Already with their debut “Truth To Promises” (1999 – Noise Records) Andy and his band delivered a strong piece of work which immediately gained the band a lot of attention and fantastic reviews. Andy, guitarist Cédric “Cede” Dupont and bassist Dennis Wohlbold became the creative core of the band, producing razor-sharp riffs and catchy melodies as if there was no tomorrow. Following a tour supporting MERCYFUL FATE, the band released their sophomore album “Sinctuary” (2000 – Noise Records), which managed to spread the name SYMPHORCE even further. Both fans and press hailed SYMPHORCE as one of the most promising and hopeful bands of the future, and they were right… The last few line-up problems were solved when guitarist/songwriter Markus Pohl and drummer Sascha Sauer joined the band. After playing a number of shows and festivals, the band devoted itself to the creation of new songs.
Now working with Metal Blade as their new partner, SYMPHORCE recorded their following two albums, “phorcefulAhead” (2002) and “Twice Second” (2004) at the House of Music Studios with Achim Köhler (BRAINSTORM, PRIMAL FEAR etc.) producing. “Energetic”, “modern”, “with real bite” are just some of the descriptions that the worldwide press gave the band. Through tours supporting the likes of KAMELOT and GRAVE DIGGER, as well as several festival shows, SYMPHORCE established themselves as a first-class international live act. Despite the difficulty of following up the press’ and fans’ favorite “Twice Second”, SYMPHORCE delivered once again. Everybody, from the last few skeptics to the true “phorceheads”, was equally surprised: “GodSpeed” showcased a band that had become a staple in the music world of 2005. Working with producer Dennis Ward (ANGRA, PINK CREAM 69) at the House of Music Studios, the band created a modern yet timeless album, far beyond the confines of so called power metal. A tour with SONATA ARCTICA and SYMPHORCE’s US live debut followed, making the band a worldwide name. In “Become Death” was released, the sixth album, featuring new drummer Steffen Theurer. Produced by Dennis Ward and mastered by Achim Köhler once again, “Become Death” is a true and unexpected progression for the band.
In The Cold
Symphorce Lyrics
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You say this life has done you wrong and brought you way too far
The chance has passed you by and if it's true now who's to blame
You turned away but still you're bound to fail again
You see it inside my eyes
Can't stay here, can't clear my mind
It's plain to see as you leave me standing out in the cold
There's nothing left for me out here in the cold
You see me smiling through the coloured smoke where I'm left behind
And take from yourself just a mask to hide the tears inside
Can't get away from all those places as the spirit dies
And again you realize that the mirror doesn't lie
You fear me but you don't care
I'll drag you down to everywhere
It's plain to see as you leave me standing out in the cold
But I will never turn my back against the wall
There's nothing left for me out here in the cold
The lyrics to Symphorce's song "In The Cold" speak to the feeling of being abandoned and left out in the cold by someone who was once close to you. The opening lines express the sense of confusion and lost identity that comes with feeling like you've been wronged and pushed too far by life. The chorus emphasizes the idea that, even though the singer is being left alone, they won't turn their back against the wall, essentially saying that they won't give up or break down. The line "there's nothing left for me out here in the cold" further highlights the sense of isolation and abandonment that the singer is feeling.
As the song progresses, the verses become more introspective, with the singer acknowledging the pain and struggle they are going through, but also recognizing that they can't run away from their problems. The line "and take from yourself just a mask to hide the tears inside" is particularly poignant, speaking to the way that people often put up a front or hide their true feelings from others. The chorus repeats again, but with a more forceful delivery, as the singer threatens to "drag you down to everywhere" (presumably the person who left them out in the cold), emphasizing the frustration and anger that can come with feeling abandoned.
Overall, "In The Cold" is a powerful song about feeling alone and unsupported in the face of life's challenges, but also about finding the strength to keep going despite everything. The imagery of being left out in the cold is a potent metaphor for this feeling, and the song captures it perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
So far away it seems that you don't know now who you are
You feel lost and unsure of your identity
You say this life has done you wrong and brought you way too far
You believe that life has been unfair to you and taken you too far away from where you want to be
The chance has passed you by and if it's true now who's to blame
You missed an opportunity and are wondering who is accountable for your misfortune
You turned away but still you're bound to fail again
You have given up and are resigned to failing once more
You see it inside my eyes
You notice a sense of determination in my eyes
Can't stay here, can't clear my mind
I cannot stay in this state of mind and need to clear my thoughts
It's plain to see as you leave me standing out in the cold
It is evident that you are leaving me alone and vulnerable
But I will never turn my back against the wall
I will never give up or back down from a challenge
There's nothing left for me out here in the cold
I feel like there is nothing left for me in this situation
You see me smiling through the coloured smoke where I'm left behind
You see me pretending to be happy while I am left behind in a situation that overwhelms me
And take from yourself just a mask to hide the tears inside
You are hiding your emotions by projecting a false image of yourself
Can't get away from all those places as the spirit dies
You feel trapped and unable to escape a situation that is draining your spirit
And again you realize that the mirror doesn't lie
You come to terms with the fact that you cannot hide from the truth about yourself
You fear me but you don't care
You are afraid of me but do not take my concerns seriously
I'll drag you down to everywhere
I will confront you with your issues and make you face your problems
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.