1) Eldritch are an Ita… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with the name Eldritch:
1) Eldritch are an Italian progressive metal band who have been around since the early/mid 1990's. Their sound could be described as a blend of new metal with the technique and dynamics of the old-skool disciplines.
Having started out with a predominantly progressive sound - their 1998 "El Nino" release is considered essential listening to any rock/metal fan.
Not one to repeat themselves, their sound is fresh and evolves with each new release within the metal context, losing none of the heaviness.
2) Eldritch are a Japanese thrash metal band who have been around since the late 80's. They released their sole full-lenght album entitled "Blood Breed Calls My Name" in 1993.
Come To Life
Eldritch Lyrics
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Fate has been odd to me putting tons all over my back
Too many times I've said: "I guess it's time to go"
But when you came to me I felt a heat in my soul
I've found a reason
As time goes by
I've found my season... to live
There ain't no time for me to get away from this trap
I've tried so hard to see if you could show the fuckin' track
Too many times I've said: "Why am I still here?"
But as you came to me the situation is clear
I've found a reason
As time goes by
I've found my season... to live
AND WHEN I'LL COME TO LIFE
I'LL SEE THE LIGHT INTO YOUR EYES
AND WHEN I'LL TURN BACK TIME
I'LL TRY TO CHANGE THE ROAD OF LIFE
The song "Come to Life" by Eldritch speaks about a person's struggle to find meaning in life when things seem difficult and overwhelming. The opening lines, "If life is good to me I think I could turn back, fate has been odd to me putting tons all over my back" alludes to the challenges and struggles that the singer has faced in life. They have felt burdened by the weight of their circumstances and have contemplated giving up.
However, the song takes a turn when the singer talks about someone who has come into their life and reignited a spark inside them, "But when you came to me I felt a heat in my soul." This person has given the singer a reason to keep going, to keep living. The singer says, "I've found a reason, as time goes by, I've found my season... to live." This person has helped the singer find purpose and meaning in their life, and they are grateful for that.
The last lines of the song, "AND WHEN I'LL COME TO LIFE, I'LL SEE THE LIGHT INTO YOUR EYES, AND WHEN I'LL TURN BACK TIME, I'LL TRY TO CHANGE THE ROAD OF LIFE," indicate that the singer hopes to make changes in their life with the help of this person. They want to make things right, to change the direction of their life, and to do it all with this person by their side.
Overall, "Come to Life" is a song about the struggles of life and how having someone to lean on can make a world of difference. It speaks to the human need for purpose and meaning, and how we can find it in unexpected places.
Line by Line Meaning
If life is good to me I think I could turn back
If things were better for me, I'd want to go back to a previous stage in my life
Fate has been odd to me putting tons all over my back
Life has been challenging for me, with many burdens to carry
Too many times I've said: "I guess it's time to go"
I have contemplated giving up and leaving this life behind many times before
But when you came to me I felt a heat in my soul
Meeting you gave me a renewed sense of hope and passion
There ain't no time for me to get away from this trap
I feel stuck and unable to escape my difficult circumstances
I've tried so hard to see if you could show the fuckin' track
I've looked to you for guidance in finding a way out of my struggles
Too many times I've said: "Why am I still here?"
I've frequently questioned why I am still alive and enduring these challenges
But as you came to me the situation is clear
Your arrival has given me clarity and purpose
AND WHEN I'LL COME TO LIFE
When I finally feel truly alive
I'LL SEE THE LIGHT INTO YOUR EYES
I will see the brilliance and strength within you
AND WHEN I'LL TURN BACK TIME
If only I could go back in time
I'LL TRY TO CHANGE THE ROAD OF LIFE
I would attempt to alter the path that led me to this point in my life
Contributed by Lily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.