Solitary Experiments formed in 1994 as a collaboration between Dennis Schob… Read Full Bio ↴Solitary Experiments formed in 1994 as a collaboration between Dennis Schober and Michael Thieleman, who had briefly collaborated before as 'Plague'. The following years saw occasional live shows and the release of a couple of demo tapes before the song 'God, Where Are You?' from the 'New Violent Breed' compilation in 1999, which would become a hit in their native Germany as well as Holland and the USA. Their debut album 'Final Approach' was released on Machinery later that year.

A couple of high-profile festival performances in 2000 (including a slot at that years chaotic Wave-Gotik-Treffen) preceeded their second album 'Paradox' in 2001, with their first performances in the USA later that year. The 2002 remix collection 'Final Assault' would be their final release on Machinenwelt, moving to Out of Line for 2003's 'Advance Into Unknown'. A tour with Icon of Coil followed a year later, with Solitary Experiments 4th studio album 'Cause and Effect' released in September 2005.

The Line-Up

* Michael Thielemann - Sampling, Programming, Keyboards, Engineering and Recording
* Dennis Schober - Lyrics, Vocals, Effects
* Steve Graeber - Keyboards, Programming, Sampling

The band briefly used a female backing vocalist (Dana Apitz) when they first formed, but she left in 1998.

Game Over
Solitary Experiments Lyrics

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You want to play
Let's start the game
Remember just one thing
Nothing stays the same

Observe the rules
First move is made
You should not hesitate

Before it seems too late

Before my eyes I've been betrayed
The deeds of selfish men I hate
King for a day fool for decades

Chorus:
Another tale another lie
I'm on the brink of breaking point
Stop making words up just to please
But promises are made to keep
Another turn another fail
I guess it's time to end this game
You've had the chance to proof me wrong
There's no excuse for more mistakes

You set the stone
Don't let it go
Maybe it's your last chance
Of course you'll never know

You attack
Your masterstroke
You'd better hurry up
No compromise allowed

(Chorus 2X)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Solitary Experiments' song "Game Over" express a warning to a rival, to be careful with the game being played. The song is a metaphor for a relationship or a competition, urging the opponent to observe the rules and play fair. The singer warns that nothing in the game will remain the same and the first move must be made without hesitation. Through the words "Before my eyes I've been betrayed, The deeds of selfish men I hate" the singer hints at the effect of selfish actions which lead to broken trust and promises. The chorus suggests that consequences arise from telling lies, making promises that aren't kept, and repeating mistakes due to selfish motives.

The second verse urges the player to hold onto the gains acquired in the game because it might not happen again. The opponent's attack is described as a masterstroke, signaling that the rival player is dangerous, but the singer does not encourage compromise. The chorus repeats, reaffirming the message with an additional line "I guess it's time to end this game, You've had the chance to proof me wrong, There's no excuse for more mistakes". The song closes with a sustained repetition of the final line from the chorus, thereby emphasizing the finality of the situation.

Line by Line Meaning

You want to play
You are expressing your desire to play a game.

Let's start the game
Let us initiate the game.

Remember just one thing
Recall and keep in mind only this specific aspect.

Nothing stays the same
Changes happen in life, and things never remain constant.

Observe the rules
Take note of the regulations.

First move is made
The initial step has been taken.

You should not hesitate
Do not delay taking action.

Before it seems too late
Do it before it feels like it's too delayed.

Before my eyes I've been betrayed
I've been deceived or mistreated; and it happened in front of me.

The deeds of selfish men I hate
I dislike the actions of self-centered people.

King for a day fool for decades
A person can enjoy power and influence for a short period, but it can end up being a regrettable decision in the long run.

Another tale another lie
Yet again, a false narrative is being presented.

I'm on the brink of breaking point
I am near my extreme limit of being able to handle the situation.

Stop making words up just to please
Stop fabricating stories just to appease others.

But promises are made to keep
Commitments are meant to be fulfilled.

Another turn another fail
Another move or attempt resulted in failure.

I guess it's time to end this game
It's possible that the time has come to conclude the game.

You've had the chance to proof me wrong
You were given the opportunity to falsify my beliefs, but you failed.

There's no excuse for more mistakes
There is no justification for additional errors.

You set the stone
You started or established things in motion.

Don't let it go
Do not relinquish control or authority.

Maybe it's your last chance
This could be your final opportunity to prove yourself.

Of course you'll never know
Obviously, you can never be certain.