Well known for his work in other band such as Incapacity, Quest of Aidance, Miseration, Torchbearer, Unmoored, Orchards Of Saturn, Solution .45, Angel Blake, Syconaut, Solar Dawn, and Carnalized, Christian manifests his talents in a variety of ways including drums, vocals, guitars and bass.
He has also made guest appearances on: Nuclear Blast Allstars: Out Of The Dark - on the track "The Overshadowing (feat. Christian Älvestam)", Zonaria - vocals on the track "Attending Annihilation", Deadlock - clean vocals on the track "Dying Breed", and Bloodbath - vocals on the track "Iesous" from The Fathomless Mastery
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Origins
Christian Älvestam Lyrics
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The winds of doubt start to blow
Wide across the sky
Beating a path through the ashes of tomorrow
Another wave now motionless
Reality from afar
Drifting aimlessly
The understanding of letting go
A well of knowledge and fear
With the coming dawn
Following through on a night no more to reappear
A future told to reflect the age
Aglow yet fading anew
From behind the clouds
Burning itself out, the sun that never quite withdrew
The lyrics of Christian Älvestam's song “Origins” speak of change and uncertainty, and the emotions and attitudes people have in relation to those things. In the first verse, we see that when times are unfamiliar and unstable, people often feel unsure and doubtful of what is to come. The lyrics suggest that this doubt is like a wind that blows across the sky, perhaps signifying its all-encompassing, clouding influence. This wind beats a path through the ashes of tomorrow, conveying a sense of devastation and loss. It seems that the singer believes the unknown future is a barren and inhospitable place.
In the second verse, the perspective changes to that of someone experiencing the changes themselves. They are adrift, carried aimlessly towards the new and uncertain world before them. The idea of shooting stars suggests not only rapid change but also the transient nature of it all. At this point, the lyrics emphasize the need to let go of things that don't serve a purpose anymore, both old ways and the fears that hold us back. This letting go is depicted as a well of knowledge and fear, which suggests that we can learn from our own fears and use that knowledge to create a better future.
The third and final verse reveals that the future of this new world will reflect the current era, both hopeful and fleeting. We may be glowing with optimism and possibility, but it is all fading away. The sun never seems to withdraw completely, but it burns itself out behind the clouds, suggesting that even though we may not always see it, there is always a glimmer of possibility on the horizon.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever stranger times anear
When uncertain times approach
The winds of doubt start to blow
People begin to feel unsure and hesitant
Wide across the sky
Throughout many different aspects of life
Beating a path through the ashes of tomorrow
Creating destruction and uncertainty for the future
Another wave now motionless
A moment of stillness
Reality from afar
Observing the truth from a distance
Drifting aimlessly
Moving without direction
Into a world of uncertainty and shooting stars
Entering a realm of unpredictability and fleeting moments of success
The understanding of letting go
Realizing the importance of releasing control
A well of knowledge and fear
A source of both knowledge and apprehension
With the coming dawn
As a new day begins
Following through on a night no more to reappear
Moving on from a past that will not repeat itself
A future told to reflect the age
Predicting a future that corresponds with the present time
Aglow yet fading anew
Shining brightly while simultaneously losing its luster
From behind the clouds
Emerging from obscurity
Burning itself out, the sun that never quite withdrew
The sun fiercely expending its energy, despite never completely disappearing from view
Contributed by Hailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.