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
Whispered In Your Ear
Faith and the Muse Lyrics
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It's just a little further from where you are
Another hour, another mile, one more year
It might be easier to let yourself disappear.
Always on the outside
And all eyes turn away
All eyes turn away.
It's fragile work to keep your dream
Don't give up, don't give out, don't give in
You've come this far, does it matter if they never let you in
Always on the outside
And all eyes turn away
All eyes turn away.
You've come this far
Another hour, another mile, one more year
Your older self may whisper in your ear
The effort is illusion
But later hold you in their arms with the gratitude
Of a person who lived without regret.
Always on the outside
And all eyes turn away
All eyes turn away.
The lyrics of "Whispered in Your Ear" by Faith and the Muse are an empowering message to those who feel like outsiders, encouraging them to keep pursuing their dreams even when it feels impossible. The singer acknowledges that it might be easier to give up and disappear, but urges the listener not to give in. The first stanza is a reminder that despite the distance travelled, there's always a little farther to go, but it's worth it to keep going. The second stanza acknowledges the difficulty of holding onto your dreams as you get older, but again encourages perseverance. The final stanza is where the song really packs a punch, with the older self coming to whisper in your ear that the effort is an illusion. This could be interpreted in a few different ways, but to me, it means that the struggle and sacrifice required to achieve your dreams may not always seem worth it, especially when you're in the thick of it, but the satisfaction of not giving up and achieving your goals will be worth it in the end.
Throughout the song, the repeated phrase "all eyes turn away" could be seen as a statement of fact, that outsiders are often ignored or excluded, but it could also be a challenge to the listener to ignore the judgement and skepticism of others and keep pushing forward. Ultimately, "Whispered in Your Ear" is a message of hope and self-belief, reminding us that the journey may be difficult, but the rewards are worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
You've come this far
You've made progress in your life until now
It's just a little further from where you are
You are close to your goal, just a little more to go
Another hour, another mile, one more year
It's going to take time and effort to achieve your goal
It might be easier to let yourself disappear.
Giving up seems like the easier option
Always on the outside
You feel like an outsider
And all eyes turn away
People ignore you or actively avoid you
It's fragile work to keep your dream
Pursuing your dream is a delicate task
But the older that we get the farther they seem
As we age, our dreams seem more unattainable
Don't give up, don't give out, don't give in
Don't lose hope or succumb to discouragement
You've come this far, does it matter if they never let you in
Even if others don't accept you, your progress is still valuable
Your older self may whisper in your ear
Your future self may offer you wisdom
The effort is illusion
Effort may seem futile, but it's still worthwhile
But later hold you in their arms with the gratitude
Later on, you'll be grateful for having pursued your dream
Of a person who lived without regret.
You'll be proud of yourself for having no regrets
All eyes turn away.
People still ignore you or avoid you
Writer(s): william faith, monica richards
Contributed by Alyssa J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.