Current line-up:
Andrey "Archont" Fedorenko - vocals, keyboards
Roman Guriev - guitars
Alexander "Zmey" Tsvetkov - bass
Sergey Belyavsky - drums
Return to Inner Self
Archontes Lyrics
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I've got power, I've gained sight
I've forgotten my fear
It was a ghost of lies
I lived in a fake world
And I was flying so high
The dream dried my tears
But hope and love just cannot die so young
They've got to live forever
You have to rise up and fight
To break away and fly fly so high
Life dictates it's own rules
If not agreed you can leave the game
Maybe it's just an excuse
Not to explore your inner self
What is this freedom?
What is personality?
Using stranger's rules you'll never know it
But hope and love can also die so young
They've not to live forever
Whose will has written this play
Who's pressed that damned lie
Into my mind
Where do you go?
What is your freedom here?
Do you know?
You know...
Hear the voice of soul
It's the sign of hope
Why do you go?
Is freedom worth this price
You win!
And so?...
Just retreat
Cause you cross the social law
But dice is thrown
It's my solution
Too early for execution
Mind revolution changes all.
The song "Return to Inner Self" by Archontes is a profound reflection on the importance of spiritual growth and self-discovery in breaking free from the lies and illusions that bind us to societal norms and expectations. The singer describes a personal awakening to their own power and insight, which allows them to leave behind the fear and fake world that has held them captive, and instead embrace hope and love as a means of transcending the limitations of the human experience.
The lyrics suggest that life is full of rules and games which cannot always be changed or avoided, but that we can choose to challenge them and explore our inner selves in order to find true freedom and understanding. The singer encourages listeners to hear the voice of their soul, which is a sign of hope and a reminder that the price of freedom may be steep, but it is worth paying. While societal pressure may urge us to conform, the song argues that a mind revolution can change everything and unlock new possibilities and perspectives for those brave enough to seek them out.
Line by Line Meaning
I return to inner self
I am rediscovering my true self
I've got power, I've gained sight
I feel empowered and enlightened
I've forgotten my fear
I am no longer controlled by my fears
It was a ghost of lies
My fear was based on illusions and deceit
I lived in a fake world
I used to live in a world that was not my own
And I was flying so high
I was enjoying a fantasy that was not grounded in reality
The dream dried my tears
My illusions and fantasies helped me ignore my pain
Living in my eyes
My life was only what I wanted it to be in my mind
But hope and love just cannot die so young
Our sense of hope and love should not be lost early in life
They've got to live forever
We must keep our hope and love alive
You have to rise up and fight
We must actively work to protect our hope and love
To break away and fly fly so high
We must learn to live authentically and find true liberation
Life dictates it's own rules
We don't always have control over the external circumstances of our lives
If not agreed you can leave the game
If we don't like the rules we're given, we can choose to opt out
Maybe it's just an excuse
Perhaps we use this as justification to avoid facing our fears
Not to explore your inner self
We run the risk of missing out on a deeper understanding of ourselves if we don't try to look inward
What is this freedom?
What does it really mean to be free?
What is personality?
What makes someone unique and individual?
Using stranger's rules you'll never know it
If we base our lives on external rules that don't resonate with us, we will never truly understand ourselves
But hope and love can also die so young
If we don't nurture our hope and love, they may wither early
They've not to live forever
Maintaining our sense of hope and love requires effort and attention
Whose will has written this play
Who is really in control of our lives?
Who's pressed that damned lie
Who has perpetuated the illusion that we are not capable of living authentically?
Into my mind
Into our collective consciousness
Where do you go?
What direction will you choose for your life?
What is your freedom here?
What does freedom actually look like for you?
Do you know?
Do you have a clear understanding of what you want?
You know...
You have some sense of what you want
Hear the voice of soul
Listen to your inner voice
It's the sign of hope
Our inner voice can help guide us towards a sense of hope
Why do you go?
What motivates you to take action in your life?
Is freedom worth this price
Are you willing to pay the cost of living an authentic life?
You win!
By choosing to live authentically, you come out ahead in the end
And so?...
What happens after we choose to live authentically?
Just retreat
It's okay to take a step back when things get overwhelming
Cause you cross the social law
Living authentically may challenge social norms or expectations
But dice is thrown
Life is full of uncertainty and risk
It's my solution
We must find our own path to authenticity
Too early for execution
It's not too late to make a change in our lives
Mind revolution changes all.
Choosing to live authentically can transform our lives in powerful ways
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.