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1. - Epica is a symphonic metal band, founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen, subsequent to his departure from After Forever. Formed as a symphonic metal band with gothic tendencies, later Epica have incorporated into their sound strong death metal influences. Starting from the third album, even progressive metal attitudes have become evident. In addition, the band often uses thrash metal and groove metal riffs, black metal passages (mostly in the drum technique), power metal moments and references to Arabic music. Some songs also have electronic shades, djent transitions and folk metal melodies derived from middle eastern, Chinese and Celtic traditions. Epica is also known for the attention to the vocal lines that, in contrast to the heavy context, weave very catchy, easy to hold, sophisticated and emotional melodies. The use of mezzo-soprano vocals and growled vocals, performed by Simone Simons and Mark Jansen respectively, is fundamental to the band's sound. They primarily write their own lyrics, which often deal with philosophical, psychological, spiritual, moral, scientific, environmental, socio-political, global and topical and personal themes. Epica is also known for their wide use of orchestra and opera choirs.
In 2003, Epica's debut album The Phantom Agony was released through Transmission Records. Consign to Oblivion followed in 2005, and debuted at No. 12 in the Dutch charts. They moved labels to Nuclear Blast following Transmission's bankruptcy, and in 2007, released their third studio album The Divine Conspiracy, which charted at No. 9 in the Netherlands. 2009's Design Your Universe was met with yet greater success, debuting at No. 8 in the Dutch Albums Chart, and charting across Europe, also garnering much critical acclaim. Epica's fifth studio album Requiem for the Indifferent was released in 2012. Well received by critics, it achieved international success, entering the US's Billboard 200 at No. 104, and Japan's Oricon Albums Chart at No. 172.
At the beginning of May 2014 the band released their sixth album, The Quantum Enigma, which was a huge international success, debuting on No. 110 on US Billboard 200 and peaking at No. 4 in Epica's homeland Netherlands. In June 2015 Epica was awarded the Music Export Awards, which is given to the Dutch act with the most international success in the past year. Their seventh album, The Holographic Principle, was released in September 2016 to continued international success, equaling the peak chart position set by its predecessor in the Netherlands. The band released their eighth album, Omega, in February 2021. On 16 September 2022, the band announced their third EP, The Alchemy Project. It was released on 11 November 2022 via Atomic Fire.
Discography
The Phantom Agony (2003)
Consign to Oblivion (2005)
The Divine Conspiracy (2007)
Design Your Universe (2009)
Requiem for the Indifferent (2012)
The Quantum Enigma (2014)
The Holographic Principle (2016)
Omega (2021)
The Alchemy Project - EP (2022)
Current members:
Mark Jansen – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals
Coen Janssen – keyboards, synthesizer, piano
Simone Simons – lead vocals
Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums, spoken words
Isaac Delahaye – lead guitar, backing vocals
Rob van der Loo – bass
2. - Epica[ is an Italian prog rock band active in the 1990s who released the album Confini in 1995.
- Alessandro Secchi / vocals
- Alessandro Mantelli / keyboards, programming
- Alessandro Crovato / guitars
- Flavio Miotto / bass, guitars
- Gianni Ghezzo / drums
3. - Epica is a three person progressive/trance group from Russia.
Consign to Oblivion
Epica Lyrics
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Just keep our eyes closed ‘till the end
The only thing that counts is the prosperity of today
Most important to us is that our bills get paid
Our good intentions have always been delayed
Just keep our eyes closed ‘till the end
When we will stand in front of heaven's gate
It will be too late!
Try to unlearn all that you've learnt,
try to listen to your heart
No, we can't understand the universe
by just using our mind
We are so afraid of all the things unknown
A must we appease is the lust to get laid
Nothing really matters, just devouring our prey
Our good intentions have always been delayed so
Our generous acts have always come too late
We are so afraid of all the things unknown
We just flee into a dream that never comes true
Low to the ground we feel safe
Low to the ground we feel brave
Oblivisci tempta quod didicisti
Open your eyes; we're not in paradise
How can't you see, this stress is killing me
Fulfil your dreams; life is not what is seems
We have captured time
so time made us all hostages without mercy
Seemingly generous fooling ourselves,
Selfishly venomous time tells
Too much thinking goes at the cost of all our intuition
Our thoughts create reality
But we neglect to be!
