Power, energy, intensity. Shadowside can be defined by their and passion fo… Read Full Bio ↴Power, energy, intensity. Shadowside can be defined by their and passion for Rock and courage to take risks and pursue goals and dreams. Featuring Dani Nolden, one of the most unique and strong female voices ever heard and strong musicianship, they combine the four members' influences of Hard Rock, Thrash and Heavy Metal to create songs with strong hooks, heavy guitars, catchy melodies and a vigorous performance with a hint of modern.

Even though the four metallers have different origins (Lithuanian, German, Portuguese and Italian), they were born and raised in Brazil and started activities in 2001 the sunny beach of Santos with the release of an independent EP, followed by a national tour that included opening for bands like Nightwish and Primal Fear.

The hype generated about the band created very high expectations for their official debut full length Theatre of Shadows, released in 2006, an instant national success. They were chosen to support Helloween in their Brazilian tour in 2006. Since then, they have been on the road frequently, having toured Spain twice, USA five times and packed venues in Brazil. Other artists they have performed with are Iron Maiden, Kittie, Divine Heresy, Daath, Temple of Brutality (featuring David Ellefson of Megadeth) and Sepultura.

August 2009 saw the release of Dare to Dream, Shadowside's second album, in Brazil only. The band took a big risk and dared to go for a raw and direct sound. The idea was immediately accepted and embraced by the fans and the album immediately hit position 4 in the Roadie Crew album charts (the most important Brazilian Metal magazine), only below Heaven and Hell, Iron Maiden and Blaze Bayley.
Shadowside is currently being described by the media as “the best band Brazilian band in activity” (Novo Metal website) and as the band that rescued attitude in Rock music (Roadie Crew Magazine). Dare to Dream also received high praise, being picked album of the year by the vast majority of the press in Brazil, top 3 albums by nearly every website and magazine in the country, voted by readers of the Portuguese magazine Horns Up! as the best Brazilian band and by readers of Roadie Crew as best female singer and top 3 overall, top 3 albums, top 3 bands, top 10 guitarists and top 10 live concerts.

Dare to Dream was released worldwide released in June 2010. The rising stars of the Brazilian Metal and Rock music scenes, Shadowside's last album title reflects what they always knew they should do: Dare to Dream. The band said goodbye to 2010 after an almost 2 months long tour with legendary rock band W.A.S.P. through Europe and entered the studio again in early 2011 to record new material, titled Inner Monster Out produced and mixed by Fredrik Nordström (Arch Enemy, Evergrey, Dimmu Borgir, Bring me the Horizon and many more). The raw energy on all the 11 tracks show a band that are not afraid to try and grow even more mature after every release, despite the young average age – late 20's – of the band members.

Kingdom Of Life
Shadowside Lyrics

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You're not alone, you do have someone

To love and to trust
Let me take you to my paradise
In your land your heart will be crushed

Don't run away from your destiny
Cause you've got the power in your hands

Close your eyes if you can't see
The paradise and the magic land

This is your final chance
Never let it go
This is your last chance
Follow the light and find the
Kingdom of life

Now you're in the kingdon of life
Let my angels protect your way
My guides will tell you no lies
Enjoy then, you found the way

This is your chance
Never let it go
This is your last chance
Follow the light and find the
Kingdom of life

Don't hide away from the peace of your mind
Come with me and don't make yourself blind

Overall Meaning

The song “Kingdom of Life” by Shadowside is a melodic, hopeful and empowering song that speaks of finding purpose, strength and peace within oneself. The opening lyrics “you're not alone, you do have someone to love and to trust” sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer offers a promise of companionship and a helping hand through life's struggles. The singer then invites the listener to their paradise, a metaphorical place where they can seek refuge and find solace. However, the lyrics also hint at the dangers of remaining in one's own land where their “heart will be crushed”, a warning that complacency and stagnation can lead to self-destruction.

The chorus speaks of taking the chance and grasping the power that lies within oneself. It urges the listener to not let go of the opportunity to find their own kingdom of life, a place where they can be happy, content and fulfilled. The imagery in the song is rich with angels and guides, guiding the listener towards their destination. The line “don't hide away from the peace of your mind” is a reminder that inner peace is essential to overcoming life's challenges, a lesson that can be applied to anyone struggling with self-doubt or inner turmoil.

Line by Line Meaning

You're not alone, you do have someone
You have someone to love and trust. You are not alone.

To love and to trust
There is someone who loves and trusts you.

Let me take you to my paradise
I want to show you a paradise.

In your land your heart will be crushed
If you continue down your current path, your heart will be broken.

Don't run away from your destiny
Don't avoid your destiny, face it head-on.

Cause you've got the power in your hands
You have the power to create your own destiny.

Close your eyes if you can't see
Use your imagination if you cannot see what I see.

The paradise and the magic land
The wonderful, magical place I am showing you.

This is your final chance
This is your last opportunity.

Never let it go
Don't give up on this chance.

Follow the light and find the
Look toward the light, and you will find the