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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Fleeting Moments
Clepsydra Lyrics
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How could this be so incredible
But that morning, woke up as usual in our bed
I realized!
I didn‘t want to get out
The evening before became morning
I turned to the other side
But that thought became so bright
So I left it forming in the air
And finally I realized it‘s so incredible
After that, as it came, it flew away.
It happens, yes, it happens to everybody
To ask yourself why
But only sometimes, or less than sometimes
You get an answer...
And there it is, other times clear
As the sunlight.
But only for a few seconds
And to show you that life isn‘t easy
It disappears taking away
That small glimpse
Of happiness.
And then we try and try again
To ask ourselves why
But who knows, when will the sunlight
Kiss us again.
The lyrics of Clepsydra’s song Fleeting Moments describe a moment of realization that life can be filled with fleeting moments of happiness. The song begins with the singer expressing their indifference towards life before a specific morning when they woke up in bed and realized something incredible. They didn’t want to get out of bed and kept thinking about what they had just realized. However, as soon as the realization came, it disappeared just as quickly, leaving the singer with only a glimpse of happiness. The chorus highlights how it is common for people to ask themselves why, but it is rare to get an answer that lasts more than a fleeting moment. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that life is not easy and that we must keep trying to find moments of happiness.
Clepsydra’s lyrics to Fleeting Moments emphasize how the fleeting nature of happiness is a universal experience. The imagery of the singer lying in bed and thinking about the realization is relatable and allows the listener to connect with the song emotionally. The verse “It happens, yes, it happens to everybody / To ask yourself why / But only sometimes, or less than sometimes / You get an answer…” captures the universal question of why we are here and what our purpose is. The chorus emphasizes the rarity of finding answers and the significance of moments of happiness. The song concludes with a sense of acceptance and a call to keep searching for moments of happiness, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn‘t care before
At one point, I was indifferent
How could this be so incredible
I wondered how I could be feeling this way
But that morning, woke up as usual in our bed
I woke up one morning feeling typical
I realized!
At that moment, I had an epiphany
I didn‘t want to get out
I didn't want to leave my bed
The evening before became morning
The previous evening transitioned into the morning
I turned to the other side
I flipped over in my bed
But that thought became so bright
A thought became more prominent in my mind
And kept me awake.
The thought prevented me from sleeping
So I left it forming in the air
I didn't act on the thought
And finally I realized it‘s so incredible
Eventually, I recognized the incredible nature of the thought
After that, as it came, it flew away.
The thought was fleeting and disappeared quickly
It happens, yes, it happens to everybody
This experience is universal
To ask yourself why
To question the reasoning behind something
But only sometimes, or less than sometimes
Occasionally, or even rarely
You get an answer...
Answers are not always readily available
And there it is, other times clear
Answers may be revealed in a moment of clarity
As the sunlight.
As bright as daylight
But only for a few seconds
The clarity may only last for a brief moment
And to show you that life isn‘t easy
The fleeting answer serves as a reminder of life's difficulties
It disappears taking away
The answer vanishes, leaving an absence
That small glimpse
The fleeting insight
Of happiness.
Of joy or contentment
And then we try and try again
Continuing to seek answers
To ask ourselves why
To question again and again
But who knows, when will the sunlight
It's uncertain when a moment of clarity will come again
Kiss us again.
Bestow answers and insight once more
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.