They have etched their name in Maltese music history by performing in front of 10,000 people at The Granaries, Floriana in July 2010. It was the largest ever Maltese crowd to attend a paying concert by a Maltese artist. Winter Moods only superseded their own 2008 record when over 7500 people had turned up for their concert at the Valletta Waterfront.
Through their career, Winter Moods had to opportunity to meet and perform with some of their idols, namely Bryan Adams, Elton John, Roger Hodgson (ex-Supertramp), Bob Geldof, Fish (ex-Marillion), Antonello Venditti, Deep Purple and the SAS Band. The SAS Band was made up of Spike Edney (ex-Queen keyboardist), Paul Young, Fish and Chris Thompson, with whom Winter Moods vocalist - Ivan also performed ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’.
Winter Moods also performed alongside Maroon 5, Enrique Iglesias and Akon in the Isle of MTV Malta Special. In 2007 the band supported the CiaO’Scia concert held in Malta featuring top Italian cantautori Claudio Baglioni, Gianni Morandi and Riccardo Cocciante. Baglioni sang Winter Moods’ ‘Marigold’ together with the band.
Winter Moods performed at number of music festivals in Europe. In June 2000, the band performed at the Belfort Rock Festival in France, in September 2002 Winter Moods participated at the National Youth Rock Festival in Cyprus. In July 2003 Winter Moods were invited to perform at the Hard Rock Café in Rome. In 2004, following the success in German radio WDR2′s competition – Europa XXL, where Winter Moods placed first amongst 10 bands from Europe, and was invited to perform at the Ring Fest held in Cologne, Germany.
They have released five CD albums of original music, Winter Moods (1996), Morning Ale (2000), Butterfly House (2006), Ordinary Men (2008) and Argento (2010). All their productions have been critically acclaimed and have won several awards.
The band was voted as the Best Band at six editions of the Malta Music Awards (1997, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010). Winter Moods also received the Best Song award for their timeless hit ‘Marigold’ (2007) and ‘My Neverland’ (2010), and the Best Song Writer award for singer Ivan Grech in 2007 and 2010. In 2008 the band was awarded the Legends Award – the first time such an award was handed out.
During the Bay Music Awards 2004 Winter Moods were awarded the Icon Award for their on going contribution to the Maltese music scene and during the Bay Music Awards 2005 the band won best single of the year award for ‘Closer’ and the best single of all time award for ‘Everyday Song’. In 2007 the band garnered a further three BMAs this time for Best Band, Best Song (Marigold) and the Viewers’ Choice.
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Fake Love
Winter Moods Lyrics
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You`ve got a better chance to grow
It`s been a long time here
The end is near and I
Got nothing else to show
Now that I know it`s time to go
I will reallocate my soul
I can oversteer alive
In everlasting glow
I`m taking over all
I have, I lied
Got nothing for you
All I said, I lied …
The fake love we had, always
The fake love we had
The love we had, a waste
The love we had, a waste
Now that I know it`s time to go
Better the rest remains untold
Everything else will heal
With no more fear, alive
In everlasting glow
I`m taking over all
I have, I`m done
Got nothing for you
All I said, I lied …
The fake love we had, always
The fake love we had
The love we had, a waste
The love we had, a waste
I`m taking over all
I have, I`m done
And now you`re on your own
I left, I lied…
In the first verse, the singer recognizes that it is time for them to leave a situation. They suggest that this departure provides an opportunity for the other person involved to grow and improve. The singer implies that they have been in this situation for a long time, but it has reached its end, and they have nothing more to offer. The realization of the need to leave prompts the singer to make a change within themselves and reallocate their soul. They express a desire to be more authentic, outspoken, and alive, embracing a newfound sense of confidence and radiance.
The second verse continues the theme of the singer taking control of their life. They admit to lying and confess that they have nothing more to offer to the other person in the relationship. The phrase "taking over all I have" suggests a sense of reclaiming one's own identity and possessions. The singer emphasizes that the love they shared was never genuine, describing it as "fake love." It was always a waste of time and emotion. The admission of lying and the assertion that there is nothing left for the other person highlights a sense of finality and detachment.
The chorus reiterates the idea of the relationship being based on "fake love." The singer states that the love they had was never genuine and was a waste of time. This repetition emphasizes the disappointment and disillusionment they feel about the relationship. The mention of the love being a waste suggests that it was unfulfilling and ultimately had no real value.
In the final verse, the singer reflects on the aftermath of their departure. They suggest that what remains between them and the other person will remain untold, perhaps alluding to unresolved issues or unspoken emotions. However, they also express hope that everything else will heal with time and that there will be no more fear in their lives. The use of the phrase "everlasting glow" evokes a sense of positivity and the possibility of finding lasting happiness independent of the fake love they had before. The singer concludes by affirming their finality in leaving, stating that they are done and leaving the other person to face the truth of their lies.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that I know it's time to go
Now that I understand that our relationship is over and it's time for me to move on
You've got a better chance to grow
Now that we're no longer together, you have the opportunity to grow and improve yourself
It's been a long time here
We have spent a significant amount of time together
The end is near and I
Our relationship is coming to an end and I
Got nothing else to show
I have nothing else to offer or demonstrate
Now that I know it's time to go
Now that I understand that our relationship is over and it's time for me to move on
I will reallocate my soul
I will redirect my inner self and find a new purpose
I can be loud and clear
I can express myself openly and honestly
I can oversteer alive
I can take control of my life and steer it in a new direction
In everlasting glow
In a state of eternal brightness and positivity
I'm taking over all
I am taking control of everything
I have, I lied
Everything I have claimed or promised was a lie
Got nothing for you
I have nothing to offer or provide to you
All I said, I lied …
Everything I have said is untrue or false
The fake love we had, always
The love we had was never genuine or authentic
The love we had, a waste
Our love was a pointless or futile endeavor
Now that I know it's time to go
Now that I understand that our relationship is over and it's time for me to move on
Better the rest remains untold
It's better to leave the details and remaining aspects of our relationship undisclosed or unspoken
Everything else will heal
All the other wounds or scars from our relationship will eventually heal
With no more fear, alive
Without any remaining fear or apprehension, I am alive and free
In everlasting glow
In a state of eternal brightness and positivity
I'm taking over all
I am taking control of everything
I have, I'm done
Everything I have claimed or promised is finished or completed
Got nothing for you
I have nothing to offer or provide to you
All I said, I lied …
Everything I have said is untrue or false
The fake love we had, always
The love we had was never genuine or authentic
The love we had, a waste
Our love was a pointless or futile endeavor
I'm taking over all
I am taking control of everything
I have, I'm done
Everything I have claimed or promised is finished or completed
And now you're on your own
Now, you are left to navigate life by yourself
I left, I lied…
I departed and deceived you with my false words or actions
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