A few months later, Javier Díez joined the band as a keyboard player. In October 2004, EBONY ARK's first studio album Decoder was released, including 11 tracks peppered with great songs like "Dead Men's Lives", "Searching for an Answer" and "Thorn of Ice". Their blend of hard-hitting metal with a progressive edge and Beatriz's powerful vocals over the top proved to be a winning formula for the metal audience, and they received many plaudits from both press and fans alike. EBONY ARK had started with a bang and deservedly pushed their way to the front in the international metal world.
After touring all over Spain in February 2005, Jorge Sáez and Javier Díez left the band due to their commitments lying elsewhere. Iván (drums) and Diego (synth) joined Ebony Ark and the band became more stable. In June of the same year they shot their first video clip for their single "Thorn of Ice" in their hometown of Madrid.
What followed was a busy time for the band, with concerts and rehearsals mixed with the composition of new songs for their new album. Their first concert outside Spain was on May 4th 2006 supporting the Dutch band EPICA in a very special show in Amsterdam's infamous Paradiso venue. In May they started recording Decoder 2.0 for their new label Transmission Records. Unfortunately Transmission Records went bankrupt before the album could be scheduled and never saw the light of day.
Many bands would buckle under the stress of seeing their hard work go down the pan, but Ebony Ark are stronger than that. They set about finding a new deal, and after negotiations with several labels chose the fast-rising UK-based Ascendance Records as their new home. In April 2008, their long awaited second album, When The City Is Quiet, was finally released.
What A Feeling
Ebony Ark Lyrics
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but a slow glowing dream
that your fear seems to hide
deep inside your mind.
all alone i have cried
silent tears full of pride
in a world made of steel,
made of stone.
well, i hear the music,
close my eyes, feel the rhythm,
wrap around, take a hold
of my heart.
what a feeling.
bein's believin'.
i can have it all, now i'm dancing for my life.
take your passion
and make it happen.
pictures come alive, you can dance right through your life.
now i hear the music,
close my eyes, i am rhythm.
in a flash it takes hold
of my heart.
what a feeling.
bein's believin'.
i can have it all, now i'm dancing for my life.
take your passion
and make it happen.
pictures come alive, now i'm dancing through my life.
what a feeling.
what a feeling i am music now
bein's believin'. i am rhythm now
pictures come alive, you can dance right through your life.
what a feeling. you can really have it all
what a feeling. pictures come alive when i call
i can have it all i can really have it all
have it all pictures come alive when i call
call call call call what a feeling
i can have it all bein's believin
bein's believin' take your passion
make it happen
make it happen what a feeling
what a feeling bein's believin'
The lyrics to Ebony Ark's song "What a Feeling" speak to the power of music and dance as a means of escape and self-expression. The first verse describes a feeling of fear and isolation, represented by a "world made of steel, made of stone." The second verse then introduces the music, which the singer uses to escape and find a sense of freedom and empowerment. They encourage the listener to "take your passion and make it happen" and to dance through life, finding joy and fulfillment in their own self-expression. The repetition of the line "what a feeling" emphasizes this sense of euphoria and elation that comes from music and dance.
Overall, "What a Feeling" is a song about overcoming fear and using music and dance as a means of self-expression and empowerment. It's a powerful anthem that speaks to the universal language of music and the way it can bring people together and help us transcend our worries and troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
first when there's nothing
At the beginning, when there is nothing to hold onto
but a slow glowing dream
Only a faint, glimmering dream in your mind
that your fear seems to hide
A dream that your fear tries to keep hidden
deep inside your mind.
Buried deep within your thoughts
all alone i have cried
You have cried alone in pain and frustration
silent tears full of pride
Your tears are silent, yet filled with a sense of self-worth
in a world made of steel,
You live in a cold, unfeeling world
made of stone.
Where emotions are hard and unyielding
well, i hear the music,
But then you hear the music
close my eyes, feel the rhythm,
You close your eyes and feel the beat
wrap around, take a hold
It envelops you and takes hold
of my heart.
Captivating your heart and soul
what a feeling.
It's an incredible feeling
bein's believin'.
Believing in yourself is key
i can have it all, now i'm dancing for my life.
You can achieve anything and now you're dancing with all your might
take your passion
Find your passion
and make it happen.
Make it a reality
pictures come alive, you can dance right through your life.
Your dreams come to life, and you can live your life to the fullest through dance
now i hear the music,
Now the music is always with you
close my eyes, i am rhythm.
You close your eyes and become one with the rhythm
in a flash it takes hold
It takes over you in an instant
of my heart.
And captures your heart once again
what a feeling.
It's still an incredible feeling
bein's believin'.
And believing in yourself is still the key
i can have it all, now i'm dancing for my life.
You can still achieve anything and now you're still dancing with all your might
take your passion
You still need to find your passion
and make it happen.
But it's still important to make it a reality
pictures come alive, now i'm dancing through my life.
Your dreams still come to life, and you're still dancing through your life
what a feeling.
And that feeling will always be incredible
what a feeling i am music now
It's become a part of you, you are the music
bein's believin'. i am rhythm now
Believing in yourself means you are the rhythm now
pictures come alive, you can dance right through your life.
Your dreams still come to life, and you still live your life to the fullest through dance
what a feeling. you can really have it all
You can truly achieve anything
what a feeling. pictures come alive when i call
Your dreams come to life whenever you call out for them
i can have it all i can really have it all
You can really achieve anything you put your mind to
have it all pictures come alive when i call
Your dreams still come to life whenever you call for them
call call call call what a feeling
That incredible feeling always comes back to you
i can have it all bein's believin
Believing in yourself means you can achieve anything
bein's believin' take your passion
Believing in yourself is key, but you still need to find your passion
make it happen
And then make it a reality
make it happen what a feeling
Making your dreams come true is an incredible feeling
what a feeling bein's believin'
Believing in yourself leads to an incredible feeling
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Roibeard Keltdevangel
Amazing, awesome cover! Absolutely one of the two best ones of this song (the other being by Edge Of Forever). The choir is fabulous as well!
Ben Faser
Love the guitar rip at the beginning!
Semaan Nader
...that voice! ____
Massie TM
That girl has very good voice... ;))))
Daniel Raines
awesome!!!
HECTOR AYALA
WOW!!! <3
Emma Tempest
amazing coveeeeeeeeer
Jørgen Clevin
Not bad. Not bad at all. But Edge Of Forever has taken the choros a step further. Still a really good good metal cover. :)
Paulo Menezes
metal is gooooouuuuuuhhhhhddddd!!!!!!!
Jealousy band
holy shit...