'Sentient', released in 2003 by US Label Middle Pillar Presents, is an hour of music that captures the essence of the band through layers of guitars, a spirited rhythm section and vocal harmonies that enliven the heart. In the summer of 2004 AEnima met with Carlos Maria Trindade (Keyboardist of famous Portuguese group Madredeus) with whom they co-produced a tribute cover song of a Cult Portuguese band Mão Morta called 'Anjo do Desespero'. Later that year, they released through Tenser Productions a limited Split Picture 7'' with the exclusive track 'Puppet Circus', which was the motto behind the subsequent Tour 'The Puppet Circus comes to Town' from November to December in Portugal.
Early in 2005, the Puppet Circus did leave town and with it took two of the band's members - guitarist Pedro and singer Carmen - a strange loss that propelled the remaining members to take some time off to travel and do some soul-searching. Getting together after some months, they were introduced to singer Susana and immediately realized she was perfect to pursue AEnima's renewed vision of hope and their unique ethereal universes. Fueled by this breath of fresh air, the band is currently preparing their new album as well as a sensor-driven interactive stage show which strengthens and consolidates their reputation as creators of magical worlds.
2. Aenima is a hardcore/grindcore band from Nancy, France. They release a demo 'Chainsaw is the law' in 2000 and a CD 'Hippie Hunter' in 2005. One of their guitar players later joined Blockheads.
Ondine
Aenima Lyrics
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He felt there was someone there, behind the greenish seaweeds
A forthcoming, so magical
Serenity is surrounding her…
She is singing to you…
She gave you the kiss of life
Give her your hands and go with her
For you shall see the surface never again…
The lyrics to Aenima's song "Ondine" tell the story of someone who has plunged into the sea and encounters a mysterious being with "eyes like silver." This being is surrounded by serenity and sings to the singer, giving them the kiss of life. The singer is then invited to go with the being, but is warned that they will never see the surface again.
This song is likely inspired by the mythological creature, Ondine, who is a water nymph or elemental creature associated with bodies of water. The story and lyrics are very metaphorical, referencing the transformative power of the sea and the temptation of surrendering oneself to its depths. The silver eyes of the being could represent a sort of divine or otherworldly presence that the singer encounters.
As the song progresses, there is a sense of surrender and letting go as the singer takes the hand of the being and descends into the depths of the sea. This could represent a sort of death or rebirth, as the singer gives up their old life and embraces a new, more magical existence.
Overall, "Ondine" is a haunting and mystical song that invites interpretation and reflection on the power of nature and the transformative potential of surrendering oneself to the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes like silver beholding the one who plunged into the sea
Her silver eyes watched as he dove into the depths of the ocean
He felt there was someone there, behind the greenish seaweeds
He sensed a presence lurking behind the strange, green seaweed
A forthcoming, so magical
Mystical and enchanting, she draws near
Serenity is surrounding her…
She is radiating a peaceful stillness that surrounds her
She is singing to you…
Her voice is calling out to him
She gave you the kiss of life
Her kiss breathed new life into him
Give her your hands and go with her
She beckons him to take her hand and follow her
For you shall see the surface never again…
Once he goes with her, he will never return to the world above the surface again
Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.