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.
Words I Failed To Say
Borealis Lyrics
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Awake enough to fight
Too proud to know you've sunk so low this time
Leaving you with an unknown reason
The strength to do and thought to see somehow
Now a life's work looks withered on your tired face
A new man I see with my eyes
Forces strike again, it's pointless to pretend
We can help the evil that's inside you
Taken away, but remembered to this day
That's what I failed to say while you were here
To live as young men in the prime of our lives
Chances lost, sights unseen
In Borealis's song Words I Failed To Say, the lyrics seem to reflect the internal struggle of someone trying to help a friend or loved one who is struggling with something, but feeling powerless to do so. The first verse speaks of the conflicting emotions of being too tired to continue, but also too awake to give up. The singer seems to be trying to help, however, the person they are trying to help is too proud to admit that they need help. The second verse goes on to describe how the person's struggles have aged them before their time, but at the same time it also highlights the hope that somehow they will find the strength to overcome their struggles. The chorus then speaks of the regret of failing to communicate these thoughts and emotions to the person while they were still alive.
The final verse contrasts the youthful optimism of the singer and the person they are trying to help, with the reality of missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential. The lines "chances lost, sights unseen" speak to the melancholy of unrealized dreams. This song is ultimately a reflection on the limitations of our ability to help others and the importance of expressing our feelings while we still have the chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Tired enough to let it go
Being exhausted enough to not let the issue bother you anymore
Awake enough to fight
Being aware enough to take action against the issue
Too proud to know you've sunk so low this time
Being too proud to admit that you have hit rock bottom this time
Leaving you with an unknown reason
Leaving you with an unanswered question or issue to be resolved
The strength to do and thought to see somehow
Having the willpower and the thinking ability to find a solution or a way out
Now a life's work looks withered on your tired face
The result of hard work and dedication becomes visible on your weary face
A new man I see with my eyes
I see a different person altogether than the one I used to know
Forces strike again, it's pointless to pretend
Having to face the same problem again, pretending to ignore it is useless
We can help the evil that's inside you
We can help you fight the demons inside you
Taken away, but remembered to this day
Although you are gone, your memories are still alive
That's what I failed to say while you were here
Not being able to express your thoughts or feelings to a person when they were alive
To live as young men in the prime of our lives
To live life to the fullest when we are young and able
Chances lost, sights unseen
Regretting the opportunities missed or foregone experiences that could have been witnessed
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.