Archontes is a power metal/progressive metal band founded by Andrey "Archon… Read Full Bio ↴Archontes is a power metal/progressive metal band founded by Andrey "Archont" Fedorenko in 1993 in Moscow, Russia. So far, they have recorded 3 studio albums.

Current line-up:
Andrey "Archont" Fedorenko - vocals, keyboards
Roman Guriev - guitars
Alexander "Zmey" Tsvetkov - bass
Sergey Belyavsky - drums

Words Of Ashes
Archontes Lyrics

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Surrounded by battle – death is everywhere –
I'm struck and I'm clenching my sword
I know – it's impossible, but it seems so real,
It's shattering my inner world

It ain't easy part
No light on my way

The vision is fading, the feelings get dim, expelled by the pressure of dawn
But my eyelids close, and I hear the voice – the voice I have already known
Hear us calling! Open your mind! You must understand what you are.
But words are ashes, their meaning's just dust – fading but leaving a scar

It ain't easy part
No light on my way
These dreams burn my heart
Real World's gone astray

Strange voice breaks through the dark
And lures up high
Mercy! I lose control
So die!

Leave me alone!

Strange voice breaks through the dark
And lures up high
Mercy! I lose control
My world's turning upside down

Your voice breaks through the dark
And lures up high
Mercy! I lose control
So die!

Hear us! Trust us! Open the gate!

Overall Meaning

The song "Words Of Ashes" by Archontes is about a soldier in the midst of a battle, surrounded by death and fighting for survival. The opening lines talk about his struggle as he clutches his sword and tries to come to terms with the reality of the situation. Despite feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, he hears a voice calling out to him through the darkness. The voice urges him to open his mind and understand what he truly is, but he can't quite grasp the meaning of the words.

As the soldier's vision fades and his emotions become dulled by the pressure of the fighting, he begins to question the worth of the words he hears. Though they have the power to leave a lasting impact, he sees them as nothing but ashes and dust. The chorus repeats the line "It ain't easy part, no light on my way", emphasizing that the soldier feels lost and alone in the midst of the chaos.

The soldier continues to struggle with the strange voice that calls out to him, feeling as though he is losing control over his own life. The song ends with the voice urging him to trust and open the gate, leaving the listener to wonder what awaits on the other side.

Line by Line Meaning

Surrounded by battle – death is everywhere –
Amidst ongoing battles and fatalities, I find myself in a tumultuous situation.

I'm struck and I'm clenching my sword
I am petrified, gripping my weapon tightly for support.

I know – it's impossible, but it seems so real,
Despite the odds, I perceive the worst-case scenario, as though it were happening at this moment.

It's shattering my inner world
My mind, body and soul are crippled with the overwhelming horror.

It ain't easy part
This is a difficult time.

No light on my way
I cannot find my way through the darkness.

The vision is fading, the feelings get dim, expelled by the pressure of dawn
The images are blurred, and my emotions are numbed by the light of day.

But my eyelids close, and I hear the voice – the voice I have already known
When I succumb to sleep, I hear the familiar voice.

Hear us calling! Open your mind! You must understand what you are.
We implore you to listen to our plea, and realize your true identity.

But words are ashes, their meaning's just dust – fading but leaving a scar
Although we speak, our message is futile, forgotten as quickly as ash, but leaving a lasting impression.

These dreams burn my heart
These visions of terror agonize my soul.

Real World's gone astray
The once familiar reality has become distorted and unrecognizable.

Strange voice breaks through the dark
A peculiar sound can be heard amidst the darkness.

And lures up high
It beckons me towards a higher plane.

Mercy! I lose control
Compassion! I have lost my grip on reality.

So die!
Surrendering my last breath wouldn't be so bad after all.

Leave me alone!
I want to be left alone.

My world's turning upside down
I can feel the complete reversal of the normal order of things.

Your voice breaks through the dark
I hear your voice pierce through the darkness.

Hear us! Trust us! Open the gate!
Listen to us! Believe in us! Unlock the portal!

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