SMASH INTO PIECES truly makes modern rock, combining the phenomenal vocal and lyrical depth of Chris Adam Hedman Sörbye with the aggressive yet melodic guitar attacks from Benjamin Jennebo and Per Bergquist, and the hard hitting combination of bassist Viktor Vidlund and drummer Isak Snow.
The band reached the semifinal of the Swedish version of “Sweden got talent” in 2009 but dropped out of the competition to sign a record deal with Ninetone Records. Things however really didn’t work out as planned and the collaboration with the label came to a end after just one released single “Fading” – a song still gaining a great deal of attention and airplay, especially from the leading rock radio station Bandit 106.3.
The band picked up superb feedback from their hugely energetic live shows and in a short amount of time the band had the pleasure of sharing stage with among others Dead By April, Twisted Sisters, Teddybears Sthm, Raised Fists, Mustasch, Treat and many more.
Their first full length international album release came in 2013 with Unbreakable. Further headline tours of Sweden, Finland and the other Nordic countries followed along with support tours of the rest of Europe with Amaranthe
The second album The Apocalypse DJ was released in 2015 and another extensive tour cycle continued alongside. For the first time the band were able to complete a full headline Europe wide tour.
The third album is due for release at some point in 2016 but there has been no confirmed date at this point. The band announced that Isak Snow had left the band on 1st April 2016. Most people thinking this was a joke of some sort awaited further news. The band announced on the 6th of April that there was a new drummer that had joined the band. The only name given at this stage has shown that The Apocalypse DJ has descended and joined the band. No other information is known at this stage.
SMASH INTO PIECES is a must – and will definitely thrive in a larger setting – their sound much definitive says arena. Together, their talent and chemistry will not be ignored or denied.
Checkmate
Smash Into Pieces Lyrics
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So it seems
On the side that´s not yours
Illusions of course
You roll the dice
No surprise
Three times six
That's the trick
Colors fade into the flames
Black and white is what remains
We are only pieces to play
My own queen to change the game
Now the king has been betrayed
Bridges burn
I realise my faith
You call checkmate
Just stop pretend
Time won't mend
It won't heal your remorse
Past my breaking point
Changes of heart
Drift apart
Shifting ways in this game
And now it is too late
Colors fade into the flames
Black and white is what remains
We are only pieces to play
My own queen to change the game
Now the king has been betrayed
Bridges burn
I realise my faith
You call checkmate
Remind yourself and tell me if
The night you had was worth it
Did it touch the spot, you keep inside?
Was it all you ever wanted?
A night over lifetime
A game over night
Colors fade into the flames
Black and white is what remains
We are only pieces to play
My own queen to change the game
Now the king has been betrayed
Bridges burn
I realise my faith
You call checkmate
In "Checkmate" by Smash Into Pieces, the lyrics are about a relationship that has come to an end due to betrayal. The opening lines, "The grass is so green, So it seems, On the side that´s not yours, Illusions of course" suggest the singer is reflecting on how things looked perfect from a distance, but upon closer inspection, there are flaws. As the song continues the line "You roll the dice, No surprise, Three times six, That's the trick, The devil wears your lips" implies that the singer's partner was untrustworthy and deceitful, a devil in disguise.
The chorus repeats "Colors fade into the flames, Black and white is what remains, We are only pieces to play, My own queen to change the game, Now the king has been betrayed, Bridges burn, I realize my faith, You call checkmate," to emphasize that trust has been broken, and there is no going back. The singer feels betrayed and knows that the relationship is over, "Bridges burn, I realize my faith, You call checkmate." The verses' lyrics continue to discuss how the illusions are removed within the relationship, things that appear to be perfect are not always genuine.
The final stanza of the song, "Remind yourself and tell me if, The night you had was worth it, Did it touch the spot, you keep inside? Was it all you ever wanted? A night over lifetime, A game over night," asks the other person if they are happy with their choice, if the relationship was worth losing something true. The lyrics are visceral and intense, conveying a sense of betrayal and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
The grass is so green
The situation outwardly seems perfect
So it seems
The situation outwardly seems perfect
On the side that´s not yours
The situation is favorable for someone else
Illusions of course
The situation is not as it appears
You roll the dice
You take a chance
No surprise
The outcome was expected
Three times six
The outcome of the chance is unfavorable
That's the trick
Bad things happen in life
The devil wears your lips
You are responsible for your own misfortune
Colors fade into the flames
Everything is temporary
Black and white is what remains
What's important lasts
We are only pieces to play
People are just pawns in the game of life
My own queen to change the game
The individual has the power to change their own situation
Now the king has been betrayed
Someone in power has been taken down
Bridges burn
There's no going back from a certain point
I realise my faith
You come to a realization about your beliefs
You call checkmate
You or someone else has won the game
Just stop pretend
Stop acting like everything is okay when it's not
Time won't mend
Time doesn't necessarily heal all wounds
It won't heal your remorse
You can't run away from your problems or guilt
Past my breaking point
You've reached your limit
Changes of heart
You or someone else changes their mind, feelings or beliefs
Drift apart
Relationships deviate from one another
Shifting ways in this game
Things are constantly changing
And now it is too late
It's too late to change things
Remind yourself and tell me if
Reflect on your experiences and tell me
The night you had was worth it
Was the experience worth it?
