… Read Full Bio ↴Ian O'Dougherty - vocals, piano, guitar, recording, mixing, producing.
Sean Merrell - drums
Adam Edwards - bass
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Julie Davis and Chris Fogal - additional harmony vocals
Bob Ferbrache - organ, recording, mixing, mastering at Absinthe Studio.
Back to Blackened
Eolian Lyrics
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I thought I would turn could burn from matter into
Either ether a fever or neither
All seemed so all true breakthrough out of this view here
Lower than our untrained plane from matter into
Either ether a fever or neither
All things went out of order all things went out of step
All things went back in order all things went back to blackened
No air no glory story from matter into
Either ether a fever or neither
All things went back to blackened
In "Back to Blackened," Eolian explores a sense of dissatisfaction and a yearning for transformation. The first verse begins with the desire to break free from a limited perspective and soar to new heights. The line "I thought I would turn could burn from matter into" suggests a desire to transcend the physical limitations of the world and embrace something more ethereal or profound.
The lyrics continue with the phrase "Either ether a fever or neither," which can be interpreted as a longing for a transformative experience, whether it be a passionate intensity ("a fever") or a complete detachment from the mundane ("neither"). The singer seeks a breakthrough that would challenge the norms and limitations of their current existence. They yearn for something more authentic and true.
The second verse adds depth to the narrative by highlighting the chaotic nature of existence. The line "All things went out of order all things went out of step" hints at a disarray or disruption that occurred. This disrupts the singer's pursuit of transcendence, suggesting that the path to transformation isn't always straightforward.
However, the lyrics then pivot with the line "All things went back in order all things went back to blackened." This phrase serves as a realization or acceptance that, despite the disarray and longing for change, life ultimately returns to a state of darkness or obscurity. It points to the cyclical nature of existence, where moments of transformation or breakthrough are followed by a return to a familiar but perhaps unsatisfying state.
Finally, the last verse delves into the internal struggle of the singer. The phrase "Mind of mine shatter scatter out of this view here" illustrates a fractured state of mind, a longing to escape from the current perspective. The rejection of "air" and "glory story" suggests a disdain for superficial or empty pursuits, further emphasizing the desire for something deeper and more meaningful.
Ultimately, the lyrics of "Back to Blackened" convey a longing for transformation and authenticity, while acknowledging the cyclical nature of life. The singer yearns for a breakthrough and a departure from the ordinary, but recognizes the inevitability of returning to a darker state. These lyrics speak to the universal human desire for change and a search for meaning in the face of the often chaotic and cyclical nature of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanted to try to fly out of this view here
I desired to attempt escaping from my current perspective
I thought I would turn could burn from matter into
I believed I could transform and transcend the physical realm
Either ether a fever or neither
Either an ethereal state, a passionate obsession, or none of the above
All seemed so all true breakthrough out of this view here
Everything appeared to be a genuine breakthrough to escape from this perspective
Lower than our untrained plane from matter into
On a dimension lower than our limited understanding, transitioning from the physical realm
Either ether a fever or neither
Either an ethereal state, a passionate obsession, or none of the above
All things went out of order all things went out of step
Everything became disordered, everything lost its rhythm and harmony
All things went back in order all things went back to blackened
Everything returned to its proper order, but everything became corrupted and dark
Mind of mine shatter scatter out of this view here
My mental state fractures and disperses, attempting to escape this perspective
No air no glory story from matter into
There is no inspiration, no triumphant tale, when transitioning from the physical realm
Either ether a fever or neither
Either an ethereal state, a passionate obsession, or none of the above
All things went back to blackened
Everything returned to a state of darkness and corruption
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Written by: Ian ODougherty
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