1) a Czech death/doom met… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band called Vacuum:
1) a Czech death/doom metal band
2) a Swedish syntpop formation
3) a Dutch punk band (see Vacuüm)
4) an Italian black metal act
5) a Chilean powerviolence band
6) a New Zealand early punk band Bill Direen (guitar,vocals) Stephen Cogle (bass,vocals)
Peter Stapleton (drums) Brendan Arnold (percussion & vocals) Peter Fryer (organ)
Allen Meek (organ) 1978 - 1979
6) A Swedish punk rock band
1) Vacuum (SWE) is the name of a swedish song-writing/production duo consisting of Mattias Lindblom and Anders Wollbeck. They also work together as a pop-group under the same name. As songwriters they have written hits for artists such as Monrose, Garou, Tarja Turunen and Rachel Stevens to name a few. Anders and Mattias met in 1996 when the band Vacuum recorded their first album "The Plutonium Cathedral". They work out of their studio "Home" situated in central Stockholm, Sweden but are constantly on the move to wherever their work takes them.
In 04 Vacuum released the album "Your Whole Life Is Leading Up To This". It was followed by two singles "Six Billion Voices" in 06 and "Walk On The Sun" in 07. Due to high demand as song-writers, Vacuum the band is only active from time to time. The band still enjoys a huge fan-following.
As songwriters they have worked with many artists around the world. In 2007, they've worked with artists such as Tarja Turunen (I Walk Alone, Die Alive etc), Monrose (What You Don't Know), Cinema Bizarre (Heavensent, Get Off), Edyta Gorniak and many more.
Mattias is keeping a popular blog at www.myspace.com/mattiaslindblom
For more info visit an official web-page: http://www.vacuum-people.com
History (unofficial version)
The group was formed in 1996 by Alexander Bard and Anders Wollbeck.
The history of the group can be divided into two distinct parts: before the departure of the group's leader Alexander Bard in 1999 and after his departure, since which the singer Mattias Lindblom has become the group's new leader. The first two full albums of 1997 and 1998 were characterized by classical music influences and socially-, politically- and even astronomically-themed lyrics, which are very unusual for synth pop music; the 2004 album "Your Whole Life Is Leading Up to This", written by Wollbeck/Lindblom, steered away from synth pop to trance/techno and personal lyrics dealing with love and the meaning of life.
Line-Up:
Mattias Lindblom - vocals
Anders Wollbeck - keyboards, guitars, programming
Vacuum (NL) is also a punk band from Utrecht.
Formed in 1982 and released 2 Full-lengths:
“Vacuum”(1984) and “Feest” (1986)
and where also featured on two tapes with Bart FM Droog: “Destructief Jong Nederland” (1982) & “De Droog Tapes” (1983) and a VA album: “Hatelijke Groenten” With the Tracks Sport/Autonoom/WGV/Liefde.
Line-up:
J.P.Kuil - Bass / vocals
Rob Kuil - Guitar / vocals
Hanneke Schreuder - Programming / vocals
Hans Sulmann - Guitar / vocals
The black metal band Vacuum (IT) released the demo “Ascensus” in 2005, via Eerie Art Records.
The Czech doom metal band Vacuum started in 1995. in 1996 they released demo 'Climbing My Sky' which was later released on cd by Machine Gods Records in Portugal. Then band disappeared in history
The Chilean powerviolence band Vacuum are from Temuco, playing fast as hell.
Line up:
Bodoke (vocals)
Coty (guitar)
Mario (bass and guitar)
Pablo (drums)
Tin Soldiers
Vacuum Lyrics
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Proud to walk free
The sound of marching feet
Heat-wave…
Wind cries rain ahead
Break the chains
Tin drops in vain
Blazing sunrays
Now how can I be sure
Will I be safe there
The place where soldiers go to break free
Tin soldiers marching on
Code of honour
In meltdown uniforms
Blazing sunrays
Blazing sunrays yeah
Tin soldiers hail the clouds
Cooling teardrops
Tin fingers touch water
Healing water
Healing water yeah
The rain has made me sure
My heart is safe here
The place where soldiers go to survive
In "Tin Soldiers," the band Vacuum explores the idea of soldiers standing tall and marching freely while also expressing concern about their safety in the face of forces beyond their control. The opening line, "Tin soldiers standing free," suggests a kind of stoic resolve in these soldiers as they march on, proud of their service and dedication to a cause. However, this is contrasted with the line, "Wind cries rain ahead," which suggests impending danger and uncertainty.
As the song progresses, the imagery of tin soldiers becomes more complex. The lines, "Code of honor in meltdown uniforms" suggest that these soldiers are motivated by a sense of duty and discipline, but that they are also vulnerable to breaking under pressure - just like the tin they are made of. The repeated reference to "blazing sunrays" further emphasizes this point - the heat and harsh light of the sun can be just as dangerous as the rain and clouds.
Yet the chorus of the song provides a sense of hope and renewal. "Tin fingers touch water / Healing water / Healing water yeah" suggests that even in the midst of danger, there is still the possibility of healing and rejuvenation. The rain may be a symbol of uncertainty and chaos, but it can also be a source of clarity and safety.
Overall, "Tin Soldiers" is an exploration of the many contradictions and complexities of military service, both in terms of the physical and emotional realities of being a soldier and the larger political and social forces that shape their experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Tin soldiers standing free
These soldiers are standing tall and proud, feeling liberated in their position.
Proud to walk free
The soldiers feel proud to be free, walking with confidence in their newfound liberation.
The sound of marching feet
Their footsteps create a rhythm that symbolizes their movement and determination as they march towards freedom.
Heat-wave...
The intense heat is symbolizing the challenges and obstacles they face in their path towards liberation.
Wind cries rain ahead
The wind carries the sound of rain that lies ahead, symbolizing hope and a brighter future.
Break the chains
The soldiers are determined to break free from whatever has held them captive and prevented them from their freedom.
Tin drops in vain
Their former tears and sadness wrought while captive are now in vain as they look forward to their new liberated future.
Blazing sunrays
The intense sunrays are a metaphor for the soldiers' struggle as they march towards their freedom.
Blazing sunrays yeah
This line simply repeats the metaphor in the previous line.
Now how can I be sure
The soldiers question and wonder how certain they can be about their new freedom and future.
Will I be safe there
The soldiers have concerns about the safety of their new future, wondering if it will be safer than their previous captivity.
The place where soldiers go to break free
This phrase refers to the figurative destination of liberation, where soldiers find freedom and become liberated.
Tin soldiers marching on
The soldiers continue to march on, determined to achieve their freedom amidst all challenges.
Code of honour
The soldiers have a sense of honor and dignity that they adhere to as they march towards their freedom.
In meltdown uniforms
Their old uniforms have melted away, showing their liberation and newfound identities.
Tin soldiers hail the clouds
The soldiers look up to the sky and pay homage to the clouds that bring much-needed rain for hope and sustenance.
Cooling teardrops
These are tears of joy that come with liberation and happiness.
Tin fingers touch water
The tin material of the soldiers' fingers now touches water, symbolizing their physical liberation.
Healing water
The water the soldiers touch also symbolizes emotional and mental healing, a sense of relief, and liberation.
Healing water yeah
This line repeats the metaphor in the previous line.
The rain has made me sure
The rain serves as a metaphor and reassurance that the soldiers are now liberated and have new hope.
My heart is safe here
The soldiers know in their hearts that they are now truly liberated, safe and free.
The place where soldiers go to survive
This phrase refers to the soldiers' journey from captive to free, a place where they finally find the strength to overcome and survive.
Contributed by Carter C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.