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Salve
GAEREA Lyrics
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Enthroned in the realms of light
A self-deceiving entity of undenying praise
Freedom gets him anxious, suffocating isolation
To the staring eyes behind the glass
A defaced figure lies upon them
To the already replaced oneHere's the peace of mind
You'll never find
Ripped into a neon light
As if the mirror reflects his skull
Staring back at him with its sardonic smile
Carnation leads by the flute of temperament
Total blackness among the pessimists
Blueish waters of past memories
Running through his refulgent arms
The mortals behind the wall
Hastening every step
Watching his bones crack
To see how long he lasts
He is of contemplation
The ultimate specimen of time
Growing desolation has come
Stripping the flesh, salting the wound
Nothing in life shall be granted
In the sharpest nails, I've been consumed
I am hunger, the desperate
A living lie, a contradiction
The fool's gold
The indulging taste of rust
The conquering of nature's triumph
A caustic distraction in misery
A tragic moan of logic
All he ever dreamt
All he ever lost
Acid rain crying in wide open flesh
Forgiveness is a neverending flood
He lays down and wonder why he is here
Tranquillity tinged with terror
Perfectionist act in vanity
Between sorrow and paradox
The light ceases to shine
In GAEREA's song Salve, the lyrics depict a self-obsessed individual who is addicted to praise and fame. The first verse describes a figure who is worshiped by a sulfurous choir, yet is deceiving himself with his own praises, resulting in his suffocating isolation. The second verse describes the same figure facing his own reflection in a mirror, realizing that his self-obsessed ways have led him to lose touch with reality. The third verse paints a picture of mortals who are watching this figure suffer, hoping to see how long he can last.
The lyrics highlight the themes of narcissism, isolation, and the struggle to maintain one's sanity in the face of fame and success. The figure in the song seems to be suffering from the consequences of his own self-obsession, as he realizes that his desire for fame has led him to lose touch with reality. The lyrics also suggest that the mortals who are watching him are aware of his downfall, yet are still fascinated by his suffering.
From a musical perspective, Salve features a mix of black metal and atmospheric elements, with the guitar riffs and vocals often blending together to create a powerful sound. The lyrics are delivered in a harsh style, reflecting the intensity of the emotions being expressed. The song is a haunting, introspective piece that showcases GAEREA's ability to blend deep, thought-provoking lyrics with powerful music.
Line by Line Meaning
A sulfurous choir
A group of people singing intensely, possibly symbolizing something devilish or unpleasant.
Enthroned in the realms of light
They appear to be in a position of power, possibly in a heavenly or divine context.
A self-deceiving entity of undenying praise
Someone who is lying to themselves, but continues to act in a way that warrants admiration.
Freedom gets him anxious, suffocating isolation
The idea of being free creates anxiety and leads to a sense of being trapped or isolated.
To the staring eyes behind the glass
Someone is being watched, possibly by many people, and may feel exposed or vulnerable.
A defaced figure lies upon them
The person being watched is not viewed as a complete person and may feel degraded or violated.
To the already replaced one
Addressing someone who has been replaced by someone else, or maybe that they have replaced themselves.
Here's the peace of mind
Offering a sense of tranquility or relief from whatever difficult situation they're currently in.
You'll never find
Implying that the person they're speaking to will not be able to find peace of mind on their own.
Ripped into a neon light
Violently exposed, like if you were to rip off a bandage suddenly.
As if the mirror reflects his skull
Looking in the mirror or reflecting on oneself in a way that leads to negative feelings or thoughts.
Staring back at him with its sardonic smile
The reflection in the mirror seems to be mocking the person, adding to their feelings of negativity.
Carnation leads by the flute of temperament
The idea of musical control or manipulation.
Total blackness among the pessimists
A sense of bleakness or hopelessness, surrounded by other people who feel the same way.
Blueish waters of past memories
Reflecting on past events or memories, potentially in a sad or melancholy way.
Running through his refulgent arms
Feeling the memories or past events running through their body.
The mortals behind the wall
Normal people who are separated or isolated from the person speaking.
Hastening every step
The people behind the wall are rushing and trying to get things done as quickly as possible.
Watching his bones crack
The people behind the wall are watching the singer suffer physically.
To see how long he lasts
The people behind the wall are curious about how long the artist will be able to endure the physical and emotional pain.
He is of contemplation
The artist is deep in thought or reflection.
The ultimate specimen of time
The artist is seen as a representation of time or the passage of time.
Growing desolation has come
Feeling increasingly lonely or isolated over time.
Stripping the flesh, salting the wound
Feeling physically and emotionally hurt, and punished for it.
Nothing in life shall be granted
The singer does not expect good things to come easily or without effort.
In the sharpest nails, I've been consumed
Feeling like they are being destroyed or beaten down by something sharp or painful.
I am hunger, the desperate
The singer is consumed by desire or longing, and is desperate for something they cannot have.
A living lie, a contradiction
Feeling like they are pretending to be someone they're not, and that this is at odds with their true self.
The fool's gold
Something that looks valuable but is not actually worth much or anything at all.
The indulging taste of rust
Taking pleasure in something that is harmful or unhealthy, like consuming something rusty or old.
The conquering of nature's triumph
Overcoming something that is considered natural or inevitable.
A caustic distraction in misery
Trying to distract oneself from feeling miserable, but in a way that is actually harmful or damaging.
A tragic moan of logic
The realization that something is true or logical, but still feeling sad or upset about it.
All he ever dreamt
The artist is reflecting on what they have hoped for in life.
All he ever lost
The singer is reflecting on what they have failed to achieve or what they have lost in life.
Acid rain crying in wide open flesh
Something that is corrosive or damaging, affecting the artist dramatically.
Forgiveness is a neverending flood
Forgiveness is a powerful and ongoing process that is difficult to deal with or understand.
He lays down and wonder why he is here
Feeling lost or uncertain about one's purpose in life.
Tranquility tinged with terror
The singer is feeling peaceful or calm, but with an underlying sense of fear or unease.
Perfectionist act in vanity
The artist is trying to be perfect or flawless, but in a way that is focused on themselves or their own ego.
Between sorrow and paradox
Caught in a difficult or confusing situation, with emotions or ideas that contradict each other.
The light ceases to shine
Feeling like hope or happiness is fading away or disappearing completely.
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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A sulfurous choir
Enthroned in the realms of light
A self-deceiving entity of undenying praise
Freedom gets him anxious, suffocating isolation
To the staring eyes behind the glass
A defaced figure lies upon them
To the already replaced one
Here's the peace of mind
You'll never find
Ripped into a neon light
As if the mirror reflects his skull
Staring back at him with its sardonic smile
Carnation leads by the flute of temperament
Total blackness among the pessimists
Blueish waters of past memories
Running through his refulgent arms
The mortals behind the wall
Hastening every step
Watching his bones crack
To see how long he lasts
He is of contemplation
The ultimate specimen of time
Growing desolation has come
Stripping the flesh, salting the wound
Nothing in life shall be granted
In the sharpest nails, I've been consumed
I am hunger, the desperate
A living lie, a contradiction
The fool's gold
The indulging taste of rust
The conquering of nature's triumph
A caustic distraction in misery
A tragic moan of logic
All he ever dreamt
All he ever lost
Acid rain crying in wide open flesh
Forgiveness is a neverending flood
He lays down and wonder why he is here
Tranquillity tinged with terror
Perfectionist act in vanity
Between sorrow and paradox
The light ceases to shine
@ChristMetalMayhem
So glad myself and 13,000 Legion members can appreciate this
@martincizek4520
Super sound, fantastic song
@elhefe83
I usually do not care about aesthetics. But this whole thing is so fucking dope. It fits so well that you ask yourself why it took so long for someone to do it like that.
@FUCKINB4RTo
This absolutely fucks. Gaerea don't miss.
@aaaphaan
discovered this band maybe 20 minutes ago and i'm absolutely obsessed. i haven't heard such a passionate voice in so long, and the instrumental is absolutely criminal. beautiful
@headbangfridays
I saw them live just yesterday, what an amazing performance!
@dor8945
agree
@ChristMetalMayhem
Welcome to Gaerea! We are Legion, We are Many.
@vonHannersdorf
So, I must visit Porto. Because of port wine and Gaerea.
@greenEYEDdj
These guys are in philly in November. Me and the crew will be there.