Miserable Fate - The Opportunist

Vocals & Lyrics : Tomcha
Guitars, Bass, Drums : Ozdemir "Oz" Yilmaz // @miimaz
Guitars, Synth, Mix, Production : Chris Schlü // @chris-schlue

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Lyrics:

Often at night when the sandman has come, I cry over my fate.
Ready to dive in the deep of my soul, I can only unleash my hate.
You know I don't need you because I don't like you.
My illusions ends today!
I don't wanna see you, my craving will kill you.
I fall into decay ! 

PAIN
Stay by my side
GREED
I have no pride 
SORROW
It's just a ride
You can't run away !

ACHE
Yes, I decide
GRIEF
Just pay the price
SALVO
No time to hide 
Try to escape!

My belief rots inside, I must rewrite History ! 
It's hard to stay alive, I'll find the way !

I lost this fight when I gave up my home, the past returns again.
I don't know why my fuckin' chance is gone, Oh! I can only blame myself !
I lost my mind with you at the point I met you.
Distress never ends !

PAIN
Stay by my side
GREED
I have no pride 
SORROW
It's just a ride
You can't run away !

ACHE
Yes, I decide
GRIEF
Just pay the price
SALVO
I can't hide 
Try to escape!

My ambition is right, I will never be sorry ! 
I'm waiting for a sign, Give me a break !

I am made to cheat and lie.
Unstable is my lifestyle.
I'll never follow the line.
I was born to die !
I don't care I can't deny.
Powerful and no respite.
Corruption shines in my eyes.
I deserve to die !

Shame on you ! I crush you !
Shame on you ! I leave you !

I despise you ! I abhor you !
I despise you ! I abhor you !

My belief rots inside, I must rewrite History. 
It's hard to stay alive, I'll find the way !
My ambition is right, I will never be sorry ! 
I'm waiting for a sign, Give me a break !

The Opportunist

Do you really know who you’re dealing with? Sometimes things look perfect – too perfect.
Be careful how you judge people, situations… and especially AI. True metal never fakes.

Fake

lyrics:
Ohhhh 
Ich krieg keine luft 
Ich hab so nh panik

Sitz nur in der bahn 
Ich hab so nh panik in mir

Ja es fühlt sich so an 
All die leute starren mich an 

Ich krieg keine luft 
Ich hab so nh panik

Sitz nur in der bahn 
Ich hab so nh panik in mir

Ja es fühlt sich so an 
All die leute starren mich an 
Ich hab so nh panik in mir 

Panik (prod. Blix)

With "Do You Remember", Esplanada delivers taut, in-your-face rock. Sharp riffs, a driving bass, and relentless drums push the track forward like a race against time, never easing up. A pure burst of energy that confirms the most powerful side of Esplanada’s second album.

Do You Remember

Petroleum, PFOAs, Microplastics and Fake Trees

Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03453-1

The Human Brain May Contain as Much as a Spoon’s Worth of Microplastics, New Research Suggests: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-human-brain-may-contain-as-much-as-a-spoons-worth-of-microplastics-new-research-suggests-180985995/

Detection and characterization of microplastics in the human testis and semen: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36948312/

Microplastic presence in dog and human testis and its potential association with sperm count and weights of testis and epididymis: https://academic.oup.com/toxsci/article/200/2/235/7673133

In a First, Microplastics Are Found in Fresh Antarctic Snow: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/in-a-first-microplastics-are-found-in-fresh-antarctic-snow-180980264/

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Forever Man

My Teflon coated 
Skeleton holds a 
Pretense over me
It's harder to wash away
When the water will rush away
Leave me dry and clean


A true Forever Man
A life extended
With DNA from Oil spills 
Frack the Land
The water in my veins
Poured out straight down from the drills
Forever, Man...
A life extended
With DNA from Oil spills 
Frack the Land
The blood in my veins
Poured out straight down from the drills


Waterproof, insoluble
I'm sickly celled, with polished roads
Breathing out Gasoline
Overton turn 
The economy grows
I got the front seats for the final show
Plastic model plastered in a magazine


A true Forever Man
A life extended
With DNA from Oil spills 
Frack the Land
The water in my veins
Poured out straight down from the drills
Forever, Man...
A life extended
With DNA from Oil spills 
Frack the Land
The blood in my veins
Poured out straight down from the drills


[Solo]


Replace the trees
With tree toys
Stick 'em in the ground
Then call 'em a forest
Ain't this town so neat? 
The amount of fumes itself 
A show of force
Progress takes much sacrifice, of course
'Til our recyclable blood depletes


A true Forever Man
A life extended
With DNA from Oil spills 
Frack the Land
The water in my veins
Poured out straight down from the drills
Forever, Man...
A life extended
With DNA from Oil spills 
Frack the Land
The blood in my veins
Poured out straight down from the drills


///////////JUNE-AUGUST 2025

Forever Man

Oh darling, I can fix you — I can fix you
I didn’t know it be like this… be like this
She different
She was stuck in the abyss

Was she foolish?
Or was  she looking for something,
looking for something… something…
…but she kept it focus

She’s reminiscing
She’s a Genesis — she’s a Genesis
Doesn’t matter ’bout her sins
As long as she got wings
She got wings.

