The music itself is not too complex, but heartily emotional. It's strongly based on Agnieszka's beautiful voice and features a lot of aftertastes of the softer British neoprogressive scene.
Clive Nolan and Agnieszka Świta met back in February 2005, when she visited England from her homeland of Poland. After working together for a short while, they formed Caamora, and began preparing for a Rock Opera version of the H Rider Haggard novel, ‘She’.
Over the next two years material for the ‘She’ project was written and developed. For such a large-scale project, this represented a lot of music and lyrics.
Clive Nolan: "The demo songs were recorded with Agnieszka testing out all of the vocals. This gradually helped to give us an overall picture of the opera."
During this time, the two performers decided to take their music out on tour. The ‘She’ project has always been a long-term plan, and they were eager to get out and spread the word. So, during the later part of 2006 Caamora (with Świta singing to Nolan’s piano playing) toured Europe to a warm reception. Then they headed out to South America with some very successful gigs in Chile and Argentina.
In October Caamora released an EP to coincide with their tour. ‘Closer’ featured material from the forthcoming ‘She’ album as well as some Nolan back catalogue. The CD was received well, and has led to some positive reviews, and increased interest in the 'She' project.
2007 began with a vibrant set of concerts in Poland, organised by Metal Mind. Reaction and interest in Caamora was growing with every concert.
Agnieszka Świta: "We never expected such enthusiasm! We hadn’t prepared for three encores nearly every night."
Later in the year saw the release of Caamora's second EP, 'Walk on Water', which was their first release with Metal Mind.
After more concerts in South America, Canada, Portugal and the UK, it was time to record the 'She' album. This began in June 2007, and was completed in December. In the meantime, the live performance was recorded on October 31st in Katowice, Poland - ready for the DVD.
As final mixes were being prepared in the studio, Metal Mind released the third Caamora EP, Embrace as a ‘taster’ of things to come.
In March 2008 'She' was finally released on CD and DVD, to great critical reaction.
With further performances of 'She' in negotiation for 2009, this is a rock opera with a great future!
The Bonding
Caamora Lyrics
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There is a gap that must be filled
Deep in every mind
There are secrets to be sealed away
Forever in the farthest place
Forever in the darkest space
We are the eye of the storm
The closer we are, the tighter we hold
The stronger we shall become
It′s there in your face my love
Never doubt it's a part of you now
It′s there in your face my love
Never doubt it's a part of you now
Deep in every hope
There is a fear that must be quenched
Tear away the veils
And we can see the truth is waiting there
Forever in the farthest place
Forever in the darkest space
We are the heart of the world
We ware the spiritual force
Whatever may come, we'll follow along
To the river to the spring to the source
It′s there in your face my love
Never doubt it′s a part of you now
It's there in your face my love
Never doubt it′s a part of you now
I make this holy bond
And seal it with a kiss
I weave these magic words
And soon you can't resist
I am yours - My mind and my thoughts
I am yours - My mind and my thoughts
My body, my heart and my soul
We are the eye of the storm
We are the solitary ones
The closer we are, the tighter we hold
The stronger we shall become
It′s there in your face my love
Never doubt it's a part of you now
It′s there in your face my love
We are the eye of the storm
We are the solitary ones
The closer we are, the tighter we hold
The stronger the two of us surely become
We are the heart of the world
We ware the spiritual force
Whatever may come, we'll follow along
To the river to the spring to the source
It's there in your face my love
Never doubt it′s a part of you now
It′s a part of you now
The lyrics of Caamora's "The Bonding" speak to the concept of two individuals coming together to form a powerful and unbreakable bond. The opening lines "Deep in every heart, there is a gap that must be filled" imply that everyone feels incomplete in some way until they find a connection with another person. The idea of secrets being sealed away and fears that must be quenched speaks to the vulnerability that individuals face when opening themselves up to another person, but also the belief that the rewards of such connection are worth the risk.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the "eye of the storm" and the "solitary ones," implying that the individuals coming together are facing an external struggle and must rely on each other for strength. The idea of sealing the bond with a kiss and magic words implies that this connection is not just physical, but spiritual and powerful.
The closing lines "we are the heart of the world, we are the spiritual force" speak to the idea that such connections are not just important on a personal level, but can have a broader impact on the world as a whole. Through our connections to each other, we become a source of light and strength for those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep in every heart
In each person's innermost self
There is a gap that must be filled
An emptiness that needs to be satisfied
Deep in every mind
In each person's thoughts and feelings
There are secrets to be sealed away
Emotions or thoughts that need to be hidden or kept secret
Forever in the farthest place
Eternal loneliness in the most distant location
Forever in the darkest space
A never-ending void in the darkest part of oneself
We are the eye of the storm
We are at the center of a chaotic situation
We are the solitary ones
We are alone in our journey
The closer we are, the tighter we hold
The more connected we become, the stronger our bond
The stronger we shall become
Our bond will empower us both
It's there in your face my love
I see the truth of our connection in your expression
Never doubt it's a part of you now
You are forever linked to this bond
Deep in every hope
In every desire or aspiration
There is a fear that must be quenched
Anxiety that needs to be calmed or overcome
Tear away the veils
Remove the barriers or illusions blocking our view
And we can see the truth is waiting there
We will discover the true reality or meaning behind something
We are the heart of the world
We represent the core of humanity
We are the spiritual force
We have a strong connection to the divine
Whatever may come, we'll follow along
We will persevere through any obstacle
To the river to the spring to the source
We will seek out the origin or beginning of something
I make this holy bond
I create a sacred connection
And seal it with a kiss
I solidify this bond with an intimate action
I weave these magic words
I speak powerful words that have a profound effect
And soon you can't resist
You will be unable to ignore this bond
I am yours - My mind and my thoughts
I give you my entire being, including my thoughts and emotions
My body, my heart and my soul
I offer you my physical, emotional, and spiritual self
The stronger the two of us surely become
Together, we will undoubtedly become more powerful
It's a part of you now
This bond is now integrated into your being
Writer(s): clive nolan
Contributed by Jackson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.