The important part on keys was filled by Simone. Since a long time they played together with her, and because of the strength of their friendship it was an easy and well done decision. For the bass-job they decided to take Hendrik, a very impressive and experienced musician. Once again they could win a close friend as a band-member. The only thing missing in this team was a powerful vocalist. Luck was on their side and so they found Sandra. After visiting a rehearsal she decided to give her voice to Soulslide.
Soulslide recorded their debut album Dreamshade from January to February 2003. The CD includes four songs recorded at the Play-it-Loud Studio in Duisburg, Germany.
At first Soulslide recorded those four tracks for the Promo-CD so that they could find a label, and to respond to the great demand of the fans they also produced 400 pieces, 100 signed by the band members. The CD includes the tracks 01. Nightmare 02. The Dreamer 03. Soulslide 04. Alone in the dark. The CD was sold-out after 5 month so they produced another 1000 pieces.
In the end of 2003 Sandra moved back to Austria and Lars left the band because of musical and personal differences.
Soulslide recorded their next demo in 2004 at House of Music together with engineer Achim Köhler and drummer Jörg Michael (Stratovarius). It was cool of Jörg that he helped out immediately after they asked him as he likes to play and was convinced by the material! This gave them the great opportunity to continue working on the newer songs. During that time Christian Lessner produced the videoclip to Into Despair. It was a new experience for both sides and Christian made an excellent job and spend a hell of time into his work.
It was in the beginning of 2005 were Sandra told them that she got heavily diseased and that they only can wait and take a look if she can ever sing again. Fortunately she get well again but they had to split at the end of 2006 because of the big distance of their hometowns. It was impossible to rehears and do anything new. Another problem in the last month was to find a permanent drummer. Fortunately former drummer Lars decided to abandon his ineffective band journeys and returned to Soulslide.
They found the new singer Cynthia in the end of 2007 and recorded a new song after two month with engineer Andi Petri at Play-it-Loud Studio. At the moment they work out the old songs with Cynthia to prepare for first liveshows in the beginning of 2008.
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Phoenix
Soulslide Lyrics
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My feet touch burning ground
Though I move on
And what
I've been has to fade
For what I'll become
"Hold on!" I'm telling to myself
Into the fire
Though it burns my skin
And all I've been fades within
Oh holy fire
Let me be reborn
And one day I will guide their way home
Living in you is all I desire
As I start dancing the fire burns higher
Shelters my heart, kisses my dreams
Eases my soul 'til I'm finally free
Light as the wind, bright as the sun
Clear as the rain - all my sorrows are gone
Through worlds of fire
My spirit roams
Charmed by the calling
Of a well known voice
It tells me softly
What I felt deep inside:
"Make yourself ready!
Daughter - it's time!"
So I spread my wings
And my new life beings...
Past is gone
The darkness vanishs
I'm the light of dawn
Reborn
A fires thonge
Has washed away the moan
So let me be the ray of light
That guides your way by night
Born in the fire
That now is my skin
And all I am lies within
Oh holy fire
I am the newborn
Who lights up your life
and guides your way home
The lyrics of Soulslide's song "Phoenix" speak to the theme of rebirth and transformation. The singer in the song is alone, experiencing a burning sensation as they move forward into the fire. They acknowledge that what they have been must fade away for what they will become. The singer then tells themselves to hold on and face their fate. They are willing to go through the fire, knowing that it will purify them and help them become better. The singer feels reborn and ready to guide others back home. They declare that they are now the light of dawn, and their past sorrows are gone. The fire is now a part of them, and their new life has just begun.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm alone
I find myself alone and without the comfort of anyone or anything.
My feet touch burning ground
The ground I walk on is scorching hot and feels like it's burning my feet.
Though I move on
Despite the burning sensation, I keep moving forward towards my goal.
And what I've been has to fade
I'm leaving behind my past self and everything associated with it.
For what I'll become
I'm hopeful for my future self and what I could potentially become.
"Hold on!" I'm telling to myself
I'm trying to motivate myself to be strong and hold on to my beliefs.
"Hold on and face your fate!"
I'm telling myself to be courageous and confront my destiny.
Into the fire
I enter the flames without fear or hesitation.
Though it burns my skin
The heat is intense and causes pain, but I continue moving forward.
And all I've been fades within
My past is slowly fading away and becoming a distant memory.
Oh holy fire
The flames surrounding me are sacred and unable to hurt me.
Let me be reborn
I wish to be resurrected as a new and improved version of myself.
And one day I will guide their way home
I aspire to help others find their way and lead them to safety.
Living in you is all I desire
My only desire is to live within you.
As I start dancing the fire burns higher
As I dance, the flames increase in intensity and make me feel alive.
Shelters my heart, kisses my dreams
The fire provides a sense of comfort and supports my aspirations.
Eases my soul 'til I'm finally free
The fire calms my spirit and enables me to be free from anxiety and worries.
Light as the wind, bright as the sun
I feel light and radiant, free of burdens and sorrows.
Clear as the rain - all my sorrows are gone
The cleansing rain washed away all my pain and sorrows.
Through worlds of fire
I travel through different worlds and experience various trials.
My spirit roams
My soul wanders freely without constraint.
Charmed by the calling
I'm captivated by the beckoning of a mysterious voice.
Of a well known voice
The voice is familiar to me.
It tells me softly
The voice speaks to me in a gentle and soothing tone.
What I felt deep inside:
The voice confirms what I have always known within.
"Make yourself ready!
The voice is commanding me to prepare myself.
Daughter - it's time!"
The voice is addressing me as a daughter and telling me it's time to take action.
So I spread my wings
I embrace my freedom and spread my wings.
And my new life beings...
I am embarking on a new journey and entering a new phase of life.
Past is gone
My past is left behind and no longer holds me back.
The darkness vanishs
The darkness that overshadowed my life is disappearing.
I'm the light of dawn
I am a beacon of hope and light in my new life.
Reborn
I am reborn and rejuvenated.
A fires thonge
The tongue of fire that shaped me.
Has washed away the moan
The suffering of the past is gone, scorched away by the flames.
So let me be the ray of light
Allow me to guide you in your darkest moments.
That guides your way by night
I will help you navigate through the darkness and overcome your fears.
Born in the fire
I am created and forged by the flames.
That now is my skin
The heat has become a part of me and shaped who I am.
And all I am lies within
My identity is rooted and embedded in the fire.
Oh holy fire
The fire is pure and sacred to me.
I am the newborn
I am reborn and renewed, ready to face life's challenges.
Who lights up your life
I am the light that illuminates and brings joy to your life.
and guides your way home
I will be your guide and lead you to your destination.
Contributed by Alice B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.