The band was initially known as Eternity formed in 1985, but had to change … Read Full Bio ↴The band was initially known as Eternity formed in 1985, but had to change that due to legal reasons. They released 2 ep's on their own before the name change and the release of "Zodiac" their first official album. Two more albums ensued, 1995's "Mind Games" and 1997's "The Edge." Each album contained a new lineup, although this was always unintentional the band persevered each time. Entitled the "Comeback Kid" by a Prominent European music magazine Singer/songwriter Keith Sudano kept the name Eternity X alive.

The Band is currently reformed and working on a new album entitled "From the ashes".

Current Line-up:
Keith Sudano - Vocals & Multiple personalities
Terry Richards II - Bass
Jerry Prater - Guitar
Dusty Owens - Guitar
Josh Starkey - Drums
Herc - Keyboards/Piano

Despair
Eternity X Lyrics

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Eyes so cold, hope so far away
The vision never goes away
A prison called my home, these same four walls
I wish I could turn back time

I know that feeling when all else is gone
And I will be here for you to take you within the final song
Despair and loneliness, as fleeting as a kiss fades with sound

And you can bask in the mist, emotionless, desire's going round and round

Memories set in, the sound of the wind
The tales of despair plague me
There's no way out of here, there's no light for me
I'm just a man with his dreams all gone

I know that feeling when all else has gone
And I will be here for you to take you within the final song
Despair and loneliness, as fleeting as a kiss whispers without sound
And you can bask in the mist, emotion bliss, desire's going round and round
Despair and loneliness, as fleeting as a kiss it fades without sound
And you can bask in the mist, emotionless, desire's going round and round

Light
I want to be near you
So come tonight

I can't see you
Fades without sound

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Eternity X's song Despair seem to be addressing someone who is feeling trapped and hopeless within their circumstances. The opening lines describe the person's eyes as "cold" and their hope as "far away," and references to a "prison" and "these same four walls" imply that this person is feeling trapped in a physical, emotional, or mental sense. They long to turn back time and escape their current situation.

The lyrics then shift to a more empathetic tone, with the singer acknowledging that they've experienced this same feeling of hopelessness and promises to be there for the person in their final moments ("to take you within the final song"). The refrain emphasizes the fleeting nature of despair and loneliness, comparing them to a kiss that fades without a sound. The person is invited to "bask in the mist" and be "emotionless," suggesting a sense of surrender or acceptance of their circumstances.

The final lines of the song express a desire for connection ("Light, I want to be near you") but also a sense of acceptance that it may not be possible ("I can't see you, fades without sound"). This could be interpreted as a reflection on the impermanence of relationships or the inevitability of death.

Line by Line Meaning

Eyes so cold, hope so far away
Feeling hopeless and distant, unable to see a way out.

The vision never goes away
The feeling of despair and emptiness lingers, never leaving.

A prison called my home, these same four walls
Feeling trapped and confined within one's own living space.

I wish I could turn back time
Regretting past decisions and wanting to change them.

I know that feeling when all else is gone
Having experienced the depths of despair, and wanting to comfort someone else going through it.

And I will be here for you to take you within the final song
Offering to be a source of comfort and support, even in the darkest times.

Despair and loneliness, as fleeting as a kiss fades with sound
The feelings of emptiness and isolation can be intense, but they eventually pass.

And you can bask in the mist, emotionless, desire's going round and round
Feeling numb and directionless, with no motivation to move forward.

Memories set in, the sound of the wind
Recalling past experiences, accompanied by natural sounds and sensations.

The tales of despair plague me
Previous encounters with hopelessness continue to haunt and affect one's mood.

There's no way out of here, there's no light for me
Feeling trapped with no way to escape, and no hope or positivity to hold onto.

I'm just a man with his dreams all gone
Feeling defeated and powerless, with no aspirations or motivation left.

Despair and loneliness, as fleeting as a kiss whispers without sound
The feelings of hopelessness and isolation can seem overwhelming, but ultimately they are impermanent and silent.

And you can bask in the mist, emotion bliss, desire's going round and round
Feeling content in a state of limbo, with no sense of purpose or direction.

Despair and loneliness, as fleeting as a kiss it fades without sound
Even the most intense feelings of emptiness and hopelessness eventually fade away.

And you can bask in the mist, emotionless, desire's going round and round
Feeling stagnant and unchanging, with no sense of motivation or purpose.

Light
A source of hope and positivity.

I want to be near you
Desiring human connection and support.

So come tonight
Seeking solace and comfort in the present moment.

I can't see you
Feeling disconnected and isolated from others.

Fades without sound
The feeling of emptiness and isolation can be overwhelming, but they eventually pass quietly and imperceptibly.

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