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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.
Mother of Light
Epica Lyrics
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To think of all the spoilt lives
Today I'm one step further
Not sure if I've survived myself
Reality is sometimes stranger than fiction
Whatever happens in my dreams
And I know it can't be worse than this
I am searching without vision
For the answers in the dirt
I am waiting just for nothing
For the day that I'll be heard
You're the sea in which I'm floating
And I lose myself in you
I am feeling these sensations
I communicate with you
I am looking without vision
For a different kind of way
I am thinking just for nothing
About that specific day
You're the night so you're the dark side
Of the day you'll never see
You're the past but everlasting
Can you share one day with me?
You're the hand that I rejected
But I can't forgive myself
I am selfish and not worthy
To think of, even to die for
Reality is sometimes stranger than fiction
Whatever happens in my dreams
I know it can't be worse than this
So I prefer to sleep
Tomorrow, don't know where I'll be
I need some place to go now
So do you know the way I feel
Or shall I give up my belief?
You're the lock I've never opened
‘Cause I threw away the key
I'm enclosed within my own thoughts
That will never set me free
You're the hand that I rejected
But I can't forgive myself
I am selfish and not worthy
To think of, even to die for
You're the question to the answer
And without there'll never be
Any thought in this direction
You've created this in me
You're the hand that I rejected
But I can't forgive myself
I am selfish and not worthy
To think of, even to die for
Serenity is taking over all I am, it gives me peace
And all I see are visions of my destiny
Why should I bleed and pay for others' greed?
We consciously sign our own sentence of death
How can you go on, did you forget
What we have learnt from the past?
We can't go on killing ourselves
And with us all the rest
Why can't you see, don't you regret?
Reality is sometimes stranger than fiction
Whatever happens in my dreams
And I know it can't be worse than this
So I prefer to sleep
I am alone with all my thoughts
Alone without a hope and
I lost the thing I needed most
I feel I can't survive this fall
The song "Mother of Light" by Epica conveys a sense of hopelessness and despair. The lyrics express the idea that reality can be more difficult to bear than one's worst nightmares. The singer is searching for answers, but feels trapped by their own thoughts and unable to escape. The metaphor of the "Mother of Light" is a reference to a maternal figure who can provide comfort and guidance to those who are lost, but the singer acknowledges that they do not feel worthy of this kind of love or forgiveness.
The theme of the song is about the destructive nature of humanity, and how we are responsible for our own suffering. The lyrics suggest that we are all connected, and that our actions have a ripple effect that impacts others around us. The singer seems overwhelmed by the weight of this responsibility, and unsure of how to move forward in a world that feels so bleak.
The song's intense vocals and guitar riffs create a haunting, melancholy atmosphere that underscores the melancholy message of the lyrics. Overall, "Mother of Light" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own place in the world and the impact they have on others.
Line by Line Meaning
It always put me on the edge
The thought of so many lost lives never fails to make me feel uneasy.
To think of all the spoilt lives
I always ponder about the wasted and ruined lives.
Today I'm one step further
Today I've made progress in dealing with these thoughts.
Not sure if I've survived myself
I'm not certain whether I've come out of this ordeal unscathed.
Reality is sometimes stranger than fiction
Sometimes what actually happens is more unbelievable than what can be imagined.
Whatever happens in my dreams
No matter what I dream about.
And I know it can't be worse than this
I am aware that any dream can't be as bad as what I'm going through.
So I prefer to sleep
That's why I prefer to sleep to escape reality.
I am searching without vision
I am looking for answers, but I don't have a clear idea where to find them.
For the answers in the dirt
I am hoping to find solutions in the unremarkable and mundane things.
I am waiting just for nothing
I'm simply waiting without knowing what I'm anticipating.
For the day that I'll be heard
I hope someday the world will listen to what I have to say.
You're the sea in which I'm floating
You are the force that supports me.
And I lose myself in you
I become lost in you, having no sense of space or time.
I am feeling these sensations
I experience intense emotions.
I communicate with you
I share all of these with you.
I am looking without vision
I am scouring without any clear idea of what I'm looking for.
For a different kind of way
I'm hoping to find a novel solution to my problems.
I am thinking just for nothing
I'm thinking aimlessly and not going anywhere with my thoughts.
About that specific day
I'm thinking about a particular day.
You're the night so you're the dark side
You're the part of me that's hidden and negative.
Of the day you'll never see
It's something that will remain unseen and unknown to everyone else.
You're the past but everlasting
You're something from the past that will always be there, no matter what happens.
Can you share one day with me?
Can we spend just a day together?
You're the hand that I rejected
You were there to help, but I pushed you away.
But I can't forgive myself
I can't seem to forgive myself for doing it.
I am selfish and not worthy
I lack the selflessness and worthiness of others.
To think of, even to die for
I'm not even capable of thinking of it or giving up everything for it.
Serenity is taking over all I am, it gives me peace
Inner calm is engulfing me, which brings me tranquility.
And all I see are visions of my destiny
All I can see is a glimpse of my fate.
Why should I bleed and pay for others' greed?
Why must I suffer for the avarice of others?
We consciously sign our own sentence of death
We make choices that essentially bring an end to our lives.
How can you go on, did you forget
How can you continue without remembering the lessons of the past?
What we have learnt from the past?
What have we learned from our history?
We can't go on killing ourselves
We should not continue to destroy ourselves.
And with us all the rest
We'll be taking everyone and everything with us.
Why can't you see, don't you regret?
Why don't you understand, don't you have any remorse?
I am alone with all my thoughts
I am left with only my own thoughts and nothing else.
Alone without a hope and
I'm lonely, and I've lost all hope.
I lost the thing I needed most
I lost what was most essential to me.
I feel I can't survive this fall
I don't think I can recover from this setback.
Contributed by Elizabeth F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mr.thompson6613
A Masterpiece of symphonic metal.
@melanielima6598
Uma das melhores do Epica,na minha opinião. :)
@EstebanCrv-tu1ze
Best Epica Song
@X3MCTZN
My all time favourite EPICA song...
Know the lyrics by heart!
@MarzeUmana
Who the fuck would dislike this?
@joannescrisostomvs9868
+Marze Umaña hauhauahuhau who know ?
@MarzeUmana
esau tejo are you imitating a chihuahua?
@LucasTavares-ic1tj
+Marze Umaña add
@BridgeToNowhere-ni8bm
Tone deaf people
@bachochikobava9446
Just stupped.