So we're already slaves of our artificial world
We shouldn't try to control life
but listen to the laws of nature
We all think we're generous
But we only fool ourselves
The only thing that matters is
Our way and our vision
Selfishly we're venomous
But you know the time tells us
There is more to life than our
Higher positions, race for perfection
Better, faster
We must return to the laws of the nature
Free ourselves from madness
The song Consign To Oblivion by Epica is a meaningful and powerful piece that touches on important themes such as greed, selfishness, and the desire for control. The lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to open their eyes and pay attention to the world around them. The first stanza highlights the fact that we often prioritize our own interests over those of others, even at the cost of destroying the planet we live on. The repeated question of "How can we let this happen?" serves as a wake-up call, asking the listener to think about the consequences of their actions.
The second stanza delves deeper into the idea of ignorance, suggesting that we are afraid of what we do not understand and that we must learn to unlearn what we have been taught in order to listen to our hearts. The line "We are so afraid of all the things unknown" speaks to the idea that we can only grow as individuals and as a society if we are willing to take risks and explore what lies beyond our comfort zone. The final stanza is a call to action, urging listeners to return to the laws of nature and free themselves from the madness of the artificial world we have created.
Line by Line Meaning
How can we let this happen and
We cannot just idly watch destruction unfold
Just keep our eyes closed ‘till the end
Ignoring consequences will only end in regret
The only thing that counts is the prosperity of today
We prioritize immediate wealth over future sustainability
Most important to us is that our bills get paid
We are consumed by day-to-day financial needs
Our good intentions have always been delayed
We have a habit of putting off what we intend to do
When we will stand in front of heaven's gate
We will face judgment for our actions
It will be too late!
We must act before it is too late
Try to unlearn all that you've learnt,
Break free from societal constraints
try to listen to your heart
Follow your intuition
No, we can't understand the universe
We cannot grasp the complexity of existence
by just using our mind
Relying solely on rationality is insufficient
We are so afraid of all the things unknown
We fear the uncertainty of the future
A must we appease is the lust to get laid
We are driven by primal desires
Nothing really matters, just devouring our prey
We prioritize satisfying our wants over others
Our generous acts have always come too late
We do not act on our intentions promptly
We just flee into a dream that never comes true
We distract ourselves with unrealistic fantasies
Low to the ground we feel safe
We seek security in familiarity
Low to the ground we feel brave
We mask our fear with confidence
Oblivisci tempta quod didicisti
Forget what you have learned and start anew
Open your eyes; we're not in paradise
Do not ignore the current state of the world
How can't you see, this stress is killing me
The struggles of life are overwhelming
Fulfil your dreams; life is not what is seems
Pursue your goals, reality is not what it appears
We have captured time
We have become slaves to our own creation
so time made us all hostages without mercy
Time's passage confines us without pity
Seemingly generous fooling ourselves,
We believe we are benevolent, but are misguided
Selfishly venomous time tells
Our self-centeredness is a product of our environment
Too much thinking goes at the cost of all our intuition
Overthinking stifles our instincts
Our thoughts create reality
Our mentality shapes our world
But we neglect to be!
We forget to actually live in the present
We shouldn't try to control life
We should not attempt to manipulate nature
but listen to the laws of nature
We must respect and follow the natural order
We all think we're generous
We deceive ourselves into believing we are giving
But we only fool ourselves
Our perceived kindness is not genuine
The only thing that matters is
What we prioritize defines us
Our way and our vision
Our personal goals and beliefs
But you know the time tells us
We must acknowledge the influence of our environment
There is more to life than our
We must expand our perspective
Higher positions, race for perfection
We must not chase success at the cost of compassion
Better, faster
The pursuit of progress should not disregard our values
We must return to the laws of the nature
We must adhere to natural law to achieve balance
Free ourselves from madness
We must break free from societal chaos and trappings
Contributed by Elliot V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bertholdtboltrold3390
LYRICS:
How can we let this happen and
Just keep our eyes closed ‘till the end
The only thing that counts is the prosperity of today
Most important to us is that our bills get paid
Our good intentions have always been delayed
How can we let this happen and
Just keep our eyes closed ‘till the end
When we will stand in front of heaven's gate
It will be too late!
