Sean Ryan (born September 10, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter from D… Read Full Bio ↴Sean Ryan (born September 10, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter from Dallas, Texas formerly known under the alias, Apollo's Child. He grew up surrounded by music, performing at an early age in a church choir alongside his mother, learning about music alongside his father as old records turned delicately upon an old Marantz. At the age of eight, Sean was handed his first acoustic guitar, and fell in love. He would later go on to becoming one of his hometown's more well-known local musicians, and a young one at that, overcoming a rather large case of stage fright to perform weekly concerts on the streets of his city's historical town square as early as the age of twelve, something he continued until late 2008 when the need to pursue his own music slowly took over.

Taught the basics of playing acoustic guitar briefly by the age of ten, Sean would later go on to nurture his impatience, spending days after teaching himself piano upon a Casio, thus leading towards his introduction into sequencing and music production. Recordings would follow by fourteen, using only a mic and his guitar until early his junior year of high school when he was given his first mac and the art of composing using MIDI.

His alias came to be, initially, as a title given to him by his father, an avid lover of Greek Mythology who was simply looking for a way for his son to stay anonymous within a growing world wide web until he was old enough to safely place his name out there. Apollo, being variously recognized as a god of most things, including truth, music, poetry, and the arts, soon came to be the root of such a concept.

In late fall of 2007, Sean released his first multi-track album entitled, Masquerade of Aspersions. Merely a compilation of songs he put together amidst the beginnings of his digital music creations, he allowed his friends and family to listen in for more amusement than anything. It was officially released on October 28th and posted for download on his Myspace. Two years later, Sean went on to announce plans for the release of his upcoming full-length album, excited for the new sound and to showcase much of what he's learned in the years since the last. The album is destined to be released in 2010.

Collaborations led him into the field of vocal work for others, teaming up with artists such as Nitrous Oxide, Amurai, Pole Folder in co-writing singles under their respected names. Broken Toy Airplanes (now known as, "Sleepyhead") and A Sunset Diary had also paired up with Apollo's Child to house his vocals within some of their own tracks, available on their respected websites.

Newspapers and magazines have featured Sean in various published works, admiring him for his ability to tame a crowd of people at such a young age, and dubbed, 'a young crowd-pleaser' by the Dallas Morning News in 2008. Some of his most influential musicians consist of Imogen Heap, Björk, Frou Frou and the production work of Guy Sigsworth, IAMX, Above and Beyond, Fischerspooner, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode and still many, many more.

Mentioned in a blog posted late 2009, "Apollo's Child" is no more. Sean states that it, 'was the mark of [his] beginning, musically, and will be performing under Sean Ryan from now on.' He, along with many of his listeners, look forward to the future, embracing this opportunity for growth within his music and the numerous releases to come.

In the darkness
Apollo's Child Lyrics

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Hope, faith, truth, life,
A lost world slowly turning, absorbing light
Cold ties to hearts that crash,
Like tides in a sea of lies

Our hope falls through, an empty sky,
Where people stare, subtracting time
To still feel good, though it won't feel right,

This moment holds back, as I hold tight

In the darkness, we fly, through the night,
On the wings of angels, we'll fly

Upon eyes, they'll glow,
Closed doors, a world below
Soft speech, it saves us all,
Echos a timeless hero

Aloft in winters shadows, 'neath years of snow,
Our hearts, they'll intertwine,
This love, I don't want too feel,
Far from real, you just have to believe,

And I'll fly you home tonight

In the darkness, we fly, through the night,
On the wings of angels, we'll fly

As stars guide, our hearts, through the night,
I know I will live on, and never die

Just think about it, when you say those lies to me,
I'm not that simple minded
And I'd hoped you would try, to make some since now,
Talk now, live while you're alive

In the darkness, we fly, through the night,
On the wings of angels we'll fly

As stars guide, our hearts, through the night,
I know I will live on, and never die

Overall Meaning

The song "In the Darkness" by Apollo's Child expresses themes of hope, faith, truth, and life, against a world that is slowly losing its light. The lyrics suggest that people's relationships with each other are becoming colder and more distant, like tides in a sea of lies. The song also talks about the struggle to hold on to hope, and the importance of finding moments of happiness, even in difficult times.

The lyrics describe flying through the darkness on the wings of angels, guided by stars, in a world that seems lost and below. Despite the darkness and uncertainty, the song suggests that there is still a timeless hero who saves us all, and that love can help us to find our way home.

Overall, "In the Darkness" is a powerful song that speaks to the struggle to find hope and meaning in a world that can often seem chaotic and confusing. The lyrics are full of powerful imagery and emotion, and the music adds to the overall impact of the song, creating an inspiring and unforgettable experience for listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

Hope, faith, truth, life,
These are the ideals that guide us in life and give us purpose.

A lost world slowly turning, absorbing light
The world is in a state of decline and darkness, and it seems to be getting worse.

Cold ties to hearts that crash,
Our relationships with others have become distant and unfeeling, leading to heartbreak and pain.

Like tides in a sea of lies
Deception and falsehoods surround us like waves in an ocean, making it difficult to discern the truth.

Our hope falls through, an empty sky,
Our aspirations and dreams seem pointless and unachievable, like a sky without stars.

Where people stare, subtracting time
Others judge and belittle us, robbing us of our precious time and energy.

To still feel good, though it won't feel right,
We try to remain optimistic and positive, even if it goes against our better judgement.

This moment holds back, as I hold tight
We cling to the present moment, afraid of what the future may hold and unwilling to let go of the past.

Upon eyes, they'll glow,
Our eyes light up with hope and excitement, anticipating something special.

Closed doors, a world below
Hidden or unknown opportunities and experiences await behind closed doors.

Soft speech, it saves us all,
Gentle and kind words can be a source of comfort and solace in difficult times.

Echos a timeless hero
These words are reminiscent of a heroic figure or ideal, inspiring us to be our best selves.

Aloft in winters shadows, 'neath years of snow,
We feel weighed down and oppressed by the burdens and hardships that life has brought upon us.

Our hearts, they'll intertwine,
We will form a deep and meaningful connection with someone, perhaps even a soulmate.

This love, I don't want too feel,
We may be hesitant or scared to love, for fear of getting hurt or losing ourselves in the process.

Far from real, you just have to believe,
Despite our doubts and anxieties, we must have faith that love is worth the risk and effort.

And I'll fly you home tonight
We will protect and care for our loved ones, no matter the cost or sacrifice.

As stars guide, our hearts, through the night,
We trust in something greater than ourselves to guide and comfort us in times of uncertainty and darkness.

I know I will live on, and never die
We will leave a lasting legacy and impact on the world, even if we are not physically present.

Just think about it, when you say those lies to me,
We ask others to consider the consequences of their words and actions, especially when they are hurtful or untruthful.

I'm not that simple minded
We refuse to be underestimated or taken for granted, asserting our intelligence and worth.

And I'd hoped you would try, to make some since now,
We hold out hope that others will listen and understand our perspective, even if it requires effort and humility on their part.

Talk now, live while you're alive
We encourage ourselves and others to communicate openly and live life to the fullest, embracing every moment with enthusiasm and gratitude.

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