After parting … Read Full Bio ↴André Coelho Matos (14 September 1971 – 08 June 2019)
After parting ways with Shaman in 2006, Brazilian singer Andre Matos (ex-Angra, ex-Viper, ex-Shaman, ex-Looking-Glass Self, Virgo) decided to found a band under his own name (NOTE: The name of this project is NOT "André Matos", please do not edit the wiki to reflect that). Bringing along with him all the members of Shaman save for drummer Ricardo Confessori, Andre Matos began work on his debut CD in 2006. The lineup was originally completed by drummer Rafael Rosa, who had to leave the band in early 2007 for personal reasons, before the release of the band's debut album "Time To Be Free". Rafael was replaced by Brazilian drum prodigy Eloy Casagrande who was made a full member of the band in 2007.
Current Lineup:
Andre Matos - Vocals & Piano (2006-)
Hugo Mariutti - Guitars (2006-)
André Hernandez - Guitars (2006-)
Luis Mariutti - Bass (2006-)
Fabio Ribeiro - Keyboards (2006-)
Eloy Casagrande - Drums (2007-)
Former Members:
Rafael Rosa - Drums (2006-2007)
Endeavour
Andre Matos Lyrics
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Strikes down to the Earth
Time is life's destroyer
A transitational mixing
Connecting us all
As we split forever in two
And the wheels keep turning...
As you glide through the air
See your body below you
Feelings no longer hurt,
No more fears within
Let me fly together with you
And the wheels keep turning...
Stand forever in the rain
Watch the sun
Break through the sky
If this world has let you down
Take a leap to higher ground
Cause your heart will never die!
Conscience wakes to remind you
The rule of the game
There's no turning back now
You'll become someone else
Your perceptions will change
Let me change forever with you
And the wheels keep turning...
Stand forever in the rain (... )
These nights of thunder
Won't come back
Just disapeared
These nights of thunder, so dark
Made visions become clear!
Endeavour always
Leads so far
Beyond the scene
Endeavour always sows love...
The struggle ends up here!
The lyrics of Andre Matos's song "Endeavour" describe a sense of transition and change, both on a personal level and on a larger scale. The opening lines talk about the aftermath of disaster, how it strikes down to the Earth, and how time is life's destroyer. The song then moves into a discussion of the transitional period that connects us all, as we split forever into two. But despite these changes, the wheels of life keep turning.
The chorus talks about standing forever in the rain, watching the sun break through the sky. The idea here is that if life has let you down, then you should take a leap to higher ground, because your heart will never die. In the second verse, the lyrics reference conscience waking up to remind you of the rule of the game. Essentially, this means that once you've made a decision, there's no going back, and you'll become someone else, with changing perceptions.
Throughout the song, the overarching theme seems to be the struggle of life, and the many changes and transitions we go through. Whether it's a personal challenge or a larger issue, the message of "Endeavour" is that we should keep moving forward, striving to become better versions of ourselves. And even though the nights of thunder might disappear, the struggle for love and growth continues with every new endeavor.
Line by Line Meaning
The aftermath of disaster
The consequences that follow an undesirable event
Strikes down to the Earth
Causes an impact on the planet's surface
Time is life's destroyer
The passing of time can lead to the destruction of life
A transitational mixing
A transitional process of mixing and merging
Connecting us all
Bringing everyone together through this process
As we split forever in two
As we separate into two distinct entities permanently
And the wheels keep turning...
Despite these changes, life goes on
Suspended in time
In a state of stillness, unaffected by time
As you glide through the air
Moving smoothly through the atmosphere
See your body below you
Observing your physical form from a distance
Feelings no longer hurt,
No longer experiencing emotional pain
No more fears within
Having no more fear or anxiety
Let me fly together with you
Join me on this journey
Stand forever in the rain
Remain unmovable even in difficult situations
Watch the sun
Observe and appreciate the beauty of the sun
Break through the sky
Penetrate through the sky with its rays
If this world has let you down
If life has not gone as planned
Take a leap to higher ground
Take a risk for a better future
Cause your heart will never die!
Your spirit and desire to live will never cease
Conscience wakes to remind you
Your inner moral compass reminds you
The rule of the game
The way life works
There's no turning back now
It is too late to change things
You'll become someone else
Your experiences will change you
Your perceptions will change
Your way of seeing things might transform
Let me change forever with you
Let me grow and evolve alongside you
These nights of thunder
The past experiences of chaos and turmoil
Won't come back
They are gone forever
Just disappeared
Vanished and not coming back
These nights of thunder, so dark
The dark times are gone
Made visions become clear!
But they helped gain clarity of thought and perception
Endeavour always
Every attempt to reach a goal
Leads so far
Takes one farther than expected
Beyond the scene
Beyond one's current circumstances
Endeavour always sows love...
Every attempt to accomplish something will plant love in return
The struggle ends up here!
The hard journey has ended, and it's time to enjoy the rewards
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.