A complex mix of musical technics and melody, sincerity and experiment.
The band was originaly formed in 1997, in Paris. After an experience of many shows, Aching Beauty released a demo-CD called "One more step" in 2001.
Just after that, they made an unplugged live CD, recorded in Paris.
In november 2005, their first album "L'Ultima Ora" was released on Brennus Music. After some band members troubles, Aching Beauty have released a new single called "Virtuelle Amnésie" in January 2007. This new single is available on a french CD called "Underground Rising".
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Aching Beauty Lyrics
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Define a place where I could merge in
Hide away, and never let steps in the sand
Sublimate all what is
To free myself from the grip of time
Start again
Wish a swelling wind
Obey the core of my will
Reshuffle around, even closer friends
Leave the undesired behind
Disclose my scars instead of hiding them
Regenerated by fresh light
After childhood and the loss of illusions
Segue into the third chapter
I'll sail upstream back to my birthplaces
Hills of the Rhône would be my horizons
Fall to my knees, hands in the mossy grass
Light a bonfire under the summer solstice sun
Assessing all things done
Repent for those which should not have been
Start a quest, for a better being
Evolution leading me
As if I were what I am to be
Affirmative
Live a self-made way of being me
The lyrics to "Steps" by Aching Beauty explore the desire to find a place of inner peace and self-acceptance. The singer daydreams of this utopian place where they can merge into, away from the chaos and obligations of the world. They want to sublimate all that weighs them down, freeing themselves from the grip of time to start anew. They wish for a fresh start, renewed by a swelling wind.
The singer then discusses the difficulty of making changes, but they decide to root themselves in their core values and leave behind negative influences. They want to disclose their scars instead of hiding them, allowing them to be regenerated by fresh light. They acknowledge the loss of childhood innocence and illusions but see it as an opportunity to segue into the third chapter of their life.
The singer then envisions sailing upstream back to their birthplaces, with the hills of the Rhône as their horizon. They want to fall to their knees and light a bonfire under the summer solstice sun, assessing all they have done and repenting for the wrong things they have done. They want to start a quest for self-improvement and lead themselves in their self-made way of being.
Overall, "Steps" is a reflective song about self-discovery, healing, and improvement. It encourages the listener to acknowledge their flaws, accept their scars, and make a conscious effort to create positive changes in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I tend to a day dream
I am currently indulging in thoughts and fantasies
Define a place where I could merge in
I yearn for a place where I could blend in perfectly
Hide away, and never let steps in the sand
I want to disappear and erase all evidence of my existence
Sublimate all what is
I want to elevate everything that defines me
To free myself from the grip of time
I want to break free from the constrains of time
Start again
I wish for a new beginning
Wish a swelling wind
I desire for a gust of wind to come my way that could change everything
Refuse the new habits and behaviours
I resist adapting to new, unfamiliar habits and behaviors
Obey the core of my will
I strive to follow the desires that are sacred to me
Reshuffle around, even closer friends
I want to change the current status of people I call friends
Leave the undesired behind
I want to leave behind everything that I don't like
Disclose my scars instead of hiding them
I want to reveal and acknowledge my emotional scars instead of concealing them
Regenerated by fresh light
I feel rejuvenated by a new source of energy and inspiration
After childhood and the loss of illusions
After growing up and experiencing reality, after letting go of my fantasies
Segue into the third chapter
I am transitioning into a new phase in my life
I'll sail upstream back to my birthplaces
I will travel back to where I was born, against the current
Hills of the Rhône would be my horizons
I will set the hills of the Rhône as my new goal and horizon
Fall to my knees, hands in the mossy grass
I will kneel down and touch the mossy grass as a sign of humility and gratitude
Light a bonfire under the summer solstice sun
I will light a fire to mark the start of a new dawn, under the summer solstice sun
Assessing all things done
I will evaluate and reflect on all the things I have done in the past
Repent for those which should not have been
I will regret and apologize for the things I shouldn't have done
Start a quest, for a better being
I will embark on a journey of self discovery and improvement
Evolution leading me
I am letting myself evolve and develop into a better version of myself
As if I were what I am to be
I am acting as if I have already achieved what I want to be
Affirmative
I am determined and positive towards the future
Live a self-made way of being me
I will live my life by my own rules and values, being true to myself
Contributed by Elliot J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.