Did it touch the spot, you keep inside?
Did it satisfy your inner desires?
Was it all you ever wanted?
Did it meet all of your expectations?
A night over lifetime
Is one experience worth risking your future?
A game over night
Is one experience worth losing everything else?
You call checkmate
You or someone else has won the game
Contributed by Jayden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin Ariel Iglesias
Checkmate Lyrics
The grass is so green
So it seems
On the side that's not yours
Illusions of course
You roll the dice
No surprise
Three times six
That's the trick
The devil wears your lips
Colors fade into the flames
Black and white is what remains
We are only pieces to play
My own queen to change the game
Now the king has been betrayed
Bridges burn
I realise my faith
You call checkmate
Just stop pretend
Time won't mend
It won't heal your remorse
Past my breaking point
Changes of heart
Drift apart
Shifting ways in this game
And now it is too late
Colors fade into the flames
Black and white is what remains
We are only pieces to play
My own queen to change the game
Now the king has been betrayed
Bridges burn
I realise my faith
You call checkmate
Remind yourself and tell me if
The night you had was worth it
Did it touch the spot, you keep inside?
Was it all you ever wanted?
A night over lifetime
A game over night
Colors fade into the flames
Black and white is what remains
We are only pieces to play
My own queen to change the game
Now the king has been betrayed
Bridges burn
I realise my faith
You call checkmate
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lyrics - please like this comment
The grass is so green
So it seems
On the side that´s not yours
Illusions of course
You roll the dice
No surprise
Three times six
That's the trick
The devil wears your lips
Colors fade into the flames
Black and white is what remains
We are only pieces to play
My own queen to change the game
Now the king has been betrayed
Bridges burn
I realise my fate
You call checkmate
Just stop pretend
Time won't mend
It won't heal your remorse
Past my breaking point
Changes of heart
Drift apart
Shifting ways in this game
And now it is too late
Colors fade into the flames
Black and white is what remains
We are only pieces to play
My own queen to change the game
Now the king has been betrayed
Bridges burn
I realise my fate
You call checkmate
Remind yourself and tell me if
The night you had was worth it
Did it touch the spot, you keep inside?
Was it all you ever wanted?
A night over lifetime
A game over night
Colors fade into the flames
Black and white is what remains
We are only pieces to play
My own queen to change the game
Now the king has been betrayed
Bridges burn
I realise my fate
You call checkmate
Kevin Ariel Iglesias
Checkmate Lyrics
The grass is so green
So it seems
On the side that's not yours
Illusions of course
You roll the dice
No surprise
Three times six
That's the trick
The devil wears your lips
Colors fade into the flames
Black and white is what remains
We are only pieces to play
My own queen to change the game
Now the king has been betrayed
Bridges burn
I realise my faith
You call checkmate
Just stop pretend
Time won't mend
It won't heal your remorse
Past my breaking point
Changes of heart
Drift apart
Shifting ways in this game
And now it is too late
Colors fade into the flames
Black and white is what remains
We are only pieces to play
My own queen to change the game
Now the king has been betrayed
Bridges burn
I realise my faith
You call checkmate
Remind yourself and tell me if
The night you had was worth it
Did it touch the spot, you keep inside?
Was it all you ever wanted?
A night over lifetime
A game over night
Colors fade into the flames
Black and white is what remains
We are only pieces to play
My own queen to change the game
Now the king has been betrayed
Bridges burn
I realise my faith
You call checkmate
CheeseMeisterrrr
By the way, the word "faith" in the line "Bridges burn, I realise my faith" is actually "fate".
CHIVALROUS VILLAINS
This bands got a real talent for the killer melodies with every song!
Charlene smith
I relate to this band strangely. I want to say thankyou u guys are getting me through things i dnt want to feel. You really did pull me slightly back off of a ledge. I had nothing and no 1 to stop the fall. I use to be so strong i survived enough pain for 100 life times and was barely standing so thankyou guys your songs represent so much more than you know
Amanda Faith
They really are amazing🎤🎼🎹🎶🖤🎶🎼
Lu Lawrence
Your not alone...
Håkon Rød
This band is definitely on my top 5 as probably many would agree
Amanda McAbee
oh yea .. def my top like 3 right now!
LeeRoy Jenkins
top 10
Lexy Layton
yes I do