Kuprij, along with vocalist John West (of Royal Hunt) and guitarist Roger Staffelbach have appeared on every Artension album. Drummer Mike Terrana (of Rage, Axel Rudi Pell, and others) and bassist Kevin Chown have appeared on most albums, however Steve DiGiorgio (of Death, Sadus, and others) is the current bassist.
Lost Memory
Artension Lyrics
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When you were young and you were free
But that was many years ago
Now you're not so young, you know
It's just a lost memory
Think of what your father said
Learned it in a book he said
Never ever knowing why
What it all really means
You will go through some change in your life
This change has happened to me
No matter how hard you hold on and try
It's a lost memory
Don't care how many tears you cry
Or how many lies you lie
It's coming soon or late for you
Nothing you can say or do
I tried everything too
Don't care how many tears you cry
Or how many lies you lie
How did all these years go by
Never ever knowing why
What it all really means
The lyrics of Artension's song Lost Memory emphasize the contrast between the freedom that one experiences in their youth and the burden of responsibilities and complications that come with adulthood. The first two lines set the nostalgic tone by reminding the listener of their youthful and carefree state, which seems like a distant memory. The line "now you're not so young, you know" is particularly poignant, as it suggests an acceptance of the passage of time and the responsibilities that come with it.
The lyrics also touch upon the desire to understand the complexities of life - specifically, what it all really means. The line "learned it in a book he said" suggests that there are answers to be found, but the singer is struggling to comprehend or apply them. The chorus reiterates the message that change is inevitable, and despite our efforts to hold on to the past or make amends for our mistakes, some things are just lost memories.
The final verse is particularly bleak, with lines such as "nothing you can say or do" and "I tried everything too" conveying a sense of hopelessness. The overarching theme of the song seems to be that we all have to come to terms with the fact that some things are beyond our control or understanding, and that accepting this is a necessary part of growing up.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember how it used to be
Recall the times when you were carefree and unbounded.
When you were young and you were free
In those bygone days, you were unburdened by the responsibilities of life.
But that was many years ago
However, time has passed since then.
Now you're not so young, you know
You have grown older and have become aware of the fleeting nature of life.
It's just a lost memory
Thus, those days have become nothing more than a distant memory.
Think of what your father said
Reflect on the advice your father gave you.
Learned it in a book he said
He likely read the advice from a book.
How did all these years go by
Time has passed more quickly than you realized.
Never ever knowing why
You have never been able to understand the passage of time.
What it all really means
You have yet to comprehend the deeper significance of life's journey.
You will go through some change in your life
Everyone experiences changes in their lives.
This change has happened to me
The artist has gone through such changes themselves.
No matter how hard you hold on and try
Despite your best efforts to maintain the status quo, change is inevitable.
It's a lost memory
Just as the past has faded into memory, so too will the present.
Don't care how many tears you cry
Crying will not change the reality of change and loss.
Or how many lies you lie
Lying to yourself or others will not alter the truth.
It's coming soon or late for you
Change and loss will eventually affect everyone, regardless of timing.
Nothing you can say or do
You cannot prevent or delay life's eventual changes.
I tried everything too
The singer has attempted to avoid or forestall change to no avail.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.