Blackstar Halo was originally formed by Kalle Tulonen and Timo Eskelinen back in 1998. The band as it was at the time was called Downfall and consisted of Kalle, Timo, Jani Peippo and Hannu Kumpula. After some years of playing and partying, as Kalle and Timo finished school, a promo EP was recorded. Soon after (2000) as Dimitry Martynoff joined, the band got a record deal and released the self made EP “Dark Parade” and started recording their first full length album “My Last Prayer”. The album was released 2002-2004 through various licensing deals in Finland, Germany, Russia, Baltic countries, Canada, USA and Japan.
After various line up changes, and after resigning the record deal with Low Frequency Records, the band recorded their second promo EP “Downfall” with Dino Kullberg on the drums and Ville Hovi on vocals. With a fresh line up the band set sails and headed out on tour reaching Russia and Finland. EP was well received, but did not lead to a new record deal.
On the summer of 2007 the band started to record their second full length album funding it from their own pockets. Recordings were finished late 2008. 2008 December – 2009 February mixing and production was done in Sweden by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Paradise Lost, God Forbid, etc.).
On the summer of 2009 the band signed a record deal with Artist Anonymous and changed its name from Downfall to Blackstar Halo after realizing how many bands there were appearing to the scene with the same name. The new album will be released early 2010
Promo site www.illuminatedalbum.com
Official website: http://blackstarhalo.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/blackstarhalomusic
Alice in Wonderland
Blackstar Halo Lyrics
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To be a ghost or the Alice in the Wonderland
I'm caught like a sword in a stone
I want to sell my soul
So I could fly with a carpet and a butterfly
On to flowers big as whales
Exceedingly growling valour
Come reborn light
I have a fear and a golden key into the underworld
Phenomenal and worthy of reminiscence
A wall that guards the pleasure that you seek, yeah!
The prime of the unknown
Of pantheons I gloat
A night-time dream without a sleep
My pale white unicorn
We dwell behind these shores
The life I once had is no more!
What! I can see, I can taste is deserted air
All the dungeons are closed and forever sealed
Nobody knows where our needs have disappeared
I want to have what I just saw
I need to be where I belong
I can't be a drifter of these two!
What comes of mind without a peace
Could I keep my desire?
And the diamonds left to shine
I will defy!
The prime of the unknown
Of pantheons I gloat
A night-time dream without a sleep
My pale white unicorn
We dwell behind these shores
The life I once had is no more!
I'm bound into my fate
My wrath still leads the way
Yet I cannot give in my hope
This view is not a hoax
Somehow I can't expose
That I'm inside of the shrine of all!
I Won't leave without a fight!
I cannot stand the oncoming fall
None of this will you devour!
I won't stay in your forlorn
Don't you dare to question my belief!
I shall bloom when I decide
No, I won't feign in this pseudo colony!
The prime of the unknown
Of pantheons I gloat
A night-time dream without a sleep
My pale white unicorn
We dwell behind these shores
The life I once had is no more!
I'm bound into my fate
My wrath still leads the way
Yet I cannot give in my hope
This view is not a hoax
Somehow I can't expose
That I'm inside of the shrine of all, yeah!
The lyrics for Blackstar Halo's song "Alice In Wonderland" are a portrayal of uncertainty and struggle to find one's true identity. The lines such as "I should peel my skin off to see who there really is," and "To be a ghost or the Alice in the Wonderland" suggests the confusion and self-doubt that comes with the search for identity. The singer also expresses a desire to escape their current situation and enter a dream-like state where he can "fly with a carpet and a butterfly on to flowers big as whales."
The lyrics also depict a sense of powerlessness and fear towards the unknown, as expressed in the line, "What comes of a mind without peace?" The singer's fear is complemented by a sense of urgency to uncover the truth, as shown in lines like "I want to have what I just saw, I need to be where I belong."
Lastly, the lyrics also betray an unshakable hope and determination to defy whatever obstacles the singer encounters in their quest, as shown in phrases like "I cannot stand the oncoming fall," and "I shall bloom when I decide." The lyrics to Alice In Wonderland thus paint a vivid picture of the human struggle to discover one's identity in the face of uncertainty and overwhelming odds.
Line by Line Meaning
I should peel my skin off to see who there really is
I want to strip away all facades to truly understand who I am
To be a ghost or the Alice in the Wonderland
I am unsure of my identity, either an invisible observer or an explorer of the unknown
I'm caught like a sword in a stone
I feel trapped and unable to break free from my current situation
I want to sell my soul
I am willing to sacrifice everything for the chance to pursue my dreams
So I could fly with a carpet and a butterfly
I yearn for freedom and the ability to escape my reality
On to flowers big as whales
I desire to experience something grand and extraordinary
What comes of a mind without a peace
I am struggling with inner turmoil and uncertainty
Exceedingly growling valour
I feel a sense of fierce determination to overcome my challenges
Come reborn light
I am hopeful for a new beginning, a fresh start
I have a fear and a golden key into the underworld
I possess both fear and a profound knowledge of the unknown
Phenomenal and worthy of reminiscence
My experiences are unforgettable and worth remembering
A wall that guards the pleasure that you seek, yeah!
There is an obstacle blocking my path towards my desires
The prime of the unknown
The most crucial aspect of my journey is navigating the unfamiliar
Of pantheons I gloat
I am in awe of the divine and powerful forces around me
A night-time dream without a sleep
I am in a state of both confusion and awe, not sure if what I am experiencing is real or just a dream
My pale white unicorn
My unique and mystical journey is symbolized by the mythical creature, a pale white unicorn
We dwell behind these shores
I exist in a world beyond the constraints of reality
The life I once had is no more!
My past experiences and way of life are forever gone
I can see, I can taste is deserted air
I feel a sense of emptiness in my current surroundings
All the dungeons are closed and forever sealed
I am locked out of opportunities and possibilities
Nobody knows where our needs have disappeared
My desires have become unclear and unknown to myself and others
I need to be where I belong
I long to find my place in the world
I can't be a drifter of these two!
I cannot remain torn between two paths, I must choose one
Could I keep my desire?
I wonder if I am capable of holding onto my ambitions
And the diamonds left to shine
There are still valuable and precious things left to be discovered and appreciated
I will defy!
I will fight against the odds and refuse to give up
I'm bound into my fate
I am resigned to accept whatever destiny has in store for me
My wrath still leads the way
Despite feeling trapped, I am not afraid to assert myself and take control of my life
This view is not a hoax
I am certain that what I am experiencing is real and not an illusion
Somehow I can't expose
I am hesitant to reveal my true self to the world
That I'm inside of the shrine of all!
I feel that I am in the midst of something powerful and significant
None of this will you devour!
I will not let my circumstances defeat me
Don't you dare to question my belief!
I am confident in my convictions and will not let anyone challenge them
I shall bloom when I decide
I will determine my own growth and success
No, I won't feign in this pseudo colony!
I refuse to conform to societal norms and expectations
Contributed by Caleb C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
logan wolf
I'm surprised by some of the comments on this video. I'm as much a fan of growls and screams as the next guy, but the vocals used in this song fit perfectly, I think. There's no need to use harsh vocals here!
MetalGod
Cool song, and epic album cover!!!
Mika Haapala
I saw them at copenhagen live 2010, best band ever!!!
Tom Good
idk, i like growling a lot, but thiss sounds pretty damn good
Juha Raatikainen
mahtava biisi, levyn paras!
quantumflx
Alright guys, I finally got hold of the OFFICIAL lyrics and got them uploaded =) go to lyricsmode . com and search for Blackstar Halo, tadaa!
fyaopo
Amazing.
David Maravic
Kida pesma....
blackstarhalo
thanks guys!!!
Ocean
Anyone have the lyrics to this song? Can't find them anywhere.