Area 11 - Euphemia Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the members of Area 11?

   Area 11 consists of four members: Thomas 'Sparkles*' Clarke, Alex Parvis, Jonathan Kogan, and Leo Taylor. The band was formed in Nottingham, England on October 8, 2010.

2. What is the origin of the song 'Euphemia' by Area 11?

   'Euphemia' was inspired by the anime Code Geass. The band's frontman Sparkles mentioned that they wrote their first song while watching episode 22 'Blood Stained Euphy.' The name 'Euphemia' refers to a character from this anime series.

3. What genre does Area 11's music belong to?

   Area 11 describes their music as modern rock with heavy guitars and minimal synthesizers. In their earlier records, they blended rock and metal styles with Japanese music elements, coining the term 'gaijin rock,' which means 'foreigner rock' in Japanese.

4. Has Area 11 produced music for other media?

   Yes, Area 11 has been commissioned to produce music for companies such as YouTube broadcasting group The Yogscast and Namco Bandai Games. Notably, they created themes like 'GO!! Fighting Action Power' for Bravoman web-series and 'Wonder Wars' for the Wonder Momo anime series.

5. What themes are explored in the lyrics of 'Euphemia'?

   'Euphemia' explores themes of betrayal, loss of control, and internal conflict. The lyrics reflect on memories of fallen dreams and those who have died, along with a sense of guilt and responsibility for causing harm.