Taken from the album “A Cold Paradise” (August 28th, 2026)
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“Some prisons don’t have walls. Sometimes they are built from memories, promises, and feelings we are afraid to let go of. ‘Are You Holding Me Back?’ is about reaching the point where love and pain become impossible to distinguish. It’s the voice of someone standing at a crossroad, asking whether the person they love is still walking beside them or quietly holding them back. More than anything, it’s a song about courage; the courage to ask difficult questions and tp face uncomfortable truths.” – Antonio Calanna (bound founder & vocalist)
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18.09.2026 DE Donauwörth
19.09.2026 DE Villingen-Schwenningen
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Music & lyrics by Antonio Calanna
Produced by Jarno Bellasio @ Theorem Studio (Italy)
Mixed & mastered by Andrea Testori @ Street Rec Studio (Italy)
Video produced by Pistidrizio Production, Paolo Avanzini & Fortunato De Negri
Starring: Lucina Scarpolini, Salvo Maione, Ginevra Campanella & Daevid Negletto
A COLD PARADISE are:
Antonio Calanna | vocals
Paolo Avanzini | guitars, vocals
Luca Birocco | guitars
Fortunato De Negri | bass
Daniele Motta | drums
Lyrics:
I don’t really care what you did in the past
There’s no reason or truth for holding me back
A wise man once told me a story:
If you can’t move forward, how can you share glory?
I’m in pain, just leave me…
‘Cause I know, I’m bound to run away, run away
From the lies of your shadow
How can I go on when it’s wrong
It’s killing me
You’re gonna drift away
Swallowed by this maze
I’m bleeding through the flames
To live my life with you…or without you
We’re sitting here whispering lies in the air
But in this maze of silence we just don’t care
I’m in pain, just leave me…
‘Cause I know, I’m bound to run away, run away
From the lies of your shadow
How can I go on when it’s wrong
It’s killing me
You’re gonna drift away
Swallowed by this maze
I’m bleeding through the flames
To live my life with you…or without you
I’m in pain, just leave me or hold me
‘Cause I know, (why are you screaming?)
I’m bound to run away, run away
From the lies of your shadow (why are you screaming?)
How can I go on when it’s wrong
It’s killing me
You’re gonna drift away
Swallowed by this maze
I’m bleeding through the flames
To live my life with you…or without you
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