Chris Balay - Vocals
Julian Rodriguez - Guitar
Brian McGraw - Bass
Ben Kazenoff - Drums
2. Sludge/crust band from Portland, Oregon. (Changed name to Bastard Feast in 2013)
Odeon
Elitist Lyrics
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Is this the road you walk upon, can you believe?
Hold on tight, never let go, let me be your guide
Don't drift away, hold on, let me save you now
Dreams are for dreamers and hopes are for the hopeless
Drift away and find your place
Take advice and find the way
Make me proud, stand your ground
Hold back your temptations
Don't be the keeper of secrets
If you only knew whats in store for you
One thought after another, let me be your guide
Im only going to follow through one last time
Hold back your temptations
Don't be the keeper of secrets
Don't be a coward, be one with yourself
Take life in
Don't be a coward, be one with yourself
Take life in
In "Odeon" by Elitist, the singer is urging someone to look into their eyes and realize who they truly are. They question if the person is on the right path and if they believe in their current trajectory. The singer is asking this individual to hold on tight and let them guide them towards what they see as the correct path. The phrase "dreams are for dreamers and hopes are for the hopeless" seems cynical at first glance, but can be interpreted as the singer wanting the person to take action and make their dreams a reality rather than just hoping for things to change.
As the song continues, the singer implores the person to not give into their temptations or become a keeper of secrets. They want the person to understand what is in store for them and to trust them as their guide. The repetition of "don't be a coward, be one with yourself" is a powerful message to the listener to not back down from what they want in life and to be true to themselves.
Overall, "Odeon" is a song about personal growth and self-discovery. The singer takes on the role of a mentor or guide, encouraging the person to find their own path and to not let fear or doubt hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Look into my eyes and tell me what you see
I want you to pay attention to me and truly look at me while answering what you think about me
Is this the road you walk upon, can you believe?
Are you confident about your path and yourself?
Hold on tight, never let go, let me be your guide
Trust me and follow me blindly, I will be your mentor.
Don't drift away, hold on, let me save you now
Don't lose focus, let me rescue you, and we will do it together.
Dreams are for dreamers and hopes are for the hopeless
This is reality; only those who are hopeless daydream and have high hopes.
Drift away and find your place
Be free from the burdens and search for where you belong.
Take advice and find the way
Follow my lead and learn from me.
Tell me you are here to stay
Promise me that you will remain with me for a while.
Make me proud, stand your ground
I expect you to make me feel accomplished and unwavering in your own beliefs.
Hold back your temptations
Don't give in to temptation-type weaknesses.
Don't be the keeper of secrets
Don't hide secrets from me or anyone.
If you only knew whats in store for you
If only you truly understood the consequences of your actions.
One thought after another, let me be your guide
Don't get overwhelmed with thoughts; let me help you navigate them.
I'm only going to follow through one last time
I'll help you one final time, so let's make it count.
Don't be a coward, be one with yourself
Be brave and acknowledge your true self.
Take life in
Embrace life and its challenges.
Don't be a coward, be one with yourself
Don't back down; stay confident in who you are.
Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.