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)
Pure
Enchant Lyrics
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And see a full and swollen moon
Resplendent in a stormy sky
I look through your gaze, its source is pure and uncorrupted
And see a wilderness of dunes, untouched,uninterrupted
Pessimis protects me
Limp hope won't let me down
It unties the knots and turns me around
I swear,I won't unravel this time...
I banish "too good to be true" from my mind
I'm steeled in my resolve by this gem I never thought I'd find
The echoes of your laughter fall upon me,like the calming rain
They intimate a surreal world,smooth-surfaced and free of stain
Pessimis protects me
Limp hope won't let me down
Still i lust for the pure
It unties the knots and turns me around
I swear,I won't unravel this time...
Your gaze's source is uncorrupted...Pure
Dunes untouched,uninterrupted...Pure
I'm steeled in my resolve by this gem I never thought I'd find
Echoes of your laughter falling down on me
Like the calming rain...
Pessimis protects me
Limp hope won't let me down
Still i lust for the pure
It unties the knots and turns me around
I swear,I won't unravel this time...
for Mike|Portnoy
The song "Pure" by Enchant reflects on the feeling of finding something or someone that is truly pure and uncorrupted. The lyrics are vividly descriptive, using metaphors to paint a picture of a stormy sky with a full moon, and a wilderness of untouched dunes. The singer's perspective is from the eyes of someone in awe of that rare discovery, looking through "your gaze" and seeing the pure source that "unties the knots and turns me around." The singer is convinced it's not just a fleeting moment of hope, but is "steeled in my resolve by this gem I never thought I'd find."
The song also touches upon the singer's embrace of pessimism as a means of self-protection, a coping mechanism that's been learned from past disappointments. Despite this, the singer refuses to be jaded by cynicism and instead clings to the idea of purity, something that continues to be a driving force in their life.
Overall, "Pure" is a beautifully crafted song with intricate lyrics that delve deep into the complexities of human emotion. It showcases Enchant's ability to create a rich narrative in their music and is sure to resonate with those who have struggled to find purity in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I look into a sea of blue in your eyes
Looking deep into your eyes, I see a beautiful image of a full and swollen moon in a stormy sky.
And see a full and swollen moon
Through your gaze, I can see a landscape of untouched, uninterrupted dunes.
Resplendent in a stormy sky
The moon in your eyes shines bright despite the turbulent and stormy environment.
I look through your gaze, its source is pure and uncorrupted
I see through your pure and uncorrupted perspective, which is not influenced by any external factors.
And see a wilderness of dunes, untouched, uninterrupted
Through your pure perspective, I can see a vast and untouched desert landscape.
Pessimis protects me
My pessimistic nature shields and protects me from potential disappointments and failures.
Limp hope won't let me down
Although my hope may be weak, it never lets me down.
Still I lust for the pure
My desire for purity is stronger than my pessimism and weak hope.
It unties the knots and turns me around
The purity I seek has the ability to untangle any complications and change my perspective.
I swear, I won't unravel this time...
I am determined to not let my pessimism and weak hope take over this time.
I banish 'too good to be true' from my mind
I refuse to let my pessimism make me doubt the validity of what I am experiencing.
I'm steeled in my resolve by this gem I never thought I'd find
I am strengthened by the purity I have found in this unexpected discovery.
The echoes of your laughter fall upon me, like the calming rain
Your laughter has a soothing effect on me, like the sound of peaceful rain.
They intimate a surreal world, smooth-surfaced and free of stain
This experience with you feels like entering a perfect and pure world, without any blemishes or impurities.
Your gaze's source is uncorrupted...Pure
Your pure perspective is the source of your gaze.
Dunes untouched, uninterrupted...Pure
The untouched desert landscape visible through your pure perspective is also pure and pristine.
Echoes of your laughter falling down on me
Like the calming rain...
Your laughter continues to have a calming effect on me, like a gentle and soothing rain.
I swear, I won't unravel this time...
Once again, I am determined to not let my pessimism and weak hope deter me from this experience of purity.
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Written by: ERNESTO MITCHELL, PAUL MITCHELL
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