In 1991 Clepsydra released their first album "Hologram", which was followed by the EP "Fly Man" in 1993. Clepsydra then signed to InsideOut, who released their second album "More Grains of Sand" in 1994. This CD included the song Moonshine on Heights, which by many is regarded as neo-prog classic. 1994 also saw them performing two songs on national Swiss TV, a rare occurrence for a progressive rock band at that time.
In 1998 Clepsydra released their third album "Fears", the first album with Marco Cerulli on guitar. In the wake of the album release Clepsydra had a 10 day long European tour and was booked for a concert in Canada on the strength of this production. In 2001 the band released "Alone" with Nicola De Vita on bass. This album came with 3 different album covers: "The Chicken", "The Octopus" and "The Fish".
Following these four albums Clepsydra entered a state of hiatus. At this point they had established themselves as a popular entity among fans of neo-progressive rock, and they were often compared to the likes of Jadis, IQ and Fish-era Marillion. In 2013 Clepsydra announced they were reuniting, with Andy Thommen back on bass guitar and a reunion tour scheduled for 2014. A 4 CD box set limited to 1’000 pieces is on pre-order as of November 2013 to be shipped early 2014 featuring all 4 albums meticulously re-mastered with an hour of additional bonus material and unreleased material.
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4107
Clepsydra Lyrics
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Acts on the scene
You stand alone
With your mind in your heart.
I remember these days
But the power is off
The dust on the drums
The flower in your hand smiles at you
There‘s no leaf falling
There‘s no drop calling
But it bites like a snake tatoo.
The finger on the key
Strikes a journey to the heart
Switch it out if you want
Keep it off if it comes from your eyes.
The game with the words
Is a battle without referee
Thousand and thousand
But the song is still the same.
Where a hole in the mirror
Acts on the scene
You stand alone
With your mind in your heart.
The opening lines of Clepsydra's song 4107 paint an intriguing picture of a person standing alone in front of a mirror with their mind fully immersed in their heart. The mirror is described as having a hole in it, which creates an interesting dynamic where the person can see everything going on around them, but they are still standing on their own, disconnected from the rest of the world. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling isolated or separated from others while also being hyper-aware of everything happening around you.
As the song progresses, the references to power being off and the dust settling on drums create a sense of stillness and time passing by. The contrast between the flower in the person's hand, which is described as smiling, and the snake tattoo that bites like a snake, juxtaposes the beauty of life with its harsh realities. The line about the finger on the key striking a journey to the heart suggests that music and creativity are essential for navigating through the complexities of life.
The final lines of the song bring us back to the mirror and the idea of standing alone with one's mind in their heart. The repetition of this phrase suggests that it's a crucial message, reminding us to always stay true to ourselves and trust our intuition, even when we feel disconnected from the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Where a hole in the mirror
In a place where a hole disrupts the reflection of reality
Acts on the scene
Distorting the events that occur around you
You stand alone
You are isolated from those around you
With your mind in your heart.
Your thoughts and emotions are closely intertwined
I remember these days
The artist recalls a past time period
But the power is off
The electricity is not working
The dust on the drums
A layer of dirt on a musical instrument
Seems snow on a tree.
Appears like a winter coating of white on the branches
The flower in your hand smiles at you
A plant held by the artist gives them a feeling of happiness
There‘s no leaf falling
The foliage remains motionless
There‘s no drop calling
Liquid does not drip or fall
But it bites like a snake tatoo.
However, the situation is still painful and difficult to overcome
The finger on the key
The action of pressing a piano key
Strikes a journey to the heart
Triggers an emotional response
Switch it out if you want
Change your actions to fit your desired outcome
Keep it off if it comes from your eyes.
Should reject any insights that do not come from within oneself
The game with the words
Playing with language and communication
Is a battle without referee
An intense conflict with no one overseeing or controlling it
Thousand and thousand
Countless and unquantifiable
But the song is still the same.
Despite changes, the fundamental essence of the situation remains unchanged
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniel 777
YOU ARE THE BEST BEAUTIFULEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!! LOVE CLEPSYDRA
hubiex
We're listening loud and clear, keep up the great work!!...and Thanks a cool mill.
I will watch your back No one else can
😔 i wish they were still together im andy thommen‘s son he is the bassist
Enzo Galli
Excellent!!!
LuksPrestij
Отлично! Очень ждём релиза!
genesisomania.narod.ru
MM VR
❤️❤️❤️
fabianfidalgo
Love at 2:36 change!!!
Mike Flavin
Looking forward to Clepsydra at Rosfest.. only a few more hours to go!
I will watch your back No one else can
Heyyyy im andy thommen‘s son if you still remember him he‘s the bassist
Mike Flavin
@I will watch your back No one else can Ooh cool!
Tell the guys I said hi, I enjoyed meeting them