The first album came in 2001, with the same name as the band. With a completely non-mainstream production, the 7 songs of that work easily got a great repercution on specialized music sites and magazines, so the band quickly got a contract with brazilian recorder Hellion Records.
The band took part in the “Hellion collection Vol. 03” compilation; among several international names of metal music. Only three bands of the brazilian cast were included among thirty international bands of worldwide fame.
As a previous for the next full-lenght, was released in 2003 a EP, and again it was good praised by the critics. This propitious results are a direct consequence of band´s essence: a rich sonority, introducing creativity and own personality into the bases of progressive metal, bringing characteristics of music´s sorts styles and giving more emphasis to the heavies than usual, showed by riffs and powerfull guitar bases.
For being a group searching for a constant evolution, including the lyrical one, it´s released, in 2005, a new work: “Legacy of Gaia” . Recordered and produced into the own-band studio, between 2004 and 2005, with total independence and profissionalism, this album, as expected, got great praises and good repercution on national and international media. The “grades” varieties are between 8 and 10, getting maximum avaliation. Reviews stick out technic and intrumental of group, beyond the well built estructures, which all members were involved, having an important and decisive participation.
The lyricals, very revaluated, doesn´t tell about far away lands or dubius fiction stories, but it questions the human behaviour, progressively destroying natural recourses to satisfy and feed its unbeareable greediness, guiding us to lose all scruple and self respect, as long as the nearby human´s respect.
The great reception bring the concerts over the country and awesome results in “Best’s Of The Year” in brazilian magazines. Getting fourth stead on categories of “National Revelation” and “Best Brazilian Keyboard Player” on Rock Brigade. And such the position of nineth “Best National Band”, nineth “Best Keyboard Player” and eighth best brazilian album of 2005 on Roadie Crew.
Conquesting, prematurely, good results inside studio tests, positive critics about lives performances and support of public around the band´s music, the Before Eden will carry on its journey with the same punch and ability already demonstrated.
Text by Maurício Gomes Angelo (Staff - Whiplash!)
Essence
Before Eden Lyrics
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Can you hear the voice of the truth
Can you smell the absinth of your soul
Can you feel the energy flows
Can this be a dream or a nightmare
Can this be just a state of mind
Can you show answers
Can you feel the meaning of life
What's to find
(Essence inside out
Turns into a call
Brings the destiny shining the ways around
Years passed by
Tries hazed so many lies
Time to realize
If all your acts were right)
Use your might, deep insight
Clear and bright
Time flows, life goes, mind grows
But only your essence knows
How invite, what's inside
To meet the outside
(Essence inside out
Turns into a call
Brings the destiny shining the ways around
Years passed by
Tries hazed so many lies
Time to realize
If all your acts were right)
The lyrics to Before Eden's song Essence are about the search for one's true self and purpose in life. The first stanza asks several rhetorical questions, inviting the listener to introspect and examine their own experiences. The metaphor of twilight suggests a liminal space where anything is possible, while the mention of absinth adds a sense of mystery and danger to the scene. The second stanza acknowledges the difficulty of this journey, questioning whether it's a dream or nightmare and whether we can ever truly find answers to our doubts. The chorus suggests that true essence is something that transforms from the inside out, guiding us towards our destiny as long as we are willing to learn from our mistakes and use our insight.
The final stanza encourages the listener to use their "might, deep insight" to bridge the gap between their inner and outer selves, and to embrace the passage of time and growth of the mind. The repetition of "Essence inside out" emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of external pressures and confusion. Ultimately, the song is a reminder that the answers we seek are within us, if we are willing to look deep enough.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you see the twilight over you
Can you recognize the state of transition that lies ahead?
Can you hear the voice of the truth
Can you listen to the inner guidance within yourself?
Can you smell the absinth of your soul
Can you perceive the bitterness that lies within your being?
Can you feel the energy flows
Can you sense the currents of life that move through you?
Can this be a dream or a nightmare
Is this reality or simply an illusion?
Can this be just a state of mind
Is this all in your head or rooted in reality?
Can you show answers
Can you find the solutions to your questions?
For all your doubts
For all the uncertainty that plagues you?
Can you feel the meaning of life
Can you grasp the purpose behind existence?
What's to find
What lies ahead of you?
(Essence inside out
The essence of your being, turned inside out
Turns into a call
Becomes a beckoning call towards your destiny
Brings the destiny shining the ways around
Illuminates the path towards your future
Years passed by
Time has continued on
Tries hazed so many lies
Many attempts clouded by deception
Time to realize
Time to awaken to the truth
If all your acts were right)
Have your choices been just and true?
Use your might, deep insight
Utilize your strength and depth of understanding
Clear and bright
With clarity and brightness, free from obscurity or darkness
Time flows, life goes, mind grows
Time passes, life moves on, and the mind expands
But only your essence knows
Only the true nature of your being understands
How invite, what's inside
How to welcome and explore what lies within
To meet the outside
And to engage with the world outside of yourself
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Juliano Neves
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