⸻

She’s mine… MINEEEEE
Mine
My Lilith — my Lilith
You’re my sunshine
Sunshine
You’re the same as me
You’re mine… you’re mine…

I’m getting these vibes down my spine…

⸻
The willow tree…
The willow treeeee
The willow tree — just know it’s meant to be
We’re meant to be
I’m losing my sanity
You’re my melody
I feel your energy…

⸻
Your energy… inside of me.
My energy.
MY energy.
It’s kinda crazy
It’s a true love story
’Cause you and me — you & me…

We’re meant to beeeee
We’re meant to be — we’re meant to be
For you and me I’d die in glory same thing
For youuuuuu… I know it’s you
Together
Together
Together
Forever
Together forever — just you and me

⸻
I BEEN LOOKING FOR THE CITY — FOR THE ANSWER
BUT IT’S FULL OF ANGER
ANGER
ANGER
ANGER FULL OF ANGER

BUT—
LOVEEEEEEEE
LOVE IS WAR
LOVE IS WAR — LOVE IS WAR — LOVE IS WAR

⸻


My heart be sore
You can’t ignore
I can’t fall again
Fall again
No more
No more…
I don’t wanna die anymore

LOVE IS WAR
LOVE IS WAR
I CAN’T STOP ADORING YOUUUUUUU

Angel eyes
Angel eyes
Angels will die
Angels dieeeee
BUT youuuu can’t dieeee
Can’t die
Can’t die
I’ll be by your side
I’ll be by your side…

’Cause you’re my soultie

LOVE IS WAR

You can’t escape your destiny. But you can face it, and accept it with humility. With the power of heavy metal, you’ll find the strength to stand tall against it.

Destiny

Words spoken by false tongues,
You built your throne on broken trust.
Built me up just to break me down,
Your kingdom is a burial ground.

Will there ever be an end to those lies?
Truth and honesty struggle to survive...

Ooh...

A siren's voice, a serpent's spine,
A liar's mask, deceit refined.

You dressed your poison up in grace,
A smile stitched to a hollow face.
Truth bends where your shadows crawl,
But even angels learn to fall.

You chose the blade, then called it fate,
But even traitors learn too late.
Now you stand in the ruins that you made,
Ash in your mouth, nothing left to save.
You see me rise—but it's too late,
Gone are the days that I bowed to your hate.

Oh!

Built me up just to break me down,
Your kingdom is a burial ground.

A crown of ash, built on disguise,
Your shattered words still haunt the skies.

We … will see...

You burned your bridges with your lies,
A soul that’s rotten from inside.
The truth you feared now cuts too deep,
The lies you've sown—they won’t retreat.

You chose the blade, then called it fate,
But even traitors learn too late.
Now you stand in the ruins that you made,
Ash in your mouth, nothing left to save.
You see me rise—but it's too late,
Gone are the days that I bowed to your hate.

Try to break me—
You’ve crossed a line.

You’re just a fake b*tch—
Run for your life.

Kingdom Of Ash

Echoes

Demo recording of the track Relapse which will be the title track from our forthcoming album due out in 2926

Relapse demo

original song by lil narnia and yungjzaisdead

where u stay (cover)

Esplanada is a French-Dutch project produced in Paris (France).

Born from the meeting of three musicians with complementary backgrounds, Esplanada has developed a distinctive sonic identity: immersive, melodic, and cinematic alternative rock.
The band is made up of:
•	Ray Van D — Vocals and guitars, lyricist, a compelling performer with a voice instantly recognizable.
•	Philippe M — Composer, multi-instrumentalist (bass, guitars, keyboards), and the architect of the band’s soundscapes.
+	Tony Morra — Drums and percussions, master of organic groove and rhythmic precision.
+	Killian Cruiser: Keyboards
Their music flows between the emotional depth of The National, the atmospheric boldness of Radiohead, and the progressive power of Porcupine Tree, while retaining its own distinct identity. Each song unfolds like a story, with a carefully crafted dramatic arc, precise arrangements, and a focus on nuance.
With their second album, the duo affirms a universe where tension meets serenity, shadow meets light, and energy meets contemplation — an invitation to immerse oneself in a sonic journey that leaves a lasting impression.

New album: Closer to The Edge (09/2025)
New single: Lapsus (12/2024)
New single: Temporary Souls (08/2024)
New album: Burning Bridges (06/2024)

Recorded in Paris, Warsaw, Algarve, Nashville, Miami
Mixed by Przemek Daniłowicz at Quality Studio, Warsaw
Master: ColorSound Studio, Paris
Lyrics: Ray Van D (NL)
Music: Philippe M. (FR)
contact: philippem@artsypop.net