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
Sparks
Faith and the Muse Lyrics
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Oblivious to wandering eyes extinguished
Free me reckless with the night
Elusive scenes enkindled burst to fire
Where splendor casts umbrageous twin
And love sparks radiance
To guide the heart from within All in search for you
'Till the morning proves indifference
For the sparks die Leaving shadows in my vision
How dutifully the dull sunlight chastises
Adopted wings that dare arise with promise
Incandescent I represent Pandora's uninformed enlightenment
And fears that creep about my flame
Evanesce until the dawn calls them
Home again bearing thoughts of you
And I'm helpless to see
Unbecoming of me Blindly mythicizing
Etiolation emphasized by merrythoughts
Once broken by moonlight
Oh brighter to have never loved
Than gather ghosts of the blinding
Relentless sun idealized in you
And I can't bear to see
Unbecoming of me Love is not dead
The lyrics of Sparks by Faith and the Muse convey a sense of longing and passion that seem to clash with reality. The song explores how the realities of life can sometimes dim the spark of love, but the memories and yearning for that person keep the flame alive. The first stanza describes how the daylight seems to ignore the emotions of those whose eyes are clouded with despair, but at night, the scenes that they have imagined come to life. The second stanza discusses how the harsh light of day only serves to remind the singer of their pain and how they are unable to see beyond their mythologizing.
However, the song ends on an optimistic note, with the final line "love is not dead" providing a sense of hope that the singer can still find their way to that special person. The lyrics touch on themes such as loneliness, dreams, and the conflict between reality and imagination, giving the song a deep and layered quality.
Line by Line Meaning
How carelessly the bound daylight caresses
The sunlight touches everything carelessly, without any thought or consideration to anyone or anything.
Oblivious to wandering eyes extinguished
The daylight doesn't care for those who cannot see and ignores them completely.
Free me reckless with the night
Let the night free me from the thoughtlessness of the day and allow me to live recklessly.
Elusive scenes enkindled burst to fire
Scenes that were once difficult to imagine suddenly come to life and burst into flames.
Where splendor casts umbrageous twin
Where beauty creates both light and darkness, and we cannot have one without the other.
And love sparks radiance
Love brings light to our lives, making everything beautiful and radiant.
To guide the heart from within
Love guides us from within, helping us follow our hearts and make the right decisions.
All in search for you
I do all of this because I am searching for you, my love.
Eve of brilliance
Tonight is a night of great beauty and brilliance.
'Till the morning proves indifference
Until morning comes and shows us that everything is indifferent.
For the sparks die
All the sparks of love and beauty eventually die and leave us with shadows.
Leaving shadows in my vision
The loss of love and beauty leaves me with shadows in my vision, making everything appear dark and insubstantial.
How dutifully the dull sunlight chastises
The sunlight does its job of shining on everything but doesn't care about those who cannot see.
Adopted wings that dare arise with promise
I have taken on wings of my own, hoping to fly high and live a fulfilling life.
Incandescent I represent Pandora's uninformed enlightenment
I am shining brightly, but without the wisdom to fully understand the consequences of my actions.
And fears that creep about my flame
My fears come alive and try to snuff out the fire of my passions.
Evanesce until the dawn calls them
My fears disappear when the dawn breaks and a new day begins.
Home again bearing thoughts of you
I return home with thoughts of you in my mind and heart.
And I'm helpless to see
I am helpless and cannot see what is happening around me.
Unbecoming of me Blindly mythicizing
I am acting in a way that is uncharacteristic of me, blindly believing in a myth.
Etiolation emphasized by merrythoughts
I feel weak and fragile, and my thoughts are the only thing keeping me going.
Once broken by moonlight
Once I was broken, but the moonlight revived me and gave me new hope.
Oh brighter to have never loved
It would be better to have never loved than to experience the pain of losing someone.
Than gather ghosts of the blinding
It's better to live without love than to be haunted by the memories of it.
Relentless sun idealized in you
You are the sun that never fades away, always shining bright and radiant.
And I can't bear to see
I cannot bear to see the pain and suffering that comes with love and loss.
