After some gigs in Italy the band was on tour in Switzerland, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland and UK, taking part in some festivals such as the SOS Fest in the UK and the WIZZ FEST in Belgium, where the band was highly appreciated. In September 2015 Ruben leaves the band for personal reasons.
In October 2015 the band starts recording their second album “MACHINATION”. The line-up for the new album also includes Sander Zoer (ex Delain, Leah) on drums, Henrik Klingenberg (Sonata Arctica) on keyboards and other special guests such as Stefan Helleblad (Within Temptation), Timo Somers (Delain), Fabio D’Amore (Serenity) and Janneke De Rooy (Paper Doll Decay). The album is produced, mixed and mastered by Tue Madsen (Antfarm Studio) and the artwork has always been created by Simona Speedy Saccoccia.
The CD was released on 24 June 2016 by Scarlet Records and the band supported the new album with two tours in July and August across the Europe touching Slovenia, Slovakia, Croatia, Unghery, Czech Republic, UK, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. On 7 October in Wetzicon at Hall of Fame, they supported Serenity. Next planned gig will be in Rome as direct support for Delain.
Obsession
Secret Rule Lyrics
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I want to speak my mind
I′ve just a series of hard questions
The time is over
I have to choose the right side
Get me out of this doubt
I cry
Obsession
I jump in the hole
I'm jumping
I go
I feel like all the fighters
I′ll never be free
I know
I can feel your fear
When you're at the borders
Your comfort zone
It's your gaol
So you live in the illusion
Illusion of living
The obsession to live like a liar
You don′t break any rules
You′ll fall
You'll die playing their game
I sit in silence
I′m listening to my mind
Everything's so clear to my heart
The time is over
I chose to fight
For my life
I escaped my doubt
I cry
Lost in thought
Obsession
I jump in the hole
I′m jumping
I go
I feel like all the fighters
I'll never be free
I know
I can feel your fear
When you′re at the borders
Your comfort zone
It's your gaol
So you live in the illusion
Illusion of living
The obsession to live like a liar
You don't break any rules
You′ll fall
You′ll die playing their game
I'm a fighter
I′m a fighter
The lyrics to Secret Rule's song "Obsession" speak about making difficult choices and breaking away from the norm. The singer starts off by standing in silence and wanting to speak their mind, but all they have are hard questions. They are caught between two sides and need to make a decision. They feel lost in thought and obsessed with their dilemma. However, they ultimately choose to fight for their life and escape their doubt. The singer becomes a fighter, refusing to live in an illusion and play by someone else's rules.
The song speaks to the struggle of breaking free from societal expectations and following what is true to oneself. The singer recognizes that living in a comfort zone is like being in jail and acknowledges the fear of crossing borders. The lyrics highlight the importance of being a fighter and not living like a liar, even if it means breaking the rules.
This song's theme is universal and relatable, as everyone faces difficult decisions and societal pressure. The intense instrumentals match the lyrics' intensity, adding to the overall message of the song. Overall, Secret Rule's "Obsession" urges listeners to be true to themselves and fight for their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I stand in silence
I am quiet and reserved at the moment
I want to speak my mind
I have opinions and thoughts that I wish to express
I′ve just a series of hard questions
I have difficult and complex inquiries that trouble me
The time is over
The opportunity for indecision has elapsed
I have to choose the right side
I must select the correct path and make a decision
Get me out of this doubt
Help me resolve this state of uncertainty
I cry
I shed tears of frustration and emotion
Lost in thought
I am deep in contemplation and reflection
Obsession
I am consumed by a fixation on something
I jump in the hole
I take a leap of faith into the unknown
I'm jumping
I am actively taking a risk and pursuing my desires
I go
I move forward on my chosen path
I feel like all the fighters
I identify with those who struggle and battle
I′ll never be free
I will always be constrained and limited
I know
I have a deep understanding of this situation
I can feel your fear
I sense and perceive your anxiety
When you′re at the borders
When you are at the edges of your boundaries
Your comfort zone
Your familiar and safe space
It's your gaol
It is your prison and confinement
So you live in the illusion
Therefore, you exist in a false and misleading state
Illusion of living
A deception of what it means to truly exist
The obsession to live like a liar
The compulsion to live falsely and deceitfully
You don't break any rules
You remain within the established guidelines and expectations
You′ll fall
You will fail and stumble
You'll die playing their game
You will suffer the consequences of conforming to their expectations
I sit in silence
I am still and quiet, reflecting and listening within
I′m listening to my mind
I am attending to my thoughts and emotions
Everything's so clear to my heart
I have gained a profound understanding and insight
I chose to fight
I have decided to battle for what I believe in
For my life
For my survival and wellbeing
I escaped my doubt
I have overcome my previous state of uncertainty
I'm a fighter
I am someone who is willing to fight for their desires and beliefs
Writer(s): Angela Di Vincenzo
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Graham Turner
Splendid. 🎸
Jesús Romero
Angela's voice is just beautiful. 🤘🏻🥰🖤
Secret Rule
Thank you 😀🖤🙏
TheBaker
Love it! Passing the word as we speak! #SlackerApproved 6/13/2022
Jimsta-67
What a brilliant song and awesome video.Can not wait for album 8❤
Secret Rule
Thank you Jimmy 🖤
james burch
Well done for a band I've never heard of, very pleasant surprise!.
Secret Rule
Thank you 🖤🙏
Andres Weiland
Great song, great video. The new album is going to be awesome! ⚡😍
Secret Rule
🖤🙏🤘