Faith and the Muse, formed in 1993, are vocalist and songwriter Monica Rich… Read Full Bio ↴Faith and the Muse, formed in 1993, are vocalist and songwriter Monica Richards (formerly of Strange Boutique and the mid-80s Washington DC punk band Madhouse) and William Faith (formerly of Christian Death and Shadow Project). The duo draws from a wide array of styles: gothic rock, ethereal, Celtic, post-punk, and even jazz. Neo-pagan and Celtic mythology influences much of their lyrical content. While their sound varies greatly from song to song, their music is always highly emotional and spiritual, with a cathartic and epic character.

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

Sredni Vashtar
Faith and the Muse Lyrics

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Time to show some sharper teeth
Time to grow a thicker skin
Time to drop the seventh veil and let some madness wander in.

This is not a darker age
Just the turning of the wheel
I am here to reassure we never really had control.

This world was never kind
So separate your present mind
This world was never kind
So seperate your present mind.

Time to show some sharper teeth
Time to grow a thicker skin
Time to drop the seventh veil and let some madness wander in.

What is luxury today will be necessity tomorrow
This is not a way of life Your future past betrays its values.

This world was never kind
So separate your present mind
This world was never kind
So seperate your present mind.

"Do one thing for me."

Time to show some sharper teeth
Time to grow a thicker skin
Time to drop the seventh veil and let some madness wander in.

This is not a darker age
Just the turning of the wheel
I am here to reassure we never really had control

This world was never kind
So separate your present mind
This world was never kind
So seperate your present mind.

This world was never kind
So separate your present mind

This world was never kind
So seperate your present mind.

Overall Meaning

The overall message of Faith and the Muse's "Sredni Vashtar" is a call to action for strength and resilience in a world that is often cruel and unpredictable. The opening lines encourage the listener to toughen up, both physically and mentally, in order to protect themselves from the harsh realities of life. The mention of dropping the seventh veil - a reference to ancient mythology and the Seven Veils of the goddess Ishtar - suggests the idea of letting go of inhibitions and embracing a certain level of insanity or unpredictability in one's actions.

The second stanza emphasizes that this world has never been fair or gentle, and that we must detach ourselves from the present and look to the future in order to survive. The singer warns that what we consider luxuries or pleasures today may become necessities tomorrow, and that we must be prepared to adapt to changing circumstances. The repeated refrain of "this world was never kind" serves as a reminder of the harsh reality that we must face, even as we strive for strength and resilience.

The final lines of the song seem to ask the listener for a favor or a pledge of loyalty, although it is not entirely clear what this might entail. Overall, "Sredni Vashtar" is a powerful anthem for those who feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life, encouraging them to stand firm and resist the forces that seek to break them.

Line by Line Meaning

Time to show some sharper teeth
It's time to be more assertive and stand up for yourself.

Time to grow a thicker skin
It's time to become more resilient and less affected by criticism or negativity.

Time to drop the seventh veil and let some madness wander in.
It's time to let go of inhibitions and embrace creativity and unpredictability.

This is not a darker age
This is not a time of despair or hopelessness.

Just the turning of the wheel
It's just the continuation of life's cycle.

I am here to reassure we never really had control.
We were never in complete control of our lives or the world around us.

This world was never kind
The world has never been easy or benevolent.

So separate your present mind
Don't let the difficulties of the world consume you or distract you from living in the present moment.

What is luxury today will be necessity tomorrow
Things that seem extravagant or optional now will eventually become essential for survival.

This is not a way of life Your future past betrays its values.
The current way of living is unsustainable and will eventually lead to regrettable consequences.

"Do one thing for me."
An unspecified request or demand.

This world was never kind
The world has never been easy or benevolent.

So separate your present mind
Don't let the difficulties of the world consume you or distract you from living in the present moment.

This world was never kind
The world has never been easy or benevolent.

So separate your present mind
Don't let the difficulties of the world consume you or distract you from living in the present moment.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Miroslav Kaiowas Lukin

8y↑12

Time to show some sharper teeth Time to grow a thicker skin
Time to drop the seventh veil and let some madness wander in
This is not a darker age Just the turning of the wheel
I am here to reassure we never really had control
This world was never kind
Separate your present mind
Time to show some sharper teeth Time to grow a thicker skin
Time to drop the seventh veil and let some madness wander in.
What is luxury today will be necessity tomorrow
This is not a way of life Your future past betrays its values
This world was never kind
Separate your present mind
Time to show some sharper teeth Time to grow a thicker skin
Time to drop the seventh veil and let some madness wander in
This is not a darker age Just the turning of the wheel
I am here to reassure we never really had control
This world was never kind
Separate your present mind.

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All comments from YouTube:

Psyche Jones

10y↑16

"Sredni Vashtar went forth;
His thoughts were red and his teeth were white.
His enemies called for peace, but he brought them death.
Sredni Vashtar the beautiful."

Miroslav Kaiowas Lukin

8y↑12

invader3emily

14y↑2

this song is epic<3 it

Kissa Maraña

Funny thing that Saki has always been my favourite author, I even have a cat named after him. I found his band in 2009, but I only discovered they had this song after they were already positioned as one of my favourite bands. That was an awesome day.