Last known… Read Full Bio ↴Doom / death metal band from Dublin, Ireland. Formed in 1994.
Last known line-up was:
Brian - Guitar;
Feargal Flannery - Guitar, bass, keyboards (ex-Primordial);
Mark - Drums;
Paul Kearns - Vocals (ex-Dreamsfear, Fifth Dominion, ex-Eden Obscured).
Albums:
Towards Elysium (Demo, 1995);
Eden Eclipse (Demo, 1996);
Arcane Sun (Full-length, 1998).
Longing for Edens Rain
Arcane Sun Lyrics
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An arcane sun hid behind clouds who were to be my salvation.
'Nectar of the gods; you once said, now it was their tears I craved,
to wash me of this all enveloping and soul destroying aura.
'Only you can answer that' he said.
'Why then do I feel as though I am standing before
the court and telling them I have kissed Eternity.
When clearly by my withered face, I have not?'.
Still I stand desolate, the path of tears distinguished on my face
and it has not rained in so long. Does this winter have an end?
'It is not really so I have told myself,
but to a man whose own reflection is threatening,
such rational words fall forever on deaf ears.
And yes, you hold Eden and your golden aura that
I have held in my hands will take me to other
worlds where the fruits of Eden are life itself.'
And as love itself seeks our nectar,
to read your next chapter is all I have wished for,
but a blank page will enlighten no man.
The lyrics of "Longing For Edens Rain" by Arcane Sun express the singer's desperate longing for emotional and spiritual release from a feeling of emptiness and identity crisis. The opening line reflects the singer's futile search for hope and meaning beneath the unforgiving sky. The 'arcane sun' hidden behind clouds represents the hope that has been obscured, denied or abandoned.
The phrase "Nectar of the gods," brings to mind the sweet, intoxicating syrup that fills the singer's stomach, but now is replaced by tears of sorrow, a bitter reminder of his pain. The singer seeks redemption or salvation, but he is trapped in a sorrowful aura that seems to drain the life out of him, leaving him a withered man with no hope. He seeks the love that he thinks will uplift him, but the answer he gets is cryptic and unclear.
The singer is torn between the desire to hold on to the promises of eternal life and the reality that his present state is one of emptiness and sorrow. He is willing to endure anything to reach the paradise that he thinks exists beyond the physical realm. The final lines ask for reassurance, but receive none, leaving the singer alone in his dismal and forlorn state.
Line by Line Meaning
Beneath the very skies that I had, for so long, sought in vain.
I searched for salvation under the sky, but failed to find it until the arcane sun and clouds obscured the way.
'Nectar of the gods; you once said, now it was their tears I craved,
to wash me of this all enveloping and soul destroying aura.
What was once considered divine now seems worthless, and I long for tears to wash away my destructive emotions.
'And Love Itself Seeks Our Nectar?' I asked.
'Only you can answer that' he said.
I questioned the purpose of love, but only received vague answers from others.
'Why then do I feel as though I am standing before
the court and telling them I have kissed Eternity.
When clearly by my withered face, I have not?'.
Despite feeling inadequate, I imagine myself boasting of eternal experiences I have not truly had.
Still I stand desolate, the path of tears distinguished on my face
and it has not rained in so long. Does this winter have an end?
My tears cannot bring rain to end my emotional winter, leaving me trapped in my lonely despair.
'It is not really so I have told myself,
but to a man whose own reflection is threatening,
such rational words fall forever on deaf ears.
And yes, you hold Eden and your golden aura that
I have held in my hands will take me to other
worlds where the fruits of Eden are life itself.'
Though I deny it, my fear of self-reflection keeps me from accepting reason. I long for another's paradise, where I believe true happiness lies.
And as love itself seeks our nectar,
to read your next chapter is all I have wished for,
but a blank page will enlighten no man.
Hoping for love's guidance, I look forward to the next chapter of my life, but if left unwritten, it will offer me no insight.
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WolvesInferno
This is real class song. The album is also awesome. Its just a pity not too many people know about this incredible album.
Silentsphere Studios
there is no other band or album like this, this one is unique, just awesome! i know a the frontman, he is also a very nice and cool man! check out his other project! also unique and tight!
jedemburek
I agree with SilentSphere, an absolute unique album! Like watching a drama movie, pure emotions! You don't listen, but experience this album! I have mainly stopped listening to extreme Metal, but this album remained something really special to me....
Jared Baker
Hell yeah! This shit is sick! Sad to read these guys are broke up. I just learned about them,.
Apo M
All time fave
Awantha Munasinghe
hmm why isn't this album available to download even from rapidshare..ths is awesome..i must find this album
Awantha Munasinghe
ya and it's funny how this great band has already disbanded with only one album behind long before we found it
Dæv Fin
so fucking mesmerising!
Silentsphere Studios
thanks will check out, i remember the great times talking to paul...... too bad i couldnt see them live in the past and this band doesnt exist anymore..... there is an unreleased 2nd album to download too "FADE" check it out it's great too though i prefer the first one the most.
Alejandro Santistevan
@7DayPain i just bought it for like 4 € it s a great album.