Arcane is also the name of multiple bands:
1. Arcane. A progressive metal band based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. www.arcaneaustralia.com
2. Arcane is also a small doujin circle in japan.
http://manyo-arcane.bandcamp.com/album/cordelia
3. Arcane from Belfast, Ireland and play heavy rock/metal influenced by such bands as Tool, Dream Theater, Iron Maiden and many more.
4. Arcane is a 5 piece metal band from Bournemouth, United Kingdom. www.myspace.com/arcaneofficial
5. Two groups originate in the United States, one plays Thrash Metal, while the other is a Hip-Hop Group.
6. Another is from Ulm in Germany. More Infos @ www.arcane.de.
7. Another comes from Finland, they play melodic/black metal.
8. Another deathrashers Arcane comes from Turkiye. More Info @ official myspace.
9. Arcane is also the nom de clavier of Paul Lawler when producing astounding recreations of 1970s and 1980s Berlin School electronic music, with Tangerine Dream in their Baumann and Schmoelling eras as specific referents.
10. Arcane is also the name of an old metallic hardcore band formed of various members who went on to form The Dillinger Escape Plan. The only song officially released was "Malfactor" on the compilation "The Tie That Binds" in 1996.
11. Goth (Deathrock) band from Seattle, Washington. https://arcaneseattle.bandcamp.com
Promise
Arcane Lyrics
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Finally she breathed her answer.
She'd been waiting by the window,
finally he held her close…
And did not let go.
She had kept it safe and secret,
Finally she breathed her last,
for what she had to give was final.
He held her.
He had made a simple promise,
whispered in their final first kiss.
Cradled in his arms, she lay still.
Never made it home…
but she will.
The lyrics of Promise by Arcane tell a story of two lovers who are separated but reunited in the end. The man had to travel far to find the woman he loved, but when he finally did, she revealed that she had been waiting for him by the window. After he held her close, she revealed a secret that she had been keeping safe. However, the woman knew that she had to give what she had to offer, and after she did, she passed away in the man's arms.
The story is touching and emotional, expressing the depths of the love that the two characters shared. The last line of the lyrics suggests that although the woman didn't make it home physically, her spirit and love will live on. The song touches upon themes of love, loss, and promises, and leaves the listener feeling moved and reflective.
Line by Line Meaning
He would travel far to find her.
Despite the distance, he was willing to journey long and far just to be with her.
Finally she breathed her answer.
After much anticipation, she finally gave her response to him.
She'd been waiting by the window,
She had been patiently waiting for him by the window, hoping he would return.
finally he held her close…
Finally, he embraced her tightly, indicating the deep love he has for her.
And did not let go.
He refused to let go of her, emphasizing his commitment to their relationship.
She had kept it safe and secret,
She had kept something important hidden and protected, likely her love for him.
standing silent by the window.
She had been standing quietly, waiting for his return at the window.
Finally she breathed her last,
She had breathed her final breath, indicating her passing or perhaps the end of their time together.
for what she had to give was final.
Whatever she had to offer, it was the last, emphasizing its significance.
He held her.
He continued to keep her close, demonstrating his love and devotion to her even after her passing.
He had made a simple promise,
He had made a heartfelt vow, likely to love and protect her.
whispered in their final first kiss.
The promise was made during their last moments together, which also happened to be their first kiss.
Cradled in his arms, she lay still.
He held her in his arms as she lay motionless.
Never made it home…
She never returned to her original home, perhaps indicating her passing or permanent departure.
but she will.
The promise he made suggests that she will eventually find her way home, whether it be to literal or figurative home.
Contributed by Eli J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.