Their music is a mix of rock, rap and electronic elements. Their first album, 'Stacked Up', was released in 1994 and was one of the first rap/rock crossover records and the band are widely regarded as being pioneers of the 'nu-metal' genre (Although the actual name and rise of the genre came about a number of years after 'Stacked Up's release) and are often attributed with the subsequent success of The Prodigy, who took rock and dance a step further.
They split up in 1999 and Heitham and John formed 'Lodestar', a less electronic, more melodic, metal orientated 4-piece in which Heitham sang throughout, rather than rapped. Lodestar created one superb self-titled album before themselves calling it a day.
In the meantime, Kerstin lead the vocals on the next Senser album 'Asylum' which had stronger dance roots, but still with the familiar thrashy guitar riffs. Although no where near as popular as Stacked Up, Asylum's closer affiliation with D&B spawned numerous remixes, some of which accompanied the main album itself, making it a 2-CD release.
In 2003, Senser reformed in the original line-up, to work on a compilation of their 2 90's albums. Their time together also spawned brand new material, released as the album 'Schematic' in 2004. The new album brought back the old sound from Stacked Up but with noticeable melodic and dance influences from Lodestar and the Senser 'Asylum' album.
A new album 'How To Do Battle' was released in September 2009, and Senser is currently on tour supporting the release.
Peace
Senser Lyrics
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Water envelops my body
Joining beauty all around
Lace white forms float past me
In this new world I have found
How does nature create this
I want to remain here forever
in this watery world of peace
Touching, drifting past me
Tails like feathers to my skin
Breaking the surface of water
Feeling warm the sun draws in
Blue lips glow in orange coral
Flick out of sight as I approach
Silver streams of water
searching in rocks
Like mercury, they touch me
The opening line, "Breathe in, breathe out," sets the tone for Senser's song, "Peace," a track that is a departure from the band's political and socially driven lyrics. The song begins with a description of the sensation of being enveloped by water, creating a sense of peace and calmness. The singer is taken aback by the beauty of the underwater world, and the grace of the creatures that inhabit it. They express the desire to remain in this watery world of peace forever.
In the following lines, the singer describes the feeling of being touched by the creatures they encounter in this new world, with tails that feel like feathers against their skin. The warm sun draws them further into this new experience, and they discover the beauty of the coral, blue lips glowing against the orange tones. The singer is moved by the silver streams of water searching in rocks, and the way they seem to touch them like mercury.
Senser's "Peace" is a song that speaks to the heart of every human being looking for a moment of serenity in a world that can be chaotic and unpredictable. The lyrics conjure up images of floating through a world that is both familiar and exotic, and it inspires the listener to seek out their own moments of peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Water envelops my body
I am surrounded by water
Joining beauty all around
Nature is beautiful and ever-present
Lace white forms float past me
I see beautiful things around me
In this new world I have found
I have discovered a new place
How does nature create this
Nature is capable of creating amazing things
an art of love beyond dreams
It is a beautiful creation that surpasses imagination
I want to remain here forever
I do not want to leave this beautiful place
in this watery world of peace
It is a peaceful place filled with water
Touching, drifting past me
Objects gently brushing against my body
Tails like feathers to my skin
Objects have tails that feel soft like feathers
Breaking the surface of water
Objects are entering and leaving the water
Feeling warm the sun draws in
The sun is providing warmth
Blue lips glow in orange coral
Coral has a beautiful glow
Flick out of sight as I approach
Fish swim away as I get close
Silver streams of water
Water is flowing smoothly
searching in rocks
Water is flowing around and over rocks
Like mercury, they touch me
The water feels cool and fluid
Contributed by Sophie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.