Unbecoming of me Love is not dead
I am not myself, but I know that love is not dead and will always exist, even in the darkest of times.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: William Faith, Monica Richards
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How carelessly the bound daylight caresses
Oblivious to wandering eyes extinguished
Free me reckless with the night
Elusive scenes enkindled burst to fire
Where splendor casts umbrageous twin
And love sparks radiance
To guide the heart from within
All in search for you
Eve of brilliance
Till the morning proves indifference
For the sparks die
Leaving shadows in my vision
How dutifully the dull sunlight chastises
Adopted wings that dare arise with promise
Incandescent I represent
Pandora's uninformed enlightenment
And fears that creep about my flame
Evanesce until the dawn calls them
Home again bearing thoughts of you
And I'm helpless to see
Unbecoming of me
Blindly mythicizing
Etiolation emphasized by merrythoughts
Once broken by moonlight
Oh brighter to have never loved
Than gather ghosts of the blinding
Relentless sun idealized in you
And I can't bear to see
Unbecoming of me
Love is not dead
@kevinmuraski6734
Ostensibly the bound daylight caresses
Oblivious to wandering eyes extinguished
Oh free me reckless with the night
Elusive scenes en-kindled burst to fire
Where splendor casts umbrageous twin
And love sparks radiance
To guide the heart from within
All in search for you
Eve of brilliance
Till the morning proves indifference
For the sparks die
Leaving shadows on my vision
How dutifully the dull sunlight chastises
Adopted wings that dare arise with promise
Incandescent I represent
Pandora's uninformed enlightenment
And fears that creep about my flame
Evanescence until the dawn calls them
Home again bearing thoughts of you
Eve of brilliance
Till the morning proves indifference
For the sparks die
Leaving shadows on my vision
And I'm helpless to see
Unbecoming of me
Blindly mythicizing
Etiolation emphasized by merry thoughts
Once broken by moonlight
Brighter to have never loved
Than gather ghosts of the blinding
Relentless sun idealized in you
Eve of brilliance
Till the morning proves indifference
For the sparks die
Leaving shadows on my vision
And I can't bear to see
Unbecoming of me
Love is not dead
Love is not dead
Love is not dead
@cynzia_d
I have met my first boyfriend when Faith and the Muse came to Italy on 4/14/2000. I can't believe it's been already 20 years. We stayed together for only 2 years. It was a sad story. He died in 2018 for cancer. I have shared the best 2 years of my life with him. He loved this band. and made me know all the best gothic bands ever. I miss him sometimes. I miss my 20s so much.
@satyrosphilbrucato9140
It almost makes me cry how criminally underrated Faith and the Muse were, and remain. My wife and I saw their final tour in a room with less than 100 people in it, and it's a gods-damned shame that an era that saw Evanescence packing areas left Monica and William to play to near-empty houses and dwindling album sales. That band never released a bad album, always kept moving creatively and yet preserved the sound and mystery that keeps them among my all-time favorite bands nearly a decade after their demise. This album was stunning, this tour was stunning, this BAND was stunning, and it's to the eternal shame of darkwave/ Goth-types everywhere that Faith and the Muse brought the entire package to the marketplace and were damned near ignored in response.
@Ostenjager
Holy crap, *Phil Brucato!*, and holy crap, Phil, you're right on the damned mark! I was fortunate enough to have seen them put this show on at Dragon*Con in 2009. A true privilege to see them. This song was one that was fundamental to my internal soundtrack as a teenager in the 1990s.
@Alter_Ego247
Dude... it's a shame in your view. People have their own taste in music. And maybe they just have a bad management. Who knows
@flarpman2233
I have no wife. I have no life. I agree with you.
@OroborusFMA
Genius is rarely recognized in its own time.
@davidrose259
F&TM is amazing. I love them so much my band from the 90s turned down opening for them 3x's cause we wanted to be fully absorbed in their shows.
Evanescence always boggled me as to why they were to popular. Though they took a goth look, their not goth at all. Corporate Rock ftl.
F&TM will be celebrated and danced to at goth clubs till the end of times. Perhaps a better outcome than packing arenas and casinos.
@AnUnhingedMind
I love how incredibly lush this sounds. The studio version is already beautiful, but this performance is so atmospheric and resonant. It feels like you’re sinking into the guitars as they play.
@OroborusFMA
So true. And the lyrics are surprisingly complex.
@LunaLoveBad6969
Oh. My. GOD. This was incredibly stunning, beautiful- I don’t even have the words but just wow🖤🖤🖤