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.
Terrible Reality
Solitary Experiments Lyrics
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The one-way we walk
See the distance between human relationships
It's falling apart
Someone is leading me into past
The vision seems reality
Someone is leading me into dark
One God, one lie, is this the end of out time
To live in a world of harmony
One shock, one crime, we haven't observe the sign
To leave this life of agony
One breath, one try, who's justified to decide
To tread the human dignity
One soul, one mind, we are condemnied to survive
In terrible reality
We have nothing learned about the history
Our life seems lost
See the world's tumbling down. no one feels guilty
And we are crumbling to dust
One God, one lie, is this the end of out time
To live in a world of harmony
One shock, one crime, we haven't observe the sign
To leave this life of agony
One breath, one try, who's justified to decide
To tread the human dignity
One soul, one mind, we are condemnied to survive
In terrible reality
The lyrics of Solitary Experiments' "Terrible Reality" provide a poignant commentary on the state of modern society. The opening lines "we have nothing to lose by the way of fame, the one-way we walk" suggest that society has become fixated on fame and success, and that this has led to a loss of direction and purpose. This sense of aimlessness is reinforced by the lines "see the distance between human relationships, it's falling apart", which suggest that people have become increasingly disconnected from one another.
The following lines, "someone is leading me into the past, the vision seems reality, someone is leading me into dark, to realize insanity", highlight the sense of disorientation and confusion that many people experience in the modern world. The reference to "one God, one lie, is this the end of our time" suggests that society has lost its moral compass, and that the values and beliefs that once held people together are failing.
Overall, the song expresses a sense of despair and hopelessness, as if there is no way to escape from the "terrible reality" of modern life. The lyrics highlight the need for people to reconnect with one another, and to rediscover their shared values and sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
We have nothing to lose by the way of fame
We are not famous, and therefore we have nothing to lose in pursuing our goals, even if they are risky.
The one-way we walk
We are headed in a singular direction with no other paths to follow.
See the distance between human relationships
There is a growing gap between the connections we have with each other as people.
It's falling apart
The relationships are breaking down and losing cohesion.
Someone is leading me into past
I am being guided or influenced towards previous experiences or memories.
The vision seems reality
The memories or past experiences appear vivid and tangible, potentially blurring the line between fiction and reality.
Someone is leading me into dark
I am being taken towards a place of darkness or negativity, either figuratively or literally.
To realize insanity
The darkness or negativity is causing me to lose my grip on sanity and rationality.
One God, one lie, is this the end of out time
The idea of a single higher power or unifying truth is being questioned as possibly marking the end of our existence.
To live in a world of harmony
Despite the potential end of our time, we strive for a world where peace and cooperation reign.
One shock, one crime, we haven't observe the sign
Even with the signs indicating danger, we continue to commit harmful acts and ignore the consequences.
To leave this life of agony
We desire to escape a world of pain and suffering.
One breath, one try, who's justified to decide
The question of who has the right to decide the fate of human life and dignity is raised, despite the fact that we all have a limited existence.
To tread the human dignity
The concept of respect for one another's value as human beings is at stake.
One soul, one mind, we are condemnied to survive
Despite the difficulty of the world we live in, we are obligated to continue living and surviving together.
In terrible reality
Our existence is marked by a harsh and difficult reality.
Contributed by Christian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
iiShadowRunner
Here are the lyrics people
We have nothing to lose by the way of fame
The one-way we walk
See the distance between human relationships
It's falling apart
Someone is leading me into past
The vision seems reality
Someone is leading me into dark
To realize insanity
One God, one lie, is this the end of out time
To live in a world of harmony
One shock, one crime, we haven't observe the sign
To leave this life of agony
One breath, one try, who's justified to decide
To tread the human dignity
One soul, one mind, we are condemnied to survive
In terrible reality
We have nothing learned about the history
Our life seems lost
See the world's tumbling down. no one feels guilty
And we are crumbling to dust
One God, one lie, is this the end of out time
To live in a world of harmony
One shock, one crime, we haven't observe the sign
To leave this life of agony
One breath, one try, who's justified to decide
To tread the human dignity
One soul, one mind, we are condemnied to survive
In terrible reality
iiShadowRunner
Here are the lyrics people
We have nothing to lose by the way of fame
The one-way we walk
See the distance between human relationships
It's falling apart
Someone is leading me into past
The vision seems reality
Someone is leading me into dark
To realize insanity
One God, one lie, is this the end of out time
To live in a world of harmony
One shock, one crime, we haven't observe the sign
To leave this life of agony
One breath, one try, who's justified to decide
To tread the human dignity
One soul, one mind, we are condemnied to survive
In terrible reality
We have nothing learned about the history
Our life seems lost
See the world's tumbling down. no one feels guilty
And we are crumbling to dust
One God, one lie, is this the end of out time
To live in a world of harmony
One shock, one crime, we haven't observe the sign
To leave this life of agony
One breath, one try, who's justified to decide
To tread the human dignity
One soul, one mind, we are condemnied to survive
In terrible reality
Raphael Endrigo
very well muito bom
Antonio Brell
Excepcional.
Beats of Zion
Spiritual pressure is real here
maya günther
eine absolute hammermucke..kommen sehr wenige bands an diese klänge heran. hammer!!
Lauris Millers
best song ever
Thomas Zaubermann
Very good..
A H
The picture, where and what is it from? Thanks.
BlackCroft666LP
I think it is from the movie "Constantin"
Iván Izquierdo
@4TReSsE There's nothing to compare with VNV Nation, because we're talkin'about different genres. On Paradox cd, u cannot find futurepop themes, just 90's industrial / EBM. I repeat, nothing to compare with VNV, however, with their recent releases - In the eye of the beholder & Compendium 2- the futurepop influence is evident, at least for me. ;)