1) Sinner is a German heav… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands with name Sinner:
1) Sinner is a German heavy metal band formed in 1980 by vocalist and bassist Mat Sinner (Goddess Shiva, Primal Fear). Their most recent album, 'Mask Of Sanity' was released in January of 2007.
Based in Baden-Württemberg, Sinner released their first album, Wild'N'Evil' in 1982. This album, along with the next two ('Fast Decision' and 'Danger Zone') were raw affairs, having little in common with the melodic metal they would later become known for. After many personnel changes, the band saw the addition of Accept's Herman Frank on guitars and the release of 'Touch Of Sin' in 1985. Frank would leave before the next album, 1986's 'Comin' Out Fighting'.
1987 saw the release of 'Dangerous Charm', a much more melodic album than previous efforts, but shortly after this the band took a break and wouldn't be heard of again for five years.
In 1990 Mat Sinner released a solo album called 'Back To The Bullet' with a completely new band. This same band reformed Sinner and released 'No More Alibis' in 1992, an album far heavier than anything Sinner had released before. This renewed vigour coupled with songwriting that far exceeded the band's previous releases not only carried on but strengthened with 'Respect' in 1994 and 'Bottom Line' in 1995, the latter staying in the Japanese national charts for five weeks. Since the reformation the band's reputation had improved immensely, touring as support for bands such as Mr. Big and Savatage as well as headlining their own German tour and releasing a live album. Sinner were to reach even higher peaks though, releasing two hugely successful albums with 'Judgement Day' in 1997 and 'The Nature Of Evil' in 1998 before touring Europe as support for rock giants Deep Purple. 'The Nature Of Evil' was the band's most successful album to date, reaching 63 in the German album charts.
In 1998 Mat Sinner and Tom Naumann, who had been with Sinner since their reformation in 1992 formed Primal Fear with ex-Gamma Ray vocalist Ralf Scheepers. Mat Sinner has been involved as a driving force in both Sinner and Primal Fear to this day.
In 2000 the band saw its first line-up change in five years as several members left, including guitarist Tom Naumann while ex-Helloween and Gamma Ray's Uli Kusch filled in on drums for 'The End Of Sanctuary'. However, in 2003 the previous 1995-1999 line-up renewed itself and released 'There Will Be Execution' before going quiet again for four years. In the past nine years the band had released six albums, each as good, if not better than the last, proving to be the band's most successful period. This success would continue, as after releasing two more albums with Primal Fear and an album with his pre-Sinner band Goddess Shiva, Mat Sinner brought Sinner back with mainstays Tom Naumann (guitar) and Frank Rössler (keyboards) to release 'Mask Of Sanity' in 2007. This album spawned two popular singles in 'Diary Of Evil' and 'Black' and included a faithful rendition of Thin Lizzy's 'Please Don't Go'.
2) Sinner was British NWOBHM band formed in 1978 which released one single Need Your Love / Beggar / God's in His Heaven (1979).
3) Polish death metal band.
4) Blackened hardcore from Niagara, Ontario, Canada. https://sinnerculture.bandcamp.com/
Locked & Loaded
Sinner Lyrics
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I'm gonna set a fire burning
Gonna stay lonely
I'm not gonna play your fool
I got trouble all around me
The way to find you
Now you won't need to tell me the truth
The darkness came out of the blue
I'm locked and loaded
Gonna set my eyes on you
I'm locked and loaded
A prayer and a view
I pray to God
Nothing left for me to do
Living on sacred ground
The sound of distant thunder rules
Two souls are inside me
Fighting in me
Talking to the dead is so cruel
Every night and day there's a light on your way
The darkness will be hiding the truth
I'm locked and loaded
Through the burning desert sand
I'm locked and loaded
I'm a stranger in a strange land
In the song "Locked And Loaded," by Sinner, the singer is clearly in a state of distress. The song depicts a sense of determination and frustration at the same time. The singer is on a mission to find someone, perhaps an adversary, and seems to be ready to take extreme measures to do so. The opening lines, "I'm watching you, I'm gonna set a fire burning" convey a sense of urgency and give the impression that the person being watched is in danger. The use of the phrase "watching you" suggests that the singer has their target under surveillance and is biding their time.
In the second verse, the singer confesses to having trouble all around them, making it seem that something has gone wrong, but then they immediately shift their focus back to finding their target. The line "Every night and day I will light up your way" again shows the level of persistence the singer has towards their objective. The sense of darkness and mystery surrounding the song is portrayed through the line "The darkness came out of the blue," suggesting that the singer's trouble started unexpectedly.
With the chorus "I'm locked and loaded/Gonna set my eyes on you" repeated throughout the song, it becomes clear that the singer is going to take action against their target. With the repeated reference to being a "stranger in a strange land," the singer suggests that their mission may take place in an unfamiliar area, another facet adding to the already tense atmosphere of the song. The song's closing line, "I'm a stranger in a strange land," is also reminiscent of other well-known works of literature, such as Robert Heinlein's science fiction novel of the same name.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm watching you
I am closely observing your movements and actions.
I'm gonna set a fire burning
I will ignite a fire as a metaphorical representation of my passionate emotions.
Gonna stay lonely
I prefer being alone and not associated with people who might cause me pain or exploitation.
I'm not gonna play your fool
I refuse to be taken advantage of or manipulated by you.
I got trouble all around me
I am surrounded by various problems and difficulties in my life.
The way to find you
My search for you and your true intentions.
Now you won't need to tell me the truth
I have found enough evidence to prove your true intentions and do not require any further explanations from you.
Every night and day I will light up your way
I will be a guiding light in your life, even during the darkest of times.
The darkness came out of the blue
Unexpected and sudden unpleasant events occurred in my life.
I'm locked and loaded
I am fully prepared and ready to face any challenges or confrontations with you.
Gonna set my eyes on you
I will closely monitor your every move and action.
A prayer and a view
I have hope for divine intervention and am constantly analyzing my surroundings for any changes.
I pray to God
I am hoping for divine intervention and strength to deal with the challenges I am facing.
Nothing left for me to do
I have exhausted all possible solutions and am resigned to accept the current situation.
Living on sacred ground
I am living in a place of immense importance and meaning to me.
The sound of distant thunder rules
The effects of powerful events in the distance are being felt in my life.
Two souls are inside me
I am torn between making two choices which both hold significance to me.
Fighting in me
An internal conflict exists within me.
Talking to the dead is so cruel
Attempt to bring back the past is a futile effort and will only cause further pain.
The darkness will be hiding the truth
Difficult or unpleasant truths will be concealed or overlooked.
Through the burning desert sand
I am willingly going through a grueling and difficult period of my life.
I'm a stranger in a strange land
My current situation or environment is alien to me and I feel isolated or disconnected from my surroundings.
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