Band members:
Moschus, drums, percussion
Oliver Philipps, vocals, guitars, piano, keyboards
Schymy, bass
Ulli Hoever, guitars
Not This Time
Everon Lyrics
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To keep that secret 'til they take you to grave
To all the world you show a smiling face
But inside of you pain burns like hell
Only breaking the silence will break the spell
But inside of you pain burns like hell
Only breaking the silence will break the spell
Twenty years have passed and nothing has changed
For all the world to see your life's well arranged
You've never said a word to anyone
But inside of you pain burns like hell
Only breaking the silence will break the spell
But inside of you pain burns like hell
Only breaking the silence will break the spell
So was he worth your loyalty ?
So was he worth the pain you feel ?
Will you ever see
That your bravery is just slavery ?
So don't be afraid of life
It's good that you're alive
You're still alive
The fault for which you pay is not your own
The silence that you chose turns you into stone
Yours you make the blame, that should be his
But inside of you pain burns like hell
Only breaking the silence will break the spell
But inside of you pain burns like hell
Only breaking the silence will break the spell
So was he worth your loyalty ?
So was he worth the pain you feel ?
Will you ever see
That your bravery is just slavery ?
So don't be afraid of life
It's good that you're alive
And life goes on...
Why can't you forget the shame
Why don't you call him by his name
And point your finger straight at him
Don't be afraid no more
He can't break you
Don't let him break you
He won't break you
Not this time, not this way...
The lyrics of "Not This Time" by Everon deal with the theme of silence, secrets, and the pain and shame they can cause. The song tells the story of someone who made a vow to keep a secret until their dying day, but the weight of that secret has become too much to bear. The person appears to have created a facade of a well-arranged life, smiling to the world but burning with pain inside. The lyrics suggest that keeping the silence has turned the person into stone, causing them to shoulder the blame for someone else's fault.
The chorus of the song questions whether the loyalty the person held towards the one who caused the pain is worth the agony they feel. The pain burning inside them is compared to a spell that can only be broken by breaking the silence. The song encourages the person to point their finger at the one who caused the pain and not be afraid anymore, as they can no longer be broken.
Overall, the lyrics of "Not This Time" are about the liberation that comes from breaking down the walls of silence and living in the truth. The song addresses the burden of secrets, the pain and shame that they can create, and the importance of speaking out for oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Bound to a vow that you once gave
You are committed to keeping a secret that you swore an oath to.
To keep that secret 'til they take you to grave
You have promised to keep the secret until you die.
To all the world you show a smiling face
You are pretending everything is okay and putting on a happy front.
But inside of you pain burns like hell
Internally, you are suffering and in great pain.
Only breaking the silence will break the spell
The only way to move forward is to speak up and put an end to the secrecy.
Twenty years have passed and nothing has changed
The situation has remained stagnant for two decades.
For all the world to see your life's well arranged
You are maintaining a well-manicured front to the outside world.
You've never said a word to anyone
You have kept the secret to yourself and haven't confided in anyone.
So was he worth your loyalty ?
Was it worth staying loyal to the person who caused you so much pain?
So was he worth the pain you feel ?
Is the pain you are experiencing worth the loyalty you are showing?
Will you ever see
Can you come to understand
That your bravery is just slavery ?
The strength you have in enduring this is actually holding you captive.
So don't be afraid of life
Feel confident in the face of adversity
It's good that you're alive
Remember that life is a valuable thing.
The fault for which you pay is not your own
You are not to blame for the circumstances that you are dealing with.
The silence that you chose turns you into stone
By keeping quiet, you are turning yourself into an emotionless, unfeeling person.
Yours you make the blame, that should be his
You are taking responsibility for something that he should bear the blame for.
Why can't you forget the shame
Why can't you close the book on this embarrassing and painful time in your life?
Why don't you call him by his name
Why don't you confront him directly?
And point your finger straight at him
Place the blame and responsibility where it belongs.
Don't be afraid no more
Do not be afraid to speak your truth and break free from the secrecy.
He can't break you
You are stronger than him.
Don't let him break you
Do not allow him to control or have power over you.
He won't break you
You have the strength to endure what he has thrown your way.
Not this time, not this way...
This time, you will break the cycle and rise above the situation.
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