The brainchild of guitarist, songwriter and producer Sam Vallen, CALIGULA'S HORSE - initially composed of just Vallen and vocalist Jim Grey - released its digital debut “Moments From Ephemeral City” in April 2011, and received instant acclaim from lovers of all strains of progressive music across many continents. Originally intended as a studio-only project, Vallen and Grey put out feelers for a live band soon after the album's release, assembling the current lineup of Geoff Irish on drums, Zac Greensill on guitar and Dave Couper on bass and vocals.
CALIGULA’S HORSE's approach to songwriting is uncompromisingly eclectic, but no less accessible to audiences of all different musical styles. They take influence from such bands and artists as Devin Townsend, Pain Of Salvation, Opeth, Meshuggah, Porcupine Tree, Steve Vai, Frost, Periphery, Karnivool, Muse, Steely Dan, The Beatles, and Frank Zappa amongst many others.
After months of rehearsing the recorded material, and also recording two additional tracks as the “Colossus” EP - released in September of 2011 - the “C-HORSE”, as some devotees like to abbreviate it to kicked off with live shows in October 2011. These are early days for a diverse and enthusiastic bunch of young virtuosos, but 2012 looks to be the breakout year for CALIGULA’S HORSE.
Caligula's Horse is:
Jim Grey - Lead Vocals
Sam Vallen - Guitar, Programming, Production, Mixing
Dale Prinsse - Bass
Josh Griffin - Drums
Ephemera
Caligula's Horse Lyrics
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The answer following me tonight
Contentment's fleeting when it's held above belief
'Cause in the end it's only relief
The lyrics of "Ephemera" by Caligula's Horse hold a deep message about the search for meaning and purpose in life. The singer has spent their entire life waiting to find answers to their questions, but they finally realize that the answer was always right in front of them. This realization comes to them at night, as they reflect on their experiences and the journey they have been on.
The next line talks about the fleeting nature of contentment when it is held above belief. This suggests that true fulfillment and happiness cannot come from material possessions or achievements, but from something deeper and more meaningful. The final line "in the end it's only relief" brings the message home, reminding us that everything in life is temporary, and all that we have in the end is the peace and contentment that we find within ourselves.
Overall, "Ephemera" is a powerful reminder that the search for something more is always within us, and that true contentment can only come from within.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life I wait to find
I have spent my entire life hoping to discover something meaningful.
The answer following me tonight
Perhaps the answer that I have been looking for has been with me all along.
Contentment's fleeting when it's held above belief
If I prioritize achieving contentment over holding true to my beliefs, it will only provide temporary satisfaction.
'Cause in the end it's only relief
In the grand scheme of things, the sense of relief I might experience by abandoning my beliefs is not as valuable as staying true to them.
Contributed by Sophia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I had to check the band members to make sure Jason Becker wasn't in the band HAHA especially at the end! Glad I found this band. I'm hearing a lot of influences from a lot of my favorite players!
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Rested my mind.
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