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!
Paradise
Seventh Wonder Lyrics
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Breathe life into mine, Father
My spirit caught in this hell
The blood in my veins
Oh - wanna escape me
Desperation come
Wanting me to fall, Father...
Despise me and loath my face
Will you force another year for us in paradise?
Another tear in "paradise"...
They say the world is an open road
"Just let go and you will see"
I won't care anyway
Turn the lights
I will never be free again
Turn away baby
Forever I am gone
"Face all, climb up higher"
I smell their little lies, Father
You cannot turn me around
My life and my ways
Oh - tell me the white lie
Vindication
For never wanting
To be part of...
...a world made of
Empty words
No chance for the
Honest man
I will feast on all
Your fears
above your paradise
A lonely face will terrorize...
So tell the world of this horrible dame
And how she let go of her life
I won't care anyway
Turn the lights I will never be free again
Turn away baby - forever I am gone
I won't care anyway
Turn the lights I will never be free again
Turn away baby - forever I am gone
Seventh Wonder's song "Paradise" is a song with deep, emotional lyrics that seem to touch on the themes of desperation and a feeling of being trapped. The lyrics start with the lines "Wasted life I'm tired, breathe life into mine, Father, my spirit caught in this hell, the blood in my veins, oh - wanna escape me." This line suggests that the singer feels trapped and is seeking a way out. The words "my spirit caught in this hell" might suggest a sense of hopelessness or being suffocated by life's issues.
As the song continues, the lyrics remain dark. The line "Desperation come, wanting me to fall, Father" suggests that the singer is being pulled towards an unwanted situation. The words "The weight of my words denied, despise me and loathe my face" indicate that the singer feels misunderstood and unappreciated. The song's title, "Paradise," creates a contrast between the desired state of bliss and the actual reality, which is portrayed as a place of suffering.
The lyrics also touch on themes of betrayal and loneliness. The line "A lonely face will terrorize" evokes a sense of isolation, while the words "So tell the world of this horrible dame, and how she let go of her life" suggest a sense of betrayal. Overall, "Paradise" is a song that effectively conveys feelings of desperation, loneliness, and the sense of being trapped in a bleak, unfulfilling existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Wasted life I'm tired
I have not lived my life to the fullest and I am exhausted
Breathe life into mine, Father
I am seeking a higher power to give me a new purpose and meaning in life
My spirit caught in this hell
I feel trapped and unable to escape my current situation
The blood in my veins
My life force and energy
Oh - wanna escape me
I want to break free from my own body and mind
Desperation come
I am reaching out for help and salvation
Wanting me to fall, Father...
I am struggling with both my own demons and external forces that want me to fail
The weight of my words denied
I am not being taken seriously and my opinions are not valued
Despise me and loath my face
I am being rejected and judged solely based on my appearance and not my character
Will you force another year for us in paradise?
Is it worth the effort to continue living when our idea of paradise is unattainable?
Another tear in "paradise"...
Every setback and disappointment is another tear in our idealized view of the world
They say the world is an open road
The world is full of possibilities and opportunities
"Just let go and you will see"
In order to find true happiness, we must release our attachments and expectations
I won't care anyway
I have become apathetic to the world around me
Turn the lights
The darkness and despair of life have consumed me
I will never be free again
I am forever trapped in my own misery
Turn away baby
I am pushing away any potential sources of happiness and light in my life
Forever I am gone
I have lost all hope for redemption and change
"Face all, climb up higher"
To overcome our struggles, we must confront them head-on and strive for improvement
I smell their little lies, Father
There are those who deceive and manipulate us, and it is difficult to know whom to trust
You cannot turn me around
I am determined to continue on my own path, regardless of the obstacles
My life and my ways
I am responsible for my own decisions and actions
Oh - tell me the white lie
I seek comfort and relief from harsh truths, even if it is only temporary
Vindication
The satisfaction of being proven right or justified
For never wanting
to be part of...
I have always felt like an outsider, never truly belonging to any group or society
...a world made of
Empty words
The world is full of meaningless words and promises, and it is difficult to find anything of substance
No chance for the
Honest man
Those who speak truth and act with integrity are often overlooked and undervalued
I will feast on all
Your fears
I will no longer be intimidated by those who seek to control and manipulate others
above your paradise
A lonely face will terrorize...
Even in a place of supposed happiness and perfection, there will always be those who struggle and suffer
So tell the world of this horrible dame
And how she let go of her life
I have reached a point of no return and am resigning myself to my own demise
Contributed by Jayden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.