Main line-up
Jukka Vuorinen - vocals, guitars, keyboards
Jani Kakko - guitars
Mikko Laine - drums
Discography:
1992 - Cosmos Silence (demo)
1992 - Whispers from Depth (demo)
1993 - Ebonies (EP)
1995 - Wisdom Floats
1996 - Fall Dark Waters
1997 - Breathing the Blue (EP)
Once
Decoryah Lyrics
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lost in the ruins of agony
They told me I was the one
who veiled the stars and the sun
I am trembling and I bleed
Only silence could see my pain and agony
I never seen the things you've done
I never wanted to feel growing misery
I never thought my life was weak
sunk in the rivers of agony
They told me I am not the one
who shines like the bursting Sun
I see voices rising from silence
The lyrics to Decoryah's song "Once" seem to be about a person who feels weak and unheard, yet has been given the responsibility of covering up and hiding something important - "the stars and the sun". The sense of loneliness and pain is emphasized through lines such as "Only silence could see my pain and agony" and "I am trembling and I bleed". The singer seems to have realized that they do not have the strength to continue on the path they have been assigned, as they admit to never wanting to feel "growing misery". The song culminates with the singer recognizing their own insignificance compared to the collective "voices rising from silence".
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle for identity and purpose, and the difficulties and isolation one can feel when they are expected to fill a certain role that may not align with their true desires and talents.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought my voice was weak
I never believed that my ability to speak up and be heard was lacking
lost in the ruins of agony
however, I often found myself overwhelmed and consumed by pain and suffering
They told me I was the one
Those around me praised me and said that I had a significant impact
who veiled the stars and the sun
Suggesting that I held great power, enough to obscure even celestial bodies
I am trembling and I bleed
Despite the recognition, I still feel weak and vulnerable
Only silence could see my pain and agony
These feelings were often hidden from others, only revealed in moments of solitude
I never thought I ought to run
I never felt the need to escape from anything
I never seen the things you've done
However, I now realize that I was ignorant to the actions and intentions of those around me
I never wanted to feel growing misery
I never desired to experience the gradual worsening of my suffering
I never thought my life was weak
Similar to my voice, I never believed that my life lacked strength or significance
sunk in the rivers of agony
But again, I found myself drowning in a sea of pain and sadness
They told me I am not the one
Contrary to earlier praise, I am now being told that I am not the one with great power or influence
who shines like the bursting Sun
Those around me are now attributing this quality to someone else
I see voices rising from silence
Despite all the confusion and pain, I can now see the hope and potential for positive change
Contributed by Cooper R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@justalowlyghost331
E T E R N O !
@a.van_gaard5977
A true gem, the whole EP.
@luigitedde3261
love it.