Semisane - comprising Tikara (vocals, guitar, songwriting), Chris Acker (guitar, songwriting), Sascha Muller (drums,) and Nic Acker (bass) - have moulded into a tight, confident group. This solid and focused band has achieved both broad critical acclaim and continually impressive sales as they gigged and toured extensively, spreading their sparking and rocking pop around the country and across radio and TV. Semisane's record label, BMG Africa, are highly satisfied with the band's progress to date and are confident that 2002 will see the band reaching an even wider audience both nationally and internationally. The band has already made a solid impact on the German market, and its success in SA has continued to catch the attention of the BMG headquarters in Germany.
Semisane has also cemented its excellent and supportive relationship with international clothing label Kangol and Play Energy Drink by signing new sponsorship contracts for 2002. The band are currently hard at work in their studio on material for their as-yet-untitled 2nd album. After taking 2 months off in the beginning of 2002 to write and demo new material, Semisane will be returning to the live circuit in March and April 2002. Semisane have also received their first SA Music Award nomination for "Life" in the "Best Pop Rock Single" category. SAMA 2002 winners will be announced on 13 April 2002.
Never Alone
Semisane Lyrics
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When he woke me up at 2am
This morning again
I'm never alone
But I had had enough
Of listening to his screaming down
That damn telephone
I'm never alone
In that cold cup of coffee
I ashed as I thought of my life
As I sat at home
I'm never alone
I'm never alone
I'm never alone
Promises made
Aren't worth the paper they were written on
You only know this
Once you've dropped the bomb
And so on and so on
And so on and so on
And so on and so on, yeah, yeah
Minutes drag by into hours
As I lie awake thinking thoughts only of you
Of you
An uneasy understanding
Realising the planning and manipulation of the circumstance
Still I'm never alone
No, I'm never alone
Why am I never alone
I'm never alone
Promises made
Aren't worth the paper they were written on
You only know this
Once you've dropped the bomb
And so on and so on
And so on and so on
And so on and so on, yeah, yeah
Promises made
Aren't worth the paper they were written on
You only know this
Once you've dropped the bomb
And so on and so on
And so on and so on
And so on and so on, yeah, yeah
Promises made
Aren't worth the paper they were written on
You only know this
Once you've dropped the bomb
And so on and so on
And so on and so on
And so on and so on, yeah, yeah
The lyrics of Semisane’s “Never Alone” portray themes of betrayal, broken promises, and the feeling of being stuck in a situation. The song begins with the singer stating that they were in a dream and were awoken by someone screaming down the phone. The repetition of the line “I’m never alone” suggests that despite always being surrounded by people, the singer feels alone in their struggle. The singer then reflects on their life and ashing their cigarette into their coffee shows a degree of hopelessness and despair.
The repetition of the line “And so on and so on” adds an almost cyclical feel to the song, highlighting the singer's feeling of being trapped in a negative situation. The line “Promises made aren’t worth the paper they were written on” reinforces the idea that trust has been broken by someone, and the line “once you've dropped the bomb” suggests that an event has occurred that has caused the singer anguish. The final line “Why am I never alone” showcases the singer’s feelings of isolation and loneliness despite being surrounded by people. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and resignation towards a situation that is beyond the singer's control.
Line by Line Meaning
I was in a dream
I felt like I was living in a fantasy world
When he woke me up at 2am
Suddenly my fantasy world was interrupted by reality at 2am
This morning again
This wasn't the first time he disturbed my fantasy world
I'm never alone
Even though I'm physically alone, my thoughts and feelings occupy my space
But I had had enough
I reached a point where I could no longer tolerate his actions
Of listening to his screaming down
I got tired of hearing him shouting and making loud noises
That damn telephone
I couldn't bear to hear his voice anymore
In that cold cup of coffee
I was drinking my coffee that had gone cold
I ashed as I thought of my life
My mind was in deep reflection about my life's situation which made me scattered the cigarette ashes
As I sat at home
I was sitting in my house with nowhere to go
Promises made
Commitments made in the past
Aren't worth the paper they were written on
Words mean nothing if they are not accompanied by actions
You only know this
The true nature of these promises is only revealed after a certain situation develops
Once you've dropped the bomb
When something drastic occurs or a situation reaches a breaking point
And so on and so on
The cycle continues indefinitely
Minutes drag by into hours
Time seems to stand still when I'm lost in my thoughts
As I lie awake thinking thoughts only of you
My mind is fixated on one person and it's hard to let go
An uneasy understanding
I'm coming to terms with the reality of the situation but it's not easy
Realizing the planning and manipulation of the circumstance
I've come to understand that things did not happen by chance and that certain events were orchestrated
Still I'm never alone
Despite everything, I'm still trapped in my own mind and emotions
No, I'm never alone
I'm always accompanied by my own thoughts and feelings, even in moments of physical solitude
Why am I never alone
The line is more of an introspective reflection or a rhetorical question pondering why I always feel this way
Contributed by Samantha N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Novastar.SaberCombat
"Reflect upon the Past.
Embrace your Present.
Orchestrate our Futures." --Artemis (DD3)
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"Before I start, I must see my end.
Destination known, my mind's journey now begins.
Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed.
In time, all points converge; hope's strength, re-steeled.
But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain,
We must see all in nothingness...
Before we start again."
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--Diamond Dragons (series)
@fabio5734
Closing time, open all the doors
And let you out into the world
Closing time, turn all of the lights on
Over every boy and every girl
Closing time, one last call for alcohol
So, finish your whiskey or beer
Closing time, you don't have to go home
But you can't stay here
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
Take me home
Closing time, time for you to go out
To the places you will be from
Closing time, this room won't be open
Till your brothers or your sisters come
So, gather up your jackets, move it to the exits
I hope you have found a friend
Closing time, every new beginning
Comes from some other beginning's end, yeah
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
Take me home
Closing time, time for you to go out
To the places you will be from
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
Take me home
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
Take me home
Closing time, every new beginning
Comes from some other beginning's end
@Novastar.SaberCombat
"Reflect upon the Past.
Embrace your Present.
Orchestrate our Futures." --Artemis (DD3)
🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
"Before I start, I must see my end.
Destination known, my mind's journey now begins.
Upon my chariot, heart and soul's fate revealed.
In time, all points converge; hope's strength, re-steeled.
But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain,
We must see all in nothingness...
Before we start again."
🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
--Diamond Dragons (series)
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Anyone in 2024?
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I just saw that they’re coming to my neck of the woods ( Lake Superior) this august. I’m 43. I had to come play this.
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I’m here with you bud!
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You betcha!
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@gravenefzen214
Nostalgia at is finest.
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“I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them.”
-Andy Bernard
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Live every day like it is your last and the good times will always roll !
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Absolutely incredible quote, probably the most legendary quote of any show ever run
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True