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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Querents
Eidola Lyrics
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Lucid walk through the doorway
To watch her dance along the tapestries
Cascade dreams
But the man who dreamt the dreamer isn't me
Manifest and create
Now everything I ever wanted lies behind the gate
I've yet to find a path that isn't coal
I've been waking up just to see the sun glisten
For the hierophant and fall away
I've waited my whole life and given up my selfish hands
That built this all, to hear you say you know my name
I give my mind to leave you with something
More than psalms and antiquated anecdotes
I give my body to the bedlam of this schema we call transition
To find the origin of our past transgressions
I've been waking up just to see the sun glisten
For the hierophant and fall away
I've waited my whole life and given up my selfish hands
That built this all, to hear you say you know my name
There's wisdom in the water
When you drink it from the grail
The magician's blessed with providence
But a fool can never fail
Your fate can be adjusted
If you have a soul to sell
But if the world is an illusion
Then the empress hides the veil
When elation takes its toll on me
Libration allows my soul to plant a seed
I've been waking up just to help the chariot
Carve a way for every age who plays this game
This game I still choose to play
I'm not waiting my whole life for someone to save me
When I've already saved my self from the dark
I seek the light to find you again
The lyrics of Eidola's song Querents seem to deal with the quest for self-discovery and purpose. The opening lines, "I talk to myself in my sleep/Lucid walk through the doorway" suggest that the singer is engaging in introspection and trying to make sense of their dreams and subconscious. The imagery of "watching her dance along the tapestries/Cascade dreams" evokes a sense of magic and mysticism, a feeling reinforced by the reference to the "hierophant" and the "magician" later in the song.
There seems to be a sense of frustration and longing in the lyrics as well. The lines "Manifest and create/Now everything I ever wanted lies behind the gate/Locked shut, and glistening with gold" suggest that the singer has ambitions that are currently out of reach. The repeated reference to waking up "just to see the sun glisten" and waiting their whole life to hear someone say they know their name reinforces the idea that the singer is seeking validation or recognition.
Line by Line Meaning
I talk to myself in my sleep
I ponder on my thoughts and desires even when I am asleep
Lucid walk through the doorway
I have a clear vision of my goals and purpose in life
To watch her dance along the tapestries
To witness the beauty and grace of life's experiences
Cascade dreams
To have a lot of aspirations and desires that flow continuously
But the man who dreamt the dreamer isn't me
The person who inspired me to dream and aspire is not the same person I am now
Manifest and create
To bring into existence and materialize my aspirations
Now everything I ever wanted lies behind the gate
All my aspirations and desires are attainable, but I need to work hard to achieve them
Locked shut, and glistening with gold
My aspirations may be tempting, but they are also difficult to achieve
I've yet to find a path that isn't coal
I still haven't found an easy and smooth way to achieve my aspirations
I've been waking up just to see the sun glisten
I wake up every day with hope and optimism
For the hierophant and fall away
To gain spiritual guidance and support to overcome challenges and obstacles
I've waited my whole life and given up my selfish hands
That built this all, to hear you say you know my name
I have sacrificed my personal desires and interests to gain recognition and validation from others
I give my mind to leave you with something
More than psalms and antiquated anecdotes
I want to share my wisdom and knowledge with others in a meaningful way
I give my body to the bedlam of this schema we call transition
To find the origin of our past transgressions
I am willing to face the chaos and challenges of life to gain a deeper understanding of my past mistakes and shortcomings
There's wisdom in the water
When you drink it from the grail
There is knowledge and insight to be gained from life's experiences and challenges
The magician's blessed with providence
But a fool can never fail
Those who are wise and knowledgeable are more likely to succeed, while fools are destined to fail
Your fate can be adjusted
If you have a soul to sell
With determination and compromise, you can change your destiny
But if the world is an illusion
Then the empress hides the veil
If everything around us is an illusion, then we cannot trust our senses to perceive the truth
When elation takes its toll on me
Libration allows my soul to plant a seed
When I am overwhelmed with happiness, I try to use it as motivation to achieve my goals
I've been waking up just to help the chariot
Carve a way for every age who plays this game
I wake up every day to make progress towards reaching my goals, knowing that others are going through similar struggles
This game I still choose to play
I'm not waiting my whole life for someone to save me
When I've already saved my self from the dark
I seek the light to find you again
Despite the challenges and obstacles, I am determined to keep working towards my goals and finding the light in life
Contributed by Sarah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnmecker8199
I talk to myself in my sleep
Lucid walk through the doorway
To watch her dance along the tapestries
Cascade dreams
But the man who dreamt the dreamer isn’t me
Manifest and create
Now everything I ever wanted lies behind the gate
Locked shut, and glistening with gold
I've yet to find a path that isn't coal
@123risekenny
Dance Gavin dance has a song called Evaporate which features Andrew Wells. Found this band bc of it.
@blaynebittencourt5076
Same , he fucking killed it in that song.
@djentile7773
He's been there touring rythm guitars for a while now as well.
@chrisruppert8091
Nothing shameful is even better imo.
@voilathecabbage6006
i dunno how music gets better than this
@baphxyz
Some interesting use of the Major Arcana in this song:
- The Sun
- The Hierophant
- The Magician
- The Fool
- The Empress
- The World
- The Chariot
@davelocke7653
This song is currently my favorite from this album, which would make it one of my favorite songs of all time. Not sure if leaving a comment will help in having this show up in suggested videos for other people, but I figure it can't hurt. This song deserves far more love and attention. It's phenomenal
@jonathanarmstrong1756
Most infectious chorus of the year, calling it now.
@Khirna2
Wow. I really like this. Thank you Will for helping bands like this get a start.
@paddy1337
Progressive jazz fusion core