Discography:
Edge of Existence, 1996
Dawn... A New Beginning (EP), 1999
Promo (demo), 2003
9 Elements of Inner Vision, 2004
A World Full of Grey, 2007
The Unseen, 2008
The Inception of Darkness, 2012
In 2013 they were a support act for Swedish power metal band Sabaton's headline show in Melbourne, Australia.
Illusions
Eyefear Lyrics
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Ancient history lies buried in the sands
Iron gates seal the entrance to their home
Torture and sacrifice
Worshiping their gods
Eternal illusion
Never to be found
A secret chamber that opens to the night
A passageway to the afterlife
Eternal illusion
Never to be found
The lyrics to Eyefear's song "Illusions" depict a mysterious and ancient past, where the truth has been hidden away for centuries. The first line of the song sets the tone for the rest of it, suggesting that the world has long been shrouded in secrets that have yet to be uncovered. The following lyrics reference ancient history, suggesting that the past is where the answers lie. However, these truths remain buried, seemingly lost forever in the sands of time.
The next lines describe an iron gate that seals the entrance to a secret home. This home is where rituals of torture and sacrifice occurred in the worship of their gods. The lyrics evoke a sense of foreboding and danger, as if the secrets hidden here are ones that should never be discovered. The chorus reinforces the idea that these secrets are eternal illusions that will never be found.
The final line of the chorus, "a passageway to the afterlife," introduces the concept of a hidden chamber that leads to another realm. It suggests the possibility of a deeper truth that lies beyond what we can see in this world. The lyrics to "Illusions" carry a sense of mystery and wonder, evoking a sense of intrigue into the world beyond what we can perceive.
Line by Line Meaning
For centuries the truth's been left unsaid
The real facts have been kept hidden and unspoken for a long time
Ancient history lies buried in the sands
The past events and knowledge are concealed and drowned over time
Iron gates seal the entrance to their home
Their shelter is enclosed and guarded with solid metallic doors
Torture and sacrifice
The harsh treatment and offering of sacrificial deeds
Worshiping their gods
They show faith and devotion to their deities
Eternal illusion
Perpetual delusion or deception that never seems to end
Never to be found
The hidden truth and chamber are impossible to discover or reveal
A secret chamber that opens to the night
A covert room that unlocks under the cover of darkness
A passageway to the afterlife
A route leading to life after death
Contributed by Mateo B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.