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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The Missing Spark
Clepsydra Lyrics
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Strong enough to respect yourself,
you should do your very best
You! Look at me. Look me in the eyes
Talk! Talk to me as if you were a friend of mine
for so long
Hold on spark, light up my mind
Hold on spark, light up my mind
Hold on spark, my tune...hold on!
Hold on!
The glimpse to the stage will not show me trial
...and the trial has just began
Hold on spark, light up my life
Hold on spark, my tic and toc
Hold on! Hold on!
I will show you my bad side and you can‘t
judge me this way
There‘s one spark missing to let you burn
to the darkness
You, you always talked to me ... be what I am
I, I always thought it will be good!
When will there be more to say?
Let us delete the memory of childhood
When will there be more to say? ...please tell me more!
You should not forget that my life belongs to me
Strong enough to forget yourself, you should do
your very best
You! Look at me. Look me in the eyes
Talk to me as if you were a friend of mine for so long
The glimpse to the stage will not show me until the end
...and the trial has just began
Talk! Talk to me I will show you my bad side
And you won‘t judge me this way
There‘s one spark missing to let us burn to the darkness
You, always told me to be what I am
What are we through?
The lyrics of "The Missing Spark" by Clepsydra appear to be a plea to be understood and accepted for who one is, without judgment or condemnation. The singer asserts that their life belongs to them and they should be respected for their choices, even if they deviate from societal norms. The repetition of the phrase "Hold on spark" seems to represent a search for inspiration or motivation to keep going, to keep fighting for oneself.
The lines "I will show you my bad side and you can't judge me this way / There's one spark missing to let you burn to the darkness" convey a sense of vulnerability and fear of rejection. The singer wants to be accepted without reservation, and admits that they have flaws and imperfections. The reference to "burning to the darkness" suggests that this fear of rejection is tied to a deeper fear of loneliness and isolation.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of restlessness and a desire for more. The line "When will there be more to say?... please tell me more!" seems to indicate a thirst for knowledge and experience, a longing for a life that is more fulfilling and satisfying. The repetition of the phrase "hold on" can be seen as a message of hope and resilience, urging the listener to keep going despite the challenges they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
You should not forget that my life belongs to me
I have control over my own life and no one else should forget that
Strong enough to respect yourself, you should do your very best
It takes strength to have self-respect, but it's important to always try your best
You! Look at me. Look me in the eyes
Pay attention to me and focus on what I'm saying
Talk! Talk to me as if you were a friend of mine for so long
Speak to me as if we've known each other for a long time and are comfortable with each other
Hold on spark, light up my mind
I need a spark of inspiration to help me think more clearly
Hold on spark, you will be my tune
If I can find that inspiration, it will become my motivation
The glimpse to the stage will not show me trial
Just because I see someone putting on a performance doesn't mean they aren't going through trials and tribulations
...and the trial has just began
Life is full of challenges and I'm just beginning to face them
Hold on spark, light up my life
I need that same inspiration to shine a light on my entire existence
Hold on spark, my tic and toc
It's the same spark that also helps me keep track of time and stay grounded
I will show you my bad side and you can‘t judge me this way
I'm willing to open up and show my flaws, but I hope you won't judge me solely based on that
There‘s one spark missin to let you burn to the darkness
Without that inspiration, it's easy to fall into a dark place
You, you always talked to me ... be what I am
You've always encouraged me to be true to myself and embrace who I am
I, I always thought it will be good!
I've always believed that being true to oneself is a good thing
When will there be more to say?
Is there more to life or is this all there is?
Let us delete the memory of childhood
Sometimes we need to forget the past in order to move forward
Talk! Talk to me I will show you my bad side
I want you to speak to me so I can feel comfortable enough to show you who I really am
And you won‘t judge me this way
I hope that you won't judge me negatively based solely on my flaws
You, always told me to be what I am
You've always encouraged me to be true to myself
What are we through?
What have we been through together and what's next?
Strong enough to forget yourself, you should do your very best
Sometimes we need to forget our own personal biases and try our best
The glimpse to the stage will not show me until the end
We can't judge someone's life based only on what we see on the surface
...and the trial has just began
Life is full of ongoing challenges and we must continue to persevere
Contributed by Wyatt D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.