When it came time to record the band’s first demo, Jonas had offered to lay down temporary vocals for the songs although they knew this wouldn’t work in the long term. They would eventually find their vocalist in Zenny Gram, singer for the dark metal band Destiny. There was one snag, however, as Zenny could not legally perform under his own name due to a contact he had signed with Destiny. They chose to call him “Frippe” on the demo (taken from the name of a friends’ dog). In February of 1996, the band recorded their 5 track demo, which included the songs The Gift, Kingdom, To Live Again, Demons, and Liar. All but “Liar” would eventually find their way to the first Treasure Land album. The demo attracted the attention of 5 labels right away, including German based Modern Music T&T, which is who Treasure Land eventually signed with.
Mark I
“Questions,” the debut album, was recorded in September of 1996 and produced by Jonas and Magnus Hornqvist, with Alex Losback engineering. The recording went well, despite a pestering rat problem in the studio, and was released in February of 1997. The album was met with met with great acclaim, and Treasure Land found themselves voted “best new band” in several magazines and webzines.
Mark II
Shortly after the release of “Questions,” Zenny quit, feeling that he was not able to give Treasure Land the 110% they required of him. After much searching, Jonas and Magnus decided to give singer Jacob Samuelsson (ex-Totem) a call. Jacob jumped at the chance and recorded 4 demo tracks with Treasure Land (including one reworked old song, Demons). These demos would lead to the 2nd album, entitled “Gateway,” that was recorded in January of 1998 in Jönköping, Sweden.
After doing some shows in support of “Gateway,” Kaspar and Jacob both decided to leave Treasure Land, but not before Jacob recorded a cover of ex-Europe guitarist John Norum’s song “Love is Meant to Last Forever,” which appeared on the “Power from the North – Sweden Rocks the World” compilation.
After much frustration and disputes with their label, Jonas decided to put Treasure Land on hold at the end of 1998, although they still recorded a cover of “Icarus Dream Suite” for the Yngwie Malmsteen tribute album “A Guitar Odyssey.”
Mark III
The only remaining members from the last CD is Jonas and his brother and Magnus Lind, the other two members are all new.
Liar
Treasure Land Lyrics
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But no one seems to care anymore.
Can we blame the society or the humanity,
Are we really so blind that we don't see what's going on?
I have no fear whatsoever for you,
Don't try to fool me with your lies, I can see through you.
Can you hear them crying, they crying for you?
Despite the fact that you know it, do you care?
Liar, do you realize it's tomorrow's end?!
Liar, you're the only one who can change this world
How can you justify all the things you've done,
Can you face a mirror and be true to yourself?
Time will show when your time has come,
Who will you rely on, me or him
You will never know how I feel, you say
You work for the people, but I know you too well.
Liar, do you realize its tomorrow's end?!
Liar, you're the only one who can change this world
The lyrics of "Liar" by Treasure Land are a powerful critique of contemporary society and humanity's moral values. The song appears to be a call to those in power to take responsibility for their actions and consider the impact they have on those around them. The opening lines are particularly striking, as they observe how many lives have fallen over the years, yet this fact seems to have no impact on people's attitudes towards one another. The singer wonders whether this is because society as a whole is at fault, or whether it is simply a problem with humanity itself.
The chorus of the song is an indictment of those who lie and deceive, and the harm they cause. The singer tells a liar that they will not be able to fool them with their lies, and even though they hear the cries of those affected by their deception, they do not seem to care. The song's title, "Liar," is repeated throughout the chorus, almost as if the singer is shouting at the liar to wake up and see the damage they are causing.
The lyrics go on to question how people can justify their actions and face themselves in the mirror. The singer predicts that time will reveal who people can really rely on, and calls out those who claim to work for the people while doing harm. Ultimately, the song's message seems to be that we all have a responsibility to each other, and that change can only happen if we are willing to take an honest look at ourselves and our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the years, so many lives have fallen,
Over time, many people have lost their lives, yet no one seems to take notice anymore.
But no one seems to care anymore.
People appear to have grown indifferent to the ongoing problem of loss of life.
Can we blame the society or the humanity,
Is it the fault of society or humanity as a whole?
Are we really so blind that we don't see what's going on?
Are people so ignorant that they are unable to perceive the truth?
I have no fear whatsoever for you,
I am not intimidated by your deceit.
Don't try to fool me with your lies, I can see through you.
I am not gullible enough to believe your deceitful words.
Can you hear them crying, they crying for you?
Can you hear the people who are suffering as a result of your actions, who are in desperate need of your help?
Despite the fact that you know it, do you care?
Despite being aware of the reality, are you concerned?
I really don't understand, maybe I'll figure it out
I am still unable to comprehend why things are the way they are, but perhaps I will come to an understanding eventually.
Liar, do you realize it's tomorrow's end?!
Deceiver, are you aware of the fact that we are on the cusp of a disastrous future?!
Liar, you're the only one who can change this world
Hypocrite, you are the only one capable of transforming this world.
How can you justify all the things you've done,
How can you justify all the wrongs you have committed?
Can you face a mirror and be true to yourself?
Are you capable of looking at yourself in the mirror and being truthful about who you really are?
Time will show when your time has come,
Eventually, the truth will come out and you will be held accountable for your actions.
Who will you rely on, me or him
When the time arrives, who will you trust? Me, or someone else?
You will never know how I feel, you say
You claim that you believe me, yet you will never truly comprehend my thoughts and feelings.
You work for the people, but I know you too well.
You claim to serve the people's interests, but I am aware of who you really are.
Liar, do you realize it's tomorrow's end?!
Deceiver, are you aware of the fact that we are on the cusp of a disastrous future?!
Liar, you're the only one who can change this world
Hypocrite, you are the only one capable of transforming this world.
Contributed by Isabella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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