Wounded (1996) helped them attract new fans. Time Lost (1997) was released for a tour with Dream Theater. It had four new tracks and previously unreleased material. Break (1998) was promoted live on stage with Spock's Beard and later with Marillion. These albums marked a departure from their first album.
Juggling 9 or Dropping 10 was released in 2000. Two band members left after the album was finished. Blink of an Eye and Tug of War reinforced the band's status as a serious band. These albums opened the band's road for touring in Germany together with Spock's Beard and the California Guitar Trio. Their live album, Live at Last was released as a double CD and a double DVD set, with over 20 songs some dating back to 1993.
The band, after a long break, recorded a new album titled The Great Divide which was released in 2014.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enchant_(band)
Studio albums
A Blueprint of the World (1993)
Wounded (1996)
Time Lost (1997)
Break (1998)
Juggling 9 Or Dropping 10 (2000)
Blink of an Eye (2002)
Tug of War (2003)
The Great Divide (2014)
My Enemy
Enchant Lyrics
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No risk at all throwing coins into a well
I lust for gold, but shutter at the price
Reward I want, but not the sacrifice
And the target's well with in my sights
But my hands won't release the bow
I've been pulling back on it so long
And I know I have the means
But my will is gone
And I fear I won't succeed so I'm holding on
A life passes by, I watch passively
I'm haunted by time, my enemy
I fear that I'm bound, I fear that I'm free
And haunted by time, my enemy
I'm frozen by the fast approaching night
A dear that stares into oncoming light
It's time for me to come down from the fence
But either side invites a consequence
Waiting for the door to open wide
Waiting for the stones to find their place
The price it never seems to leave my hands
Intentions never help me in the race
And I know I have the means
But my will is gone
And I fear I won't succeed so I'm holding on
A life passes by, I watch passively
I'm haunted by time, my enemy
I fear that I'm bound, I fear that I'm free
And haunted by time, my enemy
So I'm safe within my cozy little shell
No risk at all, just wishing to myself
The price of gold, more than I care to spend
But the cost of life is to chance the consequence
And the target's well with in my sights
But my hands won't release the bow
I've been pulling back on it so long
I've forgotten how to let it go
And I know I have the means
But my will is gone
And I fear I won't succeed so I'm holding on
A life passes by, I watch passively
I'm haunted by time, my enemy
I fear that I'm bound, I fear that I'm free
And haunted by time, my enemy
The lyrics of "My Enemy" by Enchant reveal the struggles of an individual who is stuck in their own comfort zone, hesitant to take risks and make bold decisions, and who is haunted by the passage of time. The song speaks of the singer's inclination towards accumulating wealth and pursuing their goals but being held back by their fears and insecurities. They reminisce about the times they might have had a shot at victory but were unable to give that final push, and how they're terrified of failing once again when presented with another chance.
The song talks about the significance of time and how it can be both a powerful friend and a daunting enemy. The singer is fearful of being bound by time but also scared of being free of it, as both scenarios have their set of obstacles to overcome. In the end, they realize that the cost of not taking risks in life is more expensive than the cost of making mistakes and learning. However, it's hard for them to let go of their fears and take the leap of faith, fearing the consequences that might follow.
Line by Line Meaning
So safe within this cozy little cell
I feel secure in my comfortable existence.
No risk at all throwing coins into a well
I'm hesitant to take chances and simply make meaningless gestures towards my desires.
I lust for gold, but shutter at the price
I desire material wealth, but I'm afraid of the sacrifices I'll have to make to attain it.
Reward I want, but not the sacrifice
I want the benefits of my desires without having to endure any hardships or struggles.
And the target's well with in my sights
I can see what I want and how to get it.
But my hands won't release the bow
I'm unable to take the necessary action to achieve my goals.
I've been pulling back on it so long
I've been hesitant for so long that I've forgotten how to act boldly.
I've forgotten how to let it go
I've lost the ability to take a leap of faith and release my fears.
And I know I have the means
I know I have the resources to reach my goals.
But my will is gone
I lack the determination and resolve to act.
And I fear I won't succeed so I'm holding on
I'm too afraid of failure to take the necessary steps towards success.
A life passes by, I watch passively
I'm letting life pass me by without actively participating in it.
I'm haunted by time, my enemy
I'm fighting against the passage of time, which is limiting my ability to achieve my goals.
I fear that I'm bound, I fear that I'm free
I'm afraid of both the limitations and responsibilities that come with freedom.
I'm frozen by the fast approaching night
I'm paralyzed by the inevitability of change and the unknown future.
A deer that stares into oncoming light
I'm like a deer caught in headlights, unable to move forward or backward.
It's time for me to come down from the fence
It's time for me to stop being indecisive and commit to a path.
But either side invites a consequence
Both choices I face have potential risks and rewards.
Waiting for the door to open wide
I'm waiting for an opportunity to present itself instead of actively seeking one out.
Waiting for the stones to find their place
I'm waiting for things to fall into place on their own, instead of taking control of my own destiny.
The price it never seems to leave my hands
The cost of achieving my desires is always on my mind.
Intentions never help me in the race
Merely having good intentions is not enough to achieve success.
So I'm safe within my cozy little shell
I'm always seeking comfort and security, even if it means not living my life to the fullest.
No risk at all, just wishing to myself
I'm content with merely wishing for my desires, even if they never come to fruition.
The price of gold, more than I care to spend
The cost of achieving my goals is greater than I'm willing to pay.
But the cost of life is to chance the consequence
However, living life to the fullest requires taking risks and accepting the consequences.
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Written by: MICHEL GEIMER, TED LEONARD
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