Discography:
Formless (2006), Dobles Productions
Transitions (2006) (demo compilation)
Aghora (2000), Dobles Productions
Current Line Up:
Santiago Dobles - guitars, banjo, sitar, bells, shakers, chants, etc...
Diana Serra - voice
Alan Goldstein - fretless 5 and fretted 6 basses
Matt Thompson - drums
EXiSTENCE
Aghora Lyrics
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Why can't I be the one to set them free?
Through endless grace
the suffering will be joy
bringing new peace,
detaching karmic forms
to reach within my own mind
going forth where the self is stored
to rise above my own ploys
What is there to prose?
when no one knows the truth
to all of God's secrets
The God is in the man
the man is in the God
Why do you hide?
Liberated soul is set free
to join the divine ones
Immortals like God
living through life with their love
guiding the young ones
through their cycles
continue life as we know
embracing divinity
My child, view your existence with joy
it is forever!
The lyrics of Aghora's song "Existence" delve deep into the themes of disillusionment, suffering, and ultimately, liberation. The opening lines, "Disillusionment surrounding my eyes / Why can't I be the one to set them free?" hint at the singer's internal struggles, perhaps with mental or emotional blocks that prevent them from seeing the truth of their existence.
The idea of suffering is presented as a necessary part of existence, as "Through endless grace / the suffering will be joy / bringing new peace, / detaching karmic forms." This phrase suggests that suffering can lead to growth and an eventual release from the cycle of karma. The singer then acknowledges that "Living now is my only choice / to reach within my own mind / going forth where the self is stored / to rise above my own ploys," setting a goal of self-discovery and transcendence.
The later lines, "The God is in the man / the man is in the God / Why do you hide?" can be interpreted as encouraging the listener to find the divine within themselves and embrace their own inherent worth. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer urging "My child, view your existence with joy / it is forever!" This suggests that through the struggles of life, there is ultimately a greater purpose and the potential for eternal joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Disillusionment surrounding my eyes
I feel disillusioned and lost in life.
Why can't I be the one to set them free?
I wish to free myself from my disillusionment and find my purpose.
Through endless grace
Through divine intervention or good fortune,
the suffering will be joy
I will find joy amid the struggles of life.
bringing new peace,
Finding a sense of inner peace
detaching karmic forms
Releasing myself from negative energy and past experiences.
Living now is my only choice
I must live in the present to find my true purpose.
to reach within my own mind
I must look inward for answers.
going forth where the self is stored
Exploring my innermost thoughts and emotions.
to rise above my own ploys
To overcome my own self-doubt and negative tendencies.
What is there to prose?
What is the point of writing or speaking elegantly about life if no one truly understands it?
when no one knows the truth
When there is no universal truth or understanding of the meaning of life.
to all of God's secrets
To the mysteries of the divine.
The God is in the man
The divine exists within every human being.
the man is in the God
Human beings are part of the greater divine cosmos.
Why do you hide?
Why do people hide from their own divine nature?
Liberated soul is set free
When my soul achieves enlightenment, it will be free from the suffering of the world.
to join the divine ones
To become part of the greater cosmic consciousness.
Immortals like God
Divine beings exist beyond mortal concepts of time and space.
living through life with their love
Their love guides and sustains all of existence.
guiding the young ones
Teaching younger souls on their path to enlightenment.
through their cycles
Throughout the endless cycles of life and death.
continue life as we know
The universe and life continue to exist as they always have.
embracing divinity
Embracing the greater cosmic consciousness.
My child, view your existence with joy
To find joy and meaning in my own existence.
it is forever!
My soul and existence continue on forever.
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr. K
Disillusionment surrounding my eyes
Why can't I be the one to set them free?
Through endless grace
The suffering will be joy
Bringing new peace,
Detaching karmic forms
Living now is my only choice
To reach within my own mind
Going forth where the self is stored
To rise above my own ploys
What is there to prose?
When no one knows the truth
To all of God's secrets
The God is in the man
The man is in the God
Why do you hide?
Liberated soul is set free
To join the divine ones
Immortals like God
Living through life with their love
Guiding the young ones
Through their cycles
Continue life as we know
Embracing divinity
My child, view your existence with joy
It is forever!
Carolin Mirianny
Disillusionment surrounding my eyes
Why can't I be the one to set them free?
Through endless grace
The suffering will be joy
Bringing new peace,
Detaching karmic forms
Living now is my only choice
To reach within my own mind
Going forth where the self is stored
To rise above my own ploys
What is there to prose?
When no one knows the truth
To all of God's secrets
The God is in the man
The man is in the God
Why do you hide?
Liberated soul is set free
To join the divine ones
Immortals like God
Living through life with their love
Guiding the young ones
Through their cycles
Continue life as we know
Embracing divinity
My child, view your existence with joy
It is forever!
Patrick Radloff
Wow, i was introduced to this music two days ago.
I fell instantly in love, with their sound.
The bass and the drums are amazing, the rest is very good, too.
I found Sean M.'s music, after he passes.
Malone and Reinert were an extravagant duo.
Nathuk666
Love Aghora, Cynic, Death, anything technical. Aghora need to record a 3rd CD
Santiago Dobles
New album is out
Roman_TYPHOID
definitelly
Drew Ryan
Nathuk666 Amen bro, amen.
Giorgiomaria Del Papa
RIP Sean, you are the best.
Drew Ryan
Amazing everything throughout... it's very difficult to say one artist was better than another. This, above all other music, to me is the culmination of artistry. Satya, amazing, but this... this just talks to me with every bar
J Lo
Amazing band...reminds me of listening to this while visiting their website in 2002...
sin o
My favorite song.And I will keep listening!
Thanks and R.i.p,Sean.
Steve intentionallyleftblank
That outro though. Sean Reinert is amazing. x_x