Their debut album "Elyria" was released in 1993 and was followed by "Annwyn, Beneath The Waves" in 1996, in part a concept album based around the four elements. 1999 saw the release of their third album, "Evidence of Heaven". In 2001, "Vera Causa" a 2 CD set featuring a live permormance and various rarities was released. "The Burning Season" followed in 2004, and featured a more rock oriented formula. They continued to explore the boundaries of Gothic Rock with their 2009 album, :ankoku butoh: , an album which saw them delve into far-east Asian aesthetics.
Faith and the Muse currently live in Los Angeles, California, USA. Their website is http://www.mercyground.com
All Lovers Lost
Faith and the Muse Lyrics
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Bedeviled and priest beseech
The pander come to me
But mad love is religion enough For my heart
And to those I gave life
Confessions of a gift worth end
I am the spirit's grin kissed
With the taste of silent tears
And the glutton for emptiness
Can feast on my heart
Such is the reign of banishment
In my heart
And all lovers lost
Find them in the heart of darkness
In the minds where my dear alvina weeps
Once lifted their voice in praise
Argus-eyed my useful ghost
Did lose its mind
Still they curse my former name
But mad love is religion enough For my heart
The lyrics of "All Lovers Lost" by Faith and the Muse describe the inner turmoil and struggles of a person who is his own worst enemy. The persona is trapped and imprisoned by his own thoughts and actions, and the only escape he can find is through mad love. The spirit's grin kissed with the taste of silent tears shows the contradiction between his inner joy and the pain he endures on a daily basis.
The artist talks about how the shame and guilt of the sins he has committed have caused distance from the ones he loves. Confession of a gift well received hints at sentimental guilt. This may have led them to question, ‘why me?’ and this may have propelled them to doubt the relationships they once shared. The verse, And all lovers lost, Find them in the heart of darkness, reveals that the artist thinks he has lost love and his lovers to the effects of his mind and heart. He probably believes that he is the root of his own problems, although he doesn't know how to solve them, and so, he chooses to live with his pain.
The persona in the song is the victim of a certain kind of banishment, the one that comes from within, and this has taken root in his heart. But in the end, he finds solace in the fact that mad love is religion enough for his heart, and it helps him ease his pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I am my only thief and jailer keep
I am the only one responsible for holding myself back and hindering my own progress.
Bedeviled and priest beseech
I am deeply troubled and seeking guidance and assistance from religious leaders.
The pander come to me
I am tempted and lured towards destructive behavior and toxic relationships.
But mad love is religion enough For my heart
My intense and obsessive love is all-consuming and the only belief system I need to sustain me emotionally.
And to those I gave life
I have children who depend on me for guidance and care.
Confessions of a gift worth end
I have regrets about the quality of my parenting and the legacy I will leave behind.
I am the spirit's grin kissed
I am a vessel for spiritual energy and positivity.
With the taste of silent tears
Despite my apparent joy and satisfaction, I am secretly grieving and overwhelmed with sadness.
And the glutton for emptiness
Those who seek out meaningless and shallow experiences are drawn to me and my lifestyle.
Can feast on my heart
I am vulnerable and exposed to those who seek to exploit my emotions and desires.
Such is the reign of banishment
I am experiencing a prolonged period of social isolation and rejection.
In my heart
These feelings and experiences are deeply rooted in my emotional center and personal identity.
And all lovers lost
I have experienced the loss and heartbreak of failed romantic relationships.
Find them in the heart of darkness
My painful memories and broken relationships reside in a place of emotional turbulence and turmoil.
In the minds where my dear alvina weeps
Those who care about me and know my struggles are also deeply affected and upset by my pain.
Once lifted their voice in praise
They used to speak and act positively towards me and my situation.
Argus-eyed my useful ghost
My inner self or spirit is observant and perceptive of my surroundings and emotions.
Did lose its mind
I am feeling mentally and emotionally unhinged or unstable.
Still they curse my former name
Those who have disagreed or been hurt by my choices in the past continue to hold me accountable and resentful of my reputation or actions.
But mad love is religion enough For my heart
Despite my past mistakes and present difficulties, my passionate love remains the cornerstone of my emotional well-being and survival.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: William Edward Faith, Monica Richards
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