1) Arena is a British … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Arena is a British progressive rock band founded in 1995 by Clive Nolan and Mick Pointer (drummer in Marillion's original line-up). All of the band's lyrics are written by Nolan.
Musically the band's style ranges from symphonic to hard rock. Some of the band's recent albums have a similar sound to another of the bands that Nolan has participated in, Shadowland.
Guitarist Jonathan "John" Mitchell has been involved in several other projects like KINO (the UK band), The Urbane, It Bites and Frost*. In these bands he sings in addition to his usual guitar duties.
2) Arena is a breakcore pop act from Russia that released their 4-track EP "Poptrip" in December 2006.
And in 2008 they released another 4-track EP "The Hero of Hyrule".
3) Arena is a Greek punk band from Agrinio
4) Arena is a vaporwave artist from Austin, Texas
Rapture
Arena Lyrics
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Taken by the ocean - abducted by a ufo
Caught in a field with a crowd of devotees
Waiting for the final judgement!
No repentance here - don't try to feed my fear
By now you should have learnt
I'll leave on my own terms!
I always wondered how my story would resolve
A strong defiant guesture - resolute and bold
Not lying here in shit - corrupted by disease
Waiting for the final judgement!
No repetance here - don't try to feed my fear
By now you should have learnt
I'll leave on my own fucking terms!
Don't tell me - what you think i should believe
Don't tell me - what you think i should believe
Don't you sow - those dark prophetic seeds
Watch them grow - into hysterical screams
No repentance here - don't try to feed my fear
(can you hear me - can anybody hear мe)
By now you should have learn I'll leave on my own terms!
(can you hear me - can anybody hear me)
So now I'm ready to accept what comes
There is no rapture here so
I must take this final journey
I must walk alone
No repentance here - don't try to feed my fear
By now you should have learnt
I'll leave on my own terms!
The lyrics to Arena's song Rapture highlight the idea of taking control of one's own destiny and not allowing outside influence to dictate the outcome. The singer is contemplating their fate and wondering how it will turn out, whether it be taken by the ocean or abducted by a UFO. The concept of a final judgement is present, but there is no fear, no repentance. The lyrics convey a sense of strength and defiance, with the singer determined to leave on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
I always wondered how my destiny would go
I have always been curious about the course my life will take.
Taken by the ocean - abducted by a ufo
I imagine being seized either by the mysterious forces of the sea or by aliens in a spaceship.
Caught in a field with a crowd of devotees
I visualize myself among a group of devoted people, waiting for some final verdict.
Waiting for the final judgement!
We all anticipate a time when we will have to face the ultimate reckoning.
No repentance here - don't try to feed my fear
I refuse to apologize for being myself, and I won't allow anyone to frighten me.
By now you should have learnt
By this time, I hope you have realized this fundamental truth about me.
I'll leave on my own terms!
I'll depart from this world as I have lived my life, on my own conditions.
A strong defiant gesture - resolute and bold
I plan on making a bold and unwavering statement about who I am and what I stand for.
Not lying here in shit - corrupted by disease
I refuse to remain here, wallowing in filth and decay, tainted by illness and decay.
Don't tell me - what you think i should believe
I don't want to hear your opinions on what I should believe and how I should live my life.
Don't you sow - those dark prophetic seeds
Don't plant those seeds of doom and gloom in my mind, predicting a dismal future.
Watch them grow - into hysterical screams
If you allow those seeds to take root, they'll turn into wild, panic-stricken outbursts.
So now I'm ready to accept what comes
I am finally prepared to confront whatever the future holds for me.
There is no rapture here so
I've come to the realization that there is no magical event or divine intervention that will sweep me away.
I must take this final journey
I must traverse this final path alone, without any supernatural aid.
I must walk alone
I understand that I am solely responsible for my own destiny, and I must face it on my own.
(can you hear me - can anybody hear мe)
I am questioning whether anyone is listening or paying attention to my message.
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.