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 River in Your Eyes
Clepsydra Lyrics
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Screams a thousand words
About glory and pride
But now with a knife in your hand
You ask yourself about wrong and right
Mother‘s lesson is still in my mind
But the clear difference
Between good and bad
Going up and down between you and I
Once you‘ll find yourself in firing line
Hold on tight to your crusade
Until the love in your mind will show you the blade
A passive look to the scribbler of faith to history
And you pin your thought to the next bus stop bench
Neither a sight neither a careful look
Will find out you have changed
Or recognize there has been
Removed something from inside of you
So do not care about it, you‘ll have it back someday
... Even having mercy
Once a good feeling, once not so bad
Somebody‘s looking from the outside
Will tell you the history you've made
Even if you are not conscious
About the greatness of your act
She will stand there and see
She will stand there and wait
She will stand there
She will...
The River in Your Eyes by Clepsydra is a powerful and thought-provoking song that delves deep into the human psyche, exploring themes of morality and the fickle nature of human perception. The title of the song itself is quite evocative, invoking the metaphor of a river which, much like the eyes, can be calm and serene one moment, and wild and tumultuous the next.
The song begins with the line "The river in your eyes, screams a thousand words about glory and pride". This line can be interpreted in many ways, but one interpretation is that it speaks to the human desire to be seen as great, powerful and respected. The river in one's eyes could be seen as a reflection of the ego, constantly seeking affirmation and validation from others.
However, the next line presents a stark contrast, with the lyrics "but now with a knife in your hand, you ask yourself about wrong and right". This line suggests that even the most powerful and confident among us are not immune to moments of doubt and introspection. The metaphor of the knife can be seen as an allusion to the human struggle between good and evil, with the knife representing the instrument of one's own destruction or salvation.
The rest of the song is a vivid depiction of this internal struggle, with the singer urging the listener to "hold on tight to your crusade, until the love in your mind will show you the blade". The song ends on an enigmatic note, with references to a "scribbler of faith to history" and a "she" who "will stand there and see". These lines can be interpreted in many ways, but they suggest that the human desire for recognition and validation is an eternal struggle that transcends time and space.
Overall, Clepsydra's The River in Your Eyes is a deeply moving and insightful piece of music that speaks to the universal experiences of doubt and uncertainty. It is a testament to the power of music to touch the heart and mind of the listener, and to help us better understand ourselves and the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
The river in your eyes
Your eyes express a deep emotion or story, like a river flowing with words
Screams a thousand words
The emotion conveyed in your eyes is incredibly strong
About glory and pride
The emotion expressed in your eyes is related to accomplishments and feeling proud
But now with a knife in your hand
You find yourself in a difficult situation, holding a weapon and considering your actions
You ask yourself about wrong and right
You are questioning the morality of your actions and considering their consequences
Mother‘s lesson is still in my mind
The teachings of your mother about right and wrong still resonate with you
But the clear difference
However, the binary notion of right and wrong may not always hold up in reality
Between good and bad
The black and white notion of morality that has been ingrained in society
Is a prejudice of God!
The idea that there is a clear cut distinction between good and bad is a human construct and may not be universally true
Going up and down between you and I
Our relationship is complex and dynamic, with ups and downs
Once you‘ll find yourself in firing line
You may find yourself in a dangerous or difficult situation
Hold on tight to your crusade
Stay committed to your cause or beliefs, even in the face of difficulties
Until the love in your mind will show you the blade
You will not fully understand the consequences of your actions until the emotions involved become clear
A passive look to the scribbler of faith to history
A detached view of how religion and history shape our world
And you pin your thought to the next bus stop bench
You pause to reflect on your thoughts and feelings
Neither a sight neither a careful look
No one can tell just by looking at you that you have changed inside
Will find out you have changed
Changes to your internal thoughts and feelings may not be visible to others
Or recognize there has been
Others may not realize when you have undergone a change
Removed something from inside of you
You have lost a part of yourself that was once present
So do not care about it, you‘ll have it back someday
Don't worry about the loss, because you may regain that part of yourself in the future
... Even having mercy
Even with compassion, it's sometimes difficult to avoid facing the consequences of your actions
Once a good feeling, once not so bad
Your emotions and actions may change over time
Somebody‘s looking from the outside
An outsider may have a different perspective on your situation
Will tell you the history you've made
They may reflect on the impact of your actions and what they mean for history
Even if you are not conscious
You may not fully understand or be aware of the significance of your actions
About the greatness of your act
Your actions may have a great impact, even if you don't realize it
She will stand there and see
An observer will continue to watch and evaluate your actions
She will stand there and wait
They will be patient and observe how events unfold
She will stand there
The observer will remain present, watching and evaluating
She will...
The observer's evaluation and judgment of your actions will continue
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.