Zeromancer is an Industrial Rock group with members from Norway.

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The core members of Zeromancer met in the influential Norwegian band Seigmen. During the 1990s this band dominated the national rock scene and even made a name for themselves outside the country by playing concerts abroad.

When Seigmen split in 1999, Alex Møklebust (vocals), Erik Ljunggren (keyboard, programming), Kim Ljung (bass guitar) and Noralf Ronthi] (drums) joined forces with Chris Schleyer (ex-Kidneythieves) (guitar) as Zeromancer.

Zeromancer are as of today:
Alex Møklebust (vocals)
Kim Ljung (bass, vocals)
Noralf Ronthi (drums)
Dan Heide (guitar)
Lorry Kristiansen (keyboard, programming)

Zeromancer's official site:
http://www.zeromancer.com

Imaginary Friends
Zeromancer Lyrics

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You feel
It can stay this way
And you still feel
It all got lost that day

But you gave it away now
You can't touch it
You gave it away now

You can't have it

Your imaginary friends appear
To make you feel like you're god for a day
You're king for a day
You're something special

You feel
It's crawled up inside
Loveless and numb
You say it's over now

But you gave it away now
You can't touch it
You gave it away now
You can't have it

Your imaginary friends appear
To make you feel like you're god for a day
You're king for a day
You're something special one of a kind
You got two imaginary hands
Holding you down
With a gun to your head
Alive when you're dead
That's when an angel's here

Yeah

Your imaginary friends appear
To make you feel like you're god for a day
You're king for a day
You're something special one of a kind
You got two imaginary hands
Holding you down
With a gun to your head
Alive when your dead
That's when an angel

Your imaginary friends
Your imaginary friends
Oooooh Your imaginary friends

Oooooh Your imaginary friends
Like you're god for a day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Zeromancer's song "Imaginary Friends" seem to be exploring the idea of giving away your power and agency to imaginary figures or ideas. The singer seems to have lost something important (perhaps their sense of self or a meaningful connection) and has retreated into a world of imagination where they can feel powerful and special. However, it's clear that this is ultimately a hollow comfort, as the imaginary friends the singer has conjured up are holding them down with a metaphorical gun to their head, keeping them from truly living or experiencing life.

The repeated refrain of "you gave it away now, you can't touch it, you gave it away now, you can't have it" could be interpreted in a few different ways, but one possibility is that the singer has given away something valuable - perhaps their independence or their ability to feel deeply - and they can't have it back. The imaginary friends may be a sad substitute, but they're the only thing that gives them a sense of control or purpose.

Overall, the song seems to be commenting on the dangers of retreating into a world of fantasy and imagination when one feels lost or disconnected. While it may offer temporary relief, it ultimately leaves one feeling trapped and unfulfilled.

Line by Line Meaning

You feel
You experience

It can stay this way
You believe that things can remain the same

And you still feel
Despite everything, you still experience

It all got lost that day
You lost everything on that day

But you gave it away now
You relinquished what you had

You can't touch it
You cannot possess it anymore

You gave it away now
You don't have it anymore

You can't have it
You cannot claim it

Your imaginary friends appear
The people you imagine to be your friends emerge

To make you feel like you're god for a day
They make you feel powerful for a brief period

You're king for a day
You feel like royalty for that one day