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
Gone to Ground
Faith and the Muse Lyrics
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Thought I'd sleep forever somehow
So you flickered till you dimmed
And foolishly I let you in
I'd gone to ground
While you laid waste to my realm
Blew your friendly dust upon my face
I hapless rendered me to grave
And Love may have no afterlife
Just a smile that spills its cracks
Dull but painted well
I'd gone to ground
Thought I'd feel more safe and sound
Then I felt your shadow there
Hoping I'd sleep unaware
Oh - I'd gone to ground
And you buried me deeper down
You Narcissistic murderess
Against my trusting Do-Nothingness
The Agony
To awaken from the dead
Resurrected with disgrace
My tomb plundered and ablaze
Oh there are Truths behind the death in eyes
And Love may have no afterlife
Just like wretched Lazarus
Dull but painted well
The song "Gone to Ground" by Faith and the Muse speaks of a person who has retreated into themselves or gone into hiding, seeking refuge in the idea that they would be safe there. The person had created a realm of their own, but when the other person comes into their life, they unwittingly let them in, destroying everything they had built. The person who came into their life, described as a "Narcissistic murderess", wastes no time in taking advantage of the singer's vulnerability, and the person is left with nothing.
The song deals with themes of love, betrayal, and the pain of loss. The singer is left with scars that run deep, as they realize that love has no afterlife, and the things that they had held dear now seem dull and meaningless. The line "Oh there are Truths behind the death in eyes" could refer to the idea that the singer can now see things more clearly, with a sense of clarity that comes only when one is at their lowest point.
Overall, "Gone to Ground" is a thought-provoking song that explores themes that are universal and relatable. It speaks of the pain of loss and the struggle to come to terms with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I had gone to ground
I isolated myself away from others
Thought I'd sleep forever somehow
I intended to be alone indefinitely
So you flickered till you dimmed
You slowly lost interest in me
And foolishly I let you in
But I still allowed you into my life
I'd gone to ground
I was still seeking solitude
While you laid waste to my realm
You caused destruction in my life
Blew your friendly dust upon my face
You acted friendly but were insincere
I hapless rendered me to grave
I foolishly fell victim to your deceit
Oh there are Truths behind the death in eyes
Death can reveal hidden truths
And Love may have no afterlife
Love may not last forever
Just a smile that spills its cracks
Even a seemingly happy moment can reveal sadness
Dull but painted well
Appearances can be deceiving
I'd gone to ground
I sought isolation again
Thought I'd feel more safe and sound
I thought solitude would make me feel secure
Then I felt your shadow there
But then I sensed your presence
Hoping I'd sleep unaware
Hoping I wouldn't notice or react
Oh - I'd gone to ground
I retreated once again
And you buried me deeper down
You made me feel even more isolated
You Narcissistic murderess
You were self-absorbed and harmful
Against my trusting Do-Nothingness
You took advantage of my naivety
The Agony
The pain
To awaken from the dead
To realize the harm you caused
Resurrected with disgrace
To come out of isolation feeling ashamed
My tomb plundered and ablaze
My isolated safe haven destroyed
Oh there are Truths behind the death in eyes
Death can reveal hidden truths
And Love may have no afterlife
Love may not last forever
Just like wretched Lazarus
Just like the biblical character Lazarus, who was resurrected from the dead
Dull but painted well
Appearances can be deceiving
Writer(s): faith & the muse
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.