Try to unlearn all that you've learnt
Try to listen to your heart
No, we can't understand the universe
By just using our mind
We are so afraid of all the things unknown
A must we appease is the lust to get laid
Nothing really matters, just devouring our prey
Our good intentions have always been delayed so
Our generous acts have always come too late
We are so afraid of all the things unknown
We just flee into a dream that never comes true
Low to the ground we feel safe
Low to the ground we feel brave
Oblivisci tempta quod didicisti
Open your eyes; we're not in paradise
How can't you see, this stress is killing me
Fulfil your dreams; life is not what is seems
We have captured time
So time made us all hostages without mercy
Seemingly generous fooling ourselves
Selfishly venomous time tells
Too much thinking goes at the cost of all our intuition
Our thoughts create reality
But we neglect to be!
So we're already slaves of our artificial world
We shouldn't try to control life
But listen to the laws of nature
We all think we're generous
But we only fool ourselves
The only thing that matters is
Our way and our vision
Selfishly we're venomous
But you know the time tells us
There is more to life than our
Higher positions, race for perfection
Better, faster
We must return to the laws of the nature
Free ourselves from madness.
@Leonardo51900
How can we let this happen and
Just keep our eyes closed till the end
The only thing that counts is the prosperity of today
Most important to us is that our bills get paid
Our good intentions have always been delayed
How can we let this happen and
Just keep our eyes closed till the end
When we will stand in front of heaven's gate
It will be too late!
Try to unlearn all that you've learnt,
try to listen to your heart
No, we can't understand the universe
by just using our mind
We are so afraid of all the things unknown
A must we apeease is the lust to get laid
Nothing really matters, just devouring our prey
Our good intentions have always been delayed so
Our generous acts have always come too late
How can we let this happen and
Just keep our eyes closed till the end
When we will stand in front of heaven's gate
It will be too late!
Try to unlearn all that you've learnt,
try to listen to your heart
No, we can't understand the universe
by just using our mind
We are so afraid of the things unknown
We just flee into a dream that never comes true
Low, low, low to the ground we feel safe
Low, low, low to the ground we feel brave
Oblivisci tempta quod didicisti
Open your eyes; we're not in paradise
How can't you see, this stress is killing me
Fulfill your dreams; life is not what it seems
We have captured time
so time made us all hostages without mercy
Seemingly generous fooling ourselves
Selfishly venomous time tells
Too much thinking goes at the cost of all our intuition
Our thoughts create reality
But we neglect to be!
So we're already slaves of our artificial world
We shoudn't try to control life
but listen to the laws of nature
Open your eyes; we're not in paradise
How can't you see, this stress is killing me
Fulfill your dreams; life is not what it seems
We have captured time
so time made us all hostages without mercy
Low, low, low to the ground we feel safe
Low, low, low to the ground we feel brave
We all think we're generous
But we only fool ourselves
The only thing that matters is
Our way and our vision
Selfishly we're venomous
But you know the time tells us
There is more to life than our
Higher positions, race for perfection
Better, faster
We must return to the laws of the nature
Free ourselves from madness
@marilynecomeau4420
Old song, new energy, this performance is incredible!
@Mad9977
best ever performance of that song =)
@kristystevenson8498
@@Mad9977 Yes I agree
@AwesomeMetalBands
Totally agree!!
@CODEXLIVES
Perfect as you! 😍
@AwesomeMetalBands
Couldn't agree with you more going to be an immensely incredible album!! It's always been my passion to blast symphonic metal on AMB.
@skriven
Great! \m/
@evsoldier1539
Jhonatas Skriven Vc por aqui kkkkkkk é nóis
@Faquirizador
Ah, olha ele aí. Bom gosto.
@robertnunes824
Tmj Skriven 💀