Band members:
Moschus, drums, percussion
Oliver Philipps, vocals, guitars, piano, keyboards
Schymy, bass
Ulli Hoever, guitars
Brief Encounter
Everon Lyrics
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He read that book page by page
In search of truth
Of comfort or some hope
He read 'If you knock, my door will open'
But those he tried were all locked tight
Like flickering lights
Countless shattered pieces
That refused to fall in place
He read 'I'll search for all the lost ones'
But how much more lost could he be
He shook his fist at heaven
Stood up for all the broken souls
I will not forget the words
He spoke to me that day
He said 'Man, if you believe, would you ask one question
In my name because to me God never speaks:
Does he still rest on Sundays, and look at his creation,
And think it was good?
He could barely breathe
Hardly grab just one clear thought
The walls were closing in on him
His time was running out
He read 'If you ask, you will be given'
And he thought of everything he had lost
He shook his fist at heaven
Stood up for all the broken souls
I will not forget the words
He spoke to me that day
He said 'Man, if you believe, would you ask one question
In my name because to me God never speaks:
Does he still rest on Sundays, and look at his creation,
And think it was good?
Does he think it was good?
It was a brief encounter
But after all these years it's still on my mind
Nobody mourned for him
There were no flowers on his grave
I hope at last you got your answer
And if so, would you let me know?
The song "Brief Encounter" by Everon is a poignant tale of a man who is desperately searching for answers and comfort through faith. The lyrics convey a sense of isolation and despair that is palpable, as the singer reads a book that promises hope and solace but finds only disappointment and a sense of loss. The repetition of the phrase "he read" throughout the song highlights his quest for knowledge and understanding, even as he confronts his own doubts and struggles.
Despite his doubts, the man in the song shakes his fist at heaven and stands up for the broken souls around him. He implores the listener to ask a question to God, a question that he himself cannot bring himself to ask: does God still rest on Sundays and look at his creation, thinking that it was good? The haunting and melancholic tone of the song suggests that the answer to this question may not ultimately bring the comfort and understanding that the singer seeks.
Overall, "Brief Encounter" is a powerful meditation on faith, doubt, and the search for meaning in a world that often seems cruel and unfeeling. Its evocative imagery and emotional resonance make it a standout track in Everon's catalog.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone in his empty room
He was all by himself in a room with no one to keep him company
He read that book page by page
He read the book thoroughly from beginning to end
In search of truth
He was looking for the truth about something
Of comfort or some hope
He hoped to find something that would provide him with comfort or hope
He read 'If you knock, my door will open'
He read the statement 'If you knock, my door will open'
But those he tried were all locked tight
He tried the doors he found closed, but they were all locked
Like flickering lights
He kept reminiscing about things that happened in the past
Bits of memories crossed his mind
He remembered fragments of his past experiences
Countless shattered pieces
His memories were fragmented and hard to put together
That refused to fall in place
He couldn't put his memories together properly despite his efforts
He read 'I'll search for all the lost ones'
He read a phrase that says something like 'I'll find what has been lost'
But how much more lost could he be
He wondered whether he could be more lost than he already was
He shook his fist at heaven
He got angry and frustrated with the situation he was in
Stood up for all the broken souls
He empathized with people who had experienced similar difficulties and shouted out for them
I will not forget the words
He made a vow to always remember what he was about to say
He spoke to me that day
He said something to the artist on that specific day
He said 'Man, if you believe, would you ask one question
He asked the artist a question that starts with 'Man, if you believe'
In my name because to me God never speaks:
He instructed the singer to ask a question in his place because he believed that God wouldn't respond to him
Does he still rest on Sundays, and look at his creation,
The question he wanted the singer to ask was whether God still rests on Sundays and admires his creation
And think it was good?
He wanted to know if God was still pleased with his creation
He could barely breathe
He was having a hard time breathing and was overwhelmed by emotions
Hardly grab just one clear thought
He could barely understand or express a single coherent idea
The walls were closing in on him
He felt trapped and helpless
His time was running out
He felt like he was running out of time
He read 'If you ask, you will be given'
He read a statement that said something like 'If you ask for something, you will get it'
And he thought of everything he had lost
He remembered everything he had lost, and hoped to regain something back
It was a brief encounter
He had a short interaction with someone
But after all these years it's still on my mind
The experience has stayed with him for years, and he still thinks about it
Nobody mourned for him
He didn't receive any sort of grief or commemoration from anyone
There were no flowers on his grave
No one went and laid flowers at his tombstone
I hope at last you got your answer
The singer hopes that the man got the answer he was searching for
And if so, would you let me know?
The artist is asking to be informed if the man finally got his answer
Contributed by Charlotte J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tiepolemo
Fantástica música, la de esta banda. ¡Tiembla, Dream Theater! Pero esperaba ver imágenes de los músicos, un video-clip o un concierto.
ingrid64niemeijer
Most beautiful, powerful song of Everon!
Carl Sailor
How has it taken me 22 years to find out about this band?
ingrid64niemeijer
Alone in his empty room
He read that book page by page
In search of truth
Of comfort or some hope
He read If you knock, my door will open
But those he tried were all locked tight
Like flickering lights
Bits of memories crossed his mind
Countless shattered pieces
That refused to fall in place
He read I'll search for all the lost ones
But how much more lost could he be
He shook his fist at heaven
Stood up for all the broken souls
I will not forget the words
He spoke to me that day
He said Man, if you believe, would you ask one question
In my name because to me God never speaks:
Does he still rest on Sundays, and look at his creation
And think it was good?
He could barely breathe
Hardly grab just one clear thought
The walls were closing in on him
His time was running out
He read If you ask, you will be given
And he thought of everything he had lost
He shook his fist at heaven
Stood up for all the broken souls
I will not forget the words
He spoke to me that day
He said Man, if you believe, would you ask one question
In my name because to me God never speaks:
Does he still rest on Sundays, and look at his creation
And think it was good?
Does he think it was good?
It was a brief encounter
But after all these years it's still on my mind
Nobody mourned for him
There were no flowers on his grave
I hope at last you got your answer
And if so, would you let me know?
moreno maron
Immensi.
hufflattich
das lied ist das beste alter... ich liebe das