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
Scars Flown Proud
Faith and the Muse Lyrics
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Descendants of a Legacy gone but not Forgotten
We Are The Inheritors of the Grand Persuasion
Descendants of its Masquerade Numb but not Defeated
Welcome to the silent war, to the world we never hoped to gain
The great Disguise Wandering between two realms,
One dead the other rarely dwells beyond our eyesLest we be sorely recognized
What little good intentions seem
But obviate the bloom of self esteem We'll save our prayers
Inured to wounds from bleeding minds Where Wisdom dares not mix with Time Never Fear
They'll age they'll change they'll disappear
In every dance no steps are placed And every path mistakes are made
And if all paths lead but to the grave Then let us dance along our way
Gliding from room to room all cast in celebrated gloom With no where yet to rest our head
Waiting for a door to open from within and bring us home Lest we possess our souls again
You Are A Wonder And I Will Sing Your Praise
The first verse of Faith and the Muse's song Scars Flown Proud speaks of the inheritors of a legacy that is long gone but not forgotten. The inheritors are the evidence of heaven, descendants of the grand persuasion and its masquerade. The lyrics suggest that whatever the legacy may be, it has left a mark on those who have inherited it, even if the legacy is nothing more than an idea or a belief. The inheritors may feel numb, but they are not defeated, as they are reminded of their legacy's influence and impact on their lives.
The second verse shifts the attention to a silent war, a world that was never hoped to gain, and the great disguise wandering between two realms. It appears that the inheritors are caught in between two worlds, one that is dead, and the other that rarely dwells beyond our eyes. They fear recognition, and the little good intentions seem to obviate the bloom of self-esteem. The lyrics suggest that wisdom dares not mix with time, and they're inured to wounds from bleeding minds. Yet, they're not to never fear, because the people who have hurt them will age, change, and eventually disappear.
The chorus expresses the idea that mistakes are made, and all paths inevitably lead to the grave. However, let us dance along our way and enjoy the journey until the end. The final stanza describes the inheritors gliding from room to room, waiting for a door to open from within and bring them home. They possess their souls again and celebrate life, even if it's cast in gloom. The song's message is clear - embrace your legacy, embrace the journey, and celebrate life no matter how bleak.
Line by Line Meaning
We Are The Inheritors: The Evidence of Heaven
We are the rightful heirs of the legacy of heaven which serves as witness to what is truly good and just.
Descendants of a Legacy gone but not Forgotten
Our claim to this legacy is something that has persisted even though its material representation has vanished.
We Are The Inheritors of the Grand Persuasion
We have been bestowed with the ability to influence and persuade on a grand scale.
Descendants of its Masquerade Numb but not Defeated
Despite the grandeur of our inheritance, it is shrouded in a deceptive facade and it has caused our spirits to be numbed but not entirely defeated.
Welcome to the silent war, to the world we never hoped to gain
We find ourselves in the midst of a silent and unknown conflict that we never desired to be a part of.
The great Disguise Wandering between two realms,
Our experiences are veiled by a great deception that travels between two separate domains.
One dead the other rarely dwells beyond our eyesLest we be sorely recognized
One of these domains is dead and the other seldom reveals itself lest its true nature be exposed and we be impacted negatively.
What little good intentions seem
Despite having good intentions, our attempts are insufficient in preventing harm.
But obviate the bloom of self esteem We'll save our prayers
Our efforts serve only to diminish our own self-worth but we will continue to pray.
Inured to wounds from bleeding minds Where Wisdom dares not mix with Time Never Fear
We have become immune to the harm inflicted by those whose minds are in turmoil, where wisdom cannot coexist with the passage of time, and yet we do not fear.
They'll age they'll change they'll disappear
Those who have hurt us will grow old, will transform, and eventually fade away.
In every dance no steps are placed And every path mistakes are made
In life, there is no set pattern to follow and everyone makes mistakes along the way.
And if all paths lead but to the grave Then let us dance along our way
If the end result is always the same, then we should make the most of our time and enjoy ourselves in the process.
Gliding from room to room all cast in celebrated gloom With no where yet to rest our head
We move through life in a state of melancholy celebration, without any place of comfort or sanctuary to call our own.
Waiting for a door to open from within and bring us home Lest we possess our souls again
We remain in a wait-and-see state, yearning for a sign of hope that will bring us back to ourselves once again.
You Are A Wonder And I Will Sing Your Praise
In spite of all the pain and suffering, we appreciate the wonder in the world and we will sing its praises.
Contributed by Sadie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.