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!
Tears for a Son
Seventh Wonder Lyrics
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On the side of your bed
Watching her take care of junior
This ain't the life I wished for
To see my son living his life an empty shell
While I am living hell
My back hurts
The man next door
plays evil music he's such a creep
The mask I carry on the outside
prevents the inside from shining through
The pain of missing you...
Now...
One last try
No, I won't let my son die
Heaven tends to help
the believing ones
Let us hope for light
Tomorrow's a brand new day
Spare us a day of sorrow and decay
The lyrics of Seventh Wonder's "Tears for a Son" speak to the pain and frustration of a father watching his son live a life that is not fulfilling or happy. He talks about wasting years watching his wife take care of their son, while he himself is living in his own personal hell. The man is clearly struggling with his own pain, and the agony he feels watching his son suffer is almost unbearable. He talks about the pain in his back and the noisy neighbor, but it is clear that these things are nothing in comparison to the sadness he feels over his son. The mask he wears on the outside is a clear indication that he is hiding his true feelings, perhaps out of shame or guilt over not being able to provide more for his son.
In the second stanza, the man resolves to make a change. He speaks of making one final attempt to save his son from a life of despair. He hopes that heaven will help him, and he asks for a day without sorrow or decay. It is clear that the man has hit rock bottom, but he still harbors a glimmer of hope that things can get better.
Overall, Tears for a Son is a poignant and emotional song about the pain of watching someone you love suffer. It is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been wasting many years
I have spent a significant amount of time doing something that was not meaningful or purposeful.
On the side of your bed
I have been an observer of someone's life, watching from afar but never fully participating.
Watching her take care of junior
I have witnessed someone attending to the needs of a child, without being able to contribute myself.
This ain't the life I wished for
This situation is not what I desired, and I feel unfulfilled.
To see my son living his life an empty shell
It saddens me to observe my child living a life that lacks vitality or purpose.
While I am living hell
I feel tortured and unhappy with my own existence.
My back hurts
I experience physical discomfort that limits my movement and ability to rest.
And ruins my sleep
The pain in my back leads to a lack of restful sleep at night.
The man next door
My neighbor is a person who lives in close proximity to me.
plays evil music he's such a creep
The music that my neighbor plays is unpleasant to me, and I consider him to be a creepy person.
The mask I carry on the outside
I hide my true feelings and emotions from others, presenting a false persona on the surface.
prevents the inside from shining through
This facade stops others from being able to see my true self, preventing me from truly connecting with others.
The pain of missing you...
The feeling of loss and longing for someone or something is causing me immense emotional distress.
Now...
At this precise moment in time...
One last try
This is my final attempt to make something work.
No, I won't let my son die
I refuse to let my child succumb to a life without purpose or fulfillment.
Heaven tends to help
There is divine intervention that can aid us in our struggles.
the believing ones
Those who have faith or trust in a higher power can receive its assistance.
Let us hope for light
It is our wish to experience peace, joy, or hope in our lives.
Tomorrow's a brand new day
We have the opportunity to make a fresh start tomorrow, with new possibilities and opportunities.
Spare us a day of sorrow and decay
We wish to avoid experiencing feelings of sadness and decline, and instead seek happiness and growth.
Contributed by Camilla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elessar Yávëtil
great band, if seventh wonder ever loses this singer they will only be half of what they are
Pablo Ganga
Good song!
listen to Bug Seance
Thanks for uploading this :)
Chris Hills
@hyggahar im just proud to be one of the lucky few in this world to listen to this amazing band
Joachim Ruud
Who is the man next door? Why is he a creep?
Matheus Cruz
Probably a metalhead, old people tend to think they're evil.
Alejandro Fonseca Lopez
Joachim Ruud he is a creep because he plays an evil music.
Koroshiya
I wonder if that's from the perspective of the man in coma... thus sensing the presence of his father by his bedside & hears the radio his son turned on earlier.
njaamyr
creme fraiche