They started working on some of Stefans songs, and soon they recorded a demo with singer Tommy Karevik (Seventh wonder) and guitarist Johan Larsson (Johan and Tommy band). They recorded all the songs at Stefans studio, and the vocals at Johans wardrobe studio in Huddinge, Sweden.
Finally the demo was finished in 2005. After that, the demo was featured in Sweden Rock Magazine, and got some great rewievs, but by that time Tommy and Johan decided to leave the band for some other projects, and now Vindictiv stood without a leadsinger! By pure luck Stefan got in touch with the singer Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen) thru Stefans friend Baskim Zuta. Göran liked the songs and really worked his ass off, and really maked the songs sound great!
After that they got a hold of a really great Bassplayer named Nalle (Grizzlyballe) Påhlsson, (Zan-Clan, Treat, and Randy Pipers Animal), laying down the basstracks for the Vindictiv album. The bassplaying of this guy is amazing! Thru Göran Edman they got in touch with the drummer Mikael Wikman
(Planet Waves, Joakim Thåström) who was really interested in joining the Vindictiv Clan!
Mikael really created a nice vibe with his style of drumming, perfectly suited for the band!
The album was produced by Stefan Lindholm, and Mixed in august 2007 by Göran Elmquist at the Toolshed in Stockholm, who did a great job mixing the album. Göran is a really nice guy, helping Vindictiv with a lot of things throughout the process!
Göran Elmquist gave Vindictiv a tip about a photografer named Stefan Granström. He has worked with Metallica (among others) to take the pictures of Vindictiv.
The photosession took place in Stockholm on the 28th of September, the photosession went smoothly as silk according to the bandmembers (working with Stefan is a great pleasure).
And to finish off the band got signed to two major record companies, Escape music (England) and Soundholic (Japan). The album will be released worldwide! with help from The Amazing guy Magnus Söderkvist, who made this possible.
Golden Gate
Vindictiv Lyrics
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You mean everything to me, you are all I got
Always there in good or bad, make me happy when I'm sad
Will I ever find what I'm looking for?
Standing at my golden gate, just arrive not a minute too late
The grass is always greener on the other side
I'm afraid I lost my faith
Time will live that way for me
You are like a beam in the nights, show me the way
A voice that call you when I run astray
You're the fire that keeps me warm, my shelter in the middle of the storm
Will I ever find what I'm looking for?
Standing at my golden gate, just arrive not other minute too late
But the glass is sweeter on the other side
Cannot judge, I estimate
I'm afraid I lost my faith
Time will live that way for me
I can feel you in my blood
I can feel you in my mind
You won't set me free no!
Such a sweet illusion making us blind
Will I ever find what I'm looking for?
Standing at my golden gate, just arrive not a minute too late
But the grass is greener on the other side
Cannot judge, I estimate
I'm afraid I lost my faith
Time will live that away for me
If I just get a glimpse, I will not doubt
But there's no easy way out
No time will never wait for me
You are the fire, keeping me warm
But time will live that way for me
The lyrics of Vindictiv's song "Golden Gate" seem to be about a person who is searching for something important in their life, perhaps a sense of purpose or direction. The song suggests that this person has found that meaning in another person, who is described as being everything to them and providing comfort and guidance when they face difficult times. However, the lyrics also suggest that the person is struggling with doubts and fears about whether they will ever find what they're looking for or whether they have lost their faith.
The "golden gate" referred to in the song could symbolize the possibility of finding what the person is looking for, but it is uncertain whether they will be able to enter it or not. The lyrics suggest that the person may be envious of others who seem to have what they're looking for, but they also recognize that they cannot judge someone else's life without knowing their full story. The song implies that time is running out and that the person may never find the answers they seek, but that they will continue to rely on the person who is everything to them for comfort and support.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of longing and uncertainty, but also hope and gratitude for the person who is providing stability and warmth to the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
You are all that matters to me
You mean everything to me, you are all I got
Always there in good or bad, make me happy when I'm sad
You are always there for me, regardless of the situation, and bring me joy in difficult times
Will I ever find what I'm looking for?
I am searching for something, but unsure if I will ever find it
Standing at my golden gate, just arrive not a minute too late
I am waiting for something important to happen, and hope it will come soon enough
The grass is always greener on the other side
People often think others have a better life than their own
Cannot judge, I estimate
I cannot judge something without taking into account all of its factors and making an estimate
I'm afraid I lost my faith
I am scared that I am losing my hope and confidence
Time will live that way for me
Time will always move forward in the same way, regardless of my desires or feelings
You are like a beam in the nights, show me the way
You guide me and light up my path through difficult times
A voice that call you when I run astray
You remind me of what is important and help me stay on track when I start to falter
You're the fire that keeps me warm, my shelter in the middle of the storm
You provide me with warmth and safety from danger and chaos
I can feel you in my blood
I feel you strongly and deeply within me
I can feel you in my mind
You occupy my thoughts and emotions
You won't set me free no!
I do not want to be free from you or the connection we share
Such a sweet illusion making us blind
Our attachment to each other can sometimes create a false sense of security and prevent us from seeing reality
If I just get a glimpse, I will not doubt
If I catch a brief moment of what I am looking for, I will not question it
But there's no easy way out
The solution or answer may not come easily or quickly
No time will never wait for me
Time will always continue to pass, and I cannot control it
You are the fire, keeping me warm
You provide me with warmth, comfort, and safety
But time will live that way for me
Regardless of my feelings or experiences, time will continue to move forward in its own way
Contributed by Audrey T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.