After a few years of building up a new band they made a significant addition. Violinist and keyboard player Casper became a new member and gave a definitive and clear direction of style to the outfit. The band was named Dominia and the style formed itself to a fusion of different influences. These where especially gothic metal and classical music. The combination of diverse elements did not become a mechanical combination of styles, but a character thatto this day defines the music of Dominia.
Besides working with the band, which now also included Papa, a former street fighter, on drums, did the individual skills of Rosa and Casper develop in other areas. Rosa graduated as an actor from St.Petersburg's Academy of theatrical art. Casper finished his classes at the Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatoire.
The growing interest in Dominia in the metal clubs of St.Petersburg was accelerated by Casper joining forces with a second violinist, the experienced musician Kat. They both played at that time in the symphony orchestra of the State Capella of St.Petersburg. Kat joined Dominia after a split up with a previous metal band.
Konsta Byleev of the metal management agency Big Brother Entertainment met Dominia at a live venue. He liked their specific style and he liked the band members. They started their cooperation. At this time in the fall of 2004 did Dominias style go through a change from an alternative βdoom metalβ mode to a more melodic, but rough and heavy music.
The first recordings of Dominia where done in Oulu, in northern Finland in August 2005. The two-track cds was released in November 2005 by UHO Production in Finland. Dominia signed with UHO for future cooperation.
In February of 2006 Dominia started to record their debut album at the Sound Supreme studio in HΓ€meenlinna. Produced by Janne Saksa the forthcoming album, named βDivine Revolutionβ, was recorded during February-June. The album release is in mid-September of 2006.It will be preceded by a cds with two tracks from the album: βThe Darkness of Bright Lifeβ and βWith Pain into Eternityβ and an additional bonus track βCellar Doorβ.
The Beginning
Dominia Lyrics
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End up, where they've just begun
Wait for someone, who hasn't gone
Whose side am I really on?
They aren't in real world anymore
Who haven't returned from war
Not guilty. There is no crime scene
But that's only what you think
I am the messiah
Twilight messiah
My name is fire
That flaming fire
Your god hates lying?
Couldn't keep from smiling
Is it like faith's defying?
Don't you feel like dying?
The clock keeps running slow
Many would have me believe so
Have to strive harder tonight
To keep these soldiers in the fight
Never brought back under control
In part or in a whole
The most vivid dream that I ever had
Is a bomb thrown across the barricade
That was the one who has gone to strengthen envy, set it on fire
Whenever time, whoever would conduct, put end to the unjust warfare
They plead guilty to killing, disintegrating families and friends
Soldiers, mangled crucifixions, hanging over a barbwire fence
Passed into nothingness
We lost at war
The lyrics of Dominia's song The Beginning depict a sense of confusion coupled with a loss of direction. The opening verse of the song speaks of the singer being lost and not knowing whose side they are on. They are waiting for someone who hasn't left, but they also feel like they have just ended up where others have just begun. This could be an allusion to their mental state and their inability to progress in life. The next set of lines reference soldiers who have gone to war and haven't returned. The mention of there being no crime scene suggests that these soldiers have lost their lives.
The chorus of the song is rather cryptic but seems to speak of the singer being a messiah with a name like fire. They question the hypocrisy of God hating lying while also wondering if faith is defying. The chorus ends with an ominous line, "Don't you feel like dying?" which could suggest that the singer is dealing with suicidal thoughts.
The song ends with a reference to the loss of the war. The last verse talks about soldiers being lost and families and friends being disintegrated. The line "Passed into nothingness" could be an allusion to the fact that death is the ultimate end and nothingness. The Beginning appears to be a melancholic song that speaks of loss, confusion, and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
I might speak to no one
It is possible that I end up having no one to speak to.
End up, where they've just begun
The possibility of ending up at the beginning, the starting point.
Wait for someone, who hasn't gone
Waiting for someone who hasn't left yet.
Whose side am I really on?
Questioning one's true allegiance.
They aren't in real world anymore
Referring to those who have died or have gone to war as no longer being in the real world.
Who haven't returned from war
Referring to those who have gone to war and haven't returned.
Not guilty. There is no crime scene
Declaring one's innocence and claiming that there is no evidence of wrongdoing.
But that's only what you think
Suggesting that others may have a different opinion or interpretation of events.
I am the messiah
Claiming to be a savior or redeemer.
Twilight messiah
Appearing to be a redeemer, but with a sense of obscurity or uncertainty.
My name is fire
Identifying oneself with the destructive and transformative nature of fire.
That flaming fire
Emphasizing the powerful and destructive nature of fire.
Your god hates lying?
Asking a rhetorical question about the perceived hypocrisy of religious beliefs.
Couldn't keep from smiling
Feeling a sense of amusement or irony.
Is it like faith's defying?
Suggesting that one's actions or beliefs may contradict or challenge religious or spiritual faith.
Don't you feel like dying?
Asking if others feel a sense of despair or hopelessness.
The clock keeps running slow
Feeling that time is passing slowly or stagnantly.
Many would have me believe so
Suggesting that others may have a different perception of time or reality.
Have to strive harder tonight
Feeling the need to work harder or make more effort.
To keep these soldiers in the fight
Motivating oneself to keep fighting or persevering.
Never brought back under control
Feeling out of control or unable to manage a situation or emotion.
In part or in a whole
Referring to either a partial or complete lack of control or management over a situation or emotion.
The most vivid dream that I ever had
Describing the most memorable or impactful dream one has ever had.
Is a bomb thrown across the barricade
Describing a disturbing or violent dream involving a bomb being thrown over a barrier or blockade.
That was the one who has gone to strengthen envy, set it on fire
Referring to someone who has departed with the intention to create tension, envy or conflict.
Whenever time, whoever would conduct, put end to the unjust warfare
Calling for an end to unjust or unnecessary conflict, regardless of who is leading or when it happens.
They plead guilty to killing, disintegrating families and friends
Referring to those who have committed violent or destructive acts and have caused harm to people's relationships, families and friendships.
Soldiers, mangled crucifixions, hanging over a barbwire fence
Describing a gruesome and violent image of soldiers suffering and dying on a fence lined with barbed wire.
Passed into nothingness
Referring to those who have died or suffered greatly as having disappeared or evaporated into nothingness.
We lost at war
Acknowledging defeat in an armed conflict or struggle.
Writer(s): Anton Rosa
Contributed by Matthew A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.