1. - Epica is a symphonic m… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
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.
White Waters
Epica Lyrics
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Skin like a pearl in the sea
I cannot resist this, her voice in the wind
But is it my eyes are deceived?
Is it you I see?
Lie down in my arms
Trust what you see
To find your relief
Gazing at whitecaps, coming so close
Everything's suddenly clear
Numb with the aching, and still I am waiting
The water is pulling me near
Would you welcome me?
Lie down in my arms
Try not to breathe
Quiet love, you are now with me
You need no words to speak
For my mistakes, I am to blame
Never believed that it was all meant to fall
I'd give my life, to have you near once again
Take me away, would you forgive me?
The lyrics of Epica's song "White Waters" depict a person's longing for a lost loved one. The opening lyrics create a visual image of a mysterious figure, with skin akin to that of a pearl in the sea, and a captivating voice that the singer cannot resist. However, the singer questions whether their eyes are deceiving them, and whether it is really their lost loved one they see.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire for the lost love to return to their arms, where they can find relief from the pain of separation. The singer describes gazing at the whitecaps, which brings clarity, but also deepens their longing. The water is pulling them closer, and they wonder if the lost love would be willing to welcome them back.
The final verse is a confession of responsibility for the mistakes that led to the separation. The singer acknowledges that they never believed that things would fall apart, and would give their life just to have the loved one back in their arms. They ask for forgiveness and salvation from the pain of separation.
Overall, the lyrics of "White Waters" convey an intense emotional journey of hope, longing, regret, and the desire for forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
I see a silhouette, liquid that moves
The singer sees a moving figure in the water
Skin like a pearl in the sea
The skin of the figure is as smooth and perfect as a pearl in the sea
I cannot resist this, her voice in the wind
The singer is drawn to the figure's voice, even though it seems to be carried by the wind
But is it my eyes are deceived?
The artist questions the reality of what they're seeing
Is it you I see?
The artist wonders if the figure is someone they know or recognize
Lie down in my arms
The singer invites the figure to rest in their embrace
Trust what you see
The singer encourages the figure to believe what they're experiencing
Smooth your brow, you will be with me
The artist reassures the figure that they'll be together
To find your relief
The artist wants to help the figure find peace and comfort
Gazing at whitecaps, coming so close
The artist is looking at the waves as they approach
Everything's suddenly clear
The singer has a moment of clarity or understanding
Numb with the aching, and still I am waiting
The artist is both in pain and still waiting for something
The water is pulling me near
The singer feels drawn towards the water
Would you welcome me?
The singer wonders if the figure will accept them
Lie down in my arms
The singer repeats their invitation
Try not to breathe
The artist wants the figure to be still and quiet
Quiet love, you are now with me
The artist addresses the figure affectionately, once again reassuring them that they're together
You need no words to speak
The singer is saying that they can communicate through a wordless understanding
For my mistakes, I am to blame
The singer accepts responsibility for their errors or faults
Never believed that it was all meant to fall
The artist regrets not realizing that something they cared about was going to end
I'd give my life, to have you near once again
The artist is so desperate to be reunited with the figure that they're willing to make great sacrifices
Take me away, would you forgive me?
The artist wants to be forgiven and taken away with the figure
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: AMANDA SOMERVILLE, ISAAC DELAHAYE, MARK JAN JANSEN, MARKUS H J MARK JANSEN, SASCHA PAETH, SIMONE J.M. SIMONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
deminybs
I absolutely love this song, Epica has tremendous ballads.
actually I enjoy all of their material <3
ale
beautiful as always
José Francisco Siles Rivera
Me gusta . Esta genial...
Robert Salanon
Bonne et belle musique ....
wa gna
Tony kakko is such a Great singer uff
Astrid Pinel
this song is a continuation of white pearl black oceans xD
5Mariner
For once the guys are not screaming into the microphone.
5Mariner
@Kyle B I really love the song, Tides of Time
Kyle B
@5Mariner There are more songs with no growls... Unleashed, Natural Corruption, Unchained Utopia, In All Conscience, Never Enough (there's something but you can barely hear it) and many ballads such as Twin Flames, Safeguard to Paradise, Trois Vierges, Once Upon a Nightmare, Solitary Ground, etc.
5Mariner
@RyGuyGaming This time they sing much softer.