The band crafts pieces that aspire to evoke thoughtfulness, unity, acceptance, and inclusion.
Inspired by artists such as Thrice, Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle and Highly Suspect – CeVILAIN puts a twist on typical song structure to allow seamless transitions and free expression of storytelling.
Band Members:
Cliff MENZIES - Vocals/Guitar
Andrew PARMELEE - Drums
Joel LEFEBVRE - Guitar/Vocals
Evan DAVIS - Bass
As Above So Below
Cevilain Lyrics
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A sweet romance, a burning desire
Spirits lift all higher
The aftermath: a bended pact
The twists and turns and hidden paths
The times we can′t go back
As above, so below
We yearn for a place all our own
As above, so below
Call it out – patience and grace
Uncovered scars, unbridled embrace
Rivers and lines paint a face
Mourning song: canary or crow?
Come and gone like tracks in the snow
We're held down by what we hold
We live, we love and let go
As above, so below
We yearn for strength of our own
As above, so below
This life is tethered by what we find
And sometimes we′re "out of sight, out of mind"
This light is fleeting so hold on tight
And this time (this time) we're "out of sight, out of mind"
The lyrics to "As Above So Below" by Cevilain speak to the human experience of living, loving, and letting go. The opening lines, "Strike the match and stoke the fire, a sweet romance, a burning desire" are a metaphor for passion and desire, and the idea that everyone possesses a spark that ignites the flames of love. The song speaks to the idea that the human experience is one of twists, turns, and hidden paths, and that sometimes it is impossible to go back to the past. Rather than dwelling on regrets and missed opportunities, the song encourages the listener to accept and release their pain, to live and love in the present, and to find strength through their struggles.
The chorus, "We live, we love and let go, as above, so below, we yearn for a place all our own, as above, so below" highlights the commonality of human experience, and the idea that we all seek a place of belonging and purpose. The song calls for patience, grace, and the embrace of both scars and strengths in order to move forward. The lines, "This life is tethered by what we find, and sometimes we're 'out of sight, out of mind,'" are a reminder that life can be fleeting and that it is important to hold onto what is truly important.
Line by Line Meaning
Strike the match and stoke the fire
Start something new and exciting, evoke a passionate energy.
A sweet romance, a burning desire
Love is igniting, deep and powerful.
Spirits lift all higher
The emotions and desires are lifting everything else up.
The aftermath: a bended pact
After effects of compromise and agreement.
The twists and turns and hidden paths
Difficulties and complexity in life.
The times we can′t go back
Some things cannot be undone and need to be accepted.
We live, we love and let go
Life, love and acceptance are intertwined and connected.
As above, so below
What happens within life, also happens outside of it.
We yearn for a place all our own
We desire a sense of belonging and ownership.
Call it out – patience and grace
Address the issue with the right attitude and approach.
Uncovered scars, unbridled embrace
Hurtful experiences and open embrace to new ones.
Rivers and lines paint a face
Unique blemishes build one's character and identity.
Mourning song: canary or crow?
Is this a song of hope or despair?
Come and gone like tracks in the snow
Time passes quickly, leaving traces behind.
We're held down by what we hold
Holding onto something could be a burden or responsibility.
We yearn for strength of our own
Desire inner power, independence and self-sufficiency.
This life is tethered by what we find
We are constrained by what we discover and understand.
And sometimes we′re "out of sight, out of mind"
When something is out of view, we could forget about it.
This light is fleeting so hold on tight
Good things pass very quickly, so cherish them while they last.
And this time (this time) we're "out of sight, out of mind"
This moment could be short-lived and we might forget about it later.
Writer(s): Cliff Menzies
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bag Man
With this new video when world domination starts happening you guys will be taken our fanfuckentastic little Radio station rebel with you guys to the top with the background banners from one of your shows 🤘🤘🤘🤘👍👍
Johnathon Lloyd
You guys sound great! Vocals remind me of Dallas Smith/Default
mark Z
Love that I can see myself in the crowd at 0:21! haha