Debut single "Drink the Sunshine" in 1996 was followed by support from NME who placed them on the "Bratbus Tour" - an annual tour of four hotly-tipped bands which would visit Universities in the UK. The band's energy-filled stage show had been noted and Melody Maker ran a cover proclaiming the band to be the "best live band in the UK" in March 1996. The band released a mini album One Day At a Time and a #25 hit single, "Farewell to Twilight". This was followed by a well-received headlining tour which generated good reviews. Many fans went to multiple dates on the tour, and they enjoyed the stagediving antics of singer Cummins, and the rest of the band. These anarchic shows added to the band's increasing reputation. Another single "Fairweather Friend" was a ska punk number which led to a Top of the Pops appearance in which Cummins managed to stagedive and the audience invaded the stage.
In 1998 the band released their debut full-length album, On The Outside. Some writers found it to be a disappointing effort which was not as impressive as their earlier mini album. Nevertheless the album contained the next single "The Answer to Why I Hate You" and the anthemic "The End", ditching the ska element of their music and centering on heavy rock riffs. Some more touring followed but the band's popularity was beginning to wane by this time. They left the Infectious stable in protest of its new primary investor, Rupert Murdoch.
In 1999 Symposium released its final single, the pop-metal "Killing Position" EP. By early 2000 the band had developed personal and musical differences and broke up. McGonagle and Birch formed the post-hardcore outfit Hell Is For Heroes, whilst Cummins eventually resurfaced in 2004 with Paper Cuts. The band's primary songwriter Wojtek Godzisz went solo and signed to Tigertrap Records in 2006.
2. Female fronted Gothic Metal band from Poland.
Impossible
Symposium Lyrics
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You can change your mind but never change you heart.
Have a quiet think, don't shout about it,
Take a closer look, I know what you'll find.
The road is long,
The way is harder,
The more you try,
Impossible, you know that nothing is,
Impossible, yeah nothing ever is,
Impossible,
It's impossible.
You did the best you could you never found it,
She'll never change, she'd sooner kill.
And you know that there's no doubt about it,
Change her heart, you never will.
The road is long,
The way is harder,
The more you try,
The less you're gonnna find that it's,
Impossible, you know that nothing is,
Impossible, yeah nothing ever is,
Impossible,
It's impossible.
It's impossible.
Whatever you want to do,
Whatever you want to do.
[Guitar Solo]
The road is long,
The way is harder,
The more you try,
The less you're gonnna find that it's,
Impossible, you know that nothing is,
Impossible, yeah nothing ever is,
Impossible.
Impossible, you know that nothing is,
Impossible, yeah nothing ever is,
Impossible.
It's impossible,
It's impossible,
It's impossible.
The lyrics of Symposium's song "Impossible" convey the idea that some things are impossible to achieve or change, such as changing a person's heart. The first verse opens up with the suggestion that one should take time to reflect before making a decision, and while it's easy to change one's mind, changing one's heart is impossible. The singer is advised to think quietly and take a closer look, implying that deeper reflection and contemplation can lead to a greater understanding of what is and isn't possible.
The second verse mentions doing one's best to achieve something, but sometimes it's impossible because one cannot change the heart of another person, especially if they are not willing to change. The chorus highlights the futility of trying harder, indicating that the more one tries, the less likely they are to achieve the impossible. The song concludes with a guitar solo and the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the idea that some things are just impossible.
Overall, the lyrics of "Impossible" express a sense of resignation and acceptance of certain limitations, suggesting that sometimes we need to acknowledge what is and isn't possible to avoid disappointment and wasted effort.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a little time to think about it,
Engage in deep reflection before making a decision.
You can change your mind but never change you heart.
While you can alter your opinions, personal values remain constant.
Have a quiet think, don't shout about it,
Consider your stance without drawing undue attention.
Take a closer look, I know what you'll find.
Examine the situation closely to reach a logical conclusion.
The road is long,
Achieving success requires effort and perseverance.
The way is harder,
Meeting one's goals requires focused determination.
The more you try,
Efforts to succeed must be continually applied.
The less you're gonnna find that it's,
Results are not guaranteed despite sustained attempts.
Impossible, you know that nothing is,
Perceived difficulty levels can be overcome with dedication.
Impossible, yeah nothing ever is,
Even tough challenges can be tackled with commitment and persistence.
You did the best you could you never found it,
Despite giving one's all, success may not be attained.
She'll never change, she'd sooner kill.
Stubborn behavior is unlikely to be altered.
And you know that there's no doubt about it,
Certainty exists regarding the situation or outcome.
Change her heart, you never will.
Attempts to transform someone's thinking or character may be futile.
Whatever you want to do,
All aspirations are achievable with the right attitude.
[Guitar Solo]
Instrumental interlude.
Impossible.
A seemingly unattainable objective.
It's impossible,
The task appears too demanding or beyond one's ability.
It's impossible.
The aim cannot be accomplished due to perceived obstacles.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: WOJTEK GODZISZ
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