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.
Watch the World Collapse
Borealis Lyrics
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Visions of my demise
A sight best left unseen
I know I'm not awake
But the pain I still feel
Who am I to say what's real
Free fall into paradise, a world of lies, when you
Free fall you will see what you cannot be
Take these memories when I wake
Of the years that have gone by
Emotions I can't deny
To have lived another life
In a world nonexistent
How does one live again
When you feel your life is over
But you're really just asleep
When reality surrounds you
Realize it's just a dream
Try to leave this dream I'm in
These cold hands hold me down
Pull me deeper in my mind
I feel I'm going to drown
I see the world collapse around me
Feel the walls cave in
The sky is torn, the world is burning
I can't escape this hell
My sanity has betrayed me
This can't be real...
The lyrics to Borealis's "Watch the World Collapse" are a poignant exploration of the fragility of our perception of reality. The singer of the song is grappling with the idea that what they believe to be real may in fact be a dream or an illusion. The opening lines, "See the smoke reach to the sky / Visions of my demise / A sight best left unseen," conjure up an image of destruction and impending doom. The singer seems to be struggling to come to terms with something overwhelming that they cannot fully comprehend.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more desperate to escape the dream they are trapped in. They speak of a "world of lies" and a "world nonexistent," suggesting that they may be struggling with disillusionment or feelings of unreality. The lyrics "Take these memories when I wake / Of the years that have gone by / Emotions I can't deny / To have lived another life" seem to suggest that the singer may be experiencing some sort of memory loss or disorientation. They are grappling with the idea that they may have lived a whole other life that they cannot remember, or that their memories may be false or unreliable.
Line by Line Meaning
See the smoke reach to the sky
Observing the aftermath of destruction and chaos.
Visions of my demise
Imagining one's own death.
A sight best left unseen
The horrors witnessed are beyond comprehension.
I know I'm not awake
Uncertainty of whether or not one is dreaming or if reality is truly unfolding.
But the pain I still feel
Suffering remains present, regardless of the uncertainty.
Who am I to say what's real
Questioning one's perception and ability to discern reality from illusion.
Free fall into paradise, a world of lies, when you
The false sense of contentment and security in the midst of deceit.
Free fall you will see what you cannot be
Acknowledging the inevitable disappointment and failure when reality is exposed.
Take these memories when I wake
Reminiscing on past experiences upon awakening from a dream.
Of the years that have gone by
Reflecting on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of life.
Emotions I can't deny
Acknowledging one's feelings of nostalgia and longing.
To have lived another life
The desire to relive experiences from the past.
In a world nonexistent
The longing and overall impossibility of revisiting memories from another time and place.
How does one live again
Questioning the ability to move forward and enjoy life after experiencing loss.
When you feel your life is over
A sense of finality and hopelessness towards life.
But you're really just asleep
The realization that what is perceived to be reality is merely a dream.
When reality surrounds you
The weight of true reality crushes the false sense of security.
Realize it's just a dream
Acknowledging alternate realms of reality and mental states.
Try to leave this dream I'm in
Attempting to escape the confines of a world that's not real.
These cold hands hold me down
The fear and weight of the dream.
Pull me deeper in my mind
The mind's ability to trap and deceive.
I feel I'm going to drown
The overwhelming and suffocating feeling caused by the illusion.
I see the world collapse around me
Realizing and accepting the inevitability of change and destruction.
Feel the walls cave in
Suffocation and confinement caused by the illusion.
The sky is torn, the world is burning
Visualizing and experiencing the chaos and devastation of reality.
I can't escape this hell
Feeling stuck in the state of chaos and uncertainty.
My sanity has betrayed me
The fear and realization that one's own mind can deceive and control them.
This can't be real...
The denial and disbelief of reality.
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.