The band was formed by Christian Olde Wolbers and Raymond Herrera (formerly of Fear Factory) who had recorded a demo for a new band. They sent the demo to Threat Signal vocalist Jon Howard and Arkaea was spawned. They tried to obtain Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit for bassist, who was all for it but then decided to back down due to location. Ryan Martinie of Mudvayne then offered his services for the album but it was felt it would be too difficult for another bassist to replicate his unique basslines live as he could not tour due to Mudvayne commitments. After some time spent searching for the perfect bassist, another Threat Signal member, Pat Kavanagh, was finally chosen.
Their debut entitled Years in the Darkness was set to be released on March 3, then March 10 but was not released until July 14, 2009, selling roughly 980 units in its first week. Half of the songs that appear on the album were originally intended to be for a possible new Fear Factory album. In addition to a 5 minute long sampler the band posted the opening track "Locust" on their Myspace.
Members
Jon Howard - Vocals (Threat Signal)
Christian Olde Wolbers - Guitar (ex-Fear Factory)
Pat Kavanagh - Bass (Threat Signal)
Raymond Herrera - Drums (ex-Fear Factory)
Lucid Dream
Arkaea Lyrics
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My reflection, it seems so fake, when will the night seperate this day?
I can't ignore the place I live.
It feels so wrong.
They try to deceive us.
Wake up from this lucid dream.
I walk alone dissecting life, wake up to discover a brand new lie.
I can't ignore the place I live.
It feels so wrong,
Why can't I win?
We must be strong,
It tries to deceive us.
Wake up from this lucid dream.
We can't ignore the truth inside.
Staring back at me for a reason,
Why do lies continue to come my way?
Force-fed the answers to trust in,
Forget that believe in another life.
I can't ignore the place I live.
It feels so wrong,
Why can't I win?
We must be strong,
It tries to deceive us.
Wake up from this lucid dream.
I can't ignore the place I live.
It feels so wrong,
Why can't I win?
We must be strong,
It tries to deceive us.
Wake up from this lucid dream.
The lyrics of "Lucid Dream" by Arkaea convey a sense of disconnection and disillusionment with the world. The singer feels like their whole world is far away and their own reflection appears fake to them. They are searching for a way out of this feeling and hope to wake up from what they perceive as a lucid dream. The lines "I walk alone dissecting life, wake up to discover a brand new lie" suggests that the singer feels lost and is constantly searching for the truth.
The song speaks about the society we live in and how it can be fake and misleading. The "place I live" feels "so wrong" and the singer cannot ignore it. They are aware of the deception around them but feel helpless and stuck. The lines "Force-fed the answers to trust in, Forget that believe in another life" imply a sense of indoctrination and feeling like the truth is being controlled or withheld from them.
Overall, "Lucid Dream" speaks to a sense of disconnection and disillusionment with the world and a longing for truth and authenticity. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels trapped and is searching for a way out of this sense of detachment.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't explain why my whole world is feeling so far away.
The singer feels disconnected from their surroundings, unsure of why they feel distant from the world.
My reflection, it seems so fake, when will the night seperate this day?
The singer feels that even their own image is false, and they long for a time when they can escape reality.
I can't ignore the place I live.
It feels so wrong.
They try to deceive us.
Wake up from this lucid dream.
The singer realizes that their environment is toxic and attempts to manipulate them. They implore the listener to break free from their false reality.
I close my eyes but can't escape this feeling I have inside.
I walk alone dissecting life, wake up to discover a brand new lie.
The artist tries to find solace in their inner world, but even that is plagued by falsehoods. They long for a moment of clarity to see through the lies of the world.
We can't ignore the truth inside.
Staring back at me for a reason,
Why do lies continue to come my way?
Force-fed the answers to trust in,
Forget that believe in another life.
The artist believes in the importance of acknowledging the truth within oneself, yet the world constantly bombards them with lies. They are frustrated with being forced to accept beliefs that go against their intuition.
I can't ignore the place I live.
It feels so wrong,
Why can't I win?
We must be strong,
It tries to deceive us.
Wake up from this lucid dream.
The singer repeats their plea for the listener to escape their false reality, acknowledging that it's not an easy task. They urge the listener to be strong in the face of deception.
I can't ignore the place I live.
It feels so wrong,
Why can't I win?
We must be strong,
It tries to deceive us.
Wake up from this lucid dream.
The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the urgency and importance of waking up from the dreamlike state of false reality.
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.