Ayria has been intensively and successfully touring across the globe over the past 3 years gaining a very solid reputation for putting on energetic live performances. Ayria toured the U.S.A as the chosen supporting act for legendary electronic-goth band The Crüxshadows (over 80 shows) and supported Combichrist. Ayria has also toured U.K., Europe, Russia, Mexico and Japan. Not fitting into any one musical category has allowed Ayria to gain a very broad fan base of underground goth, various underground club scenes as well as more mainstream audiences who are all addicted to Ayria’s infectious hooks.
Ayria has released three full length albums on the Belgian label [labelAlfa Matrix, including the highly acclaimed Hearts For Bullets released in September 2008. This release brings 12 hard hitting, tightly written and produced tracks each track uniquely evolving the Ayria sound. Hearts For Bullets was produced in Canada by none other than Sebastian R. Komor. Ayria hits straight and hard with Jennifer’s in-your-face sonic approach hanging between minimal electro, gritty bass synth lines and forceful stomping beats while never straying from the extremely feminine side of the project. Extravagant, provocative, bitchy and edgy yet all gut wrenchingly emotional and lyrically insightful; she hits a target somewhere between influences of Nitzer Ebb, M.I.A., Miss Kittin and Ladytron.
Before Ayria:
Jennifer Parkin is also known for her earlier work in Epsilon Minus, having released two albums as the lead vocalist, before leaving to form Ayria. Jennifer was also featured as a guest vocalist on many other projects, including Implant, Glis, Parallel Project, Aiboforcen and the Mexican project Isis Signum. Ayria has completed remixes and added vocals for bands such as Angelspit and Celldweller.
Official website: https://ayria.com/
Sapphire
Ayria Lyrics
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I never dreamt of terror
Is this all now that we are?
Connections have gone so wrong
I never meant to hurt myself
But I don't feel too nice today
And when you got in my way
But now the damage is all done
Here comes the future
And it's not looking so bright
All the defenses I put up
I never thought I'd need them
But I'm disoriented
I can not find my way out
I'm stranded in my virtual world
Here comes the future
And it's not looking so bright
When I was a little girl
I never dreamt of terror
Is this all now that we are?
Connections have gone so wrong
All the hope is gone
You were right
All I ever wanted was the light
I never was myself all night
I put up my defense
I was right
I didn't know
I feel a stirring in you
The lyrics of Ayria's song "Sapphire" are both introspective and reflective. They explore the complexities of growing up and realizing that the world may not be as bright and hopeful as we once thought. The opening lines "When I was a little girl / I never dreamt of terror" suggest a time of innocence and simplicity, before life became more complex and scary. The use of the word "terror" brings a sense of urgency and danger to the lyrics, indicating that there is something in the present that is causing distress.
The lines "Connections have gone so wrong" seem to be a commentary on modern society and how technology has affected our ability to connect with one another. In a world where social media and phones dominate our interactions, it can be hard to forge genuine connections with others. The confusion and disorientation expressed in the lyrics stem from the singer's inability to navigate this virtual world.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's sense of despair, with lines like "All the hope is gone" and "Here comes the future / And it's not looking so bright." The use of the word "stranded" in the line "I'm stranded in my virtual world" encapsulates the helplessness and isolation that can come with technology addiction. Ultimately, the song seems to be a cry for help from someone who feels lost and disconnected from the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a little girl
In my childhood, I had no idea about the harsh realities of life
I never dreamt of terror
I never even thought of the idea of being scared or frightened.
Is this all now that we are?
Is this the only end and purpose of human existence - filled with darkness and hopelessness?
Connections have gone so wrong
The bonds and relationships between people have lost their true essence and have become corrupted.
I never meant to hurt myself
I did not intentionally cause any harm to myself
But I don't feel too nice today
I am not feeling well, physically or emotionally
And when you got in my way
When you came across my path or caused hindrance
I never meant to beat you
I never intended to harm or attack you, physically or emotionally
But now the damage is all done
Unfortunately, the harm or loss caused is irreparable now.
Here comes the future
The time that is yet to occur.
And it's not looking so bright
The prospects of the future are not good or favourable.
All the defenses I put up
All the measures I took to defend myself or keep myself protected
I never thought I'd need them
I never expected to have to use these measures or precautions.
But I'm disoriented
I am bewildered or confused
I can not find my way out
I am lost and cannot find the path to recovery or redemption.
I'm stranded in my virtual world
I feel trapped or stuck in my own created world of thoughts and ideas.
All the hope is gone
There is no longer any optimism or faith left.
You were right
You were correct and I was wrong.
All I ever wanted was the light
All I ever desired was to have enlightenment or clarity.
I never was myself all night
Throughout the night, I did not feel like my true self.
I put up my defense
I took measures to safeguard or protect myself.
I was right
I had taken the correct measures or precautions.
I didn't know
I didn't have the knowledge or awareness to avoid the circumstances or events that led me to this point.
I feel a stirring in you
I sense an unsettledness or awakening in you or your behaviour.
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kristi-Ann
on Six Seconds (Spetsnaz Mix)
What is the meaning??