Current line-up:
Andrey "Archont" Fedorenko - vocals, keyboards
Roman Guriev - guitars
Alexander "Zmey" Tsvetkov - bass
Sergey Belyavsky - drums
In The Dark
Archontes Lyrics
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Lie on my past - I know...
Dreaming
My hope makes me so strong
Looking through my life forever
Lost in reality again
Winds of Dust
Leave me be, my Guarding Angel
Or reality'll come back
Understand my true life's
...In the Dark
Calling
Syringe thrown me from the skies
Freedom
My daydreams transcend your lies
Looking through my life forever
Lost in reality again
Winds of Dust
Blow away all souls
Leave me be, my Guarding Angel
Or reality'll come back
I close my eyes
And I welcome the dawn
It is my last chance to escape - I know...
But don't take it away from me
Heal my body and break my soul
Gods Of The White Walls
I'm far away - here my journey's over
The lyrics of Archontes's song In the Dark reflect a journey of self-discovery and longing for freedom from the constraints of reality. The opening line, "Shadows lie on my past," suggests a history filled with darkness and pain. However, the singer's hope is a source of strength for them, and they cling to it tenaciously. They express a desire for a deeper understanding of their life's purpose, which they believe can only be found "in the dark."
The singer seems to be caught between two worlds; one of dreams and one of harsh reality. They are lost in the latter and feel that the souls around them are being blown away like dust by some outside force. They implore their "Guarding Angel" to allow them to remain in the world of dreams and not have to face the harshness of reality again. They express the fear of being left alone with their painful past and long for freedom from it.
The chorus contains powerful imagery of escape, and the singer seems to view the dawn as their last chance to break free. They express a fear of being held back from their path towards transcendence and implore the Gods of the White Walls to allow them to break free. The song ends with the singer feeling that their journey is over, and they are far away from the pain and darkness that they were once trapped in.
Line by Line Meaning
Shadows
A reference to past troubles or sorrows lingering in the present.
Lie on my past - I know...
Acknowledging the fact that past experiences can continue to affect oneself.
Dreaming
Escaping reality and turning to hope to find strength.
My hope makes me so strong
Hope is the source of the strength and willpower necessary to push through difficult times.
Looking through my life forever
Reflecting on one's life with a sense of permanence or inevitability.
Lost in reality again
Succumbing to the hardships of reality and losing sight of dreams and aspirations.
Winds of Dust
A force that can sweep away everything, leaving nothing behind.
Blow away all souls
The winds of dust can sweep away the essence of a person if they allow it.
Leave me be, my Guarding Angel
Asking for protection or guidance from a divine figure or an inner guardian.
Or reality'll come back
Without protection or guidance, the difficulties of reality will come back to haunt oneself.
Understand my true life's
Asking for others to truly comprehend and empathize with oneself.
...In the Dark
Life has been experienced through difficult, mysterious, or unknown times.
Calling
Reaching out for hope or for a sense of something distant.
Syringe thrown me from the skies
Metaphorically being thrown or cast aside by something powerful or overwhelming.
Freedom
Seeking liberation from the power or oppression of something that has cast oneself aside.
My daydreams transcend your lies
Imagining and clinging to a reality or a dream that rises above the falsities or cruelties of the current situation.
I close my eyes
Shutting out reality or distraction and focusing on something internally.
And I welcome the dawn
Finding hope or a new passion that brings new light and warmth into a cold or dark situation.
It is my last chance to escape - I know...
Being aware that there may be few opportunities to find a way out of a difficult situation.
But don't take it away from me
Begging for a chance or a hope to hold onto amidst difficult circumstances.
Heal my body and break my soul
Being aware that the physical and mental strife of a difficult situation may both need to be remedied.
Gods of the White Walls
A divine or mysterious entity that has the power to shape or protect oneself.
I'm far away - here my journey's over
Being metaphorically disconnected from a difficult situation but being aware that there may be scars or memories that will not fade.
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Александр Иванов
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