Current line-up:
Andrey "Archont" Fedorenko - vocals, keyboards
Roman Guriev - guitars
Alexander "Zmey" Tsvetkov - bass
Sergey Belyavsky - drums
Runaway From Dark
Archontes Lyrics
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Are you a victim? So am I
My instincts are wonder
My power causes fright
In search for the Essence
I'm burning my past
Who can hold me back
I'm coming home
My wild soul
A gift of the ancient ones
My wise people
Have left this world
And I've lost their track
Dark Raven of Destiny
Take my soul up high
I'm fighting against the world
Twin Guardians protect me from lies
Demons, get out!
Lost knowledge, lost visions
This is what I'm going for
But time can't stop
Like a whirlwind...
What can I do?
I'm lost in time
Just a runaway
...From dark
Your world is too small
I despise it
Soon it shall fall
But I will stay to live
I am a hunter
Are you a victim? So am I
A victim of my memories..
In "Runaway From Dark" by Archontes, the lyrics draw on the theme of personal power and the search for identity. The singer is depicted as a hunter and victim, with instincts that compel them toward discovery and a strength that can intimidate others. They are searching for the "Essence," an elusive concept that seems to represent the core of their being. It is suggested that this quest involves leaving behind the burdens of the past and embracing a new path.
The lyrics also hint at a spiritual or mystical aspect to the narrative. The "wild soul" and "gift of the ancient ones" suggest a deeper, transcendent connection to the world. However, this connection is also portrayed as mysterious and uncertain, with the singer lamenting that their "wise people" have disappeared and they have lost their way.
The final verse speaks to the singer's sense of alienation from the world around them. They see their own world as small and limited, and express a desire for it to fall away. However, they also acknowledge that they are still tethered to their memories, suggesting a struggle to fully let go of the past and fully embrace the present.
Overall, "Runaway From Dark" presents a complex and introspective exploration of personal power and identity, intertwined with spiritual themes and a sense of searching for something just out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a hunter
I am on the search for something
Are you a victim? So am I
Like you, I have been affected by negative experiences
My instincts are wonder
My natural urges are curious and adventurous
My power causes fright
Others may be scared of my abilities
In search for the Essence
I am on the quest to find something essential
I'm burning my past
I am leaving my past behind me
Who can hold me back
I am unstoppable
I'm coming home
I am returning to my true self
Into the valley of thousand suns
I am entering a place of tremendous power and beauty
My wild soul
My free-spirited nature
A gift of the ancient ones
My personality is shaped by those who came before me
My wise people
The ones who taught me important lessons
Have left this world
They have passed away
And I've lost their track
I have no way of following their path
Dark Raven of Destiny
The entity that controls fate and the unknown
Take my soul up high
Guide me to where I need to be
I'm fighting against the world
I am battling obstacles in my path
Twin Guardians protect me from lies
Two protectors shield me from falsehood and deception
Demons, get out!
Negative entities, leave me be!
Lost knowledge, lost visions
I have lost important information
This is what I'm going for
I am searching for what I have lost
But time can't stop
I cannot turn back the clock
Like a whirlwind...
Things move quickly and chaotically
What can I do?
I am unsure of what actions to take
I'm lost in time
I am uncertain of my place in history
Just a runaway
I am escaping from something
...From dark
From the negative aspects of life
Your world is too small
Your life is insignificant compared to mine
I despise it
I have no respect for it
Soon it shall fall
It will crumble under my power
But I will stay to live
I am dedicated to surviving and thriving
A victim of my memories..
My past experiences have affected me negatively
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.