In year 1998 together with album of his another band Entrails was released a promo of Cales-Mystery of Lost Equilibrium.
In 2001 The Pass In Time saw the light of day. At that time Skuny became the bands new singer, because original singer J.S. De Sed decided to spend all his time on his own band Dark Gamballe.
Around 2003, Cales changed their style to a more hard rock sound, leaving the trails of their pagan past behind for now. The album Uncommon Excursion is a mix of modern hard rock with a typically Blackie sounding guitar and good work by singer Skuny (also in Sad Harmony) and drummer R. 'Evil' Kostelnak (also in Root).
In 2007, the instrumental album called Savage Blood returned to the pagan past of the project.
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Along Paths Of Return
Cales Lyrics
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Sun fell down to the horizon yet.
Dark infinite forests captured by winter greyness,
Dark lying down slowly among trees,
In the centre of the wheel of time
In the very heart of darkness
During the lunar transformation
It spins delicate threads of balance.
Before winter strikes in full force
And wild frosts bury their sharp claws
I will spend this night dancing with flashing shadows of spirits of the
deceased
Then I enter the cold grey-like dawn
And there in the entrails of gloomy foul weather
Where damp place and icy breath bind us
I will set off along paths covered with leaves that turned black,
Along paths which like rivers lead
Into ways running in the direction of return,
Across the ravine in time.
The opening lines of "Along Paths Of Return" depict a stark and desolate winter landscape. The steam rising through the freezing air suggests a contrast between warmth and cold, highlighting the harshness of the environment. The sun has set below the horizon, emphasizing the darkness and the impending arrival of the storm. The mention of the dark infinite forests captured by winter greyness evokes a sense of isolation and somberness.
The following lines delve deeper into the atmosphere of the song. The silence that reigns is described as the calm before the storm, hinting at the impending chaos and turmoil. The reference to the wheel of time and the heart of darkness introduces the theme of cyclical nature and the deep, primal forces at play.
The lyrics then shift to a personal narrative. The singer acknowledges the imminent arrival of winter and the bitter frost. They describe spending the night engaging with the shadows of spirits of the deceased, suggesting a connection to the spiritual realm and a desire to embrace the unknown.
As the cold, grey-like dawn emerges, the singer embarks on a journey through the gloomy and foul weather. The dampness and icy breath hint at the physical discomfort and challenges they will face. They traverse paths covered in black leaves, symbolizing decay and the passage of time. These paths, like rivers, guide them toward ways that lead to a return, indicating a desire to find their way back to a familiar place or state of being.
The mention of a ravine in time suggests a metaphorical chasm that the singer must cross. It symbolizes a struggle or a pivotal moment of transformation. Overall, "Along Paths Of Return" explores themes of winter, darkness, and the cyclical nature of existence, while also delving into personal introspection and the quest for a sense of belonging and return.
Line by Line Meaning
Steam rises through immovable freezing air
The visible vapor ascends amidst the still, frigid atmosphere
Sun fell down to the horizon yet
Despite the sun's descent below the horizon
Dark infinite forests captured by winter greyness
The vast forests lay under the grasp of wintry greyness
Dark lying down slowly among trees
Obscurity gradually envelops the surrounding trees
Silence rules, silence which precedes the storm, though
An eerie silence dominates, anticipating an impending storm
In the centre of the wheel of time
At the core of the cyclical nature of time
In the very heart of darkness
Deep within the realm of darkness
During the lunar transformation
Throughout the process of lunar change
It spins delicate threads of balance
It weaves intricate threads of equilibrium
Before winter strikes in full force
Prior to the onslaught of winter's full intensity
And wild frosts bury their sharp claws
As unyielding frost engulfs with its icy grip
I will spend this night dancing with flashing shadows of spirits of the deceased
I shall spend the night engaging in a dance with flickering shades of departed souls
Then I enter the cold grey-like dawn
Subsequently, I step into the chilly, pallid morning
And there in the entrails of gloomy foul weather
Amidst the depths of somber and noxious weather
Where damp place and icy breath bind us
Where the damp surroundings and freezing exhalations confine us
I will set off along paths covered with leaves that turned black
I shall commence my journey on trails draped in ebony foliage
Along paths which like rivers lead
Upon paths that, akin to rivers, guide
Into ways running in the direction of return
Towards routes converging towards the prospect of coming back
Across the ravine in time
Transcending the chasm of time
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Pavel Sedlák
Pamatuju si, jak mi tohle album přišlo poštou... kdysi dávno jednoho podzimního odpoledne A ta hudba se mi líbí pořád stejně. Podle mě je to nejpovedenější metalové album, které u nás kdy bylo nahráno. A tenhle song se mně osobně líbí nejvíc.