Sensorium
Epica Lyrics
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But the path of life is not totally so predestined
And time and chronology show us how all should be
In the ways of existence
To find out why we are here
Being conscious is a torment
The more we learn is the less we get
No one surveys the whole, focus on things so small
But life's objective is to make it meaningful
Only searching for this
That which doesn't exist
Although our ability to relativize remains unclear
Being conscious is a torment
The more we learn is the less we get
Every answer contains a new quest
A quest to non existence, a journey with no end
I'm not afraid to die
I'm afraid to be alive without being aware of it
I'm so afraid to, I couldn't stand to
Waste all my energy on things
That do not matter anymore
Our future has already been written by us alone
But we don't grasp the meaning of
Our programmed course of life
We only fear what comes, and smell death every day
Our future has already been wasted by us alone
And we just let it happen and do not worry at all
Our future has already been written by us alone
But we don't grasp the meaning of
Our programmed course of life
We only fear what comes, and smell death every day
Search for the answers that lie beyond
Being conscious is a torment
The more we learn is the less we get
Every answer contains a new quest
A quest to non existence, a journey with no end
The lyrics of Epica's "Sensorium" explore the philosophy of existence and the pursuit of knowledge in life. The first few lines of the song suggest that chance is not a factor in life, although the path we take is not entirely predetermined. Instead, life follows a fixed chronology, and it is up to us to discover why we are here. The lyrics point out that being conscious is a painful experience since the more we learn, the less we understand.
The song addresses the idea that we always concentrate on things we believe are important while neglecting the bigger picture of life. Our search for meaning is never-ending, and despite our ability to put things in perspective, we remain confused about our existence. Additionally, the lyrics reflect on the fear of death and the fear of being oblivious to life. The song raises questions about the meaning of existence and whether we can ever truly understand our programmed course in life.
Additionally, the song implies that we have already written our destiny but do not comprehend the significance of our path in life. We fear our inevitable death and fail to appreciate our time and efforts, wasting our future instead of making it count. The song concludes on a positive note, urging us to continue striving for answers that go beyond our limited understanding, even if it means embarking on a never-ending journey of self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Chance doesn't exist
Luck or fate is not the force that determines our lives.
But the path of life is not totally so predestined
Even though some aspects of our lives may be preordained, there is still plenty of room for flexibility.
And time and chronology show us how all should be
Our perception of time provides us with an understanding of how things ought to be.
In the ways of existence
The nature of being alive.
To find out why we are here
To seek out the purpose of our existence.
Being conscious is a torment
Awareness can be a source of pain and suffering.
The more we learn is the less we get
Increasing our knowledge only leads to more uncertainty and unanswered questions.
No one surveys the whole, focus on things so small
We tend to fixate on the details and lose sight of the big picture.
But life's objective is to make it meaningful
The aim of life is to imbue it with significance and purpose.
Only searching for this
Our pursuit is solely for meaning and significance.
That which doesn't exist
We are searching for something that may not even be real.
Although our ability to relativize remains unclear
Our capacity for perspective and context is not well understood.
Every answer contains a new quest
Each solution to a problem only leads to more questions and uncertainty.
A quest to non-existence, a journey with no end
Our search for meaning and purpose is ultimately futile as even death leaves us with no answers.
I'm not afraid to die
Death is not what scares me.
I'm afraid to be alive without being aware of it
The idea of living life without any intention or consciousness is terrifying.
I'm so afraid to, I couldn't stand to
The thought of living life without purpose is unbearable.
Waste all my energy on things that do not matter anymore
We fear losing ourselves in meaningless pursuits.
Our future has already been written by us alone
We are responsible for shaping our own destiny.
But we don't grasp the meaning of our programmed course of life
We have no understanding of the significance of our predetermined path.
We only fear what comes, and smell death every day
Our focus is only on the negative and we live in constant fear of death.
Our future has already been wasted by us alone
We have squandered the opportunity to give our lives purpose and meaning.
And we just let it happen and do not worry at all
We have become complacent and are not concerned with the purpose of our lives.
Search for the answers that lie beyond
We should continue to seek answers even if we may never find them.
Lyrics © CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MARK JANSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ジウデアン・コスタGildean Costa
@TheRavenBeat 1. Hunab K’u (A New Age Dawns, Prologue)
2. Dance of Fate
3. Sensorium
4. The Last Crusade (A New Age Dawns, Part I)
5. Solitary Ground
6. Force Of The Shore
7. Quietus
8. Linger
9. Blank Infinity
10. Crystal Mountain
11. Seif Al Din (The Embrace That Smothers, Part VI)
12. Façade Of Reality (The Embrace That Smothers, Part V)
13. Trois Vierges
14. Another Me (In Lack’ech)
15. The Phantom Agony
16. Cry For The Moon (The Embrace That Smothers, Part IV)
17. Run For A Fall
18. Mother Of Light (A New Age Dawns, Part II)
19. Consign To Oblivion (A New Age Dawns, Part III)
Drummer Jeroen Simons
Congrats to my old bandmates from Epica!! I remember this day as a very special one, I wish you all my best! Cheers, Jeroen.
Wellington Vitor de Medeiros
Jeroen, I'm glad to see you here! Recently I was looking for you, Ad and Yves on social media. It's been a while since I've seen you and I'd like to know how each of you are doing (hopefully)! :D
Thank you so much for contributing so much to the band and our good memories in past decades.
Long life!
Drummer Jeroen Simons
@Wellington Vitor de Medeiros Thanks man, I,m doing very great, I,m a session drummer in various musicstyles, Im a product clinician, I,m a composer for drumbooks, I,m a mixing engineer and I,m human just like everybody, so I feel thankful man!!! I wish all the fans my best, thanks for the great ride then!!!
Drummer Jeroen Simons
@Wellington Vitor de Medeiros And I,m a drum teacher & drum coach
Drummer Jeroen Simons
@Wellington Vitor de Medeiros MUSIC and ART is where I,m living for since my youth, I,m totally dedicated...
Evacody124
I have been waiting for this sense 2006.
Miguel Márquez - Guitarist and Composer
What I find most surprising about Epica is how they don't sound like anyone else. Too many symphonic metal bands are carbon copies of Nightwish. Epica is their own genre.
T Simons
exactly
Caleb Steele
@T Simons Actually, most symphonic bands don't sound like Nightwish. There aren't many symphonic metal bands, and most of the "symphonic" metal bands out there just sound like pop music with some "heavy" guitars, along with some keys and a couple of violins chucked in the mix. Epica and Nightwish are very unique.
Clare Meinhardt
They sounded more like Nightwish in their first few albums (certainly Simone sang much more like Tarja than she came to and does now), but I agree with @Caleb Steele that Nightwish and Epica are standout among their peers.