Invoking names like Dance Gavin Dance, Russian Circles, and the Dear Hunter, Eidola was founded in 2011 by Andrew Michael Wells (vocals), Brandon Bascom (guitar, vocals), James Johnson (bass), Matthew Dommer (guitar, vocals), and Matthew Hansen (drums). The band self-released its 2012 debut album, The Great Glass Elephant. Two years later the group inked a deal with Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Will Swan's indie label Blue Swan Records and issued Degeneraterra. In early 2017 they dropped the single "Amplissimus Machina" ahead of the arrival of their third studio long-player, To Speak, to Listen, which featured guest spots from Joey Lancaster, ex-A Lot Like Birds bassist Matthew Coate, and saxophonist Nicholas Pope. Guitarist Brandon Bascom left the fold shortly after the album's release and was replaced by Sergio Medina. In 2021, Eidola unveiled the fiery "Counterfeit Shines," their first new single in four years. It appeared on their fourth full-length effort, 2021's Rise-issued The Architect. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi
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Omega: Third Temple
Eidola Lyrics
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All of your children sit and wonder,
"where have you been?"
We came here for the sound
to overcome the shaking ground beneath my feet.
Buried under the soil to expand.
Rebuild the monument lost in sand.
"To those of you desperately searching for the end,
you'll search forever in the dark.
To those of you eager to begin again,
your eager eyes won't tell life and death apart."
It's time to wake up.
Dreamer, you're not listening,
all of your children wane and wander.
Where have you been?
We want the cure to everything we can't afford.
This life is not enough for us. We want eternity and more.
To play God in a metaphor.
"Oh, you restless ungrateful,
when will you learn?
You manifest the construct.
You only borrow what you earn.
The temple that you seek, it isn't mine
(then let it burn, we'll cast our stones aside)
I've given you the tools of grand design.
(overgrown thoughts of our demise)
The nature of the gift is astringent.
(trading faiths, empire's remorse)
The complex of ascent is contingent.
(ends of time, redesign recourse)
But this world that you've created deals in murder and deceit.
Where profit margins far outweigh the death toll of defeat.
And your leaders have abandoned every shred of moral code,
the reflexatory impulse of a planet growing cold.
So if life is an illusion,
and death is just a door,
then we must come to the conclusion
that we don't know what's in store.
And that answer begs the question
"well, what is it you believe?"
but existence is subjective, you only know what you receive.
I will write this down on paper so that I can sound it out.
Document a conscious function we can't afford to go without.
If feeling is believing you cannot hold it with your fists.
But if you need to know the answers, then let me ask you this.
"When you pass away
will you leave behind your mistakes?
Will you move onto unconscious bliss,
or dissipate in the abyss,
based on decisions that you made?"
Well I know you won't find me there.
We've shaped the earth., our brothers come to call.
Trace your roots, strengthen your resolve.
Where is our resolve?
credits
from Degeneraterra, released 05 May 2015
The lyrics of Eidola's song Omega: Third Temple are open to interpretation, as is the case with many concept-driven progressive rock songs. The song begins with an address to a "dreamer," possibly a metaphor for a higher power or a creator figure, that asks if they are listening to the cries of humanity. The children of the dreamer are lost and searching for answers, wondering where their creator has been.
The second verse speaks to humanity's search for meaning and eternal life, hoping for a cure to all ailments and seeking to "play God in a metaphor." This verse could be a commentary on the pursuit of technological progress and the dangers of unchecked ambition.
The final verse is a reflection on the current state of the world, with leaders who have abandoned moral principles and created a society that values profit over human life. The lyrics suggest that existence is subjective and that no one knows what lies beyond death. The song ends with a call to action to trace our roots and find strength in ourselves to shape the earth and make a better world.
Overall, the lyrics of Omega: Third Temple seem to grapple with big questions of humanity's purpose, the search for meaning and a higher power, and the dangers of unchecked ambition and moral decay. The use of poetic language and metaphors creates a sense of depth and complexity to the song's themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreamer, are you listening?
The audience is asked if they are paying attention to the message of the song.
All of your children sit and wonder,
where have you been?
The people who are supposed to protect and guide us have left us wondering where they are and what they are doing.
We came here for the sound
to overcome the shaking ground beneath my feet.
Buried under the soil to expand.
Rebuild the monument lost in sand.
Restore the balance to the land.
We are here to bring about change and restore balance to a world that is in turmoil.
"To those of you desperately searching for the end,
you'll search forever in the dark.
To those of you eager to begin again,
your eager eyes won't tell life and death apart."
It's time to wake up.
Some people are so focused on the end that they miss out on the present, while others are so desperate to start over that they don't fully understand the consequences of their actions. It's time to snap out of it and face reality.
Dreamer, you're not listening,
all of your children wane and wander.
Where have you been?
Once again, the people who are in positions of power are not paying attention to what is going on around them.
We want the cure to everything we can't afford.
This life is not enough for us. We want eternity and more.
To play God in a metaphor.
People are always looking for a way to cheat death and live forever, even if it means playing God in the process.
"Oh, you restless ungrateful,
when will you learn?
You manifest the construct.
You only borrow what you earn.
The temple that you seek, it isn't mine
(then let it burn, we'll cast our stones aside)
I've given you the tools of grand design.
(overgrown thoughts of our demise)
The nature of the gift is astringent.
(trading faiths, empire's remorse)
The complex of ascent is contingent.
(ends of time, redesign recourse)"
People need to learn to appreciate what they have and stop taking things for granted. They have all the tools they need to create a better world and need to stop blaming others for their problems. The quest for power and control has consequences.
"But this world that you've created deals in murder and deceit.
Where profit margins far outweigh the death toll of defeat.
And your leaders have abandoned every shred of moral code,
the reflexatory impulse of a planet growing cold."
The world has become a place where people will do anything for money, even if it means hurting others. Leaders have lost sight of what is right and have turned a blind eye to the problems that face their society.
"So if life is an illusion,
and death is just a door,
then we must come to the conclusion
that we don't know what's in store.
And that answer begs the question
"well, what is it you believe?"
but existence is subjective, you only know what you receive."
I will write this down on paper so that I can sound it out.
Document a conscious function we can't afford to go without.
If feeling is believing you cannot hold it with your fists.
But if you need to know the answers, then let me ask you this."
We don't really know what comes after life, and so we need to focus on the present instead of worrying about what may or may not happen. We need to be in touch with our emotions and understand that sometimes it's not possible to rationalize everything. We must document our experiences and emotions so that we can better understand ourselves and what we need to do to move forward.
"When you pass away
will you leave behind your mistakes?
Will you move onto unconscious bliss,
or dissipate in the abyss,
based on decisions that you made?"
Well I know you won't find me there.
When we die, we won't be able to undo the things we've done, so it's important to make the right decisions while we're alive. The artist knows that they won't be remembered for their mistakes because they plan to do better.
We've shaped the earth., our brothers come to call.
Trace your roots, strengthen your resolve.
Where is our resolve?
We have a duty to protect the earth and its inhabitants. We need to understand where we came from and what our responsibilities are. We need to show more determination and commitment to making the world a better place.
Contributed by Maria S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.