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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.

Design Your Universe ~ A New Age Dawns
Epica Lyrics

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We're blind and eager
Avarice will set us back to blank
Those who wager all will have to name a reason
If you can't let go, you will end up empty handed
If you can't control, you'll live your life in vain

Who decides about my time to come?
Who is able to break through the circle of life and doom?

Don't look back
Keep on track to break the curse
Take the chance
Design your universe

We can't undo what we have done
So show us now what we've become
Confront us with our viciousness
And our weakness
We can't evade our destiny
So show responsibility
For we all surely have a sense
Of our consciousness

To take for taking's sake
Will leave a path of loss and strain
And endless breaking of faith can warrant acts of treason
If you can't let go, you will end up empty handed
If you can't control, you'll live your life in vain

Who decides about what's true or false?
Who is able to sift through the treasures from the flukes?

The time has come, we have to see
That total wisdom is in reach
The time has come to color in the lines
We must identify the signs

So many people are full of hate
While love and light are in their reach
So many people will harm themselves
But life can be so beautiful

So many people will idolize
While their own success is in their reach
Don't forget you're able to
Design your own universe

Find your balance, sink into rumination

Ipsum te reperies

Potire mundorum
Potire omnis mundi

Overall Meaning

The song "Design Your Universe ~ A New Age Dawns" by Epica is a motivational song that urges its listeners to take control of their lives. The lyrics call out the pitfalls of greed and taking without consideration, emphasizing the importance of responsibility and taking the chance to design one's own universe. The first verse warns about the dangers of being blinded by greed and wagering all without reason. The lyrics suggest that if you hold on too tightly, you'll be empty-handed, and if you can't control yourself, your life will be futile.

The chorus delivers a message of hope, begging the listener not to dwell in the past and instead break the curse, take the chance, and design your universe. The second verse reinforces the idea that we are unable to undo what has already been done. We need to identify the beauty and the viciousness of who we have become to take responsibility for our lives.

Finally, the song concludes with an uplifting message that we are all capable of designing our universe. The only constant in life is change, and we must have the courage to confront the circle of life and doom, take responsibility for our actions, identify the signs, design our universe, and find balance within ourselves.

Overall, "Design Your Universe ~ A New Age Dawns" is an empowering song filled with hope and courage. It encourages its listeners to take control of their lives and design their own destinies.

Line by Line Meaning

We're blind and eager
We are driven by our desires and lack foresight

Avarice will set us back to blank
Greed will lead us to ruin and emptiness

Those who wager all will have to name a reason
Those who risk everything must justify their actions

If you can't let go, you will end up empty handed
Holding onto the past prevents growth and leads to failure

If you can't control, you'll live your life in vain
Lack of self-control leads to wasted potential and regret

Who decides about my time to come?
Who holds fate in their hands?

Who is able to break through the circle of life and doom?
Who has the power to escape the cycle of life and death?

Don't look back
Don't dwell on the past

Keep on track to break the curse
Stay focused on the path to freedom from negative patterns

Take the chance
Seize the opportunity

Design your universe
Create the life you want through conscious choices

We can't undo what we have done
We cannot change the past

So show us now what we've become
Reveal to us the truth about ourselves

Confront us with our viciousness
Make us face our cruelty

And our weakness
And our flaws

We can't evade our destiny
We cannot escape our fate

So show responsibility
Take ownership of your actions

For we all surely have a sense
We all have an understanding

Of our consciousness
Of our inner selves

To take for taking's sake
Taking without consideration leads to loss and struggle

Will leave a path of loss and strain
This behavior leads to negative consequences

And endless breaking of faith can warrant acts of treason
Betrayal can occur when trust is repeatedly broken

Who decides about what's true or false?
Who determines what is real and what is not?

Who is able to sift through the treasures from the flukes?
Who can distinguish between valuable and worthless things?

The time has come, we have to see
We must recognize the need for change

That total wisdom is in reach
Full understanding is within our grasp

The time has come to color in the lines
It is time to bring meaning and purpose to our lives

We must identify the signs
We need to recognize the clues presented to us

So many people are full of hate
Many individuals are consumed by anger and bitterness

While love and light are in their reach
Kindness and positivity are within their power

So many people will harm themselves
People often engage in self-destructive behavior

But life can be so beautiful
Despite hardships, life can be wonderful

So many people will idolize
Many individuals will worship others

While their own success is in their reach
They have the ability to achieve greatness themselves

Don't forget you're able to
Remember that you have the power to

Find your balance, sink into rumination
Seek inner peace and reflect on your thoughts

Ipsum te reperies
You will find yourself

Potire mundorum
Gain the world

Potire omnis mundi
Gain everything in the world

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMANDA SOMERVILLE, ISAAC DELAHAYE, MARK JAN JANSEN, MARKUS H J MARK JANSEN, SASCHA PAETH

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