After agreeing to focus their efforts, the Concept of God project began to take shape. John Covington came aboard on drums and long time friend River Tunnell stepped in on bass. This lineup played quite a few regional shows with different keyboard players in the mix as well. Eventually, River was replaced with James Martin, whom Steve had worked with in other projects over the years. In December 2000, after many months of live shows, this lineup entered Pineapple studio in Arlington Texas to record nine songs. Shortly afterwards, problems arose with Solitude, and side projects were put on hold. The Concept recordings were never completed. As band members changed in Solitude and new material was being written for their next album, Alone, it seemed that the Concept of GodD project would never see the light of day.
In July 2007, after almost seven years, the recordings were taken to Nomad Studio in Carrollton, Texas and put together in their proper form by the master engineer, Mr. J.T. Longoria. The album was produced by Steve Moseley and mastered by Steve and Nomad Studio owner Gary Long. Massacre Records in Germany will be releasing this debut album entitled "Visions" on November 9th, 2007. The music is a mix of Power and Doom, with a hint of Technical Edge that is sure to please fans of Solitude Aeturnus and all who like it Heavy.
Robert Lowe - Vocals (Candlemass, Last Chapter [Guest], Solitude (US)/Solitude Aeturnus)
Steve Moseley - Guitars (Solitude Aeturnus, HYD)
James Martin - Bass (Solitude Aeturnus, anister, Kinrick, ex-Michael Harris, Surgeon (US))
John "Wolf" Covington - Drums (ex-Solitude Aeturnus, HYD, Kung Foo Preacher)
Past Perfect
Concept of God Lyrics
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Solitary alone and brazen
Not half a mind
Brought before me unto me
Mocking idolatry
The light of your lies
Waiting to fade
Soon you shall fade
The light of your lies
I will you to fade
The light of your lies
Yes you will fade
Shattered like the pieces of Godly divine
Solitary alone and empty
One with my mind
The once was has gone back beyond
Mocking me no more
Scream for your soul
What have you done?
Pray to your God
You burning inside
What have you done?
Pray to your God
The light of your lies
Waiting to fade
The light of your lies
Soon you shall fade
The light of your lies
I will you to fade
The light of your lies
Yes you will fade
Forgive me a twist of mind gone too far
Empty alone and solitary
Nothing left inside
I cry for you yes up unto you
My sweet lost love
Scream for your soul
What have you done?
Pray to your God
You burning inside
What have you done?
Pray to your God
The lyrics of Concept Of God’s song “Past Perfect” touches upon the themes of loss, regret, and self-reflection. The opening lines of the song describe the singer’s image of dreams, which is both brazen and solitary. The reference to “half a mind” suggests that the image of dreams is not entirely complete or clear. The “mocking idolatry” of the image further implies a sense of dissatisfaction or disillusionment. The singer then addresses the “light of your lies”, which is waiting to fade. This line seems to refer to some kind of deception or betrayal, and the singer wishes for it to disappear.
The second verse of the song continues the theme of loss and emptiness. The singer describes himself as “solitary alone and empty,” suggesting a feeling of isolation and despair. The “shattered pieces of Godly divine” may refer to a loss of faith or a sense of disillusionment with a particular worldview. However, the singer also seems to find a sense of resolution, as the “once was has gone back beyond” and the mocking of the idolatry has ceased.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines “The light of your lies / Waiting to fade / The light of your lies / Soon you shall fade / The light of your lies / I will you to fade / The light of your lies / Yes you will fade”. This repetition reinforces the sense of closure and resolution that the singer seems to be seeking. The final verse contains a surprising twist, as the singer asks for forgiveness for a “twist of mind gone too far”. This suggests some kind of wrongdoing or mistake that the singer deeply regrets. The final lines offer a sense of sadness and longing, as the singer cries out for a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Before me sits my image of dreams
In front of me stands the embodiment of my desires
Solitary alone and brazen
Alone and fearless in my pursuit
Not half a mind
Fully committed to my goal
Brought before me unto me
Presented to me myself
Mocking idolatry
The worship of false gods
The light of your lies
Waiting to fade
The light of your lies
Soon you shall fade
The light of your lies
I will you to fade
The light of your lies
Yes you will fade
The falsehood that surrounds me will eventually disappear, I wish for it to vanish and it will
Shattered like the pieces of Godly divine
Broken into fragments of extraordinary divinity
Solitary alone and empty
Alone and void of substance
One with my mind
United within my thoughts
The once was has gone back beyond
The past is irretrievable
Mocking me no more
No longer ridiculing me
Scream for your soul
What have you done?
Pray to your God
You burning inside
What have you done?
Pray to your God
Reflect on your actions and seek redemption through prayer
Forgive me a twist of mind gone too far
Pardon my excessive deviation from the norm
Empty alone and solitary
Void of companionship and solitary
Nothing left inside
Devoid of any emotions
I cry for you yes up unto you
My sweet lost love
I grieve for the loss of my beloved
Contributed by David F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.