Their mus… Read Full Bio ↴"Drifting Sun" are a UK-based progressive rock studio project.
Their music has been described as dramatic, theatrical, & atmospheric, in the true style of progressive rock giants.
Originally called "Drama" (and having had to rename themselves after finding out another band was using the same name!), the band dates back to the early 90’s when Keyboardist/Composer Pat Sanders left his native France to plant roots in England with Bass Player Manu Sibona.
Pat had already composed some early material for the project, and joined forces with American Vocalist/Lyricist Rafe Pomeroy soon after his move to the UK.
Together, they crafted some of the songs that are part of Drifting Sun’s first album.
In 1994, DS cut four numbers in a London Studio. The recording was sent to French Progressive Rock label Muséa while Pat was touring in Canada with another group. The demo received a positive response from Muséa, and a distribution deal with their parent Hard Rock label Brennus led to the making of Drifting Sun’s eponymous s/t debut CD, released in December 1996 to positive reviews from across the globe.
Following the release of their first record, Drifting Sun decided to carry on as an Indie band.
Pat also set out to pump new blood into the group, resulting in drastic line-up changes within Drifting Sun.
In 1997 he met Drummer Tobin Bryant, who was recruited through a former member of the band. Tobin introduced the band to Guitarist John Spearman. All that was left was the addition of a new Frontman. Quite by sheer coincidence, another American answered the call. Vocalist and Lyricist Chris Martini, a transplant from Rhode Island, was up to the job.
Now the line-up was complete and the path was clear for the events to follow. The group began writing and recording material for their second helping, aptly titled "On The Rebound", which was released in the fall of 1998.
After taking a long break from the music business during which time he pursued other interests, Pat decided to revamp his project, and is now armed with a brand new line up. Drifting Sun (Mark 3!) have just completed the recording of their third opus: "Trip The Life Fantastic" is a brand new and exciting album carved in Drifting Sun’s unmistakable vein, a rich and varied offering which is now available on their website as a digital download, along with the rest of their catalogue.
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Twilight
Drifting Sun Lyrics
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There was nothing else to see
In the beginning there was dark
Welcome to the start of a life of incertitude
Doubtfulness clouding your eyes
Tremble in your heart, and a conscience of iron and
Water together inside
Waking up
Sun in the morning it comes and
Lights up a warning telling
Nobody and everyone
There′s a new beginning comes the sun
But thе shadow of the darkness begins to
Creep across thе morning telling
Everyone and Anyone
There's a ending just behind the sun
Twilight is where we find the truth
Hand in hand with shadows
The light for all to see
Place for all a place for none a place for
Everything you ever thought was True, but
Then you looked and it was Nothing that you
Ever knew became a Lie to take your
Breath from you but still you Fight to find the
Truth behind the Darkness holds the light
Illuminates Illuminates the sky
Twilight is where we find the truth
Hand in hand with shadows
The light for all to see
Twilight drifting over every sensation
Nothing to stop me rising
Nothing to stop me sinking down
Only my own hesitations
Could it be a chance to make it better again
Could it be a chance to make it living hell
Trapped on neither side
Trapped on the other side
Could it be a chance to make it through again
Could it be a chance to make it better again
Could it be a chance to make it living hell
Trapped on neither side
Trapped on the other side
Could it be a chance to make it through again
Look beyond your endless Twilight
To see the dawn beyond
To see the dawn beyond
Wake to start the day
Look beyond the endless twilight
To see the night beyond
To see the night beyond
Sleep your life away
See the dawn beyond
See the night beyond
Give me peace
No peace can be had in this twilight
Give me peace
Your peace is denied in this twilight
Give me peace
No peace to be had in this twilight
Give me peace
Look beyond your endless Twilight
To see the dawn beyond
To see the dawn beyond
Wake to start the day
Look beyond the endless twilight
To see the night beyond
To see the night beyond
Sleep your life away
Look beyond your endless Twilight
To see the dawn beyond
To see the dawn beyond
Wake to start the day
Look beyond your endless Twilight
Look beyond your endless Twilight
Look beyond your endless Twilight
The song "Twilight" by Drifting Sun begins with the lyrics "In the beginning there was dark, there was nothing else to see" which sets the tone for the song. This line represents the start of a journey into the unknown, where the storyteller is uncertain about what lies ahead. The next line, "Welcome to the start of a life of incertitude, doubtfulness clouding your eyes" further emphasizes the idea that the journey is full of uncertainties, and the individual is unsure about what to expect.
The line "Twilight is where we find the truth, hand in hand with shadows, the light for all to see" refers to the idea that it is in the times of darkness or uncertainty when we can truly see things clearly. Just like at twilight when the sun is setting, and the shadows start to appear, it is in those moments when we can see the truth of things more clearly. The song highlights the need to look beyond the current situation, beyond the endless twilight, to see the dawn or the night beyond.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a journey into the unknown, where the individual is faced with uncertainty, doubtfulness, and darkness. But it also suggests that it is in those moments where the truth can be found, and we can discover what we are truly made of.
Line by Line Meaning
In the beginning there was dark
The start of a life of uncertainty and doubt, with a trembling heart and a strong sense of morality.
Welcome to the start of a life of incertitude
Life is full of doubt and ambiguity, leaving one with a heavy heart and strong values.
Sun in the morning it comes and
The sun signifies a new day, bringing with it the possibility of new beginnings.
Lights up a warning telling
Although the sun provides light, it also brings awareness of impending darkness.
Nobody and everyone
The sun affects everyone equally, regardless of their individual circumstances.
There's a new beginning comes the sun
The sunrise brings with it the possibility of a fresh start.
But the shadow of the darkness begins to
Despite the sun's promising light, the darkness still creeps in, casting shadows on any hope for new beginnings.
Creep across the morning telling
Even in the light of day, darkness can still take hold.
Everyone and anyone
The darkness affects all, with no exceptions.
There's a ending just behind the sun
Despite any glimmers of hope, there is always an eventual end lurking in the shadows.
Twilight is where we find the truth
In the in-between moments, when light and dark blend, is where hidden truths can be found.
Hand in hand with shadows
The truth is often obscured by darkness or ambiguity.
The light for all to see
Despite its difficult-to-find nature, the truth is eventually revealed for everyone to see.
Place for all a place for none a place for
Twilight is a confusing, ambiguous space with no clear path for anyone to follow.
Everything you ever thought was True, but
Everything one thought they knew and trusted is called into question in the twilight space.
Then you looked and it was Nothing that you
Upon closer inspection, everything that seemed trustworthy is revealed to be false.
Ever knew became a Lie to take your
The lies one has believed in are meant to harm and deceive.
Breath from you but still you Fight to find the
Despite the harm caused by lies, the search for the truth continues with perseverance.
Truth behind the Darkness holds the light
The hidden truth can illuminate the darkness and make it clear.
Illuminates Illuminates the sky
The truth can bring clarity to previously confusing and ambiguous situations.
Twilight drifting over every sensation
In the space between light and dark, every feeling becomes more nebulous and harder to define.
Nothing to stop me rising
There is no clear path for how one should proceed in the twilight, leaving limitless possibilities.
Nothing to stop me sinking down
The endless opportunities and ambiguity can be overwhelming and lead to despair.
Only my own hesitations
One's own doubts and fears can act as the greatest hindrances in their journey through the twilight.
Could it be a chance to make it better again
Despite the confusion and ambiguity, there is still the possibility that the twilight brings with it an opportunity to make things right.
Could it be a chance to make it living hell
However, the opposite is also true, and the twilight could lead to things becoming even worse.
Trapped on neither side
The twilight's limbo state keeps one from progressing fully towards either hope or despair.
Trapped on the other side
One can also become mired in darkness and a lack of progress, barred from embracing the light beyond twilight.
Could it be a chance to make it through again
Despite these challenges, there is still hope that one can push past the confusion and move onto a solution beyond the twilight.
Look beyond your endless Twilight
One must push past the confusion of the twilight into a clearer, definitive state.
To see the dawn beyond
By progressing past the twilight, one can find the promise of a new day.
Wake to start the day
Embrace the new day with hope and a determination to move forward.
Sleep your life away
If stuck in the murky depths of twilight, one can be trapped in the limbo of never moving forward or reaching new beginnings.
Give me peace
As the confusion of twilight overwhelms, one may desperately seek the peace that clarity can provide.
No peace can be had in this twilight
However, true peace and clarity can't be found in the ambiguous, confusing state of twilight.
Your peace is denied in this twilight
Any peace one finds in twilight is fleeting and easily snuffed out or refuted by the ambiguity of the space.
Look beyond the endless twilight
Push past the confusion of the twilight space into a place of clarity.
Writer(s): Sun Ra
Contributed by Kaylee A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.