1. Borealis is a project alias… Read Full Bio ↴There are five artists by this name:
1. Borealis is a project alias of Canadian producer Jesse Somfay. The glowing star-core within Borealis radiates solely to spread subtle quantum coherence with those sharing the vibrational experience at any point in nonlocal reality whether within time or without.
2. Borealis is a 5 piece melodic/power metal band from Orangeville, Ontario. Formed in October 2005 with minor member changes in the band lineup over the years their 2015 release see's them continue to push their boundaries.
Matt Marinelli Vocals, Guitars
Jamie Smith Bass
Sean Dowell Drums
Michael Briguglio Guitars
Sean Werlick Keyboards
2008 World of Silence
2011 Fall from Grace
2015 Purgatory
2018 The Offering
2022 Illusions
3. Borealis is a melodic death/thrash metal band from Omaha, Nebraska that plays fast, heavy music drawing influences from death, thrash, black metal as well as a variety of sub-genres typically associated with punk music.
2009 At the Dawn of Blackness EP
2014 To See with One's Own Eyes EP
4. Power/Progressive metal band from Minsk, Belarus with female vocals with a 2011 release Aloud Reflections.
5. Progressive rock band from Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
From the Fading Screams
Borealis Lyrics
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See the same things I saw last night
Fall asleep to the sounds of screaming
Live my life as if I'm dreaming
Images of you pass by me
You never stood beside me
In the dark I can see your light
In this darkness I spend one more night
Oh, you'll never see what I see
Just in the blink of an eye
No, behind these eyes broken mind
Images never to die
Take me to a place where I won't feel this way
And erase this dark pain
Too much, all this sadness turns to rage
And a man gone insane
Lie awake, never sleep in this state
Darkness shows me things I can't take
Take control show the world what's been done
From insanity I can't run
Spiraling, into the fire
Falling into the dark
Nevermore will I suffer
Follow me never again
The above lyrics of Borealis’ song From the Fading Screams reveal a person who is deep in sorrow and suffering. The lyrics describe the extent of his pain, and how he struggles, hoping to find a solution for his predicament. He says that he keeps seeing the same things that he saw from the previous night, which indicate that he is plagued with thoughts that do not give him peace. The sounds of screaming, which the singer falls asleep to, also demonstrate how he is struggling with his inner demons. It is an indication that he is desperately seeking for escape from this pain, hoping that sleep can offer him respite.
The singer talks about how the image of the person he loves keeps passing him by, but they have never come close to him. He can only see the light of that person’s love from the darkness in which he is in, which makes him long for more. The darkness and the broken mind behind his eyes have forced him into living in this state where he is unsure of everything. The singer longs for a place where he won’t have to feel this way anymore and escape the dark pain. In the end, he is spiraling into a fire that never seems to quench his suffering, and he is left hoping that he never has to experience this pain again.
Line by Line Meaning
As I close my eyes one more time
The singer is going to sleep again.
See the same things I saw last night
The singer is haunted by recurring images and memories.
Fall asleep to the sounds of screaming
The singer is disturbed by persistent and distressing noises.
Live my life as if I'm dreaming
The artist feels disconnected from reality and unsure of what is real.
Images of you pass by me
The artist is haunted by memories of someone important to them.
You never stood beside me
The singer feels abandoned and alone.
In the dark I can see your light
The singer is still drawn to this person, even though they are not present.
In this darkness I spend one more night
The artist is feeling lost and alone in a dark place.
Oh, you'll never see what I see
The artist feels like no one else can understand their experiences.
Just in the blink of an eye
The artist feels like their reality can change suddenly and without warning.
No, behind these eyes broken mind
The singer is struggling with mental health issues.
Images never to die
The memories that haunt the artist will never go away.
Take me to a place where I won't feel this way
The singer wants relief from their pain and distress.
And erase this dark pain
The singer wants their emotional suffering to end.
Too much, all this sadness turns to rage
The singer is overwhelmed by negative emotions that are turning into anger.
And a man gone insane
The artist feels like they are losing their mind.
Lie awake, never sleep in this state
The artist is scared to sleep and feels like they can't rest.
Darkness shows me things I can't take
The singer is exposed to distressing experiences and memories when they are alone at night.
Take control show the world what's been done
The singer wants to take action and reveal the truth about what they have experienced.
From insanity I can't run
The artist feels trapped by their mental health struggles.
Spiraling, into the fire
The artist's situation is getting worse and more dangerous.
Falling into the dark
The artist feels like they are losing their grip on reality and sinking into despair.
Nevermore will I suffer
The singer is determined to find relief from their pain and distress.
Follow me never again
The artist is moving on from the past and leaving their suffering behind.
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
powerstormxion
As I close my eyes one more time
See the same things I saw last night
Fall asleep to the sounds of screaming
Live my life as if I'm dreaming
Images of you pass by me
You never stood beside me
In the dark I can see your light
In this darkness I spend one more night
Oh, you'll never see what I see
Just in the blink of an eye
No, behind these eyes broken mind
Images never to die
Take me to a place where I won't feel this way
And erase this dark pain
Too much, all this sadness turns to rage
And a man gone insane
Lie awake, never sleep in this state
Darkness shows me things I can't take
Take control show the world what's been done
From insanity I can't run
Spiraling, into the fire
Falling into the dark
Nevermore will I suffer
Follow me never again
Dan Oliver
I can't hear that piano part without thinking of Wait For Sleep by Dream Theater
Luiz Augusto
Muito boa essa banda, pena que ainda não
lançaram um novo CD! Sou fã desde que ouvi
a primeira vez... #Borealis
Cisco Ramon
Estiveram aqui no Rio ontem :D
yeliaeson
Beautiful song! A very good band!
Ximena Robles
Amazing !!!!! Greeting from Chile.
Kozak QC
Rock solid !!!
uPobreCafetão
the borealis! the ship from aperture science
DaveTheFinder
:')