They released their debut album entitled "No One's Words" in August 2008,
the producer is Steven Wilson, also features Daniel Gildenlöw as a guest singer and Petronella Nettermalm, from Paatos, singing on one track.
Real
Ephrat Lyrics
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Maybe I'll just say how it began
In the quiet of night, when the clouds ceased to rain
A baby was born at the infirmary
Its very existence when something that wasn't meant to be
Maybe his mother already knew
She hoped they were wrong but felt it was true
(That sounds like fun)
Maybe I'll try a different one
(It's not) Going anywhere
(It's not) Going anywhere
Let me start again
(Let's start) Let me start again
Let me
Don't be afraid
Don't get angry
The story is there but it's still unclear
Where would it go?
Don't let it get you down
It's all in my mind you'll see
Don't be afraid
Don't get angry
The story is there in my head
I'll try this instead
Let's see
Attempt #2
Long ago but not far away from here
A sick old lay down on his death bed
Mumbling words that seem to make no sense
I promised them that I'll try to open the door
Bring them back and change their faith
Weeks has passed and death knocked upon his door
"I'm not here" he said, trying to sound credible
I was sent to take you many years ago
You didn't take me then and you can't take me now
That mistake I'll rectify
Freeze time no one can stop destiny
Hold your breath lad I'll make sure you'll go through what was meant to be
Freeze time no one can stop destiny
Grab a sit now you're about to witness something that you have never seen in all of your life
Maybe I'll pick up where we've left
A little boy became a man
Cheating faith and destiny
It's not the way it was meant to be
Attempt #3
Stand up, the child that cheated destiny
You were not supposed to be in here, yeah
But it's not, not your fault
Real
The path you tread is not paved yet
Think how limitless it just could be
And don't be scared of it all
Stand up, the child that cheated destiny
You can stop so many things from happening
Can create and destroy
Real
The path your tread is not paved yet
He doesn't know of your existence
Does not see what you do
Help us all open the door
You're the one we've been waiting for
Help us all escape from these walls
Help us see the light of day
All of the souls that are lost
All the souls he had forgotten
Wait for you to open the doors
Maybe I'll just stop it here
Let you both sleep while I wonder
What ever happened to him?
And to all the promises he made to them
Did he set them all free?
The song "Real" by Ephrat is a powerful and thought-provoking piece that describes the idea of destiny and the power of free will. The lyrics are most likely about a person who was born under difficult circumstances or faced great challenges early in life. The first verse suggests that a child was born in a hospital and was not supposed to survive according to the doctors, who gave a grim prognosis. The singer ponders whether maybe the mother already knew about the fate of the child. But the second verse takes a different direction and describes an old man facing death who refuses to accept his fate and instead challenges destiny by declaring "I'm not here." These are two opposites, the powerlessness of a newborn who has no say in their destiny, and the rebelliousness and determination of an old man trying to cheat his fate.
The chorus of "Real" emphasizes the theme of destiny and uncertainty in life. The repeated phrase "it's not going anywhere" may imply that destiny or the predetermined path is inevitable and unchangeable. But the line, "let me start again," suggests that we have the power to make changes and create our own path in life. The second time the chorus is sung, the phrase changes to "let's start," which emphasizes the idea of taking action and making choices.
The final verse provides a call to action for the listener. The child who cheated destiny is now standing up and being asked to help others open the door and escape from their walls. The souls that have been forgotten wait for this person to create and destroy, to make a difference in the world. However, there is no clear indication of what happens to this person in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'll just say how it began
I will start telling you the story
In the quiet of night, when the clouds ceased to rain
It was a peaceful night
A baby was born at the infirmary
A newborn came into this world
Its very existence when something that wasn't meant to be
The baby's existence was unexpected
Maybe his mother already knew
It's possible that the mother was aware of something
The doctors have told her that he won't pull through
The medical professionals indicated that the baby was unlikely to survive
She hoped they were wrong but felt it was true
She had some hope, but she believed that it was true
(That sounds like fun)
No meaning
(It's not) Going anywhere
It's not progressing
Let me start again
I will begin anew
(Let's start) Let me start again
I will begin again with your help
Let me
Allow me to do something
Don't be afraid
You shouldn't be scared
Don't get angry
You shouldn't be angry
The story is there but it's still unclear
There's a story, but it's not yet clear
Where would it go?
Where will the story lead?
Don't let it get you down
Don't be discouraged
It's all in my mind you'll see
It's something I'm imagining
The story is there in my head
The story is in my thoughts
I'll try this instead
I'll attempt something different
Long ago but not far away from here
This happened a long time ago, but it was nearby
A sick old lay down on his death bed
An ill, old person was in bed, nearing the end of life
Mumbling words that seem to make no sense
Speaking in a way that was hard to understand
I promised them that I'll try to open the door
I made a commitment to try and resolve something
Bring them back and change their faith
Restore them and change their beliefs
Weeks has passed and death knocked upon his door
Weeks had passed, and the person was close to dying
"I'm not here" he said, trying to sound credible
He tried to convince someone that he wasn't there
I was sent to take you many years ago
I was tasked with taking you a long time ago
You didn't take me then and you can't take me now
I wasn't taken before, and you can't take me now
That mistake I'll rectify
I'll correct that mistake
Freeze time no one can stop destiny
Time cannot be stopped, and fate cannot be changed
Hold your breath lad I'll make sure you'll go through what was meant to be
I will ensure that you will experience what was meant for you
Grab a sit now you're about to witness something that you have never seen in all of your life
Sit down and prepare to see something extraordinary
Maybe I'll pick up where we've left
I might continue from where I stopped before
A little boy became a man
A young child grew into an adult
Cheating faith and destiny
Going against what fate had in store
It's not the way it was meant to be
This wasn't how it was supposed to happen
Stand up, the child that cheated destiny
You cheated fate, but stand up anyway
You were not supposed to be in here, yeah
You were not meant to be here
But it's not, not your fault
But don't blame yourself
Real
Reality, truth
The path you tread is not paved yet
Your path is unknown
Think how limitless it just could be
Imagine the endless possibilities
And don't be scared of it all
Don't be afraid of the unknown
You can stop so many things from happening
You have the power to prevent things
Can create and destroy
You can make and break things
He doesn't know of your existence
He is unaware of you
Does not see what you do
He cannot see your actions
Help us all open the door
Assist us in opening a locked door
You're the one we've been waiting for
You are the person we have been waiting for
Help us all escape from these walls
Help us break free from confinement
Help us see the light of day
Help us see the truth
All of the souls that are lost
All the souls that have been misplaced
All the souls he had forgotten
All the forgotten souls he left behind
Wait for you to open the doors
They are waiting for you to unlock the doors
Maybe I'll just stop it here
I may end the story here
Let you both sleep while I wonder
I'll let both of you sleep while I contemplate
What ever happened to him?
What happened to that person?
And to all the promises he made to them
What happened to all the commitments he made?
Did he set them all free?
Were all of them liberated?
Contributed by Jordan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Juggalo28McLovin
I'm sad that no body knows about them but at the same time I think it makes them that much better! Sorry if it doesn't make sense, I'm drunk.... (:
Jonnyjy
No words to say about this,just lissen and feel..thank you!! : )
hategrinder
top album.Can anybody tell me if they have more albums
Ricky Marek
WOW!