In December of 2000, a quiet unknown by the name of Andreas Söderin came to a rehearsal session with a mutual friend of his and Johnny’s. Hearing the material, Andreas became interested and promptly stated that he would be back next time. After a while it looked clear that Seventh Wonder now had their keyboard man who immediately added a new and much sought after dimension to the sound of the band, and efforts now became more serious, to record some music and let the world know a new band had entered the scene.
In the early summer of 2001, Seventh Wonder had written and completed some material, and entered the studio to record a demo. Not having found a permanent vocalist, Seventh Wonder instead opted to hire in singer Roman Karpovich. The self titled, four track demo was finally released in December of 2001, and managed to meet with good reviews from the press, to the great pride of Seventh Wonder’s members. The demo was also instrumental in getting Seventh Wonder onto the live scene, and after some smaller shows, the band was invited to open the stage for Swedish crossover metal act Pain in July of 2002. Being in this situation, and at the same time lacking a permanent vocalist, however, was proving to be a tepid recipe.
After that summer, Seventh Wonder embarked on a search for a competent vocalist. After interviewing many hopefuls, and soliciting the help of among others Ola Halén (Insania), Seventh Wonder finally found their man when 21 year-old Andi Kravljaca (ex-HEAVE) walked into the rehearsal room and opened up his pipes. The band was thrilled since he knew just about every song the band could play!
Seventh Wonder had soon completed the material which would result in their last demo CD, “Temple In The Storm", a four track demo which was received to brilliant reviews around the world, and landed Seventh Wonder fourth place among all unsigned acts of 2003 in a Dutch magazine.
“Temple In The Storm” was also sent in massive quantities to record houses across the world, and eventually put Seventh Wonder into the quaint position of negotiations with three record companies at the same time. In the end, Finland’s Lion Music was the sweetest option, and Seventh Wonder found
themselves in the position of a lifetime – free to follow their dreams.
Seventh Wonder entered Sheepvalley studios in the middle of November 2004 and a month later, the debut album 'Become' was recorded. The album was mastered on December 21 at Tailor Maid studios and is to be released in June 2005.
Nothing should be able to spoil the joy of this road towards success but some animosity that had been waiting in the wings for some time, flourished during the time in the studio. There were some tensions between the band and newest addition Andi, that had been brewing for quite a while, until the band finally felt the need to confront Andi. Some heated arguments, rash actions and hurt feelings later, the band and Andi decided together to part ways. As painful as the break up was, the respect for each other as musicians, has not faded.
Once again the band was faced with the challenge of finding a competent vocalist. Seventh Wonder, now with a record deal in hand, could this time pursue a more aggressive way of approaching potential candidates. Andreas S (or Kyrt, as we have come to know him) remembered playing on a project on which a certain Tommy Karevik, had assisted, laying down some cool vocals. Kyrt tracked him down and approached him with the idea of trying out for the position of singer in Seventh Wonder in February 2005.
In the mean time, the band got a hold of some songs Tommy had recorded with metal band Vindictiv. This was totally awesome! NEVER had any of the band members heard such a vocal performance delivered by anything less than a world famous super star!
Tommy tried out once and stunned the band with his performance of the slightly operatic song "Stad i ljus" (or "Unchained light", Sweden’s contribution to the Eurovision Song Contest 1988). To make absolutely sure, the band set up a recording session to get Tommy to record three Seventh Wonder-songs. The band got together, listened to his performance (all of it recorded in ONE take!) and decided then and there that the new singer for Seventh Wonder had been found, should he accept the offer. Tommy was phoned up and happily accepted!
The newly released album and its good reviews got Seventh Wonder signed to Danish Intromental Management in 2005 and they will hopefully manage to get Seventh Wonder's material released in other parts of the world, as well as set up many opportunities to get out and play live.
Seventh Wonder recorded the follow-up to 'Become' in February-March 2006 at the Sound vs Science-studio, again engineered by Daniel Flores and the band. The new album, entitled Waiting In The Wings, will display a heavier and even more complex song writing as well as showcase the incredible talent of Tommy on vocals.
The album is also to be mixed by legendary Tommy Hansen in March/April and we will hopefully see a release of the new album come October.
Until then Seventh Wonder will of course write new material, but first and foremost, they want to go out on the road and play!
Hide and Seek
Seventh Wonder Lyrics
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A silhouette of all they know
A riddle on the kitchen table
Alone yet on the best of company
This game is not for everyone
Like hide and seek but not as fun
Two hearts in the search for
What? God only knows...
So confusing... Am I insane?
This old widow plays tricks with my brain
I can feel her pain, running through my veins
A feeling I cannot explain
I wanna know about the fire
And every time I look at her
I see myself somehow
In my heart a strong desire
What's really going on?
I wanna know!
Behind the polished barrier
The pending storm draws near
Although it's an inferno
You can not step back for your fears
Hurry son I need to rest
finish the puzzle you do it best
I'll do what I can
But I am telling you
It can't be done without you!
So confusing is this for real
Not a clue of what it is I feel
I can sense the joy
from this little boy
The hole in my soul starts to heal
I wanna know about the fire...
I wonder... is my blood still mine
Can't see if this life's still mine
I fear I'm going under, I don't know
if my soul's still mine, I wanna know
Just got to know
The closure is near...
(That's the last piece...)
The lyrics to "Hide and Seek" by Seventh Wonder are full of intricate imagery and mysterious hints about what might lie beneath the surface. The first verse sets the stage, introducing us to a group of people who are playing a game that's not quite as innocent as it might seem. The image of a riddle on the kitchen table suggests that there are deeper meanings and hidden agendas at work here, and the line "Two hearts in the search for / What? God only knows..." hints at the existential angst that the players might be feeling.
As the song progresses, we hear from a protagonist who seems to be experiencing some sort of psychic connection with an old widow. He feels her pain running through his veins and becomes obsessed with uncovering the mystery surrounding her and the fire that she keeps alluding to. Meanwhile, the widow herself becomes increasingly agitated, urging the singer to finish the puzzle and find the missing piece that will bring closure.
Line by Line Meaning
Beyond true common sense
Something beyond what is generally accepted as rational
A silhouette of all they know
A vague representation of what they believe
A riddle on the kitchen table
A mysterious puzzle laid out where they gather
Alone yet on the best of company
Being surrounded by others, but still feeling isolated
This game is not for everyone
Not everyone can handle the challenge
Like hide and seek but not as fun
Similar to a child's game, but with higher stakes
Two hearts in the search for
A mission to find something meaningful
What? God only knows...
The answer is unknown and beyond human understanding
Will it finally show?
Hoping that the truth will be revealed
So confusing... Am I insane?
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of one's own sanity
This old widow plays tricks with my brain
The enigma is causing confusion and disorientation
I can feel her pain, running through my veins
Empathizing with her suffering
A feeling I cannot explain
Having a sensation that cannot be put into words
I wanna know about the fire
Seeking knowledge about a blazing force
And every time I look at her
She is a source of intrigue
I see myself somehow
There is a connection and similarity between them
In my heart a strong desire
A deep longing
What's really going on?
Curious about the situation and its true nature
Behind the polished barrier
Hiding reality behind a façade
The pending storm draws near
Trouble is on the way
Although it's an inferno
Despite the intense heat and chaos
You can not step back for your fears
Not allowing fears to hold you back
Hurry son I need to rest
Urgency to solve the puzzle
finish the puzzle you do it best
Confident in the listener's abilities
I'll do what I can
Ensuring that they will help
But I am telling you
Emphasizing the importance of cooperation
It can't be done without you!
Stressing the listener's crucial role
So confusing is this for real
The situation is perplexing and difficult to accept
Not a clue of what it is I feel
Unclear about one's own emotions
I can sense the joy
Feeling happiness from someone else
from this little boy
A young child brings happiness
The hole in my soul starts to heal
Overcoming emotional pain and feeling better
I wonder... is my blood still mine
Questioning whether one truly belongs in their own life
Can't see if this life's still mine
Feeling uncertain about the validity of one's life
I fear I'm going under, I don't know
Fearing a metaphorical or literal drowning
if my soul's still mine, I wanna know
Worrying that a fundamental part of oneself is missing
Just got to know
Feeling a strong need for answers
The closure is near...
Anticipating the resolution of the problem
(That's the last piece...)
The puzzle is almost complete
Contributed by Abigail F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HOBO STRANGLER
Came here to say
This is probably the best chorus on the album...
I wanna knowwwww about the fireeeee. My fav part
The Preposterous Bard
That keyboard part at the end is FIRE!
Davor Buklijas
Amazing song!
HOBO STRANGLER
Guess what? I wanna know about dah faiiiiiiiyahhhh
Adrian Dezendegui
Friggen Spotify dropped this album, that's annoying
Théo Zuretti
It"s back !!!
Chill29
Hide and fucking seek!
Metal Anthology
Such a masterpiece ;)
Statoil Bensin
3:22 thats creepy