The band self-released their demo Promo '07 in August 2007, which lead to them being signed to Neurotic Records. The two songs included on the demo were also released in 2008 on the split album The Da Vinci Death Code with countrymen Modus Delicti, Onirik and Septycal Gorge.
The band has supported major artists on tour including Behemoth, Origin, Dying Fetus, Hate Eternal, Suffocation and Napalm Death. In late 2008, they started to work on their debut album and left Neurotic Records as they wanted to progress as a band. They were picked up by Willowtip Records on the 19th December 2008.
The album "Oracles" was released in Europe on the 30th of March 2009 by Candlelight Records and worldwide on the 21st of April by Willowtip Records.
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Towards the Sun
Fleshgod Apocalypse Lyrics
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With all our burdens to bring
As fathers dream in frustration
The sons slowly've drowned in disease
Is this reflection of sorrow that brings us all down to the hole?
Is this fulfillment of hollow that sadly is emptying our souls?
So we spread our wings like falcons
But we are too tied to this earth
The coming of the glorious day
Shall we be ready to face this?
Or will we turn on the other side?
When time will come for us to spread those wings
And start moving out limbs to fly!
Towards the sun!
I see the splendor of the light again
Show me father the secrets of flight!
Swear it now, you will let me soar
Thrown in the void and carried by fate
I'd rather fall than standing enslaved
Looking down at the vastness of sea
Mesmerized by water reflecting me
And our souls forever lost
Now will reach the stars and deliver us
>From Poseidon, the God of the Sea
This unfolding release confears immortality
Rush of deliverance, from those who wanna seize
Outrageous irreverence, to those who wanna lead
I cut through the air, carried by dreams
I'd rather fall than closing my wings
Looking up at the greatness of sky
Left behind the labyrinth of compromise
And my soul forever gone, Now it flies too far
And will stand before
Mighty Helios, the God of the Sun
The unmerciful one, I'm burning forevermore!
Gone too far
Falling down from your dream
Your wings' burning on the sun
All your deeds they'll be sung like a warning for the world to see
The lyrics of "Towards the Sun," by Fleshgod Apocalypse, reflect on the human condition of being burdened with existence. The singer questions whether the sorrow and emptiness that accompany life ultimately lead us to our downfall. The song likens humans to falcons who, despite their ability to fly, are too tethered to the earth to reach their full potential. The singer pleads with his father to show him the "secrets of flight" and to let him "soar."
The song speaks about the desire to break free from societal constructs and the fear of facing the unknown. The singer acknowledges that when the time comes to spread their wings and fly, they may not be ready to face the challenge. However, the singer chooses to embrace the uncertainty of life, willing to "fall than standing enslaved." The final verse speaks about the consequences of failure and the price one must pay for attempting to break free. The singer's wings burn in the sun, a warning to others of the possible outcome of reaching too far.
Line by Line Meaning
The draining path of existence
The difficult journey of life that we all face
With all our burdens to bring
Our struggles and problems that we carry with us every day
As fathers dream in frustration
Even parents struggle to find fulfillment in life
The sons slowly've drowned in disease
Young people are affected by illnesses and problems in their lives
Is this reflection of sorrow that brings us all down to the hole?
The sadness and difficulties we face can drag us down into despair
Is this fulfillment of hollow that sadly is emptying our souls?
Our search for meaning in life can leave us feeling empty and unfulfilled
So we spread our wings like falcons
We try to break free from our problems and soar above them
But we are too tied to this earth
Our struggles and problems keep us grounded and stuck
Locked in this fortress of treason we wait
We feel trapped and helpless in our situation
The coming of the glorious day
The hope that someday we will find our way out of our problems
Shall we be ready to face this?
Are we prepared to confront our problems and overcome them?
Or will we turn on the other side?
Will we give up and turn away from the challenges of life?
When time will come for us to spread those wings
When the opportunity arises to break free from our problems
And start moving out limbs to fly!
And strive to soar above our difficulties
Towards the sun!
Looking towards a brighter future and a better life
I see the splendor of the light again
Seeing hope and positivity in the future
Show me father the secrets of flight!
Asking for guidance and direction to find success in life
Swear it now, you will let me soar
Putting trust in someone to provide the assistance needed to achieve success
Thrown in the void and carried by fate
Feeling lost and unsure of where life will take us
I'd rather fall than standing enslaved
Preferring to take risks and potentially fail, rather than being held back by fear
Looking down at the vastness of sea
Reflecting on the enormity of life and the unknown future
Mesmerized by water reflecting me
Feeling a connection to the world around us
And our souls forever lost
Feeling disconnected from ourselves and our true potential
Now will reach the stars and deliver us
Finding fulfillment and success in life
From Poseidon, the God of the Sea
Finding success and overcoming obstacles with the help of others
This unfolding release confers immortality
Gaining a sense of achievement and legacy that will last beyond our lifetimes
Rush of deliverance, from those who wanna seize
Breaking free from those who seek to hold us down and restrict our potential
Outrageous irreverence, to those who wanna lead
Defying those who hold authority over us and refusing to be held back
I cut through the air, carried by dreams
Striving to achieve success and overcome obstacles with a sense of purpose and ambition
I'd rather fall than closing my wings
Preferring to take risks and potentially fail, rather than giving up on our goals
Looking up at the greatness of sky
Feeling inspired by the potential of the world around us
Left behind the labyrinth of compromise
Breaking free from the limitations and compromises of our lives
And my soul forever gone, Now it flies too far
Finding a sense of fulfillment and success that allows us to soar beyond our previous limitations
And will stand before
Achieving success and recognition for our accomplishments
Mighty Helios, the God of the Sun
Finding success and fulfillment with the help of others
The unmerciful one, I'm burning forevermore!
Achieving a sense of immortality and legacy through our accomplishments
Gone too far
Taking risks and potentially reaching beyond our limitations
Falling down from your dream
Feeling defeated and giving up on our aspirations
Your wings' burning on the sun
Taking too many risks and suffering the consequences
All your deeds they'll be sung like a warning for the world to see
Our successes and failures will serve as examples for future generations to learn from
Writer(s): Francesco Paoli, Paolo Rossi, Francesco Ferrini, Tommaso Riccardi, Cristiano Trionfera Copyright: Hanseatic Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg, Prophecies Publishing Markus Staiger
Contributed by Max C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.