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
Rise and Forget
Faith and the Muse Lyrics
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A grieving fragment of myself distorted memory Choking tears as I slam the door again
I swallow rage I taste its wisdom Nomadic fears force sanctuary
I drink in truth I spit out meaning Ever possessed by the collective psyche
On dread subconsciousness we spin and turn Inherent images strap us in position
Autarchic instinct commands the assigned performance The abduction scene the sacred horn dance
I am enthroned I am imprisoned The mirror speaks to my third face
Regeneration eternal mindless The questions wax the answers wane
Suffer Celebrate The Spirit Comes To Life Ancestors Reanimate
Seduction leading straight from logic to nightmare Virility misdirects the hunter's primal need
Extractions from a butcher's masterpiece So split my skin and make me bleed
I woke up tired I woke up buried by dreams tonight Compelled to kneel before another faceless beast
An ancient splinter of myself these are not my memories Mutated visions theacentric reasoning
Suffer Celebrate I sing my praises I curse my name
Suffer Celebrate The spirit comes to life ancestors reanimate
I woke up tired... I woke up down on my knees tonight...
The lyrics to Faith and the Muse's song Rise and Forget convey a sense of overwhelming exhaustion and despair. The singer wakes up feeling drained and powerless, with their emotions in turmoil. They struggle to make sense of their own memories and experiences, which seem distorted and fragmented. The use of language is poetic and metaphorical, with words like "nomadic fears" and "inherent images" suggesting a sense of displacement and disorientation.
Despite this sense of confusion and chaos, however, the singer also expresses a fierce determination to take control of their own destiny. They "swallow rage" and "drink in truth", becoming "enthroned" even as they feel "imprisoned". There is a sense of conflict here between the desire for self-knowledge and the fear of being trapped within one's own psyche.
Ultimately, the lyrics of Rise and Forget suggest a kind of spiritual journey, where the singer must confront their deepest fears and desires in order to transcend them. There is no easy resolution to this process, but the repeated refrain of "suffer, celebrate" suggests that it is a necessary and transformative experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up tired
I woke up feeling exhausted
I woke up down on my knees tonight
I woke up feeling defeated
My eyes were wet and I felt so dead inside
I was filled with sadness and felt emotionally numb
A grieving fragment of myself distorted memory
My memories are clouded by grief
Choking tears as I slam the door again
I cry as I leave my past behind
I swallow rage I taste its wisdom
I must control my anger and learn from it
Nomadic fears force sanctuary
My fears cause me to seek safety and security
I drink in truth I spit out meaning
I accept the truth but struggle with its implications
Ever possessed by the collective psyche
I am influenced by society's opinions and beliefs
On dread subconsciousness we spin and turn
Our subconscious thoughts guide our actions
Inherent images strap us in position
Our preconceived notions limit our potential
Autarchic instinct commands the assigned performance
We are driven by our instincts and societal expectations
The abduction scene the sacred horn dance
Rituals and traditions have deep meaning and power
I am enthroned I am imprisoned
I am in power, but am also trapped by my responsibilities
The mirror speaks to my third face
I am confronted with my true self and my masks
Regeneration eternal mindless The questions wax the answers wane
Life is cyclical and questions never have clear answers
Suffer Celebrate I Sing My Praises I Curse My Name
Life is full of highs and lows and we must accept both
Suffer Celebrate The Spirit Comes To Life Ancestors Reanimate
We must embrace our pain and joy in order to truly live
Seduction leading straight from logic to nightmare
Our desires can blind us to reality and lead us to ruin
Virility misdirects the hunter's primal need
Our primal instincts can lead us astray from our true desires
Extractions from a butcher's masterpiece So split my skin and make me bleed
We must be willing to face pain in order to be transformed
I woke up tired I woke up buried by dreams tonight
My dreams have overwhelmed me
Compelled to kneel before another faceless beast
I am forced to submit to an unknown force
An ancient splinter of myself these are not my memories Mutated visions theacentric reasoning
My memories are distorted and do not reflect my true self
Suffer Celebrate I sing my praises I curse my name
Life is a balance of pain and joy, and we must accept both
Suffer Celebrate The spirit comes to life ancestors reanimate
We must embrace our past and learn from our ancestors in order to live fully
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