfilling times and appreciate the importance of change.
I watch it all in different ways, my sensulity
I observe events from multiple perspectives, shaped by my unique perceptions and experiences.
completely different to yours, seems so unreal
The differences in our perspectives can make certain aspects of reality appear strange or unbelievable to one another.
I can fly .... I´m the child of a new generation
I possess the inner strength and drive to achieve great things as part of a new generation of thinkers and doers.
It´s just the energy of rage, laying waste my head
The furious and uncontrollable emotions of anger can have a debilitating effect on my mind and mental state.
it is the death of shining lights, so real
The loss of hope or positivity can dim the bright and encouraging aspects of life, leaving me feeling hopeless and disillusioned.
I watch it alll ...
I continue to observe the trials and turmoil of existence, searching for meaning and purpose in the chaos.
I can fly ... I´m the child of a new generation
I maintain my confidence and boldness, pushing forward with a pioneering mindset and determined spirit as a member of a new era.
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