Artension is a progressive metal supergroup, formed by keyboard virtuoso Vi… Read Full Bio ↴Artension is a progressive metal supergroup, formed by keyboard virtuoso Vitalij Kuprij. Kuprij describes the bands' sound as "aggressive neoclassical metal". Their lyrical topics have ranged from technology and sci-fi to nature and ancient cultures. Over the years, they have released seven studio albums, most recently Future World in 2005, and have toured Europe and Japan.

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.

The truth
Artension Lyrics

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It's dawning the start of a new age
Millennium's calling calling to you

Don't let this chance slip away
The rest of your life starts today

It's time to tell the truth
And nothing but the truth

Deception misleading the people
Honest confession wounds that can heal

Don't let this chance slip away
The rest of your life starts today

It's time to tell the truth
And nothing but the truth

It's dawning the start of a new age
Millennium's calling calling to you

Don't let this chance slip away
The rest of your life starts today

It's time to tell the truth
And nothing but the truth

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Artension's song The Truth convey a powerful message about the birth of a new era, denoted by the dawning of a new age. This age could very well refer to the beginning of a new millennium, which is why the song calls out to the people, urging them to pay heed to the call of the new century. The next few lines are an exhortation to seize the moment, to ensure that they don't let the chance of a new beginning slip through their fingers. The song essentially encourages people to start anew, to jump-start the rest of their life, and use the opportunity to make a difference.

Line by Line Meaning

It's dawning the start of a new age
The beginning of a promising new era is upon us.

Millennium's calling calling to you
The arrival of the new millennium represents a call to action for you.

Don't let this chance slip away
You must seize this opportunity while it's still available.

The rest of your life starts today
Today marks a turning point in your life, where you must take responsibility for your future.

It's time to tell the truth
You must be honest and forthright in all your dealings and interactions.

And nothing but the truth
Only by speaking the absolute truth can you hope to achieve your goals and realize your potential.

Deception misleading the people
Lies and deceit will only serve to mislead and harm others, leading to negative consequences.

Honest confession wounds that can heal
A genuine expression of contrition and honesty can help to ease the pain and suffering caused by past mistakes or misdeeds.

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