1) Black Maj… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands sharing the name Black Majesty
1) Black Majesty is a black metal band hailing from Trondheim (Norway). Black Majesty has released two demos in 2007 and an EP called "Seventh King of Edom" in 2009.
2) A melodic power metal band from Melbourne, Australia.
So far they have released five LPs: Sands of Time (2003), Silent Company (2005), Tomorrowland (2007), In Your Honour (2010) and Stargazer (2012).
The band was formed in 2001 under the name Kymera and with various members already well known on the local metal and heavy rock scene. Guitarist Steve Janevski was drawn from Cyclone Tracy, a long-running heavy rock/hair metal outfit. Bass player Cory Betts was also a member of Pegazus, another well-known Melbourne power metal band that had toured Europe in 1998, although he did not join that band until early 1999. Kymera’s other guitarist Hanny Mohammed had recorded an album with a band called Catwitch who had been featured on a television documentary. With drummer Pavel Konvalinka and singer John Cavaliere the band was complete. During a brief flirtation with the name Arkaya, the band began recording material, but Betts left and the group renamed itself Black Majesty.
The Sands of Time album was recorded in 2002 and prefaced by a three-track promo disc that won them a contract with German label Limb Music. Bass tracks were recorded by both Betts and Evan Harris, and Cavaliere duetted with Silvio Massaro from Vanishing Point and Danny Cecati from Eyefear on two tracks. Joe Fata replaced Betts in the interim, but left before the album was released in 2003, and since then Black Majesty has not had a permanent bass player.
Mark Kelson of Melbourne doom band The Eternal and Harris have featured as touring members. During the sessions Konvalinka recording his drum tracks in Germany with Piet Sielck of Iron Savior and the album’s release was preceded by a short tour of Europe. On the band’s return to Australia they toured with British band Dragonforce.
Black Majesty’s third album Tomorrowland was released on 1 June 2007, with European tour dates to follow, including the world-renowned Wacken Open Air festival. Black Majesty continued to gain exposure by supporting metal icons such as Saxon, before releasing their follow-up album “In Your Honour” in 2010. The release was promoted with several shows around Australia as well as a headlining slot at Indonesia’s Bla Bla Bla Festival. 2012 the band announced a European tour to support the release of their new album Stargazer in July.
Wish You Well
Black Majesty Lyrics
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They take you where you want to be
Right there
Right there where you belong
It's never going to be the same
Never be the same
All that you hold dear will soon be gone
Say goodbye
Set your dreams for the stars
And to hope a safe return
Spread your wings and learn to fly
For a safe and better life
Let god speed be your guide
And protect you on your way
Wish you well dear old friend
Until the day we meet again
When all else is gone
Keep a hold onto
This key to life
You'll be alright
As it will serve you well
Never gonna make mistakes
Never make mistakes
All that you hold dear will soon be gone
Letting go is the only way of you learning how to
Say goodbye
The first verse of Black Majesty's song "Wish You Well" speaks to the idea of setting sail towards one's goals and aspirations. The lyrics suggest that when one ventures out into the world, they are taken to where they truly belong. However, the lyrics also contain a sense of melancholy as they declare that things will never be the same and that everything one holds dear will soon be gone. This sense of sadness is emphasized when the lyrics encourage the listener to let go, and say goodbye as a result.
The second verse of the song addresses the idea of spreading one's wings and taking flight towards a better life. The lyrics suggest that one should always hope for a safe return, and that they should rely on God's guidance and protection along the way. The song acknowledges that there will always be challenges and obstacles to overcome, but the listener is urged to hold onto this key to life and know that everything will be alright.
Overall, "Wish You Well" is a message of hope, perseverance, and faith in one's abilities. While the lyrics can be seen as bittersweet, they ultimately serve as a reminder that life is a journey, and that sometimes we must let go of the things we hold dear in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
When your ships have sailed
Once you have set out on your journey
They take you where you want to be
Your journey will take you to where you want to go
Right there
At the destination you have reached
Right there where you belong
Where you are meant to be
It's never going to be the same
Your life will change from this moment forward
Never be the same
Things will never go back to the way they were
All that you hold dear will soon be gone
The things you cherish will not last forever
Letting go is the only way of you learning how to
To move on, you must learn
Say goodbye
Bid farewell
Set your dreams for the stars
Aim high
And to hope a safe return
But also hope to come back safely
Spread your wings and learn to fly
Take risks and learn from them
For a safe and better life
To achieve a safer and better life
Let god speed be your guide
Let divine guidance lead you
And protect you on your way
And keep you safe throughout your journey
Wish you well dear old friend
Wishing you the best, my dear old friend
Until the day we meet again
Looking forward to when we can see each other once again
When all else is gone
When everything else has disappeared
Keep a hold onto
Hold onto tightly
This key to life
The secret to a fulfilling life
You'll be alright
You will be okay
As it will serve you well
As it will benefit you greatly
Never gonna make mistakes
You will never make mistakes
Never make mistakes
Perfection is unrealistic
All that you hold dear will soon be gone
The things you cherish will not last forever
Letting go is the only way of you learning how to
To move on, you must learn
Say goodbye
Bid farewell
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.