When the history of THE RETROSIC started in April 2001 with the release of … Read Full Bio ↴When the history of THE RETROSIC started in April 2001 with the release of PROPHECY, no one could foresee that the first album would already enjoy considerable resonance in the electro scene. To keep full control over his music Cyrus founded his own label TRIBUNE RECORDS, which became RETROSIC’s very own platform from its beginning.

Followed by MESSA DA REQUIEM hardly a year later, the mini album hits the top of the European Alternative Charts. It is celebrated “Record of the Year” of the DUTCH ALTERNATIVE CHARTS (DUC) after three months’ constantly holding the top position. The song GROUND ZERO establishes itself as a club hit overnight skilfully linking hard electronics with an oriental theme. For the first time here, THE RETROSIC is enriched by the classical singing of soprano Zaide who gives the EP its name quoting passages from the requiem by Verdi under the same name.

2002 and the following year also sees the band challenging various remix works for BRUDERSCHAFT, CLAN OF XYMOX and a collaboration with [:SITD:] feat. Cyrus on vocals for the comic-soundtrack ERYNIS with the song DECOY and on the RETROSIC-Remix for LAUGHING STOCK.

Almost two years after MESSA DA REQUIEM, THE RETROSIC's second full-time release is brought to daylight with GOD OF HELL. Harsh arrangements combined with biting vocals remain the immovable centre of THE RETROSIC, now expanding to a fully band line-up behind Cyrus. But the electronic surrounding is meeting more exceptional instrumentalisation than ever before and resulting into an enormous number of established club hits: In THE STORM’s Indian flutes open the album and martial military drums and ethereal boys’ choirs rise in the final part of MANEATER. DRAGONFIRE links industrial elements with wide trombones, whereas ELYSIUM apparently leaves the electronical context completely to make room for Oriental rhythms. It is this song, which again features Zaide’s singing as its centrepiece.

GOD OF HELL´s chosen to become the most successful electro release 2004 at the German Alternative Charts (DAC) and also RETROSIC's first album released in North America.

After 2 years of work the highly-awaited follower to GOD OF HELL will be released in summer 2006. NIGHTCRAWLER will take you on a trip to the inevitable, your fear of the dark – where the creatures of the night hide their faces so that you have never noticed them – until now.

Discography:
2001 – PROPHECY (album)
2002 – MESSA DA REQUIEM (mini-album)
2004 – GOD OF HELL (album)
2006 – NIGHTCRAWLER (album)

Quid Pro Quo
The Retrosic Lyrics

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No one is there to guide us
Neither a god
Nor the crown

We won’t rest or slow down
Never, we will wear their burial gown

Ready or not

There is no time to stop
This course we have to go

Ready or not
No matter what
This time it is quid pro quo

Where’s a will
There is a way
Through the desert
And up that hill

Accelerate
And we will prevail
'Cause never
We are standing still

Ready or not
There is no time to stop
This course we have to go

Ready or not

No matter what
This time it is quid pro quo

Overall Meaning

The Retrosic's song Quid Pro Quo seems to be a reflection on life's journey and the motivation that drives us forward. The lyrics suggest that there is no divine or earthly guidance to help us navigate our path in life. We are left to make our own choices and face the consequences of those choices. The line "Where's a will, there is a way" suggests that our own drive and determination is what propels us forward. The song also talks about the idea of never stopping and never slowing down in pursuit of our goals.

The concept of "quid pro quo" is central to the song. It is a Latin phrase that means "something for something." In other words, there is an expectation of getting something in return. The lyrics suggest that this is the way life works, and we must be willing to give something in order to get something in return. The idea of sacrifice and hard work is also present in the song, as seen in the line "Never, we will wear their burial gown," which can be interpreted as a willingness to work hard until the end of our lives.

Overall, Quid Pro Quo seems to be a motivational song that encourages listeners to keep pushing forward, even when faced with obstacles or setbacks. The idea of self-reliance and determination is emphasized, as is the concept of sacrificing something in order to achieve a goal.

Line by Line Meaning

No one is there to guide us
We are alone, without direction from any higher power or authority figure.

Neither a god
Not even a deity or religion can provide us with guidance.

Nor the crown
Even the ruling government or monarchy cannot provide us with guidance.

We won’t rest or slow down
We will not relax or take it easy, instead we will push forward and work harder.

Never, we will wear their burial gown
We will not give up until we have defeated our enemies and they are buried in their own downfall.

Ready or not
Regardless of the circumstances or preparedness.

There is no time to stop
There is no option to pause or take a break.

This course we have to go
We are on a path and we must continue on it, no matter what.

No matter what
Regardless of anything that may come our way.

This time it is quid pro quo
This time, we are demanding something in return for our efforts and hard work.

Where’s a will
If there is a desire or motivation to